Wfm Vol. 1b
- 1.
What term describes the temperature at which a liquid actively starts to vaporize?
- A.
Boiling point.
- B.
Flash point.
- C.
Fire point.
- D.
Volatility.
Correct Answer
A. Boiling point. -
- 2.
3. (001) What is the flash point of JP–8 jet fuel?
- A.
–20ï‚°F
- B.
–40ï‚°F.
- C.
100F
- D.
140ï‚°F
Correct Answer
C. 100F -
- 3.
(002) What is the human response to fuel vapor exposure at 10,000 pounds per minute (ppm) for 10 minutes?
- A.
Dizziness.
- B.
Nose and throat irritation.
- C.
Mucous membrane irritation and numbness.
- D.
Intoxication
Correct Answer
D. Intoxication -
- 4.
(003) How many feet per second (fps) is considered normal flow through a pipeline?
- A.
3 fps.
- B.
5 fps.
- C.
7–12 fps.
- D.
12–15 fps.
Correct Answer
C. 7–12 fps. -
- 5.
(003) What type of outer garments are preferred when working around fueling operations to reduce the risk of static charges?
- A.
100 percent nylon.
- B.
100 percent cotton.
- C.
Combination blends of 50 percent cotton and 50 percent wool.
- D.
Combination blends of 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester.
Correct Answer
D. Combination blends of 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester. -
- 6.
(004) What single element of the fire triangle must we try to eliminate?
- A.
Air.
- B.
Fuel
- C.
Heat
- D.
Vapors.
Correct Answer
C. Heat -
- 7.
(004) After use, fuel-soaked rags should be placed in
- A.
Hazardous waste storage areas.
- B.
Self-closing metal containers.
- C.
Containers filled with water.
- D.
Solid-waste disposal pits.
Correct Answer
B. Self-closing metal containers. -
- 8.
005) Fuel pipeline markings will be color coded in accordance with
- A.
AFM 85–16.
- B.
ETL 86–4.
- C.
AFI 36–2903.
- D.
MIL–STD–161.
Correct Answer
D. MIL–STD–161. -
- 9.
What North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) symbol is used on a automotive gasoline (MOGAS) pipeline?
- A.
F–34.
- B.
F–50.
- C.
F–57.
- D.
F–40
Correct Answer
B. F–50. -
- 10.
What should you do if a conscious co-worker has swallowed JP–8?
- A.
Start cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately
- B.
Remove the co-worker from the area immediately
- C.
Give the person four or five glasses of water
- D.
Induce vomiting as soon as possible.
Correct Answer
C. Give the person four or five glasses of water -
- 11.
What should you do first if you get soaked with fuel?
- A.
Find the nearest emergency shower, remove your clothes and then drench yourself.
- B.
Find the nearest emergency shower and drench yourself with your clothes on.
- C.
Return to the shop and take a shower.
- D.
Go home and take a shower.
Correct Answer
B. Find the nearest emergency shower and drench yourself with your clothes on. -
- 12.
With a second-degree burn, the skin is best described as
- A.
Reddened.
- B.
Charred
- C.
Cooked.
- D.
Blistered
Correct Answer
D. Blistered -
- 13.
What should you do for a person suffering from heat cramps?
- A.
Induce vomiting.
- B.
Move the victim to shade.
- C.
Remove the victim’s clothes.
- D.
Give the victim large amounts of water.
Correct Answer
D. Give the victim large amounts of water. -
- 14.
What Air Force publication governs the wear of respirators?
- A.
AFOSH STD 48–137.
- B.
AFOSH STD 91–25.
- C.
AFPAM 36–2903
- D.
MIL–HDBK–32–1275.
Correct Answer
A. AFOSH STD 48–137. -
- 15.
Who approves respirators worn by Air Force employees?
- A.
Bioenvironmental engineer (BE).
- B.
Base civil engineer.
- C.
Wing safety.
- D.
Supervisor.
Correct Answer
A. Bioenvironmental engineer (BE). -
- 16.
What type respirator will water and fuel system maintenance (WFM) personnel use for immediate danger to life and health (IDLH) conditions?
- A.
NBC gas mask.
- B.
Air purifying.
- C.
Supplied-air respirator.
- D.
Dual filter air purifying with battery backup.
Correct Answer
C. Supplied-air respirator. -
- 17.
Where can you find most standard and some technical Air Force publications?
- A.
