MWS CDC UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

MWS CDC UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Identify five reqiuremennts for an MWS app that can be found in NFPA1901
Answer:
visual/ operational checks and preventative maintenance

Question:
2. Preservice pump certification tests are conducted by
Answer:
An independent testing agency

Question:
3. If the engine speed check proves the MWS app is running at a different speed than that which it was
originally rated you need to.
Answer:
Stop the testing until the problem is corrected

Question:
4. When conducting the priming device test and using a pump of less than 1500 gpm the priming device
should be able to create the necessary vacuum in ___ sec to lift 10ft through 20ft of hard section hose
Answer:
30 sec

Question:
5. Pumping test in the correct order
Answer:
1 gradually speed up the pump until the net pump discharge pressure is 150 psi 2 use a pitot tube or
flowmeter to check the flow of water at the nozzle 3 record six diffrent readings at 5 min intervals for a
total of 2o min Set the net pump discharge pressure to 200psi Set the net pump discharge pressure to
250psi

Question:
6. The three parts of the pressure control test requires you to coles the flowing valves one at a time
Answer:
No less than 3 sec no more than 10 sec

Question:
7. The guage and flow test compares flowmeter readings with actual pitot tube readings. The two readings
should differ by no more than:
Answer:
10%

,Question:
8. The tank to pump rate test mesures whether the pimping between an apparatus water tank anf the fire
pump meets the minimum flow standards of
Answer:
NFPA 1901

Question:
9. Match the equipment needed for conducting fire pump service test with its correct function. Checks the
pump intake pressure Checks engine speed Needed to match the volumes pumped for the different test
Secures test nozzles Measures the velocity pressure of a stream of water Reads the flow of water directly in
gpm
Answer:
Compound guages Tachometer Solid stream nozzle Rope or test nd Pitot tube

Question:
10. Identify the two most important reasons for maintaining good MWS app records
Answer:
Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions Helps determine whether equipment
should be repaired or replaced

Question:
11. Match the items Daily rec Weekly rec Periodic rec Fuel, oil, and mileage rec
Answer:
Fuel level Pump primer Safety inspection Oil filter changes

Question:
12. An MWS app should be started with all the switches in teh off position in order to
Answer:
Start the engine without a load

Question:
13. When performing a vacuum service test, once the engine is turned off, the column of mercury should
fall no more than
Answer:
10in in 5min

Question:
14. During MWS app service testing, the atmospheric air temp Should be between 0C- 100F
Answer:
0C- 100F

Question:
15. NFPA 1911 requires an MWS app equipped with a fire pump to be service tested
Answer:
At least once a year or when it has undergone extensive pump repair

, Question:
16. What is the best explanation for characteristics of an MWS apparatus
Answer:
An individual personality- each apparatus may perform, react, and handle differently.

Question:
17. Left turn
Answer:
1Activate signal 2Check side and rearview mirror 3 move MWS to left lane, if necessary 4 check for in
comin traffic 5 check to see of the side street or road is clear 6 safety make left turn

Question:
18. All of the following are mandatory steps for driving an MWS app through an intersection without a
stop sign ot stoplight and clear of traffic except
Answer:
Bring the app to a complete stop. ** Approach the intersection with caution check left, right , and left
again for oncommmg traffic Proceed through the intersection cautiously

Question:
19. I dentify three situations were you should be aware of your MWS app dimensions to avoid a possible
hazard
Answer:
Travel under an overpass Backing into a mutual aid fire department stall Maneuvering around parked cars

Question:
20. Starting an MWS app in the correct order
Answer:
Disconnect all auxiliary electrical and air sources.Turn the apparatus batteries.Start the engine.Observe the
apparatus gauges.Check seat, mirrors, and steering wheel adjustments.Check that all crewmembers have
fasten their seatbelts.

Question:
21. When entering a limited acces highway the last thing you should do before moving the MWS app from
the acceleration lane into the highway is
Answer:
Check side and rearview mirrors

Question:
22. In order to properly drive on a down grade slope you must execute four steps, down shift entering the
grade, make sure the MWS app is in gear, use brakes and low gears- what is the missing step
Answer:
Limit the engine rpm- below redline

Question:
23. When driving an MWS app through an area with a restricted horizontal clearance you should,
Answer:
Be able to judge the distance between the wheel of the MWS app and any object