TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass, Exam
Already Graded A+.
1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - correct answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered sufficient
to provide reliable fire flow?
,A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - correct answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - correct answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 328
7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay pumping,
water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - correct answer answer: C
,NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a stream that is 10 ft
(3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min (4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - correct answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond that is 100 ft
(30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: XX
, 11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire pumper?
A. Suction
B. Lift
C. Draft
D. Suspension - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 333
12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
A. place the pump in gear.
B. locate an appropriate water source.
C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 335
13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is confident the
strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 335
14. Which type of strainer is used for clean, shallow water sources?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
Already Graded A+.
1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - correct answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity considered sufficient
to provide reliable fire flow?
,A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it with water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - correct answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - correct answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 328
7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations, relay pumping,
water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - correct answer answer: C
,NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a stream that is 10 ft
(3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15 ft/min (4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - correct answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond that is 100 ft
(30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: XX
, 11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire pumper?
A. Suction
B. Lift
C. Draft
D. Suspension - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 333
12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
A. place the pump in gear.
B. locate an appropriate water source.
C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - correct answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 335
13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is confident the
strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - correct answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 335
14. Which type of strainer is used for clean, shallow water sources?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
