WFSM FINAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What term describes the temperature at which a liquid actively starts to vaporize? -
ANSWER-boiling point
Which properties of JP-4 the most dangerous of all the fuels? - ANSWER-Low vapor
pressure and high volatility
what is the flash point of JP-8 Jet Fuel? - ANSWER-100 F
what is the human response to fuel vapor exposure at 10,000 ppm for 10 minutes? -
ANSWER-Intoxication
How many fps is considered normal flow through a pipeline? - ANSWER-7-12 fps
what type of outer garments are preferred when working around fueling operations to
reduce the risk of static charges? - ANSWER-50% cotton 50% polyester
what single element of the fire triangle must we try to eliminate? - ANSWER-Heat
After use, fuel soaked rags should be placed in... - ANSWER-self-closing metal
containers
fuel pipeline markings will be color coded in accordance with... - ANSWER-Mil-std-161
what NATO symbol is used on an automotive gasoline (MOGAS) pipeline? - ANSWER-
F-50
What should you do first if you get soked in fuel? - ANSWER-find the nearest
emergency shower and drench yourself with your clothes on
What should you do if a conscious co-worker has swallowed JP-8? - ANSWER-give the
victim large amounts of water
What Air Force publication governs the wear of respirators? - ANSWER-AFOSH STD
48-137
Who Approves respirators worn by Air Force employees? - ANSWER-Bioenvironmental
What type of respirator will water and fuel maintenance personnel use for IDHL
conditions.. - ANSWER-supplied-air respirators
,The wind girder is installed on floating roof tanks to... - ANSWER-Prevent the collapse
of the tank shell
The roof guide is installed on floating roof tanks to - ANSWER-Keep the roof from
rotating
The double- deck floating roof tank is the most efficient type of roof because the roof -
ANSWER-Has insulted Air space between decks
About how far above the tank floor is the first stage of the deep well turbine pump
located - ANSWER-6 in
Where can you find most standard and some technical AF publications? - ANSWER-on
the AF publishing website
American Petroleum Institute (API) publications are useful when determining what type
of fuels requirements? - ANSWER-construction, inspections, and repair
the NEC National Fire Protection Association publication 70 is an example of what type
of publication? - ANSWER-Commercial
What type of publication gives you specific guidance to organize, prepare, execute, and
document particular programs and actions? - ANSWER-standards
What publication lists the recurring maintenance actions and frequencies for petroleum
systems? - ANSWER-UFC 3-460-03
Most DESC emergency projects involve an actual or threatening fuel spill and are of
what nature - ANSWER-Environmental
Who manages the PETRO RAM program? - ANSWER-Air Force Petroleum Office
Who do you notify if you see contract workers performing work safely but incorrectly? -
ANSWER-The Contract Monitor
What is performed after a contractor has completed work? - ANSWER-Acceptance
inspection
Into how many titles is the CFR divided? - ANSWER-50
What area is title 40 of the CFR concerned with? - ANSWER-Protection of the
environment
How often does a review of each section`s waste producing process need to be
performed? - ANSWER-Annually
, Where do you put waste water from the bottom of a fuel tank? - ANSWER-Oil/Water
separator
When pressure is no longer applied to open an automatic valve, which of the following
unbalanced forces closes it? - ANSWER-Gravity and spring tension
Which law is used to help determine the size pump required to move liquid? -
ANSWER-Second
Which of the following statements defines the third law of motion? - ANSWER-Action is
equal and opposite to reaction
How many different classes of levers are there? - ANSWER-Three
What is the correct formula for determining the mechanical advantage of the wheel and
axle? - ANSWER-Radius of Crank/ radius of axle
What physical factors affects the behavior of liquids in both rest and motion? -
ANSWER-Gravity, atmospheric pressure, and applied forces
What happens to fuel's kinetic energy and the pressure it will exert when it passes
through a Venturi? - ANSWER-Energy increases and pressure decreases
Which shell of the valence electrons determines whether a material is a good or poor
conductor of electricity - ANSWER-Outermost shell
A positive ion is best described as an atom that - ANSWER-Has lost an electron and
has more protons
A material that permits a large number of free electrons to move through it is called -
ANSWER-A conductor
The uniform movement of electrons in a specific direction is called - ANSWER-Electric
current
Which of these is the smallest current that can be fatal under certain conditions -
ANSWER-One tenth of 1 amp
A single pulley with a radius of 2 inches has what kind mechanical advantage -
ANSWER-1 to 1
What would the mechanical advantage be if you used a block and tackle with seven
supporting ropes, counting the rope you use to pull on? - ANSWER-6 to 1