On file at the base library.
- B.
On the Air Force publishing website.
- C.
In a pouch attached to the associated equipment.
- D.
In the files maintained by the squadron historian.
Correct Answer
B. On the Air Force publishing website. -
- 18.
American Petroleum Institute (API) publications are useful when determining what type of fuels-related requirements?
- A.
Environmental restrictions and transportation.
- B.
Construction, inspections and repair.
- C.
Emergency planning and response.
- D.
Testing and quality control.
Correct Answer
B. Construction, inspections and repair. -
- 19.
The National Electrical Code® (NEC) (National Fire Protection Association publication 70) is an example of what type of publication?The National Electrical Code® (NEC) (National Fire Protection Association publication 70) is an example of what type of publication?
- A.
Military
- B.
Standard.
- C.
Commercial.
- D.
Engineering technical letters.
Correct Answer
C. Commercial. -
- 20.
What type of publication gives you specific guidance to organize, prepare, execute and document particular programs and actions?
- A.
Standard.
- B.
Technical.
- C.
Technical-based.
- D.
Information-based.
Correct Answer
A. Standard. -
- 21.
Which of the following is an example of a technical publication?
- A.
Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standard
- B.
Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
- C.
Manufacturer’s manual.
- D.
Air Force instruction.
Correct Answer
C. Manufacturer’s manual. -
- 22.
Which publication lists the recurring maintenance actions and frequencies for petroleum systems?
- A.
National Fire Protection Association publication 70 (NFPA 70).
- B.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Std 650.
- C.
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3–460–03.
- D.
Military Standard (MIL-STD)–161.
Correct Answer
C. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3–460–03. -
- 23.
Most Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) emergency projects involve an actual or threatening fuel spill and are of what nature?
- A.
Containment systems.
- B.
Mission Critical.
- C.
Environmental.
- D.
Cleanup.
Correct Answer
C. Environmental. -
- 24.
Who manages the Petroleum Resource Automated Management (PETRO RAM) program?
- A.
Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency.
- B.
Defense Energy Support Center.
- C.
Logistics Readiness Squadron.
- D.
Air Force Petroleum Office.
Correct Answer
D. Air Force Petroleum Office. -
- 25.
Who do you notify if you see contract workers performing work safely but incorrectly?
- A.
The contractor
- B.
Your supervisor.
- C.
Your commander.
- D.
The contract monitor.
Correct Answer
D. The contract monitor. -
- 26.
What is performed after a contractor has completed work?
- A.
Acceptance inspection
- B.
Facility board approval.
- C.
Change orders
- D.
Design review.
Correct Answer
A. Acceptance inspection -
- 27.
Into how many titles is the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) divided?
- A.
50
- B.
40.
- C.
30.
- D.
10.
Correct Answer
A. 50 -
- 28.
What area is Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) concerned with?
- A.
Labor.
- B.
Fuel Systems.
- C.
Transportation.
- D.
Protection of the Environment.
Correct Answer
D. Protection of the Environment. -
- 29.
Which one of the following is not considered a hazardous substance?
- A.
Oily rags.
- B.
Used fuel filters.
- C.
Lead paint chips.
- D.
Stagnant ditch water.
Correct Answer
D. Stagnant ditch water. -
- 30.
How often does a review of each section’s waste producing process need to be performed?
- A.
Semiannually
- B.
Bi-annually.
- C.
Quarterly.
- D.
Annually.
Correct Answer
D. Annually. -
- 31.
When disposing of waste water from a fuel tank bottom, where do you put it?
- A.
Sanitary sewer.
- B.
Oil/water separator.
- C.
Water treatment facility.
- D.
Sewage treatment facility.
Correct Answer
B. Oil/water separator. -
- 32.
When pressure is no longer applied to open an automatic valve, which of the following unbalanced forces closes it?
- A.
Fuel pressure and diaphragm weight.
- B.
Fuel pressure and spring tension.
- C.
Gravity and diaphragm weight.
- D.
Gravity and spring tension.
Correct Answer
D. Gravity and spring tension. -
- 33.
Which law is used to help determine the size pump required to move liquid?
- A.
Fourth.
- B.
Third.
- C.
Second.
- D.
First.
Correct Answer
C. Second. -
- 34.
Which of the following statements defines the third law of motion?
- A.
More mass requires more force
- B.
Action is equal and opposite to reaction.
- C.
Less force is required once an object is set in motion.
