FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+

>> Friction loss coefficients
Answer: Standard values used in FL = CQ²L formula


>> Coefficient for 1-3/4" hose
Answer: C = 15.5


>> Coefficient for 2" hose
Answer: C = 8


>> Coefficient for 2-1/2" hose
Answer: C = 2


>> Coefficient for 3" hose
Answer: C = 0.677


>> Coefficient for 4" hose
Answer: C = 0.2


>> Coefficient for 5" hose
Answer: C = 0.08


>> Q in friction loss formula
Answer: Flow in hundreds of GPM (divide actual GPM by 100)

, >> L in friction loss formula
Answer: Length in hundreds of feet (divide actual length by 100)


>> 100 GPM in 1-3/4" × 100 ft
Answer: FL = 15.5 × 1² × 1 = 15.5 PSI


>> 150 GPM in 1-3/4" × 200 ft
Answer: FL = 15.5 × 1.5² × 2 = 69.75 PSI


>> 200 GPM in 2-1/2" × 300 ft
Answer: FL = 2 × 2² × 3 = 24 PSI


>> Appliance friction loss
Answer: Added pressure loss for devices in hose line


>> Wye appliance FL
Answer: 25 PSI added to calculation


>> Siamese appliance FL
Answer: 10 PSI — reduces FL since two lines supplying


>> Standpipe FL
Answer: 25 PSI added for standpipe connection


>> Aerial device FL
Answer: 25 PSI added when pumping through aerial ladder


>> Master stream FL
Answer: 25 PSI for deck gun or portable monitor