WorksheetsChapter 12 - Fire Hose
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 42mins
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Class
Date
1.
Fire hose should be washed with mild soap or detergent using scrub brushes:
a)
a.if it has been exposed to smoke.
b)
b.after every use.
c)
c.after its annual inspection.
d)
d.if it has been exposed to oil.
2.
Which hose roll creates a compact roll that can easily be transported for special situations, such as at a high-rise incident?
a)
a.Donut roll
b)
b.Twin donut roll
c)
c.Straight roll
d)
d.Triple layer roll
3.
Which is a guideline for loading hose?
a)
a.Disconnect all couplings before loading the hose.
b)
b.Always load large diameter hose with couplings toward the back of the hose bed.
c)
c.Preconnected attack hose must be loaded with an accordion load.
d)
d.Remove kinks and twists from the hose when forming a loop.
4.
What is the function of hose couplings?
a)
a.Measure water pressure in the fire hose
b)
b.Connect sections of hose together to form one long hoseline
c)
c.Adapt supply hose so it can be used as attack hose
d)
d.Enable different departments to use each other's hose
5.
What should be done in order to prevent mechanical damage to fire hose?
a)
a.Clear windows of broken glass before deploying hose through them.
b)
b.Allow a small amount of water to remain in the hose when it is stored to prevent the lining from drying out.
c)
c.Open and close nozzles quickly to limit excessive stress on the hose.
d)
d.Position the folds of the hose in the same way every time it is reloaded on the apparatus.
6.
Hard suction hose is commonly used:
a)
a.for drafting from a static water source.
b)
b.only when soft sleeve hose is not available.
c)
c.to connect to a fire department connection for a standpipe.
d)
d.in situations when multiple departments' hoses must be connected.
7.
Preconnected attack hose must be:
a)
a.loaded flat rather than on its edge.
b)
b.fully charged before being deployed from the hose bed.
c)
c.fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line.
d)
d.loaded using a triple layer or minuteman load.
8.
What can be done to help prevent thermal damage to hose?
a)
a.Use a steam generating device to prevent hose linings from drying out.
b)
b.Avoid laying hose on hot pavement to dry.
c)
c.Use a mechanical hose dryer instead of allowing hose to air dry.
d)
d.Store hose with a small amount of water in it so the inner lining doesn't dry out.
9.
Which type of hose transports water from the hydrant or static water source to the pumping apparatus?
a)
a.Booster hose
b)
b.Preconnect hose
c)
c.Attack hose
d)
d.Supply hose
10.
Which hose roll leaves only one coupling exposed?
a)
a.Triple layer roll
b)
b.Donut roll
c)
c.Twin donut roll
d)
d.Straight roll
11.
When loading hose into the hose bed on an apparatus, hose should be:
a)
a.loaded loose enough to fit a gloved hand between the folds.
b)
b.loaded with both couplings toward the front.
c)
c.packed as tightly as possible.
d)
d.loaded with both couplings toward the rear.
12.
Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose?
a)
a.Horseshoe load
b)
b.Accordion load
c)
c.Flat load
d)
d.Combination load
13.
How should hard intake hose be cleaned after use?
a)
a.Use a hose washing machine
b)
b.Rinse with clear water
c)
c.Sent to the manufacturer for specialized cleaning
d)
d.Use industrial strength cleansers
14.
Exposure to _____ will react to rapidly separate the inner lining of the hose.
a)
a.gasoline
b)
b.mold
c)
c.prolonged freezing temperatures
d)
d.products of combustion
15.
What can be done to help prevent age deterioration in fire hose?
a)
a.Regularly repack unused hose loads
b)
b.Leave hose in the same position the entire time it is on the drying tower
c)
c.Pack hose loads as tightly as possible, always bending the hose in the same place
d)
d.Load hose on its edge rather than its flat side
16.
In order to make the process of loading large diameter hose (LDH) more efficient,:
a)
a.many apparatus are equipped with an LDH hose roller.
b)
b.it should always be loaded in a flat load.
c)
c.it should be loaded in just one side of a split hose bed.
d)
d.many apparatus are equipped with separate LDH hose beds.
17.
When hose is rolled in a single section straight roll, the:
a)
a.male coupling is in the center of the roll.
b)
b.roll is easily transported as part of a high-rise pack.
c)
c.roll is too large for one firefighter to carry alone.
d)
d.female coupling is in the center of the roll.
18.
