Chapter 12

Question 1

Supply hose transports water from a: (541) [4.3.8]

A. pump-equipped apparatus to a nozzle.
B. building standpipe to the point that water is applied to the fire.
C. water supply such as a hydrant to an apparatus equipped with a pump.
D. pump-equipped apparatus to the fire department connection (FDC) on a structure.

Answer 1

C. water supply such as a hydrant to an apparatus equipped with a pump.

Question 2

According to NFPA, a hose labeled 2 ½ inches (65 mm) must have an internal diameter of: (541) [4.3.8]

A. 2 inches (50 mm).
B. 2 ¼ inches (58 mm).
C. 2 ½ inches (65 mm).
D. 3 inches (77 mm).

Answer 2

C. 2 ½ inches (65 mm).

Question 3

50- or 100-foot (15 or 30 m) sections are traditional lengths of: (542) [4.3.8]

A. attack hose.
B. supply hose.
C. hard suction hose.
D. both attack and supply hose.

Answer 3

D. both attack and supply hose.

Question 4

What is hard suction hose typically used for? (542) [4.3.8]

A. Connecting to standpipes
B. Drafting from static water supplies
C. Dumping water from tankers/tenders
D. Setting up backup supply lines at large-scale incidents

Answer 4

B. Drafting from static water supplies

Question 5

Both attack hose and supply hose may be equipped with either threaded or nonthreaded: (544) [4.3.8]

A. lugs.
B. shanks.
C. gaskets.
D. couplings.

Answer 5

D. couplings.

Question 6

Female coupling threads are: (544) [4.3.8]

A. cut on the exterior surface.
B. on the end of the hose that attaches to the nozzle.
C. on the interior surface of a free-turning ring called a swivel.
D. the portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment to the hose.

Answer 6

C. on the interior surface of a free-turning ring called a swivel.

Question 7

What is a Higbee cut? (544) [4.3.8]

A. A type of nonthreaded coupling
B. A flattened angle at the end of the threads that prevents cross threading
C. The portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment to the hose
D. The female coupling thread on the interior surface of a free-turning ring or swivel

Answer 7

B. A flattened angle at the end of the threads that prevents cross threading

Question 8

What is located inside the base of the female coupling and acts to ensure a tight fit and reduce water leaks? (545) [4.3.8]

A. Higbee cut
B. Rubber gasket
C. Threaded swivel
D. Rocker lugs on a male shank

Answer 8

B. Rubber gasket

Question 9

What type of hose will MOST likely have couplings with recessed lugs? (545) [4.3.8]

A. Booster hose
B. Soft suction hose
C. Hard suction hose
D. Woven-jacket hose

Answer 9

A. Booster hose

Question 10

On what type of hose are you likely to find handles or extended lugs on the couplings? (546) [4.3.8]

A. Booster hose
B. Large intake supply hose
C. Preconnected attack hose
D. Attack hose designed for using foam

Answer 10

B. Large intake supply hose

Question 11

What is an advantage of using nonthreaded couplings? (546) [4.3.8]

A. They cannot become uncoupled suddenly and violently.
B. There is no risk of crossthreading a connection and damaging a coupling.
C. They can be connected to standard fire hydrants without using an adapter.
D. Hose with nonthreaded couplings can withstand greater pressure than those with threaded couplings.

Answer 11

B. There is no risk of crossthreading a connection and damaging a coupling.

Question 12

When should fire hose be inspected and service-tested according to NFPA 1962? (547) [4.5.2]

A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. After each use
D. Within 90 days of being placed in service

Answer 12

D. Within 90 days of being placed in service

Question 13

What is a deficiency that should be reported when inspecting hose before being stored or placed back in service? (548) [4.5.2]

A. A gasket present in the female swivel
B. Excessive markings from a permanent marker
C. Marks or scratches on either the male or female shanks
D. Evidence of dirt or debris on the hose jacket or couplings

Answer 13

D. Evidence of dirt or debris on the hose jacket or couplings

Question 14

How should woven-jacket fire hose be washed? (548) [4.5.2]

A. With a power washer
B. With clear water and a stiff brush
C. Soaked in soapy water for 24 hours
D. Using a clean rag, water, and heavy detergent

Answer 14

B. With clear water and a stiff brush

Question 15

What is a guideline for drying hose? (549) [4.5.2]

A. Fire hose should never be hung vertically.
B. Hose will dry more efficiently when rolled first.
C. Fire hose should not be dried in direct sunlight.
D. Hard rubber hose should be dried before loading to prevent mildew.

