According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise, test pressure is the pressure applied to equipment to test its ability to operate safely at its rated working pressure.
In each issue of Working Pressure magazine, we will present you with Test Pressure – 10 test questions based on ASSE standards to test your ability to operate under normal working conditions.
This issue, we test you on backflow prevention and rainwater catchment.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ
Questions based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.
When considering the degree of hazard within a system, it is important to consider both the __________ and __________ threats.
Spill resistant, pressure, and atmospheric vacuum breakers each provide __________.
Vacuum breakers are designed to protect against __________.
The ASSE product standard for the double check valve assembly is __________.
The maximum level of protection provided by a reduced pressure principle assembly is __________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - June 2022
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RAINWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS QUIZ
Questions based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.
According to the ASSE standard for pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, the maximum temperature for cold water assemblies is __________ and for hot water assemblies is __________.
Shut off valves on irrigation system backflow assemblies must be __________.
A spill resistant or pressure vacuum breaker on an irrigation system must be installed at least __________ inches above the downstream piping.
An indirect connection will allow which type of backflow to occur?
When flushing test cocks on a reduced pressure principle assembly using the ASSE Test Procedures, it is important to first open test cock number __________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - Dec 2021
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