Hose that is stored in the fire apparatus bay:
a)
a.is less likely to be damaged than hose stored elsewhere.
b)
b.will last longer than hose that is stored elsewhere.
c)
c.does not require inspection as frequently since it is not exposed to direct sunlight during storage.
d)
d.must be inspected and cleaned more frequently due to exposure to oil, gasoline, and airborne contaminants.
19.
Which is a guideline for loading hose into an apparatus hose bed?
a)
a.Tighten the couplings as much as possible with a spanner wrench.
b)
b.Uncouple all hose sections before loading them into the bed.
c)
c.Keep flat sides of hose in the same plane when two sections of hose are connected.
d)
d.Pack the hose folds as tight as possible.
20.
A male hose coupling:
a)
a.has the thread on the exterior.
b)
b.can only be connected to other male couplings.
c)
c.has the thread on the interior.
d)
d.can be connected to a nonthreaded coupling without an adapter.
21.
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the:
a)
a.Higbee indicator.
b)
b.spanner.
c)
c.shank.
d)
d.Higbee cut.
22.
What is a disadvantage of the flat hose load?
a)
a.The hose folds contain sharp bends.
b)
b.It is the most difficult hose load to make.
c)
c.The hose is more likely to be damaged from apparatus vibration.
d)
d.It can only be used with small diameter hose.
23.
Which preconnected hose load has hose folds that are laid into the hose bed in an S-shape?
a)
a.Triple layer load
b)
b.Minuteman load
c)
c.Preconnected flat load
d)
d.Preconnected combination load
24.
Booster hose is designed to be carried:
a)
a.on special booster hose carts.
b)
b.in open-air hose beds.
c)
c.in interior apparatus compartments.
d)
d.on reels mounted to the apparatus.
25.
How can mechanical damage to hoselines be avoided?
a)
a.Always fold the hose in the same position
b)
b.Dry hose on the highest temperature setting
c)
c.Deploy hoselines away from debris
d)
d.Open nozzles and valves quickly
26.
In which hose load does the hose lay on its edge in folds that lay next to each other?
a)
a.Accordion load
b)
b.Combination load
c)
c.Horseshoe load
d)
d.Flat load
27.
According to NFPA 1962, fire hose should be service tested within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time and then:
a)
a.monthly.
b)
b.after every time it is used.
c)
c.weekly.
d)
d.at least once a year.
28.
Woven-jacket fire hose:
a)
a.requires specialized detergents to clean it.
b)
b.must be brushed clear of dust and dirt after use.
c)
c.should only be cleaned using a hose washing machine.
d)
d.can simply be rinsed with water after use.
29.
A donut hose roll is advantageous because:
a)
a.both couplings are protected on the inside of the roll.
b)
b.it is more compact than a twin donut roll.
c)
c.it is easier to make than a straight roll.
d)
d.the firefighter controls both couplings.
30.
Which type of hose roll is commonly used when storing hose in a storage rack?
a)
a.Twin donut roll
b)
b.Double straight roll
c)
c.Straight roll
d)
d.Donut roll
31.
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling?
a)
a.Act as a handle when carrying hose rolls
b)
b.Aid in tightening and loosening connections
c)
c.Prevent cross-threading when connecting male and female couplings
d)
d.Seal the coupling connection to prevent leaks
32.
Corrosion can occur to fire hose couplings when:
a)
a.the metal freezes and is not immediately thawed.
b)
b.the couplings are dropped or dragged on the ground.
c)
c.they are made from aluminum rather than brass.
d)
d.exposure to a substance weakens the metal over time.
33.
Which load allows hose from one side of a split hose bed to be used for a forward lay and the other side to be used for a reverse lay?
a)
a.Horseshoe load
b)
b.Accordion load
c)
c.Combination load
d)
d.Flat load
34.
Which statement accurately describes organic damage to fire hose?
a)
a.When rubber-jacket hose is stored wet, it is at risk of mold and mildew damage.
b)
b.Natural fiber hose is not subject to mold and mildew damage.
c)
c.When natural fiber hose is stored wet, it is at risk of mold and mildew damage.
d)
d.Rubber-jacket hose must be chemically treated to prevent mold and mildew damage.
35.
Which is a characteristic of nonthreaded couplings?
a)
a.An adapter must be used to connect nonthreaded couplings to hydrants.
b)
b.Nonthreaded couplings require double-male adapters to connect hose sections together.
c)
c.Connecting hose with nonthreaded couplings is much more time consuming than connecting hose with threaded couplings.
d)
d.Nonthreaded couplings have no risk of accidentally becoming uncoupled once they are connected.
