FIRE PROTECTION MID SEM

Question 1
"In a nozzle, the reaction R if dependent on "
 Pressure head
 Dia of nozzles
 Pipeline pressure
 Nozzle pressure

Question 2
Volate drop is allowed approximately upto
 30%
 25%
 20%
 15%

Question 3
Electrical panel fire can be extinguished by
 Water
 All
 DCP
 CO2

Question 4
When the flow of water through a long run of metal pipe is stopped very quickly by the rapid closing of a
tap. The consequent metallic 'clunk' which may be heard is the consequence of
 None
 Water Hammer
 Nozzle effect
 Water Jet

Question 5
"For water mist system, which type of pumps are more suitable"
 Postive Discplacement Pump
 Suction pump
 Vertical turbine pump
 All
Question 6
A pump shall be appropriate for
 for carrying water fluid
 work if there is a head differences
 None
 viscosity of the pump

Question 7
The--------------shall be of the overhung impeller design and the impeller between bearings design
 Centrifugal Pump
 Check Valve
 Negative Displacement Pump
 All

Question 8
"Variable speed pumps shall be tested at minimum, rated, and peak loads, with the fire pump operating
at rated speed."
 True
 False

Question 9
"As the kinetic energy of the water is small, both on entering and leaving the pump, the newly acquired
energy is almost entirely in the form of pressure."
 True
 False

Question 10
"A pump is required to deliver 2700 l/min at 10 bar. Assuming an efficiency of 65%, calculate the brake
power required to drive it."
 65 KW
 68 KW
 69 KW
 60 KW

Question 11
"In a jet flow, flow rate is dependent of diameter of nozzles"
 True
 False
Question 12
A pump pressure of 5 bar is required to operate a branch when it is working at ground level. If the branch
is raised to a height of 25m above the ground what must be the pump pressure in order to maintain the
same output?
 5 Bar
 6.5 Bar
 7 .5 Bar
 6 Bar

Question 13
"In the formula P= Hpg , H is "
 None
 Depth of the liquid
 Head of liquid
 10*P

Question 14
Normal source of power required for electrical driven pumps shall be arranged in accordance with
 Service connection dedicated to the fire pump installation
 On-site power production facility connection dedicated to the fire pump installation
 None
 Dedicated feeder connection derived directly from the dedicated service to the fire pump
installation

Question 15
"The floor or surface around the pump and engine shall be pitched for adequate drainage of escaping
water away from critical equipment, such as pump, engine, controller, fuel tank, and so forth is the
requirements of "
 Pump Room
 Pumps
 Fire Room
 All

Question 16
Water power is dependent of
 Head
 Pressure
 All
 flow rate
Question 17
A flow rate in 50mm and 45 mm dia hose is 400 lpm. What is the loss of pressure in the hose if the
frictional factor is 0.005 ?
 2 Bar
 None
 1 Bar
 0.5 Bar

Question 18
Atmospheric pressure is equals to 1.013 bar
 True
 False

Question 19
Each discharge outlet in a multistage multiport pump shall furnish not less than 150 percent of rated
capacity at not less than 65 percent of total rated head
 True
 False

Question 20
"In a jet flow, velocity of jet (v) is inversely propotional to Pressure (p)"
 True
 False

Question 21
The------ shall not be used where a static suction lift is required
 Negative Displacement Pump
 Check Valve
 Centrifugal Pump
 All

Question 22
Pumps shall furnish not less than 150 percent of rated capacity at not less than 65 percent of total rated
head.
 True
 False

Question 23
Pressure (P) is directly proportional to a quantity called the friction factor (t) for the hose
 True
 False
Question 24
Calculate the flowrate from a 15mm type A nozzle when working at a pressure of 4 bar
 210 lpm
 395 lpm
 200 lpm
 300 lpm

Question 25
"In a jet flow, velocity of jet (v) is propotional to under root of Pressure (p)"
 True
 False

Question 26
Pressure losses in a pipe will be inversely propotional to d5
 True
 False

