Chapter 14 Flashcards by Marlie Gilbert

Which of the following can be an alternative water supply?

selecr one:

A. Farm Stock tank
B. Public lagoon
C. Wastewater treatment plant
D. Small, Shallow Stream

A. Farm stock Tank

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Which of the following are critical to a water shuttle?

Select one:
A. Extre-large Portable Tanks
B. Newest model of pumping apparatus
C. Adequate supplies of hoseline
D. fast- Fill and fast dump Capabilities

D. Fast-Fill and Fast-dump Capabilities

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Which of the following are critical to a water shuttle?

Select one:
A. Flow Capacity
B. Distance From nearest fire department
C. Typical Water pressure
D. Distance from the next hydrant

A. flow Capacity

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A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above and below the hard intake strainer.

Select one:
A. 24 (600)
B. 12 (300)
C. 36 (900)
D. 6 (150)

A. 24 (600)

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Which of the following are located between public water supply distribution systems and private water supply distribution systems?

Select one:
A. isolation valves
B. Control Valves
C. Primary valves
D. Secondary Valves

B. Control valves

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How is the amount of water needed for domestic use and fire protection calculated?

Select one:
A. Based on minimum daily water consumption
B. Based on anticipated needs and fire protection daily usage
C. Based on averages and maximum daily water consumption
D. Based on history of consumption and estimates of anticipated needs

D. Based on history of the consumption and estimates of anticipated needs

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Drafting hydrants are designed to supply at least:

Select one:
A. 1,000 gpm (4,000 L/min)
B. 750 gpm (3,000 L/min)
C. 250 gpm (1,000 L/min)
D. 500 gpm (2,000 L/min)

A. 1,000 gpm (4,000 L/min)

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Which of the following statements regarding the operation of dry-barrel hydrants is MOST accurate?

Select one:
A. Water Remaining in the hydrant empties through discharge caps
B. If not opened fully, the drain may be left partially open
C. Water remaining in the hydrant barrel evaporates naturally
D. If not closed fully, the drain may be left partally open

B. If not opened fully, the drain may be left partially open

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Which of the following is a natural freshwater source that may be used for water supply?

Select one:
A. Water treatment facility
B. Swimming pool
C. River
D. Ocean

C. River

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Which of the following determines the ability of a water system to deliver a sufficient quantity of water at an adequate pressure?

 Select one:
A. Fire Hydrant locations
B. Storage Tanks
C. Isolation Valves
D. Piping

D. Piping

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All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.

Select one:
A. Quickly
B. Partially
C. At least twice
D. Slowly

D. Slowly

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What is the minimum size pipe typically used to ensure adequate quantities of water through a water distribution system?

Select one: 
A. 4-inch (100mm)
B. 10-inch (250mm)
C. 8-inch(200mm)
D.12-inch(300mm)

C. 8-inch(200mm)

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Which type of piping serve individual fire hydrants and commercial and residential consumers?

Select one:
A. Primary feeders
B. Control valves
C. Secondary valves
D. Distributors

D.Distributors

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When operating a wet-barrel hydrant, which step should be performed FIRST?

select one:
A. Tighten discharge caps that will not be used
B. Ensure that the valve is shut
C. Check that discharge caps are free of debris
D. Attach a hose to the discharge outlet

B. Ensure that the valve is shut

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Which of the following statements regarding the placement of portable tanks is MOST accurate?

Select one:
A. They should be placed on firm, rocky terrain for best results
B. They should be placed so that the drain is located near the drafting tank
C. They should be placed so that the drain is located on the down-hill side of the tank
D. They should be located so that only one apparatus can off-load at a time

C. They should be place so that the drain is located on the down-hill side of the tank

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Which of the following may limit the use of water treatment facilities for fire fighting operations?

Select one:
A. Normal daily usage
B. Inadequate water pressure
C. Natural disaster
D. Rate at which impurities are removed

C. Natural Disaster

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During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?

Select one:
A. Apparatus with the largest tank
B. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose
C. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities
D. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity

D. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity

NFPA® 1901 requires that mobile water supply apparatus on level ground be capable of dumping or filling at rates of at least:

Select one:
A. 1,500 gpm (6,000L/min)
B. 1,000 gpm (4,000L/min)
C. 2,500 gpm (10,000L/min)
D. 2,000 gpm (8,000L/min)

B. 1,000 gpm (4,000L/min)

Which type of indicating valve is a hollow metal post that houses the valve stem?

