FDNY S13 Questions and Answers
Which option best describes a the term: Operational : Correct Answer - Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is : Correct Answer - A standpipe system that is attached
to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no
action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply : Correct Answer - supplementary source of water for a standpipe
and/or sprinkler system.
Control Valve : Correct Answer - A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection
systems. Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line : Correct Answer - A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting
not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency : Correct Answer - A condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device : Correct Answer - A device designed to discharge water or foam-water
solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? : Correct Answer - A standpipe system designed to have piping
contain water only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage : Correct Answer - designing a raised series of
beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment
(usually on a roof
top).
, Fire Department Connection : Correct Answer - A connection , normally on the exterior of
the building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose : Correct Answer - A flexible conduit constructed with one or more
reinforcements (Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved
nonpermeable lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an
approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant : Correct Answer - A valve connection on a water supply system having one
or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Fire Pump : Correct Answer - A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure
dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply
and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake).
The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe system risers
and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ : Correct Answer - A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is
lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) : Correct Answer - typically used to measure fluid flow rate
(such as water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire
standpipe or sprinkler system.
Hose Connection : Correct Answer - a combination of equipment provided for connection of
a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
An Attack Hose is : Correct Answer - Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and
fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is : Correct Answer - A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure
having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an
outer protective cover.
Which option best describes a the term: Operational : Correct Answer - Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is : Correct Answer - A standpipe system that is attached
to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no
action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply : Correct Answer - supplementary source of water for a standpipe
and/or sprinkler system.
Control Valve : Correct Answer - A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection
systems. Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line : Correct Answer - A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting
not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency : Correct Answer - A condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device : Correct Answer - A device designed to discharge water or foam-water
solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? : Correct Answer - A standpipe system designed to have piping
contain water only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage : Correct Answer - designing a raised series of
beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment
(usually on a roof
top).
, Fire Department Connection : Correct Answer - A connection , normally on the exterior of
the building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose : Correct Answer - A flexible conduit constructed with one or more
reinforcements (Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved
nonpermeable lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an
approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant : Correct Answer - A valve connection on a water supply system having one
or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Fire Pump : Correct Answer - A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure
dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply
and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake).
The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe system risers
and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ : Correct Answer - A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is
lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) : Correct Answer - typically used to measure fluid flow rate
(such as water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire
standpipe or sprinkler system.
Hose Connection : Correct Answer - a combination of equipment provided for connection of
a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
An Attack Hose is : Correct Answer - Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and
fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is : Correct Answer - A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure
having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an
outer protective cover.