- D.
Once an object is in motion it will continue in motion.
Correct Answer
B. Action is equal and opposite to reaction. -
- 35.
How many different classes of levers are there?
- A.
Two.
- B.
Three
- C.
Four.
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
B. Three -
- 36.
Which of the following is the correct formula for determining the mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle?
- A.
Radius of crank/radius of axle.
- B.
Radius of crank × radius of axle.
- C.
Radius of wheel/diameter of axle.
- D.
Radius of wheel × diameter of axle.
Correct Answer
A. Radius of crank/radius of axle. -
- 37.
A single pulley with a radius of 2 inches has what kind of mechanical advantage?
- A.
1 to 1.
- B.
2 to 1.
- C.
3 to 1.
- D.
4 to 1.
Correct Answer
A. 1 to 1. -
- 38.
What would the mechanical advantage be if you used a block and tackle with seven supporting ropes, counting the rope you use to pull on?
- A.
5 to 1.
- B.
6 to 1.
- C.
7 to 1.
- D.
8 to 1.
Correct Answer
B. 6 to 1. -
- 39.
How much power would be used to move a 15-pound valve housing 10 feet in 5 minutes?
- A.
15 foot-pounds/minute.
- B.
30 foot-pounds/minute.
- C.
150 foot-pounds/minute.
- D.
300 foot-pounds/minute.
Correct Answer
B. 30 foot-pounds/minute. -
- 40.
The formula used to determine power is
- A.
Work/time.
- B.
Work × time.
- C.
Distance/time.
- D.
Distance × time.
Correct Answer
A. Work/time. -
- 41.
What does a direct drive pump generally use to absorb vibration?
- A.
Clam shell.
- B.
Universal joint.
- C.
Flexible coupling.
- D.
Mesh gear coupling.
Correct Answer
C. Flexible coupling. -
- 42.
What type of drive would use two turbine fans that face each other?
- A.
Flexible drive.
- B.
Direct drive.
- C.
Fluid drive.
- D.
Fan drive.
Correct Answer
C. Fluid drive. -
- 43.
What are the four main properties that affect liquids?
- A.
Temperature, molecular attraction, gravity and expansion.
- B.
Weight, pressure, viscosity and temperature.
- C.
Pressure, temperature, vacuum and gravity.
- D.
Weight, gravity, heat and viscosity.
Correct Answer
B. Weight, pressure, viscosity and temperature. -
- 44.
An increase in temperature causes viscous liquids to flow
- A.
Faster and increase in weight.
- B.
Faster and decrease in weight
- C.
Slower and increase in weight
- D.
Slower and decrease in weight
Correct Answer
A. Faster and increase in weight. -
- 45.
Using Pascal’s principle, determine the pressure exerted in an enclosed 10-inch cylinder when a connected 1-inch cylinder has 15 pounds per square inch (psi) applied to it?
- A.
10 psi.
- B.
15 psi.
- C.
150 psi.
- D.
300 psi.
Correct Answer
C. 150 psi. -
- 46.
What is the formula for finding the static pressure exerted on the bottom of a fuel tank?
- A.
Depth × .344 × specific gravity.
- B.
Depth × .433 × specific gravity.
- C.
Depth × .344/specific gravity
- D.
Depth × .433/specific gravity
Correct Answer
B. Depth × .433 × specific gravity. -
- 47.
Which of the following units of measurement would indicate volume of flow?
- A.
Barrels per hour.
- B.
Meters per hour
- C.
Feet per minute.
- D.
Inches per second
Correct Answer
A. Barrels per hour. -
- 48.
Which of the following units of measurement would indicate velocity of flow?
- A.
Feet per second.
- B.
Gallons per minute.
- C.
Cubic feet per second.
- D.
Cubic gallons per minute.
Correct Answer
A. Feet per second. -
- 49.
Laminar flow usually occurs in what size pipelines and at what type velocities?
- A.
Large diameter and low velocities.
- B.
Small diameter and low velocities.
- C.
Large diameter and high velocities.
- D.
Small diameter and high velocities.
Correct Answer
A. Large diameter and low velocities. -
- 50.
What type of liquid flow would be found close to the wall of a pipeline, and why?
- A.
Turbulent, very high velocity.
- B.
Turbulent, very little velocity.
- C.
Laminar, very high velocity.
- D.
Laminar, very little velocity
Correct Answer
D. Laminar, very little velocity -
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