36.
What should be done to prevent damage when drying fire hose in hose towers or on racks?
a)
a.Secure the couplings to the rack or tower
b)
b.Position the racks horizontal and as flat as possible
c)
c.Ensure that male threads are left exposed
d)
d.Place the rack in direct sunlight
37.
The _____ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings.
a)
a.shank
b)
b.Higbee indicator
c)
c.Higbee cut
d)
d.lugs
38.
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire?
a)
a.Large diameter hose
b)
b.Hard suction hose
c)
c.Supply hose
d)
d.Attack hose
39.
Which type of lugs are shallow holes drilled into booster hose couplings that require a special spanner wrench to tighten?
a)
a.Pin lugs
b)
b.Extended lugs
c)
c.Rocker lugs
d)
d.Recessed lugs
40.
To prevent damage to hose when storing it in racks, the hose should be:
a)
a.rolled with the male coupling inside the roll.
b)
b.rolled with the female coupling inside the roll.
c)
c.kept in an open-air compartment outside the building.
d)
d.periodically rotated to another hose rack.
41.
A _____ can be carried completely on the shoulder and clear of the ground, which makes it less likely that the hose will catch on obstacles.
a)
a.horseshoe load
b)
b.minuteman load
c)
c.combination load
d)
d.triple layer load
42.
A fire hose is labeled according to the:
a)
a.length of one of its sections.
b)
b.size of its inside diameter.
c)
c.longest hose stream it can produce.
d)
d.size of its couplings.
43.
Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source, such as a hydrant?
a)
a.Large diameter soft sleeve hose
b)
b.Attack hose
c)
c.Small diameter hard suction hose
d)
d.Booster hose
44.
What action should be taken to protect fire hose in extremely cold temperatures when it is only being used intermittently at a fire?
a)
a.Use apparatus exhaust to thaw ice from frozen hose.
b)
b.Allow some water to flow through the nozzle when it is not being used in order to keep it from freezing.
c)
c.Loosen hose couplings slightly to allow for expansion if water freezes inside the hose.
d)
d.Pack it as tightly as possible when loading it into hose beds.
45.
Which statement describes two-way couplings?
a)
a.Require adapters to connect two sections of hose
b)
b.No risk of connections coming undone
c)
c.Do not have male and female threads
d)
d.Only used on attack hose
46.
Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they should be:
a)
a.thoroughly cleaned and dried.
b)
b.checked by the apparatus driver/operator.
c)
c.tagged and labeled.
d)
d.inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads.
47.
In order to prevent mildew, _____ hose must be dried before being stored.
a)
a.hard rubber booster
b)
b.hard intake
c)
c.synthetic jacket collapsible
d)
d.woven-jacket natural fiber
48.
Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings?
a)
a.Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections without adapters.
b)
b.National standard threaded couplings are less prone to wear and tear than other types of couplings.
c)
c.National standard threaded couplings are less likely to leak than other types of couplings.
d)
d.Departments will be able to connect any size hose to hydrants without using adapters.
49.
Supply hose transports water from a: (541)
a)
A. pump-equipped apparatus to a nozzle.
b)
B. building standpipe to the point that water is applied to the fire.
c)
C. water supply such as a hydrant to an apparatus equipped with a pump.
d)
D. pump-equipped apparatus to the fire department connection (FDC) on a structure.
50.
According to NFPA, a hose labeled 2 ½ inches (65 mm) must have an internal diameter of: (541)
a)
A. 2 inches (50 mm).
b)
B. 24 inches (58 mm).
c)
C. 2 ½ inches (65 mm).
d)
D. 3 inches (77 mm).
51.
50- or 100-foot (15 or 30 m) sections are traditional lengths of: (542)
a)
A. attack hose.
b)
B. supply hose.
c)
C. hard suction hose.
d)
D. both attack and supply hose.
52.
What is hard suction hose typically used for? (542)
a)
A. Connecting to standpipes
b)
B. Drafting from static water supplies
c)
C. Dumping water from tankers/tenders
d)
D. Setting up back up supply lines at large scale incidents
53.
Both attack hose and supply hose may be equipped with either threaded or nonthreaded: (544)
a)
A. lugs.
b)
В. shanks.
c)
C. gaskets.
d)
D. couplings.
54.