Select one:
A. Outside stem and yoke
B. Backflow valve
C. Post indicator valve
D. Waterflow Valve

C. post indicator valve

Fire hydrants should be inspected and operated at least:

Select one:

a. twice a year.
b. once every five years.
c. once a year.
d. once every other year.

a.twice a year.

Storage tanks for water distribution systems are typically constructed of:

Select one:

a. brass.
b. copper.
c. steel.
d. cast iron.

c.steel.

Which type of fire hydrants are designed for use in climates that have freezing temperatures?

Select one:

a. Cold-weather hydrants
b. Dry-barrel hydrants
c. Wet-barrel hydrants
d. Warm-weather hydrants

b.Dry-barrel hydrants

Which of the following are used to isolate sections for maintenance and repair?

Select one:

a. Secondary valves
b. Control valves
c. Isolation valves
d. Primary valves

c.Isolation valves

Which means of moving water delivers water from the source or treatment plant to the distribution system without pumping equipment?

Select one:

a. Direct pumping system
b. Pumpless system
c. Gravity system
d. Combination system

c.Gravity system

Which of the following should be used to calculate water supply volume? Select one: a. Fill time, travel time, and dump time b. Fill time and travel time c. Fill time and dump time d. Travel time, refill time, and refueling time

a.Fill time, travel time, and dump time

What potential problems should be looked for when inspecting fire hydrants? Select one: a. Peeling paint on hydrant bonnets b. Wet rings around discharge caps c. Damp ground surrounding hydrant d. Hydrants painted by water department

c.Damp ground surrounding hydrant

Isolation valves should be tested at least: Select one: a. once a year. b. twice a year. c. every other year. d. once a month.

a.once a year.

Which of the following is generally located near the actual fire or incident? Select one: a. Relay apparatus b. Dump site c. Fill site d. Pumping apparatus

b.Dump site

Which type of piping are intermediate pipes that interconnect with primary feeder lines to create a grid? Select one: a. Secondary feeders b. Distributors c. Primary feeders d. Control valves

a.Secondary feeders

Which type of piping are intermediate pipes that interconnect with primary feeder lines to create a grid? Select one: a. Secondary feeders b. Distributors c. Primary feeders d. Control valves

a.Secondary feeders

Which means of moving water is used by most communities? Select one: a. Combination system b. Gravity system c. Direct pumping system d. Pumpless system

a.Combination system

Which of the following are the most dependable water source for firefighters? Select one: a. Fire hydrants b. Private water supplies c. Water mains d. Alternative water supplies

a.Fire hydrants

Which of the following statements regarding rural water supply operations is MOST accurate? Select one: a. They require at least three municipal fire departments. b. They require frequent practice. c. They are only necessary in rural areas. d. They are simple to perform and require little planning.

b.They require frequent practice.

Knowledge of fire hydrant operation is necessary in order to: Select one: a. flow water to test hydrant pressure and capacity. b. provide water to community storage tanks. c. flow water from hydrant discharge openings to flush sediment. d. provide water to water treatment plants.

c.flow water from hydrant discharge openings to flush sediment.

Which type of water supply system may provide water under contract to a municipality, region, or single property? Select one: a. Natural system b. Private system c. Public system d. Industrial system

b.Private system

Fire hydrant tops and discharge caps should be painted as required in: Select one: a. NFPA® 71. b. NFPA® 524. c. NFPA® 291. d. NFPA® 1963.

c.NFPA® 291.

Which of the following reduces the volume and pressure of water available from hydrants? Select one: a. Water hammer b. Pressure loss c. Friction loss d. Pressure decline

c.Friction loss

Which of the following involves hauling water from a supply source to the incident scene? Select one: a. Pumping operation b. Supply operation c. Relay pumping d. Water shuttle

d.Water shuttle

In high-value districts, fire hydrants should not be spaced more than ___ apart. Select one: a. 350 feet (105 m) b. 300 feet (100 m) c. 400 feet (120 m) d. 450 feet (135 m)

b.300 feet (100 m)

Most fire hydrants are made of: Select one: a. cast iron. b. brass. c. bronze. d. steel.

a.cast iron.

The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlets must conform to: Select one: a. NFPA® 1963. b. those used by neighboring jurisdictions. c. those used by the local fire department. d. NFPA® 1001.

c.those used by the local fire department.