Fire Pump Certification Sample Test: Weekly Inspection Questions, Exams of Advanced Education

A sample test for fire pump certification, focusing on weekly inspection procedures. It includes questions related to cooling systems, alarm pilot lights, pump house conditions, electrical systems, and diesel engine systems. The test covers essential aspects of fire pump maintenance and operation, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. It is designed to assess knowledge of fire pump components, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures, making it a valuable resource for fire safety professionals and trainees. This sample test is useful for those preparing for fire pump certification exams or seeking to enhance their understanding of fire pump systems.

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2025/2026

Available from 11/13/2025

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Cal. Fire Weekly Firepump Cert. Sample Test
COOLING - HEAT EXCHANGERS SHALL BE CHECKED FOR _____ WATER
FLOW.
OFF - ALL ALARM PILOT LIGHTS SHOULD BE IN WHAT STATE?
VENTILATING LOUVERS ARE FREE TO OPERATE & HEAT IS ADEQUATE, NOT
LESS THAN 40 DEGREES F FOR DIESEL PUMP ROOMS - THERE ARE 2
REQUIREMENTS LISTED UNDER PUMP HOUSE CONDITIONS, WHAT ARE
THEY?
TRUE - WEEKLY INSPECTION REQUIRES VERIFICATION THAT THE PUMP
SUCTION DISCHARGE AND BYPASS VALVES SHOULD BE FULLY OPEN. T or F
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GREEN - WHEN VERIFYING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS,THE
CONTROLLER PILOT LIGHT SHOULD BE _____.
WEEKLY (VISUAL INSPECTION) - DIESEL ENGINE FUEL TANK LEVEL, FLOAT
SWITCH AND SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION SHALL BE CHECKED _____.
DIESEL - WHAT KIND OF PUMP DO YOU RECORD THE TIME TO CRANK?
PUMP HOUSE CONDITIONS, PUMP SYSTEM CONDITIONS, ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM CONDITIONS, DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM CONDITIONS, AND STEAM
ENGINE CONDITIONS. - THE PERTINENT VISUAL OBSEVATION CATEGORIES
REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED WEEKLY CHECK LISTS ARE _____.
APPEARS TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AND IS FREE FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. - WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTING THE PUMP ASSEMBLY?
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Cal. Fire Weekly Firepump Cert. Sample Test COOLING - HEAT EXCHANGERS SHALL BE CHECKED FOR _____ WATER FLOW. OFF - ALL ALARM PILOT LIGHTS SHOULD BE IN WHAT STATE? VENTILATING LOUVERS ARE FREE TO OPERATE & HEAT IS ADEQUATE, NOT LESS THAN 40 DEGREES F FOR DIESEL PUMP ROOMS - THERE ARE 2 REQUIREMENTS LISTED UNDER PUMP HOUSE CONDITIONS, WHAT ARE THEY? TRUE - WEEKLY INSPECTION REQUIRES VERIFICATION THAT THE PUMP SUCTION DISCHARGE AND BYPASS VALVES SHOULD BE FULLY OPEN. T or F 4 GREEN - WHEN VERIFYING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS,THE CONTROLLER PILOT LIGHT SHOULD BE _____. WEEKLY (VISUAL INSPECTION) - DIESEL ENGINE FUEL TANK LEVEL, FLOAT SWITCH AND SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION SHALL BE CHECKED _____. DIESEL - WHAT KIND OF PUMP DO YOU RECORD THE TIME TO CRANK? PUMP HOUSE CONDITIONS, PUMP SYSTEM CONDITIONS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS, DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM CONDITIONS, AND STEAM ENGINE CONDITIONS. - THE PERTINENT VISUAL OBSEVATION CATEGORIES REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED WEEKLY CHECK LISTS ARE _____. APPEARS TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AND IS FREE FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. - WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTING THE PUMP ASSEMBLY?

ILLUMINATED. - THE TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL PILOT LIGHT SHOULD BE

_____.

CLOSED. - THE ISOLATING SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC PUMPS SHOULD BE

_____.

OVERHEATING. - PUMP PACKING BOXES, BEARINGS AND CASINGS SHALL

BE CHECKED FOR...

OFF. - THE REVERSE PHASE ALARM PILOT LIGHT FOR ELECTRIC PUMPS

SHOULD BE _____.

DEFICIENCIES NOT EVIDENT BY INSPECTION. - THE PURPOSE OF TESTING

THE PUMP ASSEMBLY IS TO ENSURE AUTOMATIC MANUAL OPERATION

UPON DEMAND AND CONTINUOUS DELIVERY OF THE REQUIRED SYSTEM

OUTPUT. AN ADDITIONAL PURPOSE IS TO DETECT...

ON. - THE NORMAL PHASE ROTATION PILOT SHOULD BE _____.

NORMAL - AT WHAT LEVEL SHOULD THE OIL LEVEL IN THE VERTICAL SIGHT

GLASS BE?

FULL. - WHEN VERIFYING WATER LEVEL IN SUCTION RESERVOIR DURING

WEEKLY INSPECTION, THE WATER LEVEL SHOULD BE _____.

HYDRAULIC - CONTROLLERS INCLUDE AIR, _____, OR ELECTRIC - OPERATED

UNITS.

2/3 - AT WHAT LEVEL SHOULD THE FUEL TANK BE?

RUNNING - THE WEEKLY TEST PERTINENT ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE MADE

WHILE THE PUMP IS _____.

SUCTION and DISCHARGE - THE REQUIRED PRESSURE READINGS THAT SHALL BE RECORDED DURING THE TEST ARE? FULL SPEED (electric system, "RUNNING SPEED" for diesel and steam ) - ONCE STARTED, RECORD THE TIME IT TAKES FOR THE MOTOR TO REACH WHAT SPEED? STRAINER; PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE - ON DIESEL ENGINES, IF COOLING WATER DISCHARGE IS NOT ADEQUATE, CHECK _____ FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUST _____ FOR CORRECT FLOW. TIME THE PUMP RUNS AFTER STARTING - TO CHECK THE AUTOMATIC STOP CONTROLLER, _____ IS RECORDED AFTER STARTING THE PUMP. AUTOMATIC - WHAT START METHOD IS REQUIRED FOR WEEKLY FIRE PUMP TEST? CHURN - ON HORIZONTAL PUMPS, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PRESSURE SHOULD MATCH _____ PRESSURE AS SHOWN ON THE FIRE PUMP NAME PLATE SLIGHT - THE FIRE PUMP PACKING GLANDS SHOULD HAVE WHAT LEVEL OF WATER DISCHARGE? 1 - APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY DROPS PER SECOND IS NECESSARY TO KEEP PACKING LUBRICATED? MANUFACTURER - A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE _____ RECOMMENDATIONS. WEEKLY - ALL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES SHALL BE INSPECTED _____.

IMPAIRMENT - AN _____ TAG SHALL BE POSTED AT EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONNECTION AND SYSTEM CONTROL VALVE INDICATING WHICH SYSTEM,

OR PART THEREOF, HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

EQUIPMENT FAILURES - EMERGENCY IMPAIRMENTS INCLUDE SYSTEM

LEAKAGE, INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY, FROZEN OR RUPTURED PIPES

AND _____.

NFPA 25 2006 - TEST AND MAINTENANCE IS PER WHAT CODE?

NFPA 13 D - NFPA does not APPLY TO SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BUT _____ does. LICENSE - A _____ IS REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT - FIRE MARSHALLS __ ___ ASSIGN IMPAIRMENT COORDINATORS. NFPA 25 2002 - NFPA 2006 CALIFORNIA EDITION IS BASED ON _____. MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS SHALL BE BASED ON _____.