FAE Questions (ILLINOIS) questions with
verified answers.
a)The Weight of the water - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
b)When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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
c)Net Pump Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
c) Compound Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
a) is in cavitation - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
, b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER- 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.
b) False - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
d) Working from Draft - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- Driver/Operators of fire apparatus are
required by:
a) State Laws
b) City Ordinances
c) Department policies
d) All of the above
a) atmospheric pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- The weight of air creates a pressure
known as:
a) Atmospheric pressure
b) Gauge pressure
c) Control pressure
d) Hydraulic pressure
d) Static Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- A discharge pressure gauge reads 80 psi
while a 2-1/2 inch hand line is flowing. When the line is shut and no water is flowing the
gauge reads 150 psi. The 150 psi reading is known as:
a) Field Pressure
b) Residual Pressure
verified answers.
a)The Weight of the water - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
b)When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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
c)Net Pump Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
c) Compound Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
a) is in cavitation - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
, b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER- 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.
b) False - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
d) Working from Draft - CORRECT ANSWER- 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
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- Driver/Operators of fire apparatus are
required by:
a) State Laws
b) City Ordinances
c) Department policies
d) All of the above
a) atmospheric pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- The weight of air creates a pressure
known as:
a) Atmospheric pressure
b) Gauge pressure
c) Control pressure
d) Hydraulic pressure
d) Static Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- A discharge pressure gauge reads 80 psi
while a 2-1/2 inch hand line is flowing. When the line is shut and no water is flowing the
gauge reads 150 psi. The 150 psi reading is known as:
a) Field Pressure
b) Residual Pressure
