Test Bank for MWS Latest Update 2025 Questions fully Solved
Identify TWO correct statements about conducting a daily inspection of an MWS apparatus equipped
with a fire pump? - Answers Confirm that the foam tank level is full.
Operate the pump drive control
When conducting a service test using a static water source, you must have____feet of hard suction hose
for drafting. - Answers 20
Testing the discharge pressure gauge begins by: - Answers Disconnecting all preconnected hoselines and
screwing all caps onto their discharges.
It is recommended that fuel, oil and mileage records be updated? - Answers as determined by the
jurisdiction
When entering an intersection, you should? - Answers Make eye contact with the other drivers at or
entering the intersection.
When driving through intersections requiring a stop, you must perform all of the following steps
EXCEPT: - Answers turn on the flashers to indicate you are crossing
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a road or highway? - Answers Maintain
apparatus speed
Check the side streets or roads
Check for oncoming traffic
Check the side and rear view mirrors
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of restricted horizontal
and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT? - Answers use the appropriate turn signal
Identify THREE things you should do when turning an MWS apparatus 180? - Answers Be aware of any
obstructions in your line of travel.
Use the side view mirrors equipped on the MWS apparatus.
Make sure you can see your spotter.
, Identify TWO correct statements about looping mains in a distribution grid? - Answers They ensure that
the water flows from two directions into hydrants
They create constant flow and less sediment forms in the pipes.
Traditional strainer - Answers Must have at least 24 inches of water above this type of strainer or the
water above the strainer or the water above the strainer will whirlpool.
Floating strainer - Answers May get around the 24 inch minimum depth with this type of strainer but the
filter can only draw water from the bottom.
low-level strainer - Answers Can rest on the bottom of a pool or tank with a minimum of two inches of
water above to prevent whirlpool.
If water is flowing through 200 of 5 inch hose at 300 gpm then the theoretical friction loss is
approximately: - Answers 1.44
If the total pressure loss is 15 psi, what is the required pump discharge pressure for resupplying an ARFF
vehicle? - Answers 35 PSI
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total pressure loss TPL EXCEPT: -
Answers Pump pressure loss
Using the hand method, the estimated friction loss for 300 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose flowing 200 gpm is
approximately? - Answers 24 PSI
large diameter hoses are generally defined as hoses with a diameter between? - Answers 4 and 6 inches
One characteristic of discharge pressure relief valves is they? - Answers are slow to close after being
opened
According to NFPA 1901, a discharge pressure relief valve must operate within: - Answers 10 seconds
after discharge pressure rises 30 psi above set level.
When a centrifugal pump operates? - Answers As flow increases, discharge pressure decreases; as
impeller speed increases, discharge pressure increases.
Place steps for pumping from an MWS apparatus internal tank to an attack apparatus or a nurse tanker
once the MWS apparatus has been positioned in correct order. - Answers 1. Deploy and connect a
supply line
2. Make pump operational.
3. Open tank to pump valve.
4. Prime pump if necessary
Identify TWO correct statements about conducting a daily inspection of an MWS apparatus equipped
with a fire pump? - Answers Confirm that the foam tank level is full.
Operate the pump drive control
When conducting a service test using a static water source, you must have____feet of hard suction hose
for drafting. - Answers 20
Testing the discharge pressure gauge begins by: - Answers Disconnecting all preconnected hoselines and
screwing all caps onto their discharges.
It is recommended that fuel, oil and mileage records be updated? - Answers as determined by the
jurisdiction
When entering an intersection, you should? - Answers Make eye contact with the other drivers at or
entering the intersection.
When driving through intersections requiring a stop, you must perform all of the following steps
EXCEPT: - Answers turn on the flashers to indicate you are crossing
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a road or highway? - Answers Maintain
apparatus speed
Check the side streets or roads
Check for oncoming traffic
Check the side and rear view mirrors
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of restricted horizontal
and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT? - Answers use the appropriate turn signal
Identify THREE things you should do when turning an MWS apparatus 180? - Answers Be aware of any
obstructions in your line of travel.
Use the side view mirrors equipped on the MWS apparatus.
Make sure you can see your spotter.
, Identify TWO correct statements about looping mains in a distribution grid? - Answers They ensure that
the water flows from two directions into hydrants
They create constant flow and less sediment forms in the pipes.
Traditional strainer - Answers Must have at least 24 inches of water above this type of strainer or the
water above the strainer or the water above the strainer will whirlpool.
Floating strainer - Answers May get around the 24 inch minimum depth with this type of strainer but the
filter can only draw water from the bottom.
low-level strainer - Answers Can rest on the bottom of a pool or tank with a minimum of two inches of
water above to prevent whirlpool.
If water is flowing through 200 of 5 inch hose at 300 gpm then the theoretical friction loss is
approximately: - Answers 1.44
If the total pressure loss is 15 psi, what is the required pump discharge pressure for resupplying an ARFF
vehicle? - Answers 35 PSI
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total pressure loss TPL EXCEPT: -
Answers Pump pressure loss
Using the hand method, the estimated friction loss for 300 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose flowing 200 gpm is
approximately? - Answers 24 PSI
large diameter hoses are generally defined as hoses with a diameter between? - Answers 4 and 6 inches
One characteristic of discharge pressure relief valves is they? - Answers are slow to close after being
opened
According to NFPA 1901, a discharge pressure relief valve must operate within: - Answers 10 seconds
after discharge pressure rises 30 psi above set level.
When a centrifugal pump operates? - Answers As flow increases, discharge pressure decreases; as
impeller speed increases, discharge pressure increases.
Place steps for pumping from an MWS apparatus internal tank to an attack apparatus or a nurse tanker
once the MWS apparatus has been positioned in correct order. - Answers 1. Deploy and connect a
supply line
2. Make pump operational.
3. Open tank to pump valve.
4. Prime pump if necessary
