DRIVER OPERATOR MOBILE WATER
SUPPLY EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
Pitot tube - ANSWERS-Measures the velocity pressure of a
stream of water
Tachometer - ANSWERS-Checks engine speed
Solid stream nozzles - ANSWERS-Needed to match the
volumes pumped for different tests
Compound gauge - ANSWERS-Checks the pump intake
pressure
Flow Meter - ANSWERS-Reads the flow of water directly in
GPM
,Identify the TWO most important reasons for maintaining
good MWS apparatus records. - ANSWERS-Keeps everyone
on the team informed about equipment conditions.
Helps determine whether equipment should be
repaired/replaced.
An MWS apparatus may have steering system problems if
the steering wheel can be rotated (without moving front
tires) more than: - ANSWERS-10 degrees
A MWS apparatus should be started with all electrical
switches in the OFF position in order to: - ANSWERS-Start
engine without a load
During MWS apparatus service testing, the atmospheric air
temperature should be between: - ANSWERS-0 degree F and
100 degree F
Identify THREE pieces of equipment needed to conduct
service testing on an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire
pump - ANSWERS-tachometer
, smoothbore tips
external test gauges
The pressure control service test measure pressure control
devices at three different points. They are: - ANSWERS-90
psi, 150psi, and 250psi
NFPA 1911 requires an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire
pump to be service tested: - ANSWERS-At least once a year
or when it has undergone extensive pump repair.
When performing a vacuum service test, once the engine is
turned off, the column of mercury should fall no more than:
- ANSWERS-10 inches in 5 minutes
Identify THREE critical items that should be included on an
MWS apparatus daily inspection checklist. - ANSWERS-
apparatus unit identification number
inspected by column
remarks column
SUPPLY EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
Pitot tube - ANSWERS-Measures the velocity pressure of a
stream of water
Tachometer - ANSWERS-Checks engine speed
Solid stream nozzles - ANSWERS-Needed to match the
volumes pumped for different tests
Compound gauge - ANSWERS-Checks the pump intake
pressure
Flow Meter - ANSWERS-Reads the flow of water directly in
GPM
,Identify the TWO most important reasons for maintaining
good MWS apparatus records. - ANSWERS-Keeps everyone
on the team informed about equipment conditions.
Helps determine whether equipment should be
repaired/replaced.
An MWS apparatus may have steering system problems if
the steering wheel can be rotated (without moving front
tires) more than: - ANSWERS-10 degrees
A MWS apparatus should be started with all electrical
switches in the OFF position in order to: - ANSWERS-Start
engine without a load
During MWS apparatus service testing, the atmospheric air
temperature should be between: - ANSWERS-0 degree F and
100 degree F
Identify THREE pieces of equipment needed to conduct
service testing on an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire
pump - ANSWERS-tachometer
, smoothbore tips
external test gauges
The pressure control service test measure pressure control
devices at three different points. They are: - ANSWERS-90
psi, 150psi, and 250psi
NFPA 1911 requires an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire
pump to be service tested: - ANSWERS-At least once a year
or when it has undergone extensive pump repair.
When performing a vacuum service test, once the engine is
turned off, the column of mercury should fall no more than:
- ANSWERS-10 inches in 5 minutes
Identify THREE critical items that should be included on an
MWS apparatus daily inspection checklist. - ANSWERS-
apparatus unit identification number
inspected by column
remarks column
