_Fire Protection Systems – Final Exam Study Guide & Practice Questions
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Fire Protection Systems –
Final Exam Study Guide &
Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a fire pump in a fire C. Increase the pressure of the water that flows through the system
suppression system? (170)
A. Provide a secondary source of water for the
system
B. Supplement the volume created by fire
department pumpers
C. Increase the pressure of the water that flows
through the system
D. Transfer water to building roof top tanks that in
turn provide the pressure needed for the system
he MOST common type of fire pump is the: (170) B.centrifugal pump.
A. piston pump.
B. centrifugal pump.
C. rotary gear pump.
D. rotary vane pum
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Which of the following is a feature of the horizontal D. A grease fitting is provided for the bearing at each end of the shaft for
split-case centrifugal pump? (171) proper lubrication.
A. It is self-priming.
B. The shaft is oriented vertically.
C. Fiber packings seal the pump shaft to prevent
any leakage.
D. A grease fitting is provided for the bearing at
each end of the shaft for proper lubrication.
Which type of pump never requires priming? (173) A. Vertical-shaft turbine pump
A. Vertical-shaft turbine pump
B. End-suction centrifugal pump
C. Horizontal split-case centrifugal pump
D. Vertically mounted split-case centrifugal pump
Pump drivers are: (175) D. used to prevent overpressurization on the pump.
A. sometimes unnecessary in a system.
B. used to switch a fire pump on and off.
C. the engines or motors used to turn the pump.
D. used to prevent overpressurization on the pump.
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_Fire Protection Systems – Final Exam Study Guide & Practice Questions.pdf 2026-03-31
Fire Protection Systems –
Final Exam Study Guide &
Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a fire pump in a fire C. Increase the pressure of the water that flows through the system
suppression system? (170)
A. Provide a secondary source of water for the
system
B. Supplement the volume created by fire
department pumpers
C. Increase the pressure of the water that flows
through the system
D. Transfer water to building roof top tanks that in
turn provide the pressure needed for the system
he MOST common type of fire pump is the: (170) B.centrifugal pump.
A. piston pump.
B. centrifugal pump.
C. rotary gear pump.
D. rotary vane pum
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Which of the following is a feature of the horizontal D. A grease fitting is provided for the bearing at each end of the shaft for
split-case centrifugal pump? (171) proper lubrication.
A. It is self-priming.
B. The shaft is oriented vertically.
C. Fiber packings seal the pump shaft to prevent
any leakage.
D. A grease fitting is provided for the bearing at
each end of the shaft for proper lubrication.
Which type of pump never requires priming? (173) A. Vertical-shaft turbine pump
A. Vertical-shaft turbine pump
B. End-suction centrifugal pump
C. Horizontal split-case centrifugal pump
D. Vertically mounted split-case centrifugal pump
Pump drivers are: (175) D. used to prevent overpressurization on the pump.
A. sometimes unnecessary in a system.
B. used to switch a fire pump on and off.
C. the engines or motors used to turn the pump.
D. used to prevent overpressurization on the pump.
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