LLPSD FF1 Chapter 17 Exam Questions
and Answers
How should fire fighters space themselves when advancing an uncharged line up a
ladder?
a. 15 ft.
b. 10 ft.
c. one fire fighter on each ladder section
d. only the fire fighter with the nozzle should be on the ladder - Answer -c. one fire
fighter on each ladder section
When there is extra hose at the entry of a building, how should that hose be arranged?
a. a straight line
b. a serpentine pattern
c. large, loose coils
d. similar to an accordion fold - Answer -b. a serpentine pattern
Most fog nozzles are designed to operate at which nozzle pressure?
a. 80 psi
b. 75 psi
c. 100 psi
d. 50 psi - Answer -c. 100 psi
In general, what volume does a 2 1/2" (64 mm) handline flow?
a. 200 gpm
b. 300 gpm
c. 175 gpl
d. 250 gpm - Answer -d. 250 gpm
Which preconnected hose load forms an S-shape in the hose bed?
a. split
b. skid
c. minuteman
d. triple layer - Answer -d. triple layer
What is an advantage of an automatic fog nozzle?
a. the flow rate adjusts to maintain the rated nozzle pressure
b. the nozzle reaction remains constant despite variations in pump pressure
c. the flow from the nozzle remains constant despite variations in pressure
, d. the flow rate remains constant regardless of the discharge pattern - Answer -a. the
flow rate adjusts to maintain the rated nozzle pressure
Compared to fog nozzle streams, smooth-bore nozzle streams ________.
a. absorb less heat
b. are more effective for hydraulic ventilation
c. cause more disruption of thermal layering
d. have a lower discharge volume - Answer -a. absorb less heat
Which attack line load is particularly useful when there is a long distance between the
engine and the fire?
a. minuteman
b. skid
c. wyed lines
d. triple layer - Answer -c. wyed lines
Which attack line load is often coupled to a larger-diameter line?
a. split
b. triple layer
c. minuteman
d. wyed lines - Answer -d. wyed lines
Which type of load is most commonly used for preconnected attack lines?
a. horseshoe
b. minuteman
c. accordion
d. skid - Answer -b. minuteman
What is the correct procedure for deploying a triple-layer load preconnect?
a. place the nozzle and the top fold over the shoulder and walk away from the
apparatus
b. clear the hose from the bed by pulling the loop on the lowest tier
c. once the load has cleared the bed, drag the three layers to the point of attack
d. shoulder the top two layers, with the bottom layer paying off from the bed - Answer -
a. place the nozzle and the top fold over the shoulder and walk away from the
apparatus
Most smooth-bore nozzles are designed to operate at which pressure?
a. 125 psi
b. 50 psi
c. 100 psi
d. 75 psi - Answer -b. 50 psi
Which nozzle type has the highest flow rate?
a. smooth bore
b. adjustable
and Answers
How should fire fighters space themselves when advancing an uncharged line up a
ladder?
a. 15 ft.
b. 10 ft.
c. one fire fighter on each ladder section
d. only the fire fighter with the nozzle should be on the ladder - Answer -c. one fire
fighter on each ladder section
When there is extra hose at the entry of a building, how should that hose be arranged?
a. a straight line
b. a serpentine pattern
c. large, loose coils
d. similar to an accordion fold - Answer -b. a serpentine pattern
Most fog nozzles are designed to operate at which nozzle pressure?
a. 80 psi
b. 75 psi
c. 100 psi
d. 50 psi - Answer -c. 100 psi
In general, what volume does a 2 1/2" (64 mm) handline flow?
a. 200 gpm
b. 300 gpm
c. 175 gpl
d. 250 gpm - Answer -d. 250 gpm
Which preconnected hose load forms an S-shape in the hose bed?
a. split
b. skid
c. minuteman
d. triple layer - Answer -d. triple layer
What is an advantage of an automatic fog nozzle?
a. the flow rate adjusts to maintain the rated nozzle pressure
b. the nozzle reaction remains constant despite variations in pump pressure
c. the flow from the nozzle remains constant despite variations in pressure
, d. the flow rate remains constant regardless of the discharge pattern - Answer -a. the
flow rate adjusts to maintain the rated nozzle pressure
Compared to fog nozzle streams, smooth-bore nozzle streams ________.
a. absorb less heat
b. are more effective for hydraulic ventilation
c. cause more disruption of thermal layering
d. have a lower discharge volume - Answer -a. absorb less heat
Which attack line load is particularly useful when there is a long distance between the
engine and the fire?
a. minuteman
b. skid
c. wyed lines
d. triple layer - Answer -c. wyed lines
Which attack line load is often coupled to a larger-diameter line?
a. split
b. triple layer
c. minuteman
d. wyed lines - Answer -d. wyed lines
Which type of load is most commonly used for preconnected attack lines?
a. horseshoe
b. minuteman
c. accordion
d. skid - Answer -b. minuteman
What is the correct procedure for deploying a triple-layer load preconnect?
a. place the nozzle and the top fold over the shoulder and walk away from the
apparatus
b. clear the hose from the bed by pulling the loop on the lowest tier
c. once the load has cleared the bed, drag the three layers to the point of attack
d. shoulder the top two layers, with the bottom layer paying off from the bed - Answer -
a. place the nozzle and the top fold over the shoulder and walk away from the
apparatus
Most smooth-bore nozzles are designed to operate at which pressure?
a. 125 psi
b. 50 psi
c. 100 psi
d. 75 psi - Answer -b. 50 psi
Which nozzle type has the highest flow rate?
a. smooth bore
b. adjustable
