Water
IFSTASupply
3RD EDSystems Overview
PUMPING/ DRIVER OPERATOR CH 1 EXAM
APPROVED QUESTIONS AND 100% APPROVED ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
1. Which of the following can be an alternative water supply?
Public lagoon
Farm stock tank
Tampa Aquarium
Wastewater treatment plant
2. How can friction loss be overcome?
Decreasing the size of the hose
Laying a longer stretch of hose from the hydrant
Removing kinks and sharp bends from the hoseline
Decreasing the pressure at the pump
3. What is the standard minimum diameter of a pipe recommended for effective water
flow in a municipal distribution system?
4-inch (100 mm)
6-inch (150 mm)
8-inch (200 mm)
10-inch (250 mm)
4. What is the name of the piping system that connects primary feeder lines and
facilitates the distribution of water to various areas within a network?:
Tertiary lines
Secondary feeders
Primary mains
, Service lines
5. The dry-barrel hydrant should be completely opened when in use to
_______________________.
prevent the hydrant from vibrating and damaging internal components
, ensure the drain valve is completely closed
prevent damage to the main valve due to throttling
ensure the operating screw does not get jammed
6. Most fire hydrants are made of:
steel.
brass.
bronze.
cast iron.
7. A domestic water distribution system must deliver water:
at an adequate pressure
at an adequate volume
without pressure variations or excessive noise
all of the above
8. Which means of moving water is found at many industrial facilities?
Pumpless system
Gravity system
Direct pumping system
Combination system
9. Bulk fixed facility storage tanks are typically constructed out of ____ , steel, or plastic.
Aluminum
Copper
Magnesium
Lead
10. You should never park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant:
25
IFSTASupply
3RD EDSystems Overview
PUMPING/ DRIVER OPERATOR CH 1 EXAM
APPROVED QUESTIONS AND 100% APPROVED ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
1. Which of the following can be an alternative water supply?
Public lagoon
Farm stock tank
Tampa Aquarium
Wastewater treatment plant
2. How can friction loss be overcome?
Decreasing the size of the hose
Laying a longer stretch of hose from the hydrant
Removing kinks and sharp bends from the hoseline
Decreasing the pressure at the pump
3. What is the standard minimum diameter of a pipe recommended for effective water
flow in a municipal distribution system?
4-inch (100 mm)
6-inch (150 mm)
8-inch (200 mm)
10-inch (250 mm)
4. What is the name of the piping system that connects primary feeder lines and
facilitates the distribution of water to various areas within a network?:
Tertiary lines
Secondary feeders
Primary mains
, Service lines
5. The dry-barrel hydrant should be completely opened when in use to
_______________________.
prevent the hydrant from vibrating and damaging internal components
, ensure the drain valve is completely closed
prevent damage to the main valve due to throttling
ensure the operating screw does not get jammed
6. Most fire hydrants are made of:
steel.
brass.
bronze.
cast iron.
7. A domestic water distribution system must deliver water:
at an adequate pressure
at an adequate volume
without pressure variations or excessive noise
all of the above
8. Which means of moving water is found at many industrial facilities?
Pumpless system
Gravity system
Direct pumping system
Combination system
9. Bulk fixed facility storage tanks are typically constructed out of ____ , steel, or plastic.
Aluminum
Copper
Magnesium
Lead
10. You should never park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant:
25