Female coupling threads are: (544)
a)
A. cut on the exterior surface.
b)
B. on end of the hose that attaches to the nozzle.
c)
C. on the interior surface of a free-turning ring called a swivel.
d)
D. the portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment to the hose.
55.
What is a Higbee cut? (544)
a)
A. A type of nonthreaded coupling
b)
B. A flattened angle at the end of the threads that prevents cross threading
c)
C. The portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment to the hose
d)
D. The female coupling thread on the interior surface of a free-turning ring or swivel
56.
What is located inside the base of the female coupling and acts to ensure tight fit and reduce water leaks? (545)
a)
A. Higbee cut
b)
B. Rubber gasket
c)
C. Threaded swivel
d)
D. Rocker lugs on a male shank
57.
What type of hose will MOST likely have couplings with recessed lugs? (545)
a)
A. Booster hose
b)
B. Soft suction hose
c)
C. Hard suction hose
d)
D. Woven-jacket hose
58.
On what type of hose are you likely to find handles or extended lugs on the couplings? (546)
a)
A. Booster hose
b)
B. Large intake supply hose
c)
C. Preconnected attack hose
d)
D. Attack hose designed for using foam
59.
What is an advantage of using nonthreaded couplings? (546)
a)
A. They cannot become uncoupled suddenly and violently.
b)
B. There is no risk of crossthreading a connection and damaging a coupling.
c)
C. They can be connected to standard fire hydrants without using an adapter.
d)
D. Hose with nonthreaded couplings can withstand greater pressure than those with threaded couplings.
60.
When should fire hose be inspected and service-tested according to NFPA 1962? (547)
a)
A. Monthly
b)
B. Quarterly
c)
C. After each use
d)
D. Within 90 days of being placed in service
61.
What is a deficiency that should be reported when inspecting hose before being stored or placed back in service? (548)
a)
A. A gasket present in the female swivel
b)
B. Excessive markings from a permanent marker
c)
C. Marks or scratches on either the male or female shanks
d)
D. Evidence of dirt or debris on the hose jacket or couplings
62.
How should woven-jacket fire hose be washed? (548)
a)
A. With a power washer
b)
B. With clear water and a stiff brush
c)
C. Soaked in soapy water for 24 hours
d)
D. Using a clean rag, water, and heavy detergent
63.
What is a guideline for drying hose? (549)
a)
A. Fire hose should never be hung vertically.
b)
B. Hose will dry more efficiently when rolled first.
c)
C. Fire hose should not be dried in direct sunlight.
d)
D. Hard rubber hose should be dried before loading to prevent mildew.
64.
Fire hose may be inspected and cleaned less frequently when stored: (550)
a)
A. on an apparatus.
b)
B. in a separate room.
c)
C. in the apparatus bay.
d)
D. on a covered rack outside.
65.
Running over hoses with vehicles, excessive pump pressure, and water hammer will cause _____ damage. (551)
a)
A. organic
b)
B. thermal
c)
C. corrosive
d)
D. mechanical
66.
Which statement about hose maintenance during cold winter weather is true? (553)
a)
A. If hose becomes frozen, fold it as best as possible and thaw it in a warm place.
b)
B. Keep the nozzle fully open in order to keep the water in the hose from freezing.
c)
C. Hose that is frozen to an ice-covered surface should never be left to thaw on its own.
d)
D. Avoid using exhaust manifold heat from the pumping apparatus to remove ice from frozen hose.
67.
When stored improperly, organic damage such as mildew and mold is likely to occur on _____ hoses.
a)
A. rubber booster
b)
B. polyester fabric
c)
C. soft sleeve plastic
d)
D. natural fiber woven jacket
68.
Which statement about chemical damage to fire hoses is true? (555)
a)
A. Foam concentrate will not hurt hose; it acts as a mild detergent.
b)
B. Gasoline will quickly cause the rubber core of fire hose to become brittle.
c)
C. Always lay fire hose directly against curbs where oil, gasoline, and battery acid will quickly be washed away.
d)
D. Thoroughly scrub fire hose suspected of having contacted acid or other caustic chemicals with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water.
69.
In order to protect coupling metals from corrosion, you should: (555)
a)
A. hand dry couplings immediately after use.
b)
В. use a stiff metal brush on aluminum couplings periodically.
c)
C. soak brass couplings in a mix of water and sodium bicarbonate.
d)
D. lubricate moving parts according to manufacturer's instructions.
70.
What type of hose load causes age deterioration more rapidly? (555)
a)
A. Flat load
b)
B. Accordion load
c)
C. Minuteman load
d)
D. Triple layer load
71.
