A centrifugal fire water pump takes suction from an open storage tank and discharges through a fire hose.
Which one of the following will cause the pump to operate at shutoff head?
A. A firefighter inadvertently severs the fire hose.
B. The fire hose becomes completely crimped in a fire door.
C. Fire water storage tank level drops below the pump suction tap.
D. A firefighter adjusts the fire hose nozzle spray pattern from DELUGE to FOG.
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Answer: B
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