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 fire protection.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ

Questions based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.

Atmospheric vacuum breakers may be used as cross-connection protection in zoned irrigation systems if they are installed:
When using the ASSE test procedures to test a reduced pressure principle assembly’s second check valve using backpressure, the pressure reading on a differential pressure gauge may decrease slightly and then stabilize due to:
An air-gap separation on a lavatory sink is measured from the end of the faucet spout to the:
An indirect connection may allow which type of backflow to occur?
Potable water supplied trap primer valves are designed to the ASSE _____ product standard.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - March 2021
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FIRE PROTECTION QUIZ

Questions based on the ASSE Series 7000, Professional Qualifications Standard for Residential Potable Water Fire Sprinkler System Installers & Inspectors for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

NFPA 13D is the standard for automatic sprinkler systems installed in what type of occupancy?
A NFPA 13D sprinkler system is designed and installed to prevent _____ in the room of origin.
Any fire sprinkler can be installed in a residential structure.
In a NFPA 13D system, sprinklers shall maintain the minimum listed spacing but in no less than _____ feet.
What is the minimum operating pressure of any residential sprinkler?
Fire Protection Quiz - March 2021
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