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What term describes the temperature at which a liquid actively starts to vaporize? -
ANSWER-boiling point
Which properties of JP-4 the most dangerous of all the fuels? - ANSWER-Low vapor
pressure and high volatility
what is the flash point of JP-8 Jet Fuel? - ANSWER-100 F
what is the human response to fuel vapor exposure at 10,000 ppm for 10 minutes? -
ANSWER-Intoxication
How many fps is considered normal flow through a pipeline? - ANSWER-7-12 fps
what type of outer garments are preferred when working around fueling operations to
reduce the risk of static charges? - ANSWER-50% cotton 50% polyester
what single element of the fire triangle must we try to eliminate? - ANSWER-Heat
After use, fuel soaked rags should be placed in... - ANSWER-self-closing metal
containers
fuel pipeline markings will be color coded in accordance with... - ANSWER-Mil-std-161
what NATO symbol is used on an automotive gasoline (MOGAS) pipeline? - ANSWER-
F-50
What should you do first if you get soked in fuel? - ANSWER-find the nearest
emergency shower and drench yourself with your clothes on
What should you do if a conscious co-worker has swallowed JP-8? - ANSWER-give the
victim large amounts of water
What Air Force publication governs the wear of respirators? - ANSWER-AFOSH STD
48-137
Who Approves respirators worn by Air Force employees? - ANSWER-Bioenvironmental
What type of respirator will water and fuel maintenance personnel use for IDHL
conditions.. - ANSWER-supplied-air respirators
,The wind girder is installed on floating roof tanks to... - ANSWER-Prevent the collapse
of the tank shell
The roof guide is installed on floating roof tanks to - ANSWER-Keep the roof from
rotating
The double- deck floating roof tank is the most efficient type of roof because the roof -
ANSWER-Has insulted Air space between decks
About how far above the tank floor is the first stage of the deep well turbine pump
located - ANSWER-6 in
Where can you find most standard and some technical AF publications? - ANSWER-on
the AF publishing website
American Petroleum Institute (API) publications are useful when determining what type
of fuels requirements? - ANSWER-construction, inspections, and repair
the NEC National Fire Protection Association publication 70 is an example of what type
of publication? - ANSWER-Commercial
What type of publication gives you specific guidance to organize, prepare, execute, and
document particular programs and actions? - ANSWER-standards
What publication lists the recurring maintenance actions and frequencies for petroleum
systems? - ANSWER-UFC 3-460-03
Most DESC emergency projects involve an actual or threatening fuel spill and are of
what nature - ANSWER-Environmental
Who manages the PETRO RAM program? - ANSWER-Air Force Petroleum Office
Who do you notify if you see contract workers performing work safely but incorrectly? -
ANSWER-The Contract Monitor
What is performed after a contractor has completed work? - ANSWER-Acceptance
inspection
Into how many titles is the CFR divided? - ANSWER-50
What area is title 40 of the CFR concerned with? - ANSWER-Protection of the
environment
How often does a review of each section`s waste producing process need to be
performed? - ANSWER-Annually
, Where do you put waste water from the bottom of a fuel tank? - ANSWER-Oil/Water
separator
When pressure is no longer applied to open an automatic valve, which of the following
unbalanced forces closes it? - ANSWER-Gravity and spring tension
Which law is used to help determine the size pump required to move liquid? -
ANSWER-Second
Which of the following statements defines the third law of motion? - ANSWER-Action is
equal and opposite to reaction
How many different classes of levers are there? - ANSWER-Three
What is the correct formula for determining the mechanical advantage of the wheel and
axle? - ANSWER-Radius of Crank/ radius of axle
What physical factors affects the behavior of liquids in both rest and motion? -
ANSWER-Gravity, atmospheric pressure, and applied forces
What happens to fuel's kinetic energy and the pressure it will exert when it passes
through a Venturi? - ANSWER-Energy increases and pressure decreases
Which shell of the valence electrons determines whether a material is a good or poor
conductor of electricity - ANSWER-Outermost shell
A positive ion is best described as an atom that - ANSWER-Has lost an electron and
has more protons
A material that permits a large number of free electrons to move through it is called -
ANSWER-A conductor
The uniform movement of electrons in a specific direction is called - ANSWER-Electric
current
Which of these is the smallest current that can be fatal under certain conditions -
ANSWER-One tenth of 1 amp
A single pulley with a radius of 2 inches has what kind mechanical advantage -
ANSWER-1 to 1
What would the mechanical advantage be if you used a block and tackle with seven
supporting ropes, counting the rope you use to pull on? - ANSWER-6 to 1
