Water Supply

Question 1

A Pitot gauge is used to determine ___ pressure.

Answer 1

Flow Pressure

Question 2

The pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for distribution are ___.

Answer 2

Mains

Question 3

The pipes that deliver water to users and hydrants on individual streets are ___.

Answer 3

Distributors

Question 4

Where are dry-barrel hydrants typically used?

Answer 4

Cold Climates

Question 5

What is the term for a large discharge opening on a fire hydrant?

Answer 5

Steamer

Question 6

How can you determine that a dry-barrel hydrant is still draining?

Answer 6

Place a hand over an outlet and feel for suction.

Question 7

Pressure in a water distribution system during average consumption is ___ pressure.

Answer 7

Normal Operating

Question 8

A dry hydrant provides access to a ____.

Answer 8

Static water source.

Question 9

In a well-designed water distribution system, which type of pattern do water mains follow?

Answer 9

Grid

Question 10

The flow or quantity of water moving is measured in ___.

Answer 10

Gallons per Minute (liters per minute).

Question 11

What should be done to avoid water hammer?

Answer 11

Open and close all valves slowly.

Question 12

What is the decrease in pressure that occurs as water moves through a hose?

Answer 12

Friction Loss

Question 13

What is a hard suction hose commonly used for?

Answer 13

Drafting from a static water source

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the 3 factors that determine friction loss?
A) Ambient Temperature
B) Hose Diameter
C) Atmospheric Pressure
D) Water Source

Answer 14

B) Hose Diameter

Question 15

In a jacketed fire hose, which function does the outer jacket serve?

Answer 15

It adds strength that allows the hose to withstand water pressure

Question 16

Which type of hose coupling does not have male or female ends?

Answer 16

Storz

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Forward

Question 18

After connecting the supply line to the hydrant, how should the firefighter open the hydrant?

Answer 18

Upon receiving a signal from the driver/operator, open the hydrant fully.

Question 19

What us a function of a hose liner?

Answer 19

Reduce friction loss

Question 20

Couplings are tightened and loosened with a ___wrench.

Answer 20

Spanner

Question 21

What is the correct tool to tighten a hard suction hose connection?

Answer 21

Rubber Mallet

Question 22

Which device splits one hose stream into two hose streams?

Answer 22

Wye

Question 23

Which hose appliance combines two hose lines into one?

Answer 23

Siamese

Question 24

When charging a supply line at a hydrant, the fire fighter should___.

Answer 24

Avoid standing between the hose line and the hydrant.

Question 25

In a ___ lay, the hose is laid out from the fire to the hydrant.

Answer 25

Reverse

Question 26

A soft suction hose is used to connect a pumper to a ___.

Answer 26

Hydrant

Question 27

What should be used to clean fire hoses?

Answer 27

Mild Detergent

Question 28

Which type of adaptor is used to connect two female couplings to each other?

Answer 28

Double Male

Question 29

Portable water tanks should be positioned in a location that allows easy access from:

Answer 29

Multiple Directions

Question 30

___ is defined as a water source such as a pond, river, stream or other body of water that is not under pressure.

Answer 30

Static Water Source

Question 31

The two major hydrant types are:

Answer 31

wet barrel and dry barrel

Question 32

To properly operate a fire hose nozzle valve, it should be:

Answer 32

opened and closed slowly

Question 33

What is the term for locations from which an engine can draft water out of a static water source

Answer 33

Draft/Fill Sites