Pump Operator Exam: Trivia Quiz!

10 Questions | By Higbee | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1857

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A pump operator is supposed to work with compact or heavy pumps for transferring liquid. They generally work as chemical operators, pump station operators, purification operators, and tank car loaders. A pump operator performs the complete inspection and operations. This quiz has been developed to test your knowledge of fire apparatus pump operations. Let's try it out!

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1.

Types of methods of power transfer are:
- A.
  
  Split shaft
- B.
  
  Split shaft
- C.
  
  Power take off
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

Midship means
- A.
  
  The middle of the pump shaft
- B.
  
  Pump mounted behind the cab, midway between front and rear axles
- C.
  
  Water comes out of the middle of the truck
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

Direct drive means
- A.
  
  Pump driven directly from engine crankshaft pulley
- B.
  
  You have to be driving the engine to pump water
- C.
  
  Pump is installed on the front of the engine only
- D.
  
  Both b & c
4.

The intake relief valve dumps water from the inlet side of the pump to:
- A.
  
  Atmosphere
- B.
  
  Booster tank
- C.
  
  Both a & b
- D.
  
  Any open line
5.

Water enters the intake/suction side of the pump supplied by:
- A.
  
  Gravity pressure from tank
- B.
  
  Distribution system under pressure
- C.
  
  Drafting from a static water source
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

To get water from a static source:
- A.
  
  Use hard suction and strainer
- B.
  
  Pump must be primed
- C.
  
  Turn stem on hydrant until water flows to the engine
- D.
  
  Both a & b
7.

A possible cause for the pump operator not to get a reading on the pressure gauge when the pump is put in service is:
- A.
  
  pump drive system is open
- B.
  
  pump drive system not fully engaged
- C.
  
  Water source is not big enough
- D.
  
  Need a larger diameter hose
8.

If the pump will not develop sufficient pressure the probable cause is:
- A.
  
  Transmission isn’t in proper gear
- B.
  
  Relief valve activating to soon
- C.
  
  Both a & b
- D.
  
  The engine is the wrong size for the pump
9.

Cavitation is defined as:
- A.
  
  Condition in which vacuum pockets form in pump and cause vibrations, loss of efficiency, and possible damage
- B.
  
  Condition in which to much water enters the pump
- C.
  
  Condition in which a valve is closed to quickly
- D.
  
  All of the above
10.

Cavitation can happen in any pump when:
- A.
  
  A valve is closed to quickly
- B.
  
  Pump speed is set to low
- C.
  
  Discharge flow starts to exceed intake flow
- D.
  
  All of the above