MWS QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
"C" in the formula FL = C Q^2 L represents the correct answer Hose diameter
coefficient
A priming device works by correct answer creating a partial vacuum
According to NFPA 1901, a discharge pressure relief valve must operate within
correct answer 10 seconds after discharge pressure rises 30 psi above the set
level
All of the following are methods of water discharge used at a dumpsite except
correct answer Draining
All of the following are potential water sources for an apparatus fire pump except
correct answer A municipal storm drain
All of the following are types of portable water tanks except correct answer
Locking tanks
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total pressure
loss (TPL) except correct answer Pump pressure loss
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of
restricted horizontal and vertical clearances are true except correct answer Use
the appropriate turn signal
, All of the following statements about static water sources are true except correct
answer The static water source closest to the incident should always be used first
Allowing an MWS apparatus engine to idle over an extended period of time can
lead to all of the following except correct answer Engine fatigue
As operations proceed during water shuttles, make and break personnel at the fill
site should monitor correct answer Ground conditions
At a fill site, a cone or similar device is used to correct answer Mark the stopping
point for an MWS apparatus
At a water shuttle operation, the amount of water dumped is the amount of
water the tank holds less correct answer 10%
At the water shuttle operation, the second then subsequent mobile water supply
apparatuses may leave the dumpsite ones correct answer Their entire load has
been dumped
Before driving over a guarded railroad crossing during an emergency response
correct answer Look both right and left and proceed cautiously.
During a pre-service hydrostatic test, each pump is hydrostatically tested at a
minimum of correct answer 500 psi over the pump designed maximum operating
pressure for 10 minutes
ANSWERS
"C" in the formula FL = C Q^2 L represents the correct answer Hose diameter
coefficient
A priming device works by correct answer creating a partial vacuum
According to NFPA 1901, a discharge pressure relief valve must operate within
correct answer 10 seconds after discharge pressure rises 30 psi above the set
level
All of the following are methods of water discharge used at a dumpsite except
correct answer Draining
All of the following are potential water sources for an apparatus fire pump except
correct answer A municipal storm drain
All of the following are types of portable water tanks except correct answer
Locking tanks
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total pressure
loss (TPL) except correct answer Pump pressure loss
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of
restricted horizontal and vertical clearances are true except correct answer Use
the appropriate turn signal
, All of the following statements about static water sources are true except correct
answer The static water source closest to the incident should always be used first
Allowing an MWS apparatus engine to idle over an extended period of time can
lead to all of the following except correct answer Engine fatigue
As operations proceed during water shuttles, make and break personnel at the fill
site should monitor correct answer Ground conditions
At a fill site, a cone or similar device is used to correct answer Mark the stopping
point for an MWS apparatus
At a water shuttle operation, the amount of water dumped is the amount of
water the tank holds less correct answer 10%
At the water shuttle operation, the second then subsequent mobile water supply
apparatuses may leave the dumpsite ones correct answer Their entire load has
been dumped
Before driving over a guarded railroad crossing during an emergency response
correct answer Look both right and left and proceed cautiously.
During a pre-service hydrostatic test, each pump is hydrostatically tested at a
minimum of correct answer 500 psi over the pump designed maximum operating
pressure for 10 minutes