Question 27
"This type of gauge depends for its operating principle on the movement of a corrugated metal circular
diaphragm, which is secured at its periphery but free to move at its centre."
 Gate Valve
 Diaphram Gauge
 All
 Bourdan tube gauge

Question 28
Frictional factor depends on
 Distance of relay
 None
 Internal surface finish
 Diameter of hoses

Question 29
Submergence related to
 Hose
 Hydrant
 Nizzle
 Pumps
Question 30
A static water pressure of 6 bar is required at a certain point from a supply to be obtained from an
elevated reservoir. At what vertical height above this point must the water surface be?
 None
 60 m
 50 m
 68 m

Question 31
The discharge pressure of the pump shall exceed the maximum water pressure under any operating
condition at the point of foam concentrate injection.
 True
 False

Question 32
Form of energies used in hydraulics are
 Potential Energy
 Kinetic Energy
 Pressure
 Heat

Question 33
What is the difference between the reaction of the water leaving a 25mm nozzle as compared with a
12.5mm nozzle if the pressure in both cases is 7 bar?
 500 N
 510 N
 None
 515 N

Question 34
When water flows through a hose or pipe there is a gradual loss of pressure resulting from the need to
overcome the frictional resistance which exists between the moving water stream and the internal
surface of the hose or pipe.
 True
 False

Question 35
"Calculate the water power of a portable pump which, at full power, delivers 1600 l/min when increasing
the pressure by 9 bar."
 18 KW
 None
 20 KW
 24 KW
Question 36
The distance between the bottom of the strainer and the bottom of the wet pit shall be at least one-half
of the pump bowl diameter but not less than 12 in.
 True
 False

Question 37
Pressure of a liquid contained in an open vessel is proportional to the
 Depth of the liquid
 Density
 Amount
 All

Question 38
The ---------- is the difference between the true (absolute) pressure being measured and atmospheric
pressure
Net Pressure
Gauge Pressure
Head
All

Question 39
Water hammer is related
 All
 Nozzles
 Water in pipelines
 Water Stream

Question 40
"Before a centrifugal pump can be got to work from open water, the air in the suction hose and pump
casing must be expelled so that atmospheric pressure will force the water up into the pump. This process
is called "
 Jet
 None
 Hammer
 Priming
Question 41
Alternate power source is required for
 All
 AC system
 Water supply during fire fighting
 Pumps

Question 42
The water level of a tank in a sprinkler installation is 40 metres above a pressure gauge. What pressure in
bar should register on the gauge?
 5 Bar
 6.2 Bar
 3 Bar
 4 Bar

Question 43
Pressure (P) is inversely proportional to the length (l) of hose through which the water flows
 True
 False

Question 44
The dump valve shall not operate only for the duration necessary for the positive displacement pump to
achieve operating speed.
 True
 False

Question 45
Choose the correct statement about pump room ventilation
 To store any hazardous vapours
 To supply air for engine combustion
 To supply and exhaust air as necessary for radiator cooling of the engine when required
 To control the maximum temperature to 120°F (49°C) at the combustion air cleaner inlet with
engine running at rated load

Question 46
The ----------pumps shall meet the requirements for foam concentrate pumps
 Vertical head pumps
 Additive Pumps
 All
 Postive Discplacement Pump
Question 47
When water passes through a pump its total energy is decreased because energy is supplied from an
external source.
 True
 False

Question 48
"In case of -------, the total shutoff head shall not exceed 140 percent of the total rated head "
 Vertical turbine pump
 None
 Jockey pump
 Centrifugal Pump

Question 49
The fire pump alarm shall actuate whenever any phase at the line terminals of the motor contactor is
lost.
 True
 False

Question 50
Basics of hyraulics is----
 To understand the behaviour of water in relation to the operation of fire service equipment
 To make informed decisions concerning the supply and delivery of water in the dynamic arena of
the fireground
 None
 Can't be an effective arrangements for the provision of water supplies at the pre-planning stage