Florida Pump Ops Test Questions and Answers |Fall 2026/2027
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Question 1
Agitation and turbulence are caused by _______________________ during pumping operations?
Correct Answer
Critical velocity
Question 2
The incoming driver/operator should consult the person being relieved for
Correct Answer
any pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.
Question 3
Elevation pressure is affected by
Correct Answer
topography.
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,Question 4
Before driving to an incident, you should ask
Correct Answer
all if they are belted.
Question 5
Gears breaking and hard shifting are due to
Correct Answer
excessive play.
Question 6
All gauges should be calibrated within?
Correct Answer
60 days
Question 7
Load shedding-
Correct Answer
When the load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent overload
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,Question 8
Tandem Pumping
Correct Answer
intake to intake, used to take advantage of excess hydrant flow.
Question 9
1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to
Correct Answer
calculate available water.
Question 10
____________________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make contact with the clutch release fingers.
Correct Answer
Free play
Question 11
ABS systems don't stop faster but
Correct Answer
greatly increase controlled stops.
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, Question 12
What is the only fluid you check while the engine is running?
Correct Answer
Transmission
Question 13
Gate valves are operated by
Correct Answer
a hand wheel
Question 14
Brush truck GPM?
Correct Answer
500 gallon tank size and 500 GPM
Question 15
If momentum increased what also increase?
Correct Answer
inertia
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Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
Agitation and turbulence are caused by _______________________ during pumping operations?
Correct Answer
Critical velocity
Question 2
The incoming driver/operator should consult the person being relieved for
Correct Answer
any pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.
Question 3
Elevation pressure is affected by
Correct Answer
topography.
Page 1 of 65
,Question 4
Before driving to an incident, you should ask
Correct Answer
all if they are belted.
Question 5
Gears breaking and hard shifting are due to
Correct Answer
excessive play.
Question 6
All gauges should be calibrated within?
Correct Answer
60 days
Question 7
Load shedding-
Correct Answer
When the load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent overload
Page 2 of 65
,Question 8
Tandem Pumping
Correct Answer
intake to intake, used to take advantage of excess hydrant flow.
Question 9
1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to
Correct Answer
calculate available water.
Question 10
____________________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make contact with the clutch release fingers.
Correct Answer
Free play
Question 11
ABS systems don't stop faster but
Correct Answer
greatly increase controlled stops.
Page 3 of 65
, Question 12
What is the only fluid you check while the engine is running?
Correct Answer
Transmission
Question 13
Gate valves are operated by
Correct Answer
a hand wheel
Question 14
Brush truck GPM?
Correct Answer
500 gallon tank size and 500 GPM
Question 15
If momentum increased what also increase?
Correct Answer
inertia
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