S13 standpipe test questions with answers

S13 standpipe test questions with answers
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1.Water availability: Operational
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2.A system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system
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demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose
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valve to provide water at hose connections.: An Automatic Standpipe
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System

3.supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system.: - |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




Auxiliary water supply |\ |\




4.A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Do not
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include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry
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pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.: Control
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Valve

5.A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
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one hose connection with a standpipe.: Branch line
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6.A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
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designed limits or specifications.: Deficiency
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7.A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a predeter-
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mined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.: Discharge Device
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,8.A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
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system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.): Dry Standpipe
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9.designing a raised series of beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or
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bearing walls (usually on a rooftop).: Dunnage
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10.A connection , normally on the exterior of the building, through which the
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fire department can pump supplemental water.: Fire Department
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Connection

11.A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Linnin
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Jackets): Fire Hose |\ |\




12.A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets.-
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: Fire Hydrant
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13.A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
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protection and standpipe system. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe
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systems.: Fire Pump |\ |\




14.A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double
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over on itself, as on a pin rack.: Fold
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15.Pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate.: Gallons per minute (GPM
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16.Connection of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




with a threaded outlet.: Hose Connection
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, 17.Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire brigade members
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to combat fires.: Attack Hose
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18.A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an elastomer-
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ic or thermoplastic tube.: Booster Hose
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19.A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous synthetic rubber
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or plastic.: Covered Hose
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