Chapter 12 Quiz

Question 1

Pumper that takes water from a hydrant or static source and pumps it under pressure to the next apparatus in the relay pumping operation

Answer 1

Water supply pumper

Question 2

Pumper connected within the relay that receives water from the source pumper or another relay pumper raises the pressure and then supplies water to the next apparatus

Answer 2

relay pumper

Question 3

Basically the need for a______ is determined by the amount of water required at an incident and the distance between the ic dent scene and the water source

Answer 3

Relay pumping

Question 4

The driver operator of the attack pumper should expect ______ in pressure during relay pumping operations

Answer 4

Small variations

Question 5

When the need for relay pumping has ended, the operation should be discontinued from the

Answer 5

Fire scene first

Question 6

This method requires no adapters or other appliances to connect intake hose in the system

Answer 6

Open relay method

Question 7

If the incoming pressure exceeds a preset level, the valve opens and dumps the excess pressure water until water is entering the pump at the correct pressure

Answer 7

Pressure relief valve

Question 8

Is placed along the length of a supply hose that permits a pumper to connect to the valve to boost pressure in the hose

Answer 8

Inline relay valve

Question 9

For their own safety and efficient operation of the system all personnel involved in the relay operation must understand that the overall capacity of the system is determined by the

Answer 9

Smallest pump and smallest diameter hose used in the relay

Question 10

Failure to keep water moving through the pump when using a static water supply may result in

Answer 10

Loss of prime or overheating of the pump