TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass.docx

1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level? A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa) B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa) C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa) D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - correct answer answer: C NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 324 2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density? A. 2-propanol B. Glycerol C. Water D. Mercury - correct answer answer: D NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 324 3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about: A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg). B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg). C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg). D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - correct answer answer: B NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 324 4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow? A. Positive lift B. Atmospheric lift C. Dependable lift D. Acceptable lift - correct answer answer: C NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 325 5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with water? A. Intake B. Rotary C. Venturi D. Priming - correct answer answer: D NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 325 6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system? A. Perform a vacuum test B. Perform a pump test C. Perform a sprinkler test D. Perform a hydrant test - correct answer answer: A NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 328 7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the: A. tanker officer. B. pumping officer. C. water supply officer. D. drafting officer. - correct answer answer: C NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 330 8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C? A. Coefficient B. Calculation C. Constant D. Coefficient calculation - correct answer answer: C NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 331 10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min (4.57 m/min). A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min) B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min) C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min) D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - correct answer answer: A NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 331 9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond that is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep. A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L) B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L) C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L) D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - correct answer answer: B NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: XX 11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire pumper? A. Suction B. Lift C. Draft D. Suspension - correct answer answer: B NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 333 12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to: A. place the pump in gear. B. locate an appropriate water source. C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction. D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - correct answer answer: B NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A) Page: 335 13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is confident the strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source? A. Floating strainer B. Pipe strainer C. Barrel strainer D. Low-level strainer - correct answer answer: C NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A) Page: 335 14. Which type of strainer is used for clean, shallow water sources? A. Floating strainer B. Pipe strainer C. Barrel strainer D. Low-level strainer - correct answer answer: D NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A) Page: 335 15. Which type of strainer is designed to operate below the surface scum and above the weeds, dirt, and silt in the water source? A. Floating strainer B. Pipe strainer C. Barrel strainer D. Low-level strainer - correct answer answer: A NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A) Page: 336 16. Which type of strainer requires 24 inches (0.5 m) of water in all directions around the strainer? A. Floating strainer B. Pipe strainer C. Barrel strainer D. Low-level strainer - correct answer answer: C NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)