TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass Exam
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1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
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A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
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B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
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C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
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D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
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A. 2-propanol
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B. Glycerol
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C. Water
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D. Mercury - correct answer answer: D
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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,3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
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A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
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B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
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C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
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D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered sufficient to
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provide reliable fire flow? h h h
A. Positive lift
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B. Atmospheric lift
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C. Dependable lift
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D. Acceptable lift - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with water?
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A. Intake
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B. Rotary
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C. Venturi
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D. Priming - correct answer answer: D
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
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A. Perform a vacuum test
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B. Perform a pump test
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C. Perform a sprinkler test
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,D. Perform a hydrant test - correct answer answer: A
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay pumping, water
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shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the:
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A. tanker officer.
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B. pumping officer.
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C. water supply officer.
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D. drafting officer. - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
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A. Coefficient
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B. Calculation
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C. Constant
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D. Coefficient calculation - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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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)
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wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min (4.57 m/min).
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A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
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B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
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C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
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D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - correct answer answer: A
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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, 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)
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long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
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A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
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B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
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C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
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D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire pumper?
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A. Suction
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B. Lift
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C. Draft
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D. Suspension - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
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A. place the pump in gear.
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B. locate an appropriate water source.
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C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
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D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is confident the strainer
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will not contact the bottom of the water source?
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A. Floating strainer
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2025 With Correct Answers
1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
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A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
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B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
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C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
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D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
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A. 2-propanol
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B. Glycerol
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C. Water
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D. Mercury - correct answer answer: D
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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,3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
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A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
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B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
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C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
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D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered sufficient to
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provide reliable fire flow? h h h
A. Positive lift
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B. Atmospheric lift
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C. Dependable lift
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D. Acceptable lift - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with water?
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A. Intake
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B. Rotary
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C. Venturi
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D. Priming - correct answer answer: D
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
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A. Perform a vacuum test
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B. Perform a pump test
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C. Perform a sprinkler test
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,D. Perform a hydrant test - correct answer answer: A
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay pumping, water
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shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the:
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A. tanker officer.
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B. pumping officer.
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C. water supply officer.
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D. drafting officer. - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
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A. Coefficient
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B. Calculation
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C. Constant
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D. Coefficient calculation - correct answer answer: C
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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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)
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wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min (4.57 m/min).
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A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
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B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
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C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
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D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - correct answer answer: A
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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, 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)
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long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
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A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
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B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
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C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
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D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire pumper?
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A. Suction
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B. Lift
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C. Draft
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D. Suspension - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
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A. place the pump in gear.
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B. locate an appropriate water source.
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C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
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D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - correct answer answer: B
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NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is confident the strainer
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will not contact the bottom of the water source?
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A. Floating strainer
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