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 health care.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ

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

The 2021 International Plumbing Code requires that each hospital shall be __________.
According to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, vacuum breakers for washer-hose bed pans shall be located not less than __________.
According to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, hose connection in health care or laboratory areas shall be located not less than __________.
According to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, the backflow protection required on a pure water process system, such as a dialysis water system, is a(n) __________.
The installation of backflow prevention assemblies in a potable water system will __________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - April - June 2025
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HEALTH CARE QUIZ

Questions based on feature articles and columns found within Issue 2 (April-June) 2025.

The____ edition of NFPA 99 marked a significant milestone by specifically referencing the ASSE Series 6000 for medical gas systems installers, inspectors, and verifiers.
In the 2021 edition of NFPA 99, it was added as a requirement that all valves, including zone valves, have a port on __________ side(s) of the valves.
The ASSE ____ Certification is for medical gas systems designers.
Engineers, designers, inspectors and commissioning agents can obtain ASSE 12025 Construction Risk Assessment Certification by completing a minimum ____ hour training course and passing a minimum____ question exam.
ASSE 1069 automatic temperature control mixing valves protects against thermal shock by controlling the outlet temperature to within ± ____degrees Fahrenheit.
Health Care Quiz - April - June 2025
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