Driver Operator Chapter 10 - Operating
Fire Pumps - Exam Prep fully solved
The phrase "putting the pump into gear" refers to the process of:
A. priming the pump.
B. opening the discharge valve.
C. making the fire pump operational.
D. moving the apparatus into position. - correct answer ✔✔ C. making the fire pump
operational.
Which of the following is a recommended additional measure of safety that should be taken
whenever the driver/operator leaves the cab?
A. Chocking the apparatus wheels
B. Overriding the parking brake system
C. Disengaging the power take off (PTO)
D. Giving three short blasts from an air horn - correct answer ✔✔ A. Chocking the apparatus
wheels
Which of the following statements about transitioning from the water tank to an external
supply source is MOST accurate?
A. It must be done quickly and efficiently.
B. The transition will rarely, if ever, be made.
C. It cannot be done without interrupting water flow.
,D. An external supply source will supply the majority of pressure. - correct answer ✔✔ A. It
must be done quickly and efficiently.
If the nozzle of an attack line is already open when putting the pump into operation, the:
A. air will bleed off.
B. pump is likely to cavitate.
C. pump will need to be primed.
D. water will not discharge properly. - correct answer ✔✔ A. air will bleed off.
When the pump is in operation, which of the following is a responsibility of the driver/operator
if a flowmeter is in use?
A. Open the tank-to-pump valve to cool the water pump.
B. Use spanner wrenches to tighten attack line couplings.
C. Adjust the throttle until the desired flow rate is achieved.
D. Empty the apparatus water tank before using an external water supply. - correct answer ✔✔
C. Adjust the throttle until the desired flow rate is achieved.
Which of the following can be opened in order to prevent the pump from overheating?
A. Tank fill valve
B. Water tank valve
C. Tank-to-pump valve
D. Circulator or bypass valve - correct answer ✔✔ D. Circulator or bypass valve
, When transitioning to an external water supply, opening the intake's gate valve on a charged
supply line without first opening the bleeder valve will result in:
A. a reduced chance of cavitation.
B. a rapid increase in discharge pressure.
C. air in the supply hose entering the pump.
D. a smooth transition from the apparatus water tank. - correct answer ✔✔ C. air in the supply
hose entering the pump.
The two basic pressurized water supply sources include a supply hose from another pumper
and:
A. a fire hydrant.
B. a portable water tank.
C. the apparatus' water tank.
D. a fire department connection. - correct answer ✔✔ A. a fire hydrant.
Which of the following BEST describes pumping at a low residual pressure (below 20 psi [140
kPa]) while being supplied by other apparatus?
A. Optimal
B. Dangerous
C. Recommended
D. Acceptable but not desired - correct answer ✔✔ B. Dangerous
Which of the following is a reason water supply systems must maintain a residual pressure of at
least 20 psi (140 kPa)?
Fire Pumps - Exam Prep fully solved
The phrase "putting the pump into gear" refers to the process of:
A. priming the pump.
B. opening the discharge valve.
C. making the fire pump operational.
D. moving the apparatus into position. - correct answer ✔✔ C. making the fire pump
operational.
Which of the following is a recommended additional measure of safety that should be taken
whenever the driver/operator leaves the cab?
A. Chocking the apparatus wheels
B. Overriding the parking brake system
C. Disengaging the power take off (PTO)
D. Giving three short blasts from an air horn - correct answer ✔✔ A. Chocking the apparatus
wheels
Which of the following statements about transitioning from the water tank to an external
supply source is MOST accurate?
A. It must be done quickly and efficiently.
B. The transition will rarely, if ever, be made.
C. It cannot be done without interrupting water flow.
,D. An external supply source will supply the majority of pressure. - correct answer ✔✔ A. It
must be done quickly and efficiently.
If the nozzle of an attack line is already open when putting the pump into operation, the:
A. air will bleed off.
B. pump is likely to cavitate.
C. pump will need to be primed.
D. water will not discharge properly. - correct answer ✔✔ A. air will bleed off.
When the pump is in operation, which of the following is a responsibility of the driver/operator
if a flowmeter is in use?
A. Open the tank-to-pump valve to cool the water pump.
B. Use spanner wrenches to tighten attack line couplings.
C. Adjust the throttle until the desired flow rate is achieved.
D. Empty the apparatus water tank before using an external water supply. - correct answer ✔✔
C. Adjust the throttle until the desired flow rate is achieved.
Which of the following can be opened in order to prevent the pump from overheating?
A. Tank fill valve
B. Water tank valve
C. Tank-to-pump valve
D. Circulator or bypass valve - correct answer ✔✔ D. Circulator or bypass valve
, When transitioning to an external water supply, opening the intake's gate valve on a charged
supply line without first opening the bleeder valve will result in:
A. a reduced chance of cavitation.
B. a rapid increase in discharge pressure.
C. air in the supply hose entering the pump.
D. a smooth transition from the apparatus water tank. - correct answer ✔✔ C. air in the supply
hose entering the pump.
The two basic pressurized water supply sources include a supply hose from another pumper
and:
A. a fire hydrant.
B. a portable water tank.
C. the apparatus' water tank.
D. a fire department connection. - correct answer ✔✔ A. a fire hydrant.
Which of the following BEST describes pumping at a low residual pressure (below 20 psi [140
kPa]) while being supplied by other apparatus?
A. Optimal
B. Dangerous
C. Recommended
D. Acceptable but not desired - correct answer ✔✔ B. Dangerous
Which of the following is a reason water supply systems must maintain a residual pressure of at
least 20 psi (140 kPa)?
