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ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When Starting a centrifugal pump That is part of a manifold with no check valves - CORRECT
ANSWER You should open the suction valve, start the pump and open the discharge valve
slowly
Curb cock - CORRECT ANSWER A Valve insert it in a water line between the
corporation stop and the water meter is generally called
To check sheave wear - CORRECT ANSWER Measure each groove angle
Variable pitch sheaves may be used in some cases to provide which of the following types of
speech changes - CORRECT ANSWER Small
Absolute pressure is Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure plus 14.7 psi
Which of the following best describes the basic types of sprinkler systems in a building -
CORRECT ANSWER Standard wet type system, Standard dry type system, deluge system
( all of the above)
Power equals - CORRECT ANSWER Force times distance divided by time
Torches should be inspected for leakage at the - CORRECT ANSWER Tip, valves, hose
connections all of the above
Smoke detection is usually accomplish by using either photo electric scanning, ionization
chambers or smoke deflection devices? - CORRECT ANSWER True
, If a coupling is not properly aligned - CORRECT ANSWER It will almost certainly fail
more quickly than his should & it could wear out equipment bearings A&C
To protect a pump and motor against slight misalignment, they are often connected by a -
CORRECT ANSWER Flexible coupling
The coding on a metallic electrode - CORRECT ANSWER Stabilizes the arc and controls
oxidation
When severing a length of 2 inch pipe it is preferable to use - CORRECT ANSWER A
pipe cutter
What is the main purpose of the emergency electrical power system - CORRECT
ANSWER Run equipment essential to human life for safety
Baffles in a greased interceptor reduce____________ within interceptor - CORRECT
ANSWER Turbulence
Parallel alignment is - CORRECT ANSWER Where the centerline of the two shafts are
parallel
Usually if the motor in the system feels hot and you think this is overloading, you should not
open the flow valve further because - CORRECT ANSWER Increase flow will usually
increase horse power requirements
Which of the following alarms will start a diesel fire pump - CORRECT
ANSWER Waterflow alarm
What term best describes water use for both drinking and cooking - CORRECT
ANSWER Potable
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When Starting a centrifugal pump That is part of a manifold with no check valves - CORRECT
ANSWER You should open the suction valve, start the pump and open the discharge valve
slowly
Curb cock - CORRECT ANSWER A Valve insert it in a water line between the
corporation stop and the water meter is generally called
To check sheave wear - CORRECT ANSWER Measure each groove angle
Variable pitch sheaves may be used in some cases to provide which of the following types of
speech changes - CORRECT ANSWER Small
Absolute pressure is Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure plus 14.7 psi
Which of the following best describes the basic types of sprinkler systems in a building -
CORRECT ANSWER Standard wet type system, Standard dry type system, deluge system
( all of the above)
Power equals - CORRECT ANSWER Force times distance divided by time
Torches should be inspected for leakage at the - CORRECT ANSWER Tip, valves, hose
connections all of the above
Smoke detection is usually accomplish by using either photo electric scanning, ionization
chambers or smoke deflection devices? - CORRECT ANSWER True
, If a coupling is not properly aligned - CORRECT ANSWER It will almost certainly fail
more quickly than his should & it could wear out equipment bearings A&C
To protect a pump and motor against slight misalignment, they are often connected by a -
CORRECT ANSWER Flexible coupling
The coding on a metallic electrode - CORRECT ANSWER Stabilizes the arc and controls
oxidation
When severing a length of 2 inch pipe it is preferable to use - CORRECT ANSWER A
pipe cutter
What is the main purpose of the emergency electrical power system - CORRECT
ANSWER Run equipment essential to human life for safety
Baffles in a greased interceptor reduce____________ within interceptor - CORRECT
ANSWER Turbulence
Parallel alignment is - CORRECT ANSWER Where the centerline of the two shafts are
parallel
Usually if the motor in the system feels hot and you think this is overloading, you should not
open the flow valve further because - CORRECT ANSWER Increase flow will usually
increase horse power requirements
Which of the following alarms will start a diesel fire pump - CORRECT
ANSWER Waterflow alarm
What term best describes water use for both drinking and cooking - CORRECT
ANSWER Potable
