Hose/ Water Supply Questions
with Accurate Answers
A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above
and below the hard intake strainer.
Select one:
a. 36 (900)
b. 24 (600)
c. 12 (300)
d. 6 (150) correct answer b. 24
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.
Select one:
a. quickly
b. slowly
c. at least twice
d. partially correct answer b. slowly
Drafting hydrants are designed to supply at least:
Select one:
a. 250 gpm (1 000 L/min).
b. 500 gpm (2 000 L/min).
,c. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
d. 750 gpm (3 000 L/min). correct answer c. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
Dry-barrel hydrants are designed to have water inside them at all times.
Select one:
True
False correct answer False
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
Select one:
a. Apparatus with the largest tank
b. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose
c. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
d. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities correct answer c. Apparatus
with the greatest pumping capacity
Fire hydrant locations are generally determined by the fire department.
Select one:
True
False correct answer False
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate:
, Select one:
a. distance from the next hydrant.
b. flow capacity.
c. distance from nearest fire department.
d. typical water pressure. correct answer b. flow capacity.
Fire hydrant tops and discharge caps should be painted as required in:
Select one:
a. NFPA® 524.
b. NFPA® 71.
c. NFPA® 291.
d. NFPA® 1963. correct answer c. NFPA® 291.
Fire hydrants should be inspected and operated at least:
Select one:
a. once every five years.
b. once a year.
c. twice a year.
d. once every other year. correct answer c. twice a year.
Floating strainers can draft water from sources as shallow as:
with Accurate Answers
A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above
and below the hard intake strainer.
Select one:
a. 36 (900)
b. 24 (600)
c. 12 (300)
d. 6 (150) correct answer b. 24
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.
Select one:
a. quickly
b. slowly
c. at least twice
d. partially correct answer b. slowly
Drafting hydrants are designed to supply at least:
Select one:
a. 250 gpm (1 000 L/min).
b. 500 gpm (2 000 L/min).
,c. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
d. 750 gpm (3 000 L/min). correct answer c. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
Dry-barrel hydrants are designed to have water inside them at all times.
Select one:
True
False correct answer False
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
Select one:
a. Apparatus with the largest tank
b. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose
c. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
d. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities correct answer c. Apparatus
with the greatest pumping capacity
Fire hydrant locations are generally determined by the fire department.
Select one:
True
False correct answer False
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate:
, Select one:
a. distance from the next hydrant.
b. flow capacity.
c. distance from nearest fire department.
d. typical water pressure. correct answer b. flow capacity.
Fire hydrant tops and discharge caps should be painted as required in:
Select one:
a. NFPA® 524.
b. NFPA® 71.
c. NFPA® 291.
d. NFPA® 1963. correct answer c. NFPA® 291.
Fire hydrants should be inspected and operated at least:
Select one:
a. once every five years.
b. once a year.
c. twice a year.
d. once every other year. correct answer c. twice a year.
Floating strainers can draft water from sources as shallow as:
