Which statement best describes fill site readiness after connections and hose layout?

• A. The hoses have not yet been laid out
• B. The pumper is not connected to water supply
• C. Fill site operations are ready to begin
• D. The tank is already full

Answer: (C)

Once all connections are made and the hoses are laid out, the system is set up and ready to start filling. This means the flow path from the water source through the pumper to the fill tank is established, the pump is connected and primed, and checks for leaks and proper hose placement have been completed. At this point, fill site operations are ready to begin because nothing else is required before starting the fill process. If hoses aren’t laid out yet, or the pumper isn’t connected to the water source, you can’t begin filling. A tank being already full describes an end result, not the state of readiness.