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62.5 lbs - ANS What does one cubic foot of water weigh? 1.728 cubic inches - ANS What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches? 7.5 gallons - ANS What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons? 8.35 lbs - ANS What does One gallon of water weigh? 231 cubic inches - ANS What does One gallon of water contain in inches? 2.304 feet - ANS How high will One psi elevate water? 14.7 psi - ANS What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? 34 feet - ANS What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically) 1.13 feet of lift - ANS How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift? FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER) ILLINOIS EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2 Copyright ©2025 BRAINBARTER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 10 psi - ANS What is the recommended minimum psi that should be maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant? Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire hose, and adapters. - ANS What is Static pressure? 1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi 2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi 3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi 4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) - ANS What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)? 100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) - ANS What is a Spurt or Overload test? 1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi 2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi 3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) - ANS What are all the steps in a Service Test? 100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure 70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure 50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure - ANS What are Pump Tests? Net Pump Pressure (NEP) is the measurement of the total work performed by the pump: a. To lift water into the pump (drafting) b. To discharge water fr

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FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER)
ILLINOIS EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS


62.5 lbs - ANS What does one cubic foot of water weigh?



1.728 cubic inches - ANS What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches?



7.5 gallons - ANS What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons?



8.35 lbs - ANS What does One gallon of water weigh?



231 cubic inches - ANS What does One gallon of water contain in inches?



2.304 feet - ANS How high will One psi elevate water?



14.7 psi - ANS What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?



34 feet - ANS What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)



1.13 feet of lift - ANS How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift?




1 Copyright ©2025 BRAINBARTER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

, 10 psi - ANS What is the recommended minimum psi that should be maintained on the
compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant?


Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire hose,
and adapters. - ANS What is Static pressure?


1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi

4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) - ANS What are all the steps in
Certification Test (pre-service tests)?



100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) - ANS What is a Spurt or Overload
test?


1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi

Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) - ANS What are all the steps in a Service
Test?


100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure
70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure

50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure - ANS What are Pump Tests?


Net Pump Pressure (NEP) is the measurement of the total work performed by the pump:
a. To lift water into the pump (drafting)
b. To discharge water from the pump


2 Copyright ©2025 BRAINBARTER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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