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MWS CCRE Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
The purpose of the priming device test is to: - answer✔Evaluate how quickly the priming device can
create a vacuum to bring water through a pumpto the discharge hose.
Identify TWO items that should be included on daily MWS apparatus records. - answer✔Coolant levels
Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause an MWS apparatus to: - answer✔Leave the road
surface and roll over.
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited access highway. - answer✔1. Check
the side and rear view mirrors.
2. Activate the turn signal.
3. Move the apparatus safely to the left lane.
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a road or highway. - answer✔1.
Maintain apparatus speed.
2. Check the side streets or roads.
3. Check the side and rear view mirrors.
4. Check for oncoming traffic.
When performing the serpentine exercise, you: - answer✔Should only travel in one direction, without
striking the obstruction.
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of restricted horizontal
and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT: - answer✔Use the appropriate turn signal.
The best type of strainer to use in a shallow stream is a: - answer✔Floating strainer.
NFPA rates all fire pumps to meet their capacity from a draft at: - answer✔10 feet of lift.
Which equation is used to determine the elevation pressure loss for resupplying a pumper located
approximately 20 feet above the location of the MWS? - answer✔EP = 0.5x20
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The best definition of water pressure is the: - answer✔Force of water per unit area.
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total pressure loss (TPL) EXCEPT: -
answer✔Pump pressure loss
The hand method can be used for estimating the friction loss in a hoseline with a diameter of: -
answer✔2 1/2 inches
Large diameter hoses are generally defined as hoses with a diameter between: - answer✔4-6 inches.
When a dry supply line is being charged, it is important to open the: - answer✔Bleeder valve.
One of the drawbacks of a piston positive displacement pump is the: - answer✔Fire stream tends to
pulsate.
To correct for lateral thrust wear on parts in centrifugal pumps, the pump: - answer✔Has water enter
the impeller in both directions.
NFPA 1901 requires that an MWS apparatus that uses medium diameter hose (MDH) supply lines for
filling should have at least ________ external fill connection (s) piped directly to the tank: -
answer✔One.
Narrow roads - answer✔Difficulty passing other vehicles and the possibility of getting the apparatus
tires off the road surface.
Long driveways - answer✔When two apparatus approach from opposite directions, one may be forced
to back out.
Blind curves and intersections - answer✔Driver/operator cannot see oncoming cross traffic and drivers
of non-emergency vehicles cannot see oncoming apparatus.
Winding roads - answer✔Require a lot of concentration on the part of the driver/operator; one slight
slip can result in a collision.
Steep grades - answer✔Brake fade can result in the driver/operator being unable to slow or stop the
apparatus.
Inclement weather conditions - answer✔Roads may not be clear; there may be debris that should be
avoided.
When a fire scene is located down a narrow lane, it is BEST to locate the dump site: - answer✔At the
intersection where the lane meets a thoroughfare.
When operating a water shuttle operation involving a fill site pumper with 2 1/2-inch fill lines, what is
the recommended total number of make and break personnel that should be involved? - answer✔2.
At a fill site, a cone or similar device is used to: - answer✔Mark the stopping point for an MWS
apparatus.
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MWS CCRE Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
The purpose of the priming device test is to: - answer✔Evaluate how quickly the priming device can
create a vacuum to bring water through a pumpto the discharge hose.
Identify TWO items that should be included on daily MWS apparatus records. - answer✔Coolant levels
Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause an MWS apparatus to: - answer✔Leave the road
surface and roll over.
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited access highway. - answer✔1. Check
the side and rear view mirrors.
2. Activate the turn signal.
3. Move the apparatus safely to the left lane.
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a road or highway. - answer✔1.
Maintain apparatus speed.
2. Check the side streets or roads.
3. Check the side and rear view mirrors.
4. Check for oncoming traffic.
When performing the serpentine exercise, you: - answer✔Should only travel in one direction, without
striking the obstruction.
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of restricted horizontal
and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT: - answer✔Use the appropriate turn signal.
The best type of strainer to use in a shallow stream is a: - answer✔Floating strainer.
NFPA rates all fire pumps to meet their capacity from a draft at: - answer✔10 feet of lift.
Which equation is used to determine the elevation pressure loss for resupplying a pumper located
approximately 20 feet above the location of the MWS? - answer✔EP = 0.5x20
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The best definition of water pressure is the: - answer✔Force of water per unit area.
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total pressure loss (TPL) EXCEPT: -
answer✔Pump pressure loss
The hand method can be used for estimating the friction loss in a hoseline with a diameter of: -
answer✔2 1/2 inches
Large diameter hoses are generally defined as hoses with a diameter between: - answer✔4-6 inches.
When a dry supply line is being charged, it is important to open the: - answer✔Bleeder valve.
One of the drawbacks of a piston positive displacement pump is the: - answer✔Fire stream tends to
pulsate.
To correct for lateral thrust wear on parts in centrifugal pumps, the pump: - answer✔Has water enter
the impeller in both directions.
NFPA 1901 requires that an MWS apparatus that uses medium diameter hose (MDH) supply lines for
filling should have at least ________ external fill connection (s) piped directly to the tank: -
answer✔One.
Narrow roads - answer✔Difficulty passing other vehicles and the possibility of getting the apparatus
tires off the road surface.
Long driveways - answer✔When two apparatus approach from opposite directions, one may be forced
to back out.
Blind curves and intersections - answer✔Driver/operator cannot see oncoming cross traffic and drivers
of non-emergency vehicles cannot see oncoming apparatus.
Winding roads - answer✔Require a lot of concentration on the part of the driver/operator; one slight
slip can result in a collision.
Steep grades - answer✔Brake fade can result in the driver/operator being unable to slow or stop the
apparatus.
Inclement weather conditions - answer✔Roads may not be clear; there may be debris that should be
avoided.
When a fire scene is located down a narrow lane, it is BEST to locate the dump site: - answer✔At the
intersection where the lane meets a thoroughfare.
When operating a water shuttle operation involving a fill site pumper with 2 1/2-inch fill lines, what is
the recommended total number of make and break personnel that should be involved? - answer✔2.
At a fill site, a cone or similar device is used to: - answer✔Mark the stopping point for an MWS
apparatus.
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