Answer 15

C. Fire hose should not be dried in direct sunlight.

Question 16

Fire hose may be inspected and cleaned less frequently when stored: (550) [4.5.2]

A. on an apparatus.
B. in a separate room.
C. in the apparatus bay.
D. on a covered rack outside.

Answer 16

B. in a separate room.

Question 17

Running over hoses with vehicles, excessive pump pressure, and water hammer will cause _____ damage. (551) [4.5.2]

A. organic
B. thermal
C. corrosive
D. mechanical

Answer 17

D. mechanical

Question 18

Which statement about hose maintenance during cold winter weather is true? (553) [4.5.2]

A. If hose becomes frozen, fold it as best as possible and thaw it in a warm place.
B. Keep the nozzle fully open in order to keep the water in the hose from freezing.
C. Hose that is frozen in a two-layered cube should never be left to thaw on its own.
D. Avoid using exhaust manifold heat from the pumping apparatus to remove ice from frozen hose.

Answer 18

D. Avoid using exhaust manifold heat from the pumping apparatus to remove ice from frozen hose.

Question 19

When stored improperly, organic damage such as mildew and mold is likely to occur on _____ hoses. (553) [4.5.2]
A. rubber booster
B. polyester fabric
C. soft sleeve plastic
D. natural fiber woven jacket

Answer 19

D. natural fiber woven jacket

Question 20

Which statement about chemical damage to fire hoses is true? (555) [4.5.2]

A. Foam concentrate will not hurt hose; it acts as a mild detergent.
B. Gasoline will quickly cause the rubber core of fire hose to become brittle.
C. Always lay fire hose directly against curbs where oil, gasoline, and battery acid will quickly be washed away.
D. Thoroughly scrub fire hose suspected of having contacted acid or other caustic chemicals with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water.

Answer 20

D. Thoroughly scrub fire hose suspected of having contacted acid or other caustic chemicals with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water.

Question 21

In order to protect coupling metals from corrosion, you should: (555) [4.5.2]

A. hand-dry couplings immediately after use.
B. use a stiff metal brush on aluminum couplings periodically.
C. soak brass couplings in a mix of water and sodium bicarbonate.
D. lubricate moving parts according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Answer 21

D. lubricate moving parts according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Question 22

What type of hose load causes age deterioration more rapidly? (555) [4.5.2]

A. Flat load
B. Accordion load
C. Minuteman load
D. Triple-layer load

Answer 22

B. Accordion load

Question 23

Starting with the male coupling and rolling the hose toward the female end is: (556) [4.5.2]

A. a variation on creating a donut roll.
B. the standard method for making a straight roll.
C. an improper method for rolling fire hose in any context.
D. one method for indicating that the hose must be repaired/inspected before being put back into service.

Answer 23

B. the standard method for making a straight roll.

Question 24

Which hose roll is commonly used when the hose is likely to be deployed for use directly from the roll? (557) [4.5.2]

A. Donut roll
B. Reverse roll
C. Straight roll
D. Horseshoe roll

Answer 24

A. Donut roll

Question 25

The twin donut roll allows: (557) [4.5.2] A. multiple lengths of hoses to be rolled up together. B. the hose to be rolled out either male or female coupling first. C. both male and female couplings to be protected inside the roll. D. the couplings to be coupled together after the roll is tied or strapped.

Answer 25

C. both male and female couplings to be protected inside the roll.

Question 26

What is NOT a guideline for loading hose on a fire apparatus? (559) [4.5.2] A. Check gaskets and swivel before connecting any coupling. B. Use spanner wrenches to ensure the couplings are as tight as possible. C. Do not pack hose too tightly; it puts excess pressure on the folds of the hose. D. Loading large-diameter hose with couplings near the front of the bed will save space and allow the hose to lie flat.