Starting with the male coupling end and rolling the hose toward the female end is: (556)
a)
A. a variation on creating a donut roll.
b)
B. the standard method for making a straight roll.
c)
C. an improper method for rolling fire hose in any context.
d)
D. one method for indicating that the hose must be repaired/inspected before being put back into service.
72.
Which hose roll is commonly used when the hose is likely to be deployed for use directly from the roll? (557)
a)
A. Donut roll
b)
B. Reverse roll
c)
C. Straight roll
d)
D. Horseshoe roll
73.
The twin donut roll allows: (557)
a)
A. multiple lengths of hoses to be rolled up together.
b)
B. the hose to be rolled out either male or female coupling first.
c)
C. both male and female couplings to be protected inside the roll.
d)
D. the couplings to be coupled together after the roll is tied or strapped.
74.
What is NOT a guideline for loading hose on a fire apparatus? (559)
a)
A. Check gaskets and swivel before connecting any coupling.
b)
B. Use spanner wrenches to ensure the couplings are as tight as possible.
c)
C. Do not pack hose too tightly; it puts excess pressure on the folds of the hose.
d)
D. Loading large diameter hose with couplings near the front of the bed will save space and allow the hose to lie flat.
75.
Loading large diameter hose onto the rear apparatus bed is one of the very few times that firefighters: (560)
a)
A. should work alone.
b)
B. are not required to follow departmental SOPS.
c)
C. should load hose without couplings attached together.
d)
D. can stand on the tailboard or ride in the hose bed while in motion.
76.
What is a disadvantage of using a flat load? (560)
a)
A. It does not work well with large diameter hose.
b)
B. It is the most time-consuming hose load to create.
c)
C. It contains sharp hose folds at both ends of the bed.
d)
D. It is more likely to take damage from apparatus vibrations.
77.
What is an advantage of using an accordion load? (561)
a)
A. It contains sharp hose folds at both ends of the bed.
b)
B. It causes less damage to the hose from abrasion and vibration.
c)
C. It allows the hose to be packed as tightly as possible in the hose bed.
d)
D. Firefighters can easily pick up a number of folds and place them on one shoulder to carry.
78.
What is a combination hose load? (561)
a)
A. The top half the bed has a flat load and the bottom half has an accordion load.
b)
B. One half of the bed is loaded with the female coupling exposed and the other half has the male coupling exposed.
c)
C. It takes advantage of hose with nonthreaded couplings so that the hose may be used for a forward lay or a reverse lay.
d)
D. It begins with the midpoint of the hose loaded in the center of a hose bed and ends with exposed couplings on both the left and right of the rear hose bed.
79.
What are preconnects? (563)
a)
A. The primary lines most fire departments use for water supply
b)
B. Any attack line of at least 800 feet (250 m) and connected to a discharge valve
c)
C. Hoselines that are connected to a supply valve and that get placed in an area other than the main hose bed
d)
D. Attack hoselines carried in places such as raised trays, transverse beds, tailboard compartments or front bumper wells
80.
Which statement about preconnects is true? (564)
a)
A. Preconnected hoselines generally range from 400 to 800 feet (120 m to 250 m) in length.
b)
B. Preconnected attack hose must be fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line.
c)
C. Preconnects are comprised of small diameter hose connected either to discharge or supply valves.
d)
D. Preconnected attack lines may be loaded in different ways but are all deployed in the same manner.
81.
What feature of the preconnected flat load differs from other loads? (564)
a)
A. It can easily be carried on one shoulder.
b)
B. A preconnected flat load can store hose more efficiently.
c)
C. This load does not have to clear the bed before charging.
d)
D. Exposed loops are provided for pulling the load from the bed.
82.
A triple layer preconnected load is designed for: (564)
a)
A. easy loading.
b)
В. one person to pull.
c)
C. quick coupling and uncoupling.
d)
D. fire apparatus with long hose beds.
83.
A minuteman load can be carried on the shoulder, which: (564)
a)
A. allows exposed loops to be used as handles.
b)
B. allows the hose to be charged before clearing the bed.
c)
C. makes loading easier when few personnel are available.
d)
D. makes it less likely that the hose will catch on obstacles.
84.
What type of hose load is best suited for quick, first attack on small exterior fires? (565)
a)
A. Hotel packs
b)
B. Minutemen load
c)
C. Booster hose reel
d)
D. Preconnected flat load
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