MWS PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When maneuvering an MWS apparatus around obstructions in the roadway, do all of the following
EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Approach the obstruction with caution
B. Judge apparatus clearance around the obstructions
C. Use both left and right sided view mirrors
D. Only approach these obstructions form the left side of the apparatus
If some MWS apparatuses being filled have MDH tank fill intakes and others have LDH tank fill intakes,
the best hose lay for the fill site operation is - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Two MDH supply lines with gate
valves.
B. Two LDH supply line with gate valves and a manifold.
C. One LDH and two MDH supply lines.
D. One LDH supply line with a gate valve.
The most efficient method of unloading MWS apparatus loads is to use the - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A.
Special discharge device set up in the portable water tank.
B. Dump valve on the MWS apparatus.
C. Fire pump on the MWS apparatus.
D. Fire pump and dump valve on the MWS apparatus simultaneously.
When driving an MWS apparatus through an area with a restricted horizontal clearance, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Come to a complete stop before proceeding
B. Avoid changing gears while you're in the middle of the vertical clearance
C. Be able to judge the distance between the wheels of the MWS apparatus and any object
D. Maintain a speed over 25 mph
Identify TWO TRUE statements about an automatic transmission apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A.
Accelerate slowly so as not to strip the clutch
B. Gears shift automatically
C. Can be started from a reverse position
, D. Gives you the option of selecting a gear
E. Requires the use of a clutch if manually shifting gears
Before you drive an MWS apparatus across a bridge, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Stop and
measure the width of the bridge
B. Compare the weight of the MWS apparatus to the bridges capacity
C. Make sure that no other vehicles will be on the bride at the same time
D. Determine what the bridge is made of
Identify TWO examples of abiding by state, local, and departmental driving - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A.
Having the appropriate classification driver's license.
B. Continuing without stopping at an intersection with a red light.
C. Slowing down while traveling in a marked school zone.
D. Stopping at an intersection in a neighborhood with a STOP sign.
E. Continuing around a school bus displaying flashing red lights.
The gauge and flowmeter test compares flowmeter readings with actual pitot tube readings. The two
readings should differ by no more than: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 1
D. 15%
When maneuvering an MWS apparatus around obstructions in the roadway, do all of the following
EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Approach the obstruction with caution
B. Only approach these obstructions form the left side of the apparatus
C. Use both left and right sided view mirrors
D. Judge apparatus clearance around the obstructions
All of the following statements about parking an MWS apparatus near a railroad track are true except: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Do not park directly on the tracks
When maneuvering an MWS apparatus around obstructions in the roadway, do all of the following
EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Approach the obstruction with caution
B. Judge apparatus clearance around the obstructions
C. Use both left and right sided view mirrors
D. Only approach these obstructions form the left side of the apparatus
If some MWS apparatuses being filled have MDH tank fill intakes and others have LDH tank fill intakes,
the best hose lay for the fill site operation is - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Two MDH supply lines with gate
valves.
B. Two LDH supply line with gate valves and a manifold.
C. One LDH and two MDH supply lines.
D. One LDH supply line with a gate valve.
The most efficient method of unloading MWS apparatus loads is to use the - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A.
Special discharge device set up in the portable water tank.
B. Dump valve on the MWS apparatus.
C. Fire pump on the MWS apparatus.
D. Fire pump and dump valve on the MWS apparatus simultaneously.
When driving an MWS apparatus through an area with a restricted horizontal clearance, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Come to a complete stop before proceeding
B. Avoid changing gears while you're in the middle of the vertical clearance
C. Be able to judge the distance between the wheels of the MWS apparatus and any object
D. Maintain a speed over 25 mph
Identify TWO TRUE statements about an automatic transmission apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A.
Accelerate slowly so as not to strip the clutch
B. Gears shift automatically
C. Can be started from a reverse position
, D. Gives you the option of selecting a gear
E. Requires the use of a clutch if manually shifting gears
Before you drive an MWS apparatus across a bridge, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Stop and
measure the width of the bridge
B. Compare the weight of the MWS apparatus to the bridges capacity
C. Make sure that no other vehicles will be on the bride at the same time
D. Determine what the bridge is made of
Identify TWO examples of abiding by state, local, and departmental driving - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A.
Having the appropriate classification driver's license.
B. Continuing without stopping at an intersection with a red light.
C. Slowing down while traveling in a marked school zone.
D. Stopping at an intersection in a neighborhood with a STOP sign.
E. Continuing around a school bus displaying flashing red lights.
The gauge and flowmeter test compares flowmeter readings with actual pitot tube readings. The two
readings should differ by no more than: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 1
D. 15%
When maneuvering an MWS apparatus around obstructions in the roadway, do all of the following
EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Approach the obstruction with caution
B. Only approach these obstructions form the left side of the apparatus
C. Use both left and right sided view mirrors
D. Judge apparatus clearance around the obstructions
All of the following statements about parking an MWS apparatus near a railroad track are true except: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Do not park directly on the tracks
