ch 16 test quiz

Question 1

1” (25 mm) hose stored on a hose reel is __________ hose.

Answer 1

booster

Question 2

Which hose line is stored on an engine connected to a discharge and equipped with a nozzle for immediate deployment?

Answer 2

Preconnect

Question 3

The function of a standpipe system is to provide:

Answer 3

a water supply for interior attack lines.

Question 4

Standard operating procedures generally require that an attack line be connected to a standpipe system outlet:

Answer 4

one floor below the fire floor

Question 5

For which preconnected hose load does the fire fighter shoulder part of the load, with the hose deploying off the top of that load as the fire fighter advances?

Answer 5

Minuteman

Question 6

Which preconnected hose load forms an S-shape in the hose bed?

Answer 6

Triple layer

Question 7

When using a standpipe connection in a stairwell, how should the hose be arranged?

Answer 7

Up the stairwell toward the floor above the fire

Question 8

How should fire fighters space themselves when advancing an uncharged line up a ladder?

Answer 8

One firefighter on each ladder section

Question 9

A hose line is advanced to a building to attack a fire in a(n) __________ attack.

Answer 9

offensive

Question 10

An engine lays hose from a water source to the fire scene in a __________ lay

Answer 10

forward

Question 11

Which is an advantage of a forward lay?

Answer 11

Places the attack engine and its equipment close to the fire

Question 12

When charging a supply line at a hydrant, the fire fighter should:

Answer 12

avoid standing between the hose line and the hydrant.

Question 13

The end of the hose bed closest to the apparatus cab is the:

Answer 13

front

Question 14

A short fold in a supply hose load that prevents a coupling from flipping around when the hose is being laid out is a:

Answer 14

dutchman

Question 15

A soft sleeve hose is used to connect a pumper to a:

Answer 15

pressurized water source

Question 16

1” (25 mm) hose stored on a hose reel is __________ hose.1

Answer 16

booster

Question 17

Which hose line is stored on an engine connected to a discharge and equipped with a nozzle for immediate deployment?

Answer 17

Preconnect

Question 18

Which is one of the three most common loads for preconnected attack lines?

Answer 18

Minuteman

Question 19

The function of a standpipe system is to provide:

Answer 19

a water supply for interior attack lines.

Question 20

Standard operating procedures generally require that an attack line be connected to a standpipe system outlet:

Answer 20

one floor below the fire floor.

Question 21

For which preconnected hose load does the fire fighter shoulder part of the load, with the hose deploying off the top of that load as the fire fighter advances?

Answer 21

Minuteman

Question 22

Which statement is correct concerning the triple-layer load?

Answer 22

The entire load must be on the ground before the nozzle can be advanced.

Question 23

Which preconnected hose load forms an S-shape in the hose bed?

Answer 23

Triple layer

Question 24

Which attack line load is particularly useful when there is a long distance between the engine and the fire?

Answer 24

Wyed lines

Question 25

When there is extra hose at the entry of a building, how should that hose be arranged?

Answer 25

A serpentine pattern

Question 26

What is the correct procedure for deploying a triple-layer load preconnect?

Answer 26

Place the nozzle and the top fold over the shoulder and walk away from the apparatus.

Question 27

Which attack line load is particularly useful when the line must be advanced up a stairway?

Answer 27

Minuteman

Question 28

When using a standpipe connection in a stairwell, how should the hose be arranged?

Answer 28

Up the stairwell toward the floor above the fire

Question 29

How should fire fighters space themselves when advancing an uncharged line up a ladder?

Answer 29

One fire fighter on each ladder section

Question 30

Which statement about operating an attack line from a ground ladder is correct?

Answer 30

The hose must be secured to the ladder.

Question 31

What is the correct procedure for a burst hose line?

Answer 31

Use two lengths of hose to replace a single burst length.

Question 32

A hose line is advanced to a building to attack a fire in a(n) __________ attack.

Answer 32

offensive

Question 33

An engine lays hose from a water source to the fire scene in a __________ lay.

Answer 33

forward

Question 34

When should the fire fighter at the hydrant charge the supply line?

Answer 34

Upon receiving a signal from the driver/operator

Question 35

Which is the most frequently used supply line evolution by a first-arriving engine?

Answer 35

Forward

Question 36

Which is an advantage of a forward lay?

Answer 36

Places the attack engine and its equipment close to the fire

Question 37

Which supply line load is capable of laying both single and dual supply lines?

Answer 37

Combination

Question 38

Which hose load has the hose up on its edge and placed around the perimeter of the hose bed in a U shape?

Answer 38

Horseshoe

Question 39

When charging a supply line at a hydrant, the fire fighter should:

Answer 39

avoid standing between the hose line and the hydrant

Question 40

Laying supply line from the fire to a water source is a __________ lay.

Answer 40

reverse

Question 41

The end of the hose bed closest to the apparatus cab is the:

Answer 41

front.

Question 42

Which hose load has the hose up on its edge and laid side-to-side in the hose bed?

Answer 42

Accordion

Question 43

A short fold in a supply hose load that prevents a coupling from flipping around when the hose is being laid out is a:

Answer 43

Dutchman.

Question 44

Which is an advantage of the accordion hose load?

Answer 44

It eliminates the need for Dutchman folds.

Question 45

Which is an advantage of the horseshoe hose load?

Answer 45

It reduces the number of sharp bends in the hose.

Question 46

Which is a correct statement about the flat hose load?

Answer 46

It can be used with any size of hose.

Question 47

Which is one of the three basic supply hose loads?

Answer 47

Accordion

Question 48

Which is term for a combined, offensive, exterior, and interior operation?

Answer 48

Blitz

Question 49

Which hydrant valve makes it possible to immediately charge a supply hose using hydrant pressure, while allowing a second engine to connect to the valve and use its pump to increase pressure?

Answer 49

Four-way

Question 50

A four-way valve is used with which specific operation?

Answer 50

Water supply

Question 51

Which hose lay is performed by two engine companies when hose must be laid in two different directions to establish a water supply?

Answer 51

Split

Question 52

A split hose bed with the end of the hose on one side of the bed coupled to the beginning of the hose on the other side of the bed is a __________ hose load.

Answer 52

combination

Question 53

A soft sleeve hose is used to connect a pumper to a:

Answer 53

pressurized water source.

Question 54

As a general guideline, a pumper should supply a sprinkler system at:

Answer 54

150 psi (1034 kPa).

Question 55

Where on a pumper is the trash line most commonly found?

Answer 55

Front bumper

Question 56

Which is a feature of transverse beds?

Answer 56

Hose can be pulled from either side of the pumper

Question 57

Which is a feature of the triple-layer hose load?

Answer 57

Suitable for companies with minimal personnel

Question 58

Streams are operated from the exterior of a building at a safe distance. This is an example of which type of attack line evolution?

Answer 58

Defensive attack

Question 59

Which attack line often uses hoses of various diameters?

Answer 59

Wyed lines

Question 60

Which is one of the three types of attack line hose evolutions?

Answer 60

Transitional

Question 61

Which is an example of a hose friction point?

Answer 61

Doorway

Question 62

Which is the purpose of creating a bight in an attack line during interior attack?

Answer 62

Make surplus hose available if needed