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1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered
sufficient to provide reliable fire flow?
A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with
water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - ansanswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay
pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a
stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min
(4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - ansanswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond that
is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire
pumper?
A. Suction
B. Lift
C. Draft
D. Suspension - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
A. place the pump in gear.
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B. locate an appropriate water source.
C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is
confident the strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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14. Which type of strainer is used for clean, shallow water sources?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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15. Which type of strainer is designed to operate below the surface scum and above the
weeds, dirt, and silt in the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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16. Which type of strainer requires 24 inches (0.5 m) of water in all directions around the
strainer?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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17. What is the minimum water depth required to draft utilizing low-level and floating
strainers?
A. 12 inches (0.3 m)
B. 24 inches (0.5 m)
C. 36 inches (0.9 m)
D. 48 inches (1.2 m) - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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19. What term refers to a small-diameter hose that remains in the open position and continues
flowing water during the entire drafting operation?
A. Flow line
B. Attack line
C. Dump line
D. Hard suction line - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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18. If drafting with a two-staged pump, it is recommended that the pump be in the
___________ stage before beginning any drafting operations.
A. pressure
B. series
C. drafting
D. volume - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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20. When providing water to the operation for the purpose of master streams from a static
water source, the transfer valve in a two-stage pump should be in the__________ position.
A. pressure
B. volume
C. straight
D. on - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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21. What step should a driver/operator take if during a drafting operation there is a drop in
intake pressure while pumping?
A. Close the intake valve.
B. Move the changeover valve to volume mode.
C. Check the strainer for debris.
D. Increase pump discharge pressure. - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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22. What term describes a condition that occurs when the driver/operator attempts to flow
water faster than it is being supplied to the pump?
A. Relay pumping
B. Overpressure
C. Relief pumping
D. Cavitation - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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23. The location where tankers can get their water tanks filled is the:
A. water shuttle.
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1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered
sufficient to provide reliable fire flow?
A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with
water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - ansanswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay
pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a
stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min
(4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - ansanswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond that
is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire
pumper?
A. Suction
B. Lift
C. Draft
D. Suspension - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
A. place the pump in gear.
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B. locate an appropriate water source.
C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 335
13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is
confident the strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 335
14. Which type of strainer is used for clean, shallow water sources?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 335
15. Which type of strainer is designed to operate below the surface scum and above the
weeds, dirt, and silt in the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 336
16. Which type of strainer requires 24 inches (0.5 m) of water in all directions around the
strainer?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 336
17. What is the minimum water depth required to draft utilizing low-level and floating
strainers?
A. 12 inches (0.3 m)
B. 24 inches (0.5 m)
C. 36 inches (0.9 m)
D. 48 inches (1.2 m) - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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19. What term refers to a small-diameter hose that remains in the open position and continues
flowing water during the entire drafting operation?
A. Flow line
B. Attack line
C. Dump line
D. Hard suction line - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
18. If drafting with a two-staged pump, it is recommended that the pump be in the
___________ stage before beginning any drafting operations.
A. pressure
B. series
C. drafting
D. volume - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
20. When providing water to the operation for the purpose of master streams from a static
water source, the transfer valve in a two-stage pump should be in the__________ position.
A. pressure
B. volume
C. straight
D. on - ansanswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 341
21. What step should a driver/operator take if during a drafting operation there is a drop in
intake pressure while pumping?
A. Close the intake valve.
B. Move the changeover valve to volume mode.
C. Check the strainer for debris.
D. Increase pump discharge pressure. - ansanswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 345
22. What term describes a condition that occurs when the driver/operator attempts to flow
water faster than it is being supplied to the pump?
A. Relay pumping
B. Overpressure
C. Relief pumping
D. Cavitation - ansanswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 345
23. The location where tankers can get their water tanks filled is the:
A. water shuttle.
