Mobile Water Supply Questions and Answers
During an MWS apparatus inspection, the lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading is:
A. full
B. at least 2/3 full
C. at least 1/2 full
D. at least 3/4 full Correct-D. at least 3/4 full
Most jurisdictions prefer to draft from a static water source during service testing because it:
A. is a true test of the pumps ability
B. is easier than connecting to a fire hydrant
C. offers more privacy and make it easier to concentrate
D. is more convenient and saves time Correct-A. is a true test of the pumps ability
It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated:
A. every 30 days
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B. every 3000 miles
C. as determined by the jurisdiction
D. every 3 months Correct-C. as determined by the jurisdiction
Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause an MWS apparatus to:
A. kick up rocks onto the car behind it
B. shake violently and make the driver nauseous
C. require a shorter stopping distance
D. leave the road surface and roll over Correct-D. leave the road surface and roll over
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn with an MWS apparatus on a four-lane
highway.
When driving an MWS apparatus you should use a spotter under all of the following
conditions EXCEPT:
A. backing around an obstacle
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B. backing into the fire house
C. traveling forward on straight roads
D. turning an apparatus 180 Correct-C. traveling forward on straight roads
If you are driving an MWS apparatus that is longer than you are familiar with, make sure you:
A. speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
B. maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
C. are more cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners
D. slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding Correct-C. are more cautious
when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners
A ______ strainer may get around the 24-inch minimum depth with this type of strainer but
the filter can only draw water from the bottom.
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Correct-B. floating strainer
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A. sound the apparatus horn to signal turn
B. check to see if the side street or road is clear
C. Safely make the left turn
D. Check for oncoming traffic
E. Check traffic in the right lane prior to turning
F. Activate the left turn signal Correct-B. check to see if the side street or road is clear
C. Safely make the left turn
D. check for oncoming traffic
F. activate the left turn signal
A _____ strainer must have at least 24 inches of water above this type of strainer or the water
above the strainer will whirlpool
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Correct-A. traditional strainer
During an MWS apparatus inspection, the lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading is:
A. full
B. at least 2/3 full
C. at least 1/2 full
D. at least 3/4 full Correct-D. at least 3/4 full
Most jurisdictions prefer to draft from a static water source during service testing because it:
A. is a true test of the pumps ability
B. is easier than connecting to a fire hydrant
C. offers more privacy and make it easier to concentrate
D. is more convenient and saves time Correct-A. is a true test of the pumps ability
It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated:
A. every 30 days
, Mobile Water Supply Questions and Answers
B. every 3000 miles
C. as determined by the jurisdiction
D. every 3 months Correct-C. as determined by the jurisdiction
Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause an MWS apparatus to:
A. kick up rocks onto the car behind it
B. shake violently and make the driver nauseous
C. require a shorter stopping distance
D. leave the road surface and roll over Correct-D. leave the road surface and roll over
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn with an MWS apparatus on a four-lane
highway.
When driving an MWS apparatus you should use a spotter under all of the following
conditions EXCEPT:
A. backing around an obstacle
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B. backing into the fire house
C. traveling forward on straight roads
D. turning an apparatus 180 Correct-C. traveling forward on straight roads
If you are driving an MWS apparatus that is longer than you are familiar with, make sure you:
A. speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
B. maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
C. are more cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners
D. slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding Correct-C. are more cautious
when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners
A ______ strainer may get around the 24-inch minimum depth with this type of strainer but
the filter can only draw water from the bottom.
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Correct-B. floating strainer
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A. sound the apparatus horn to signal turn
B. check to see if the side street or road is clear
C. Safely make the left turn
D. Check for oncoming traffic
E. Check traffic in the right lane prior to turning
F. Activate the left turn signal Correct-B. check to see if the side street or road is clear
C. Safely make the left turn
D. check for oncoming traffic
F. activate the left turn signal
A _____ strainer must have at least 24 inches of water above this type of strainer or the water
above the strainer will whirlpool
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Correct-A. traditional strainer
