TCFP DRIVER OPERATOR MASTERCLASS
1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity
considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow?
A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it
with water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
,6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - Answers -answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 328
7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations,
relay pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the
responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a
stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15
ft/min (4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - Answers -answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond
that is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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,19. What term refers to a small-diameter hose that remains in the open position and
continues flowing water during the entire drafting operation?
A. Flow line
B. Attack line
C. Dump line
D. Hard suction line - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
18. If drafting with a two-staged pump, it is recommended that the pump be in the
___________ stage before beginning any drafting operations.
A. pressure
B. series
C. drafting
D. volume - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
20. When providing water to the operation for the purpose of master streams from a
static water source, the transfer valve in a two-stage pump should be in the__________
position.
A. pressure
B. volume
C. straight
D. on - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 341
21. What step should a driver/operator take if during a drafting operation there is a drop
in intake pressure while pumping?
A. Close the intake valve.
B. Move the changeover valve to volume mode.
C. Check the strainer for debris.
D. Increase pump discharge pressure. - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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22. What term describes a condition that occurs when the driver/operator attempts to
flow water faster than it is being supplied to the pump?
A. Relay pumping
B. Overpressure
C. Relief pumping
D. Cavitation - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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, 23. The location where tankers can get their water tanks filled is the:
A. water shuttle.
B. fill site.
C. dump site.
D. water site. - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.3, 10.2.3(A), 10.2.3(B)
Page: 347
24. ________ create a static water source for the firefighting operation.
A. Water shuttles
B. Fill sites
C. Dump sites
D. Water sites - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.3, 10.2.3(A), 10.2.3(B)
Page: 347
25. When using the inch (65-mm) outlets on a hydrant at a fill site, first:
A. open the hydrant fully.
B. open the steamer connection on the hydrant.
C. place a control valve on the 2½-inch (65-mm) outlets.
D. place a 2½-inch (65-mm) nozzle on one of the outlets. - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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26. In a relay pumping operation, what term describes the pumper that is located at a
water source?
A. Water supply pumper
B. Attack pumper
C. Source pumper
D. Tanker/tender - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
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27. A 3000-gallon (12,000-L) tanker/tender should carry a portable tank with a capacity
of at least:
A. 1500 gallons (6000 L).
B. 2500 gallons (10,000 L).
C. 3000 gallons (12,000 L).
D. 9000 gallons (36,000 L). - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.3, 10.2.3(A), 10.2.3(B)
Page: 350
28. A _______________ is used for moving water from one dump tank to another.
A. PVC bridge
B. dump fill
C. water shuffle
1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity
considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow?
A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it
with water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
,6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - Answers -answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 328
7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations,
relay pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the
responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a
stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15
ft/min (4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - Answers -answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond
that is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: XX
,19. What term refers to a small-diameter hose that remains in the open position and
continues flowing water during the entire drafting operation?
A. Flow line
B. Attack line
C. Dump line
D. Hard suction line - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
18. If drafting with a two-staged pump, it is recommended that the pump be in the
___________ stage before beginning any drafting operations.
A. pressure
B. series
C. drafting
D. volume - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
20. When providing water to the operation for the purpose of master streams from a
static water source, the transfer valve in a two-stage pump should be in the__________
position.
A. pressure
B. volume
C. straight
D. on - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 341
21. What step should a driver/operator take if during a drafting operation there is a drop
in intake pressure while pumping?
A. Close the intake valve.
B. Move the changeover valve to volume mode.
C. Check the strainer for debris.
D. Increase pump discharge pressure. - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 345
22. What term describes a condition that occurs when the driver/operator attempts to
flow water faster than it is being supplied to the pump?
A. Relay pumping
B. Overpressure
C. Relief pumping
D. Cavitation - Answers -answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 345
, 23. The location where tankers can get their water tanks filled is the:
A. water shuttle.
B. fill site.
C. dump site.
D. water site. - Answers -answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.3, 10.2.3(A), 10.2.3(B)
Page: 347
24. ________ create a static water source for the firefighting operation.
A. Water shuttles
B. Fill sites
C. Dump sites
D. Water sites - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.3, 10.2.3(A), 10.2.3(B)
Page: 347
25. When using the inch (65-mm) outlets on a hydrant at a fill site, first:
A. open the hydrant fully.
B. open the steamer connection on the hydrant.
C. place a control valve on the 2½-inch (65-mm) outlets.
D. place a 2½-inch (65-mm) nozzle on one of the outlets. - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 347
26. In a relay pumping operation, what term describes the pumper that is located at a
water source?
A. Water supply pumper
B. Attack pumper
C. Source pumper
D. Tanker/tender - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 334
27. A 3000-gallon (12,000-L) tanker/tender should carry a portable tank with a capacity
of at least:
A. 1500 gallons (6000 L).
B. 2500 gallons (10,000 L).
C. 3000 gallons (12,000 L).
D. 9000 gallons (36,000 L). - Answers -answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.3, 10.2.3(A), 10.2.3(B)
Page: 350
28. A _______________ is used for moving water from one dump tank to another.
A. PVC bridge
B. dump fill
C. water shuffle
