IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12 Fire Hose Exam Latest
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Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where
it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER>>Attack hose
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
Update
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where
it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER>>Attack hose
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
