TCFP DRIVER OPERATOR MASTERCLASS | TOP SCORES MADE SIMPLE | TRUSTED TEST SOLUTIONS!

TCFP DRIVER OPERATOR MASTERCLASS | TOP
SCORES MADE SIMPLE | TRUSTED TEST
SOLUTIONS!
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) - Answer: answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)

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2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?

A. 2-propanol

B. Glycerol

C. Water
D. Mercury - Answer: answer: D

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)

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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). - Answer: answer: B

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)

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,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 - Answer: answer: C

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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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 - Answer: answer: D

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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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 - Answer: answer: A

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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,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. - Answer: answer: C

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)

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8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?

A. Coefficient

B. Calculation

C. Constant

D. Coefficient calculation - Answer: answer: C

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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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) - Answer: 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) - Answer: answer: B

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire
pumper?

A. Suction

B. Lift

C. Draft

D. Suspension - Answer: answer: B

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
A. place the pump in gear.

B. locate an appropriate water source.

C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.

D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - Answer: answer: B

NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is
confident the strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source?

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