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FAE (FIRE APPARATUS
ENGINEER) ILLINOIS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S
(UPDATED AND VERIFIED)
Question :What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
Correct answer:62.5 lbs
Question :What does One cubic foot of water contain in
inches?
Correct answer:1.728 cubic inches
Question :What does One cubic foot of water contain in
gallons?
Correct answer:7.5 gallons
Question :What does One gallon of water weigh?
Correct answer:8.35 lbs
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Question :What does One gallon of water contain in
inches?
Correct answer:231 cubic inches
Question :How high will One psi elevate water?
Correct answer:2.304 feet
Question :What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
Correct answer:14.7 psi
Question :What is the maximum lift for drafting?
(Theoretically)
Correct answer:34 feet
Question :How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches
in vacuum) lift?
Correct answer:1.13 feet of lift
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Question :What is the recommended minimum psi that
should be maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant?
Correct answer:10 psi
Question :What is Static pressure?
Correct answer:Stored or potential energy that is available
to force water through pipes and fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
Question :What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-
service tests)?Correct answer:1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi
4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)
Question :What is a Spurt or Overload test?
Correct answer:100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test
for 10 minutes)
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Question :What are all the steps in a Service Test?
Correct answer:1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi
Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)
Question :What are Pump Tests?
Correct answer:100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump
pressure 70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure 50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure
Question :What is Net Engine/Pump Pressure (NEP)?
Correct answer:Net Pump Pressure (NEP) is the
measurement of the total work performed by the pump:
- To lift water into the pump (drafting)
- To discharge water from the pump