Answer 26

B. Use spanner wrenches to ensure the couplings are as tight as possible.

Question 27

Loading large-diameter hose onto the rear apparatus bed is one of the very few times that firefighters: (560) [4.5.2] A. should work alone. B. are not required to follow departmental SOPs. C. should load hose without couplings attached together. D. can stand on the tailboard or ride in the hose bed while in motion.

Answer 27

D. can stand on the tailboard or ride in the hose bed while in motion.

Question 28

What is a disadvantage of using a flat load? (560) [4.5.2] A. It does not work well with large-diameter hose. B. It is the most time-consuming hose load to create. C. It contains sharp hose folds at both ends of the bed. D. It is more likely to take damage from apparatus vibrations.

Answer 28

C. It contains sharp hose folds at both ends of the bed.

Question 29

What is an advantage of using an accordion load? (561) [4.5.2] A. It contains sharp hose folds at both ends of the bed. B. It causes less damage to the hose from abrasion and vibration. C. It allows the hose to be packed as tightly as possible in the hose bed. D. Firefighters can easily pick up a number of folds and place them on one shoulder to carry.

Answer 29

D. Firefighters can easily pick up a number of folds and place them on one shoulder to carry.

Question 30

What is a combination hose load? (561) [4.5.2] A. The top half of the bed has a flat load and the bottom half has an accordion load. B. One half of the bed is loaded with the female coupling exposed and the other half has the male coupling exposed. C. It takes advantage of those with nonthreaded couplings so that the hose may be used for a forward lay or a reverse lay. D. It begins with the midpoint of the hose loaded in the center of a hose bed and ends with exposed couplings placed on the left and right of the rear hose bed.

Answer 30

B. One half of the bed is loaded with the female coupling exposed and the other half has the male coupling exposed. ✨Look at you turning your dreams into a reality.✨

Question 31

What are preconnects? (563) [4.5.2] A. The primary lines most fire departments use for water supply B. Any attack line of at least 500 feet (250 m) connected to a discharge valve C. Hoselines that are connected to a supply valve and that get placed in an area other than the main hose bed D. Attack hoselines carried in places such as raised trays, transverse beds, tailboard compartments, or front bumper wells

Answer 31

D. Attack hoselines carried in places such as raised trays, transverse beds, tailboard compartments, or front bumper wells

Question 32

Which statement about preconnects is true? (564) [4.5.2] A. Preconnected hoselines generally range from 400 to 800 feet (120 to 250 m) in length. B. Preconnected attack hose must be fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line. C. Preconnects are comprised of small-diameter hose connected either to discharge or supply valves. D. Preconnected attack lines may be loaded in different ways but are all deployed in the same way.

Answer 32

B. Preconnected attack hose must be fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line.

Question 33

What feature of the preconnected flat load differs from other loads? (564) [4.5.2] A. It can easily be carried on one shoulder. B. A preconnected flat load can store hose more efficiently. C. This load does not have to clear the bed before charging. D. Exposed loops are provided for pulling the load from the bed.

Answer 33

D. Exposed loops are provided for pulling the load from the bed.

Question 34

A triple-layer preconnected load is designed for: (564) [4.5.2] A. easy loading. B. one person to pull. C. quick coupling and uncoupling. D. fire apparatus with long hose beds.

Answer 34

B. one person to pull.

Question 35

A minuteman load can be carried on the shoulder, which: (564) [4.5.2] A. allows exposed loops to be used as handles. B. allows the hose to be charged before clearing the bed. C. makes loading easier when few personnel are available. D. makes it less likely that the hose will catch on obstacles.

Answer 35

D. makes it less likely that the hose will catch on obstacles.

Question 36

What type of hose load is best suited for quick, first attack on small exterior fires? (565) [4.5.2] A. Hotel packs B. Minuteman load C. Booster hose reel D. Preconnected flat load

Answer 36

C. Booster hose reel