Chapter 14 - Water Supply Quiz with Accurate Answers

Chapter 14 - Water Supply Quiz
with Accurate Answers
A dry hydrant provides access to a:


A. Cistern or well.
B. Municipal water system.
C. Static water source.
D. Portable water tank. correct answer C. Static water source.


A pilot gauge is used to calculate:


A. Net pump pressure
B. Static pressure.
C. Pump discharge pressure.
D. Volume of flowing water. correct answer D. Volume of flowing water.


An object in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of that motion?


A. Entropic
B. Kinetic
C. Inertial
D. Potential correct answer B. Kinetic

, Fire fighters may need to hold on to the _____ while filling a self-expanding
portable tank.


A. Hose
B. Collar
C. Frame
D. Rope correct answer B. Collar


Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every _____ months?


A. 6
B. 18
C. 24
D. 12 correct answer C. 12


How can you determine that a dry-barrel hydrant is still draining?


A. Place a hand on the stem unit and feel for vibration.
B. Listen carefully for a hissing sound.
C. Look for a continuing trickle from the discharge outlet.
D. Place a hand over an outlet and feel for suction. correct answer D. Place a hand
over an outlet and feel for suction.


How close must be a fire engine get to a static water source to be able to draft
directly from it through hard suction hose?