FAE (Fire Apparatus Engineer) Illinois Exam
Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified)
62.5 lbs (Correct) - ✅ What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
1.728 cubic inches (Correct) - ✅ What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches?
7.5 gallons (Correct) - ✅ What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons?
8.35 lbs (Correct) - ✅ What does One gallon of water weigh?
231 cubic inches (Correct) - ✅ What does One gallon of water contain in inches?
2.304 feet (Correct) - ✅ How high will One psi elevate water?
14.7 psi (Correct) - ✅ What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
34 feet (Correct) - ✅ What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)
, 1.13 feet of lift (Correct) - ✅ How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum)
lift?
10 psi (Correct) - ✅ What is the recommended minimum psi that should be
maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant?
Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire
hose, and adapters. (Correct) - ✅ What is Static pressure?
1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi
4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) (Correct) - ✅ What are all the
steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)?
100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) (Correct) - ✅ What is a Spurt
or Overload test?
1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi
Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) (Correct) - ✅ What are all the steps
in a Service Test?
100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure
70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure
Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified)
62.5 lbs (Correct) - ✅ What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
1.728 cubic inches (Correct) - ✅ What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches?
7.5 gallons (Correct) - ✅ What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons?
8.35 lbs (Correct) - ✅ What does One gallon of water weigh?
231 cubic inches (Correct) - ✅ What does One gallon of water contain in inches?
2.304 feet (Correct) - ✅ How high will One psi elevate water?
14.7 psi (Correct) - ✅ What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
34 feet (Correct) - ✅ What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)
, 1.13 feet of lift (Correct) - ✅ How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum)
lift?
10 psi (Correct) - ✅ What is the recommended minimum psi that should be
maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant?
Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire
hose, and adapters. (Correct) - ✅ What is Static pressure?
1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi
4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) (Correct) - ✅ What are all the
steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)?
100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) (Correct) - ✅ What is a Spurt
or Overload test?
1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi
Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) (Correct) - ✅ What are all the steps
in a Service Test?
100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure
70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure
