Chapter 6 Quiz

Question 1

The _______ determine the flow and reach of a solid stream

Answer 1

Nozzle pressure and discharge orifice

Question 2

Although a narrow pattern is possible________ most often provide a wide angle fog pattern

Answer 2

Impinging stream nozzles

Question 3

A _______ is designed to flow a specific volume of water on all stream patterns at a specific nozzle discharge pressure

Answer 3

Constant flow nozzle

Question 4

Are a type of variable flow nozzle with the ability to change patterns while maintaining the same nozzle pressure

Answer 4

Automatic fog nozzles

Question 5

Produce a stream with significant forward velocity but a relatively low volume of water delivery

Answer 5

High pressure nozzle

Question 6

Also called penetrating nozzles, at commonly used in aircraft fire fighting, car fires, or to apply water to voids, attics, or other areas inaccessible to standard fire streams

Answer 6

Piercing nozzles

Question 7

As water is discharged from a nozzle at a given pressure, a counter force pushes back against firefighters operating the hoseline

Answer 7

Nozzle reaction

Question 8

Three type of master stream appliances

Answer 8

Fixed
Portable
Combination