FAE questions with verified answers
_________ consist of small return (bypass) water line connected from the
discharge side of the pump back to the intake side of the pump Ans✓✓✓ around
the pump proportioners
a ________ valve allows the bypass of fluids to limit the pressure in a system
Ans✓✓✓ relief valve
A class C fire hydrant delivering less than 500 gpm would be colored Ans✓✓✓
red
a factor to be considered when determining the rate of application or firefighting
foam is the Ans✓✓✓ type of foam concentrate to be used
a limitation of compressed air foam system i that Ans✓✓✓ hose reaction can be
erratic
a method for determining dependable lift for a fire department pump is each
______ of indicated vacuum, water will rise Ans✓✓✓ inch, one foot
a relief valve Ans✓✓✓ Opens when pressure rises above the set pressure
a straight stream is considered a Ans✓✓✓ pattern of an adjustable fog nozzle
An apparatus equipped w/ a 1,000 gallon tank that is supplying two pre-
connected landlines, one flowing 150 rpm, and another flowing 100 rpm, will
supply the lines for only ___ minutes. Ans✓✓✓ four
, an increase in vacuum while drafting may indicate Ans✓✓✓ a clogged strainer
An operator obtains a reading of 17 inches of mercury on the intake gauge while
drafting and flowing water. This indicates: Ans✓✓✓ a lift of approximately 19
feet
are controlled by monitoring the water flow and controlling the speed of a
positive displacement foam concentrate pump Ans✓✓✓ variable flow, variable
rate direct injection systems
as flow increases, pressure will ___________ provided pump seal remains
constant Ans✓✓✓ increase
Centrifugal fire pumps are mainly used in the fire service today because:
Ans✓✓✓ of their flexibility and versatility
Centrifugal fire pumps may make use of: Ans✓✓✓ Positive intake pressures
Discharge manifolds may be used in relay operations to: Ans✓✓✓ support more
than one attack pumper
Excessive engine temperatures during pumping operations can be controlled by
using the? Ans✓✓✓ auxillary cooler
fire streams greater than 350 gpm are considered Ans✓✓✓ master streams
_________ consist of small return (bypass) water line connected from the
discharge side of the pump back to the intake side of the pump Ans✓✓✓ around
the pump proportioners
a ________ valve allows the bypass of fluids to limit the pressure in a system
Ans✓✓✓ relief valve
A class C fire hydrant delivering less than 500 gpm would be colored Ans✓✓✓
red
a factor to be considered when determining the rate of application or firefighting
foam is the Ans✓✓✓ type of foam concentrate to be used
a limitation of compressed air foam system i that Ans✓✓✓ hose reaction can be
erratic
a method for determining dependable lift for a fire department pump is each
______ of indicated vacuum, water will rise Ans✓✓✓ inch, one foot
a relief valve Ans✓✓✓ Opens when pressure rises above the set pressure
a straight stream is considered a Ans✓✓✓ pattern of an adjustable fog nozzle
An apparatus equipped w/ a 1,000 gallon tank that is supplying two pre-
connected landlines, one flowing 150 rpm, and another flowing 100 rpm, will
supply the lines for only ___ minutes. Ans✓✓✓ four
, an increase in vacuum while drafting may indicate Ans✓✓✓ a clogged strainer
An operator obtains a reading of 17 inches of mercury on the intake gauge while
drafting and flowing water. This indicates: Ans✓✓✓ a lift of approximately 19
feet
are controlled by monitoring the water flow and controlling the speed of a
positive displacement foam concentrate pump Ans✓✓✓ variable flow, variable
rate direct injection systems
as flow increases, pressure will ___________ provided pump seal remains
constant Ans✓✓✓ increase
Centrifugal fire pumps are mainly used in the fire service today because:
Ans✓✓✓ of their flexibility and versatility
Centrifugal fire pumps may make use of: Ans✓✓✓ Positive intake pressures
Discharge manifolds may be used in relay operations to: Ans✓✓✓ support more
than one attack pumper
Excessive engine temperatures during pumping operations can be controlled by
using the? Ans✓✓✓ auxillary cooler
fire streams greater than 350 gpm are considered Ans✓✓✓ master streams
