Chapter 14- Water Supply
Questions with Accurate Answers
[6] (1/2 mark each part)
Name:
•the four (4) "Classes" of hydrants and include their
•"Colour-coding" and
•"Flows in L/min"? correct answer Class Colour Flow (l/Min)
1. Class "AA" Light Blue over 5680 L/min
2. Class "A" Green 3785-5675 L/min
3. Class "B" Orange 1900-3780 L/min
4. Class "C" Red less than 1900 L/min
26. Label 4 main parts of a dry Barrel Hydrant. correct answer see link for
diagram:
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6013036/20/images/22/REVIEW+QUESTION+What+
are+the+main+types+of+fire+hydrants.jpg
A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above
and below the hard intake strainer. (799)
A. 6 (150)
B. 12 (300)
C. 24 (600)
D. 36 (900) correct answer C. 24 (600)
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage. (798)
, A. slowly
B. quickly
C. partially
D. at least twice correct answer A. slowly
Dry-barrel hydrants are designed to have water inside them at all times. (795)
A. True
B. False correct answer B. False
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
(803)
A. Apparatus with the largest tank
B. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
C. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities
D. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose correct answer B. Apparatus
with the greatest pumping capacity
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate: (795)
A. flow capacity.
B. typical water pressure.
C. distance from the next hydrant.
D. distance from nearest fire department. correct answer A. flow capacity.
Floating strainers can draft water from sources as shallow as: (799)
A. 12 inches (300 mm).
Questions with Accurate Answers
[6] (1/2 mark each part)
Name:
•the four (4) "Classes" of hydrants and include their
•"Colour-coding" and
•"Flows in L/min"? correct answer Class Colour Flow (l/Min)
1. Class "AA" Light Blue over 5680 L/min
2. Class "A" Green 3785-5675 L/min
3. Class "B" Orange 1900-3780 L/min
4. Class "C" Red less than 1900 L/min
26. Label 4 main parts of a dry Barrel Hydrant. correct answer see link for
diagram:
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6013036/20/images/22/REVIEW+QUESTION+What+
are+the+main+types+of+fire+hydrants.jpg
A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above
and below the hard intake strainer. (799)
A. 6 (150)
B. 12 (300)
C. 24 (600)
D. 36 (900) correct answer C. 24 (600)
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage. (798)
, A. slowly
B. quickly
C. partially
D. at least twice correct answer A. slowly
Dry-barrel hydrants are designed to have water inside them at all times. (795)
A. True
B. False correct answer B. False
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
(803)
A. Apparatus with the largest tank
B. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
C. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities
D. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose correct answer B. Apparatus
with the greatest pumping capacity
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate: (795)
A. flow capacity.
B. typical water pressure.
C. distance from the next hydrant.
D. distance from nearest fire department. correct answer A. flow capacity.
Floating strainers can draft water from sources as shallow as: (799)
A. 12 inches (300 mm).
