FAE Questions ILLINOIS Latest Update
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To pass a Certification Test, a 1000 gpm pumper must deliver:
a) 1000 gpm at 200 psi for two hours
b) 700 gpm at 200 psi for one-half hour
c) 500 gpm at 150 psi for one-half hour
d) 500 gpm at 150 psi for two hours - CORRECT ANSWER-b) 700 gpm at 200 psi for
one-half hour
The test of an engine pump which is done by the Fire Department is known as:
a) the certification test
b) the hydrostatic test
c) the service test
d) the manufacture's test - CORRECT ANSWER-c) the service test
The auxiliary cooling system on a pump:
a) acts as a heat exchanger
b) cools the pump directly
c) cools the engine by changing engine coolant with pump water
d) uses ram air to keep the engine cool - CORRECT ANSWER-a) acts as a heat
exchanger
If you are pumping into a standpipe to a fire on the 10th floor, how many pounds must
you provide to overcome the back pressure?
a) 25 psi
b) 45 psi
c) 70 psi
d) 75 psi - CORRECT ANSWER-b) 45 psi
The driving test which tests the ability to travel in a straight line is:
a) the straight line test
b) the serpentine test
c) the diminishing clearance test
d) the alley dock test - CORRECT ANSWER-c) the diminishing clearance test
The name of the gauge which shows the incoming pressure to a pump:
a) Pilot Gauge
b) Bourden Gauge
c) Compound Gauge
d) Combination Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Compound Gauge
, If the pump sounds like stones are rattling around inside, it is most likely that the pump:
a) is in cavitation
b) does not have sufficient lubrication
c) has a loose pump packing
d) is overheating - CORRECT ANSWER-a) is in cavitation
The Fire apparatus driver/operator is responsible for all the following except:
a) Safe transportation of firefighters.
b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus
c) Operating the apparatus properly and swiftly.
d) Ensuring readiness of the equipment on the apparatus. - CORRECT ANSWER-b)
Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus
Because of the critical time factor and nature of fire, a fire apparatus is one of the few
emergency vehicles that is not required to stop for school buses disembarking or
boarding children; it is required that the vehicle slow to maximum speed of 20 MPH
through the zone.
a) True
b) False - CORRECT ANSWER-b) False
Atmospheric pressure plays an important role for the pump operator when:
a) working from a hydrant
b) working in a relay operation
c) working from a positive pressure source
d) working from draft - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Working from Draft
The Pressure at the base of a column of water is based on:
a) The Weight of the water
b) The atmospheric pressure
c) The diameter of the column
d) The temperature of the water - CORRECT ANSWER-a)The Weight of the water
The change from pressure mode to volume mode should be made:
a) When the pump Must deliver more than 25% of its rated capacity
b) When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity
c) When the pump must deliver more than 75% of its rated capacity
d) When the pump must deliver more than 100% of its rated capacity - CORRECT
ANSWER-b)When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity
What is the total work done by the pump to get water into, through and out of the pump?
a) Static Pressure
b) Residual Pressure
c) Net Pump Pressure
d) Compound Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-c)Net Pump Pressure
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To pass a Certification Test, a 1000 gpm pumper must deliver:
a) 1000 gpm at 200 psi for two hours
b) 700 gpm at 200 psi for one-half hour
c) 500 gpm at 150 psi for one-half hour
d) 500 gpm at 150 psi for two hours - CORRECT ANSWER-b) 700 gpm at 200 psi for
one-half hour
The test of an engine pump which is done by the Fire Department is known as:
a) the certification test
b) the hydrostatic test
c) the service test
d) the manufacture's test - CORRECT ANSWER-c) the service test
The auxiliary cooling system on a pump:
a) acts as a heat exchanger
b) cools the pump directly
c) cools the engine by changing engine coolant with pump water
d) uses ram air to keep the engine cool - CORRECT ANSWER-a) acts as a heat
exchanger
If you are pumping into a standpipe to a fire on the 10th floor, how many pounds must
you provide to overcome the back pressure?
a) 25 psi
b) 45 psi
c) 70 psi
d) 75 psi - CORRECT ANSWER-b) 45 psi
The driving test which tests the ability to travel in a straight line is:
a) the straight line test
b) the serpentine test
c) the diminishing clearance test
d) the alley dock test - CORRECT ANSWER-c) the diminishing clearance test
The name of the gauge which shows the incoming pressure to a pump:
a) Pilot Gauge
b) Bourden Gauge
c) Compound Gauge
d) Combination Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Compound Gauge
, If the pump sounds like stones are rattling around inside, it is most likely that the pump:
a) is in cavitation
b) does not have sufficient lubrication
c) has a loose pump packing
d) is overheating - CORRECT ANSWER-a) is in cavitation
The Fire apparatus driver/operator is responsible for all the following except:
a) Safe transportation of firefighters.
b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus
c) Operating the apparatus properly and swiftly.
d) Ensuring readiness of the equipment on the apparatus. - CORRECT ANSWER-b)
Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus
Because of the critical time factor and nature of fire, a fire apparatus is one of the few
emergency vehicles that is not required to stop for school buses disembarking or
boarding children; it is required that the vehicle slow to maximum speed of 20 MPH
through the zone.
a) True
b) False - CORRECT ANSWER-b) False
Atmospheric pressure plays an important role for the pump operator when:
a) working from a hydrant
b) working in a relay operation
c) working from a positive pressure source
d) working from draft - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Working from Draft
The Pressure at the base of a column of water is based on:
a) The Weight of the water
b) The atmospheric pressure
c) The diameter of the column
d) The temperature of the water - CORRECT ANSWER-a)The Weight of the water
The change from pressure mode to volume mode should be made:
a) When the pump Must deliver more than 25% of its rated capacity
b) When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity
c) When the pump must deliver more than 75% of its rated capacity
d) When the pump must deliver more than 100% of its rated capacity - CORRECT
ANSWER-b)When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity
What is the total work done by the pump to get water into, through and out of the pump?
a) Static Pressure
b) Residual Pressure
c) Net Pump Pressure
d) Compound Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-c)Net Pump Pressure
