IFSTA CHAPTER 13 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A hose fitting used to connect a smaller-diameter hose line to the
end of a larger one is commonly called a(n):
A. Wye
B. Adapter
C. Reducer
D. Water thief. Answer: C. Reducer
Chapter 13 - page 601
◉ What statement about dry-barrel hydrants is true?
A. Horizontal compression valves are usually at each outlet
B. They can only be used with pumpers that have drafting
capabilities
C. The stem nut used to open and close the control valve is on top of
the hydrant
,D. They are all designed for use in climates that do not experience
freezing temperatures. Answer: C. The stem nut used to open and
close the control valve is on top of the hydrant
Chapter 13 - page 588
◉ When a dry-barrel hydrant is open and there is a broken
component in the hydrant barrel, you would see:
A. Water discharging only from the largest outlet
B. Water bubbling up out of the ground at the base
C. Streams of water shooting from the steamer connection
D. A sucking effect that can be heard from the discharge outlets.
Answer: B. Water bubbling up out of the ground at the base
Chapter 13 - page 589
◉ What is a consideration for opening wet-barrel and dry-barrel
hydrants?
A. The barrels of all hydrants should be drained sufficiently when
not in use
B. All hydrants should be opened slowly, but can be closed quickly if
necessary
,C. Closing a hydrants too quickly can damage piping and appliances
of adjacent residences
D. As the main valve moves up, a drain valve is opened to allow
water to drain from the barrel. Answer: C. Closing a hydrants too
quickly can damage piping and appliances of adjacent residences
Chapter 13 - page 592
◉ What type of stream is designed for use in attics, cocklofts,
basements, and other confined spaces?
A. Fog
B. Solid
C. Broken
D. Straight. Answer: C. Broken
Chapter 13 - page 624
◉ What hydrant discharge outlets are considered standard?
A. At least three hose outlets of any size
B. At least two hose outlets for 2 1/2'' couplings
C. At least two large outlets often referred to as steamer connections
, D. At least one large outlet (4'' or 4 1/2'') and two hose outlets for 2
1/2'' couplings. Answer: D. At least one large outlet (4'' or 4 1/2'')
and two hose outlets for 2 1/2'' couplings
Chapter 13 - page 588
◉ What type of valve is used to control the flow from a hydrant?
A. Ball valve
B. Gate valve
C. Clapper valve
D. Butterfly valve. Answer: B. Gate valve
Chapter 13 - page 600
◉ Swimming pools, large above-ground animal water tanks, and
portable water tanks are considered to be:
A. Static water sources
B. Temporary drop sites
C. Inadequate sources for drafting operations
D. Access points on water distribution systems. Answer: A. Static
water sources
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A hose fitting used to connect a smaller-diameter hose line to the
end of a larger one is commonly called a(n):
A. Wye
B. Adapter
C. Reducer
D. Water thief. Answer: C. Reducer
Chapter 13 - page 601
◉ What statement about dry-barrel hydrants is true?
A. Horizontal compression valves are usually at each outlet
B. They can only be used with pumpers that have drafting
capabilities
C. The stem nut used to open and close the control valve is on top of
the hydrant
,D. They are all designed for use in climates that do not experience
freezing temperatures. Answer: C. The stem nut used to open and
close the control valve is on top of the hydrant
Chapter 13 - page 588
◉ When a dry-barrel hydrant is open and there is a broken
component in the hydrant barrel, you would see:
A. Water discharging only from the largest outlet
B. Water bubbling up out of the ground at the base
C. Streams of water shooting from the steamer connection
D. A sucking effect that can be heard from the discharge outlets.
Answer: B. Water bubbling up out of the ground at the base
Chapter 13 - page 589
◉ What is a consideration for opening wet-barrel and dry-barrel
hydrants?
A. The barrels of all hydrants should be drained sufficiently when
not in use
B. All hydrants should be opened slowly, but can be closed quickly if
necessary
,C. Closing a hydrants too quickly can damage piping and appliances
of adjacent residences
D. As the main valve moves up, a drain valve is opened to allow
water to drain from the barrel. Answer: C. Closing a hydrants too
quickly can damage piping and appliances of adjacent residences
Chapter 13 - page 592
◉ What type of stream is designed for use in attics, cocklofts,
basements, and other confined spaces?
A. Fog
B. Solid
C. Broken
D. Straight. Answer: C. Broken
Chapter 13 - page 624
◉ What hydrant discharge outlets are considered standard?
A. At least three hose outlets of any size
B. At least two hose outlets for 2 1/2'' couplings
C. At least two large outlets often referred to as steamer connections
, D. At least one large outlet (4'' or 4 1/2'') and two hose outlets for 2
1/2'' couplings. Answer: D. At least one large outlet (4'' or 4 1/2'')
and two hose outlets for 2 1/2'' couplings
Chapter 13 - page 588
◉ What type of valve is used to control the flow from a hydrant?
A. Ball valve
B. Gate valve
C. Clapper valve
D. Butterfly valve. Answer: B. Gate valve
Chapter 13 - page 600
◉ Swimming pools, large above-ground animal water tanks, and
portable water tanks are considered to be:
A. Static water sources
B. Temporary drop sites
C. Inadequate sources for drafting operations
D. Access points on water distribution systems. Answer: A. Static
water sources
