Chapter 14 IFSAC, Water Supply Questions with Accurate Answers

Chapter 14 IFSAC, Water Supply
Questions with Accurate Answers
A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above
and below the hard intake strainer.


A.6 (150)


B.12 (300)


C.24 (600)


D.36 (900) correct answer C. 24 (600)


Pg. 799


All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.


A.slowly


B.quickly


C.partially


D.at least twice correct answer A. slowly

,pg. 798


Dry hydrants are designed to supply at least:


A.250 gpm (1 000 L/min).


B.500 gpm (2 000 L/min).


C.750 gpm (3 000 L/min).


D.1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min). correct answer D. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).


pg. 800


During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?


A.Apparatus with the largest tank


B.Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity


C.Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities


D.Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose correct answer B. Apparatus
with the greatest pumping capacity

, Pg. 803


Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate:


A.flow capacity.


B.typical water pressure.


C.distance from the next hydrant.


D.distance from nearest fire department. correct answer A. flow capacity.


pg. 795


Fire hydrant tops and discharge caps should be painted as required in:


A.NFPA® 71.


B.NFPA® 291.


C.NFPA® 524.


D.NFPA® 1963. correct answer B.NFPA® 291. (Recommended practice for fire flow
testing and marking of hydrants)