WATER SUPPLY IFSAC CHAPTER 14 TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

WATER SUPPLY IFSAC: CHAPTER 14 TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS




1) In high-value districts, fire hydrants should not be spaced more than ___ apart.

A) 300 feet (100 m)

B) 350 feet (105 m)

C) 400 feet (120 m)

D) 450 feet (135 m) -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A. 300 feet (100 m)




2) Which of the following reduces the volume and pressure of water available from
hydrants?

A) Friction loss

B) Pressure loss

C) Water hammer

D) Pressure decline -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A. Friction loss




3) Which of the following are the most dependable water source for firefighters?

, A) Water mains

B) Fire hydrants

C) Private water supplies

D) Alternative water supplies -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Fire hydrants




4) Most fire hydrants are made of:

A) steel.

B) brass.

C) bronze.

D) cast iron. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D. cast iron.




5) The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlets must conform to:

A) NFPA® 1001.

B) NFPA® 1963.

C) those used by neighboring jurisdictions.

D) those used by the local fire department. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D. those
used by the local fire department.