IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose Questions &Answers (100% Correct)

A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - ANSWER-Size of its inside diameter Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source, such as a hydrant? (542) - ANSWER-Large diameter soft sleeve hose Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings? (544) - ANSWER-Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections without adapters A male hose coupling: (544) - ANSWER-Has the thread on the exterior The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) - ANSWER-Shank The _______ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544) - ANSWER-Higbee cut What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) - ANSWER-Aid in tightening and loosening connections Which type of lugs are shallow holes drilled into booster hose couplings that require a special spanner wrench to tighten? (545) - ANSWER-Recessed_lugs Which statement describes two-way couplings? (546) - ANSWER-Do not have male or female threads Which is characteristic of nonthreaded couplings? (546) - ANSWER-An adapter must be used to connect non threaded couplings to hydrants According to NFPA 1962, fire hose should be service tested within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time and then: (547) - ANSWER-At least once a year Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they should be: (548) - ANSWER-Inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads