Mobile Water Supply Questions And
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You are stationed in Alaska in December. You've just come back from a company
inspection to find that your stall door will not operate and cannot be fixed until the
following day. To prevent damage from freezing you should: - correct answer. Drain
the piping, pump, and booster lines to prevent damage.
When testing the priming device on an MWS apparatus with a fire pump with a capacity
less than 1,500 gpm, the priming device should be able to create the necessary vacuum
in 30 seconds to lift water 10 feet through: - correct answer. 20 feet of hard suction
hose.
identify FOUR pre-service for an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire pump. - correct
answer. •Road test
• Independent pump certification tests
• Purchase acceptance tests
• Hydrostatic tests
Identify THREE items that are checked for leaks during the vacuum test. - correct
answer. •Priming device
• Hard suction hose
• Pump
Identify THREE pieces of equipment needed to conduct service testing on an MWS
apparatus equipped with a fire pump. - correct answer. •Tachometer
•Smoothbore tips
•External test gauges
When performing a vacuum service test, once the engine is turned off, the column of
mercury should fall no more than: - correct answer. 10 inches in 5 minutes
Tracking engine performance across time uses data collected in the: - correct answer.
Fuel, oil, and mileage record.
, Identify THREE critical items that should be included on an MWS apparatus daily
inspection checklist. - correct answer. •Apparatus unit identification number
•Inspected by column
•Remarks column
An MWS apparatus should be started with all electrical switches in the OFF position in
order to: - correct answer. Start the engine without a load.
During MWS apparatus service testing, the atmospheric air temperature should be
between: - correct answer. 0F-100F
NFPA 1911 requires an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire pump to be service tested:
- correct answer. At least once a year or when it has undergone extensive pump
repair.
The pressure control service test measures pressure control devices at three different
points. They are: - correct answer. 90 psi, 150 psi, and 250 psi.
When maintaining MWS apparatus records, you should: - correct answer. Refer to
your dept. SOPs for specific guidance.
Before you drive an MWS apparatus across a bridge, you should: - correct answer.
Compare the weight of the MWS apparatus to the bridge's capacity.
All of the following statements about parking an MWS apparatus near a railroad track
are true EXCEPT: - correct answer. Park on the opposite side of the tracks as the
incident.
Starting an MWS apparatus in the correct order: - correct answer. 1. Disconnect all
aux. electrical & air sources.
2. Turn on apparatus battery
3.Start the engine
4.Observe the gauges
5.Check seat, mirrors, and steering wheel
6.Check that all crew members have fastened their seat belts
The definition of lift is: - correct answer. The vertical distance from the surface of the
water to the middle of the intake.
Place the codes hydrants in order of capacity from LEAST capacity to GREATEST. -
correct answer. 1. Red
2. Orange
3. Green
4. Light blue
Answers Latest Top Score.
You are stationed in Alaska in December. You've just come back from a company
inspection to find that your stall door will not operate and cannot be fixed until the
following day. To prevent damage from freezing you should: - correct answer. Drain
the piping, pump, and booster lines to prevent damage.
When testing the priming device on an MWS apparatus with a fire pump with a capacity
less than 1,500 gpm, the priming device should be able to create the necessary vacuum
in 30 seconds to lift water 10 feet through: - correct answer. 20 feet of hard suction
hose.
identify FOUR pre-service for an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire pump. - correct
answer. •Road test
• Independent pump certification tests
• Purchase acceptance tests
• Hydrostatic tests
Identify THREE items that are checked for leaks during the vacuum test. - correct
answer. •Priming device
• Hard suction hose
• Pump
Identify THREE pieces of equipment needed to conduct service testing on an MWS
apparatus equipped with a fire pump. - correct answer. •Tachometer
•Smoothbore tips
•External test gauges
When performing a vacuum service test, once the engine is turned off, the column of
mercury should fall no more than: - correct answer. 10 inches in 5 minutes
Tracking engine performance across time uses data collected in the: - correct answer.
Fuel, oil, and mileage record.
, Identify THREE critical items that should be included on an MWS apparatus daily
inspection checklist. - correct answer. •Apparatus unit identification number
•Inspected by column
•Remarks column
An MWS apparatus should be started with all electrical switches in the OFF position in
order to: - correct answer. Start the engine without a load.
During MWS apparatus service testing, the atmospheric air temperature should be
between: - correct answer. 0F-100F
NFPA 1911 requires an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire pump to be service tested:
- correct answer. At least once a year or when it has undergone extensive pump
repair.
The pressure control service test measures pressure control devices at three different
points. They are: - correct answer. 90 psi, 150 psi, and 250 psi.
When maintaining MWS apparatus records, you should: - correct answer. Refer to
your dept. SOPs for specific guidance.
Before you drive an MWS apparatus across a bridge, you should: - correct answer.
Compare the weight of the MWS apparatus to the bridge's capacity.
All of the following statements about parking an MWS apparatus near a railroad track
are true EXCEPT: - correct answer. Park on the opposite side of the tracks as the
incident.
Starting an MWS apparatus in the correct order: - correct answer. 1. Disconnect all
aux. electrical & air sources.
2. Turn on apparatus battery
3.Start the engine
4.Observe the gauges
5.Check seat, mirrors, and steering wheel
6.Check that all crew members have fastened their seat belts
The definition of lift is: - correct answer. The vertical distance from the surface of the
water to the middle of the intake.
Place the codes hydrants in order of capacity from LEAST capacity to GREATEST. -
correct answer. 1. Red
2. Orange
3. Green
4. Light blue
