Jones And Bartlett Chapter 14
Water Supply Questions With
Accurate Answers
A dry hydrant provides access to a? correct answer static water source
A large opening on a fire hydrant that is used to allow as much water as possible
to flow directly in to the pump is a(n)? correct answer Steamer port
A objective in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of the motion?
correct answer Kinetic
A pitot gauge is used to calculate? correct answer Volume of flowing water
A surge in pressure caused by suddenly stopping the flow of water is known as?
correct answer water hammer
Fire department hoses can be connected to a hydrant by the? correct answer
outlets
fire fighters may need to hold on to the___________ while filling a self-expanding
portable tank. correct answer Collar
Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every ____________ months
correct answer 12
, How can you determine that a dry-berrel hydrant is still draining? correct answer
Place a hand over an outlet and feel the discharge outlet.
How close must a fire engine get to a static water source to be able to draft
directly from it through hard suction hose? correct answer 20ft
How many gallons per minute an a tanker shuttle operation deliver without
interruption. correct answer several hundred
Hydrants should be positioned so that the connections, and especially the large
steamer connections, ? correct answer face the street
If a large volume of water is needed for an extended period, tankers can be used
to deliver water from a fill site to the scene, thereby creating? correct answer A
tanker shuttle
In general, mobile water supply apparatus (tankers) carry__________ of water
correct answer 1000 to 3500 gal
most dry-barrel hydrant have________ large valve(s) controlling the flow of
water. correct answer One
Portable pumps can deliver a maximum of correct answer 500 gpm (1893 lpm)
Pressure in a water distribution system during average consumption is
__________ pressure. correct answer Normal operating
Water Supply Questions With
Accurate Answers
A dry hydrant provides access to a? correct answer static water source
A large opening on a fire hydrant that is used to allow as much water as possible
to flow directly in to the pump is a(n)? correct answer Steamer port
A objective in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of the motion?
correct answer Kinetic
A pitot gauge is used to calculate? correct answer Volume of flowing water
A surge in pressure caused by suddenly stopping the flow of water is known as?
correct answer water hammer
Fire department hoses can be connected to a hydrant by the? correct answer
outlets
fire fighters may need to hold on to the___________ while filling a self-expanding
portable tank. correct answer Collar
Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every ____________ months
correct answer 12
, How can you determine that a dry-berrel hydrant is still draining? correct answer
Place a hand over an outlet and feel the discharge outlet.
How close must a fire engine get to a static water source to be able to draft
directly from it through hard suction hose? correct answer 20ft
How many gallons per minute an a tanker shuttle operation deliver without
interruption. correct answer several hundred
Hydrants should be positioned so that the connections, and especially the large
steamer connections, ? correct answer face the street
If a large volume of water is needed for an extended period, tankers can be used
to deliver water from a fill site to the scene, thereby creating? correct answer A
tanker shuttle
In general, mobile water supply apparatus (tankers) carry__________ of water
correct answer 1000 to 3500 gal
most dry-barrel hydrant have________ large valve(s) controlling the flow of
water. correct answer One
Portable pumps can deliver a maximum of correct answer 500 gpm (1893 lpm)
Pressure in a water distribution system during average consumption is
__________ pressure. correct answer Normal operating
