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 new technology.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ

Questions based on ASSE Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard

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

The installation of a pressure vacuum breaker (ASSE 1020) provides __________________.
When testing a reduced pressure principle assembly using the ASSE field test procedures, the first component tested is the:
When close to two intersecting walls, an air-gap separation should be increased from 2 to __________ diameters.
Constant discharge from a reduced pressure principle backflow assembly (ASSE 1013) usually indicates:
The most importation factor in selection of the required backflow prevention method is __________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - March 2023
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NEW TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

Questions based on ASSE 7000, Residential Potable Water Fire Sprinkler System Installers & Inspectors
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and ASSE 15000, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

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

NFPA 13D is the standard for automatic sprinkler systems installed in what type of occupancy?
The maximum pressure generated by a pump when there is no water flow is called the _____.
When is it permitted to replace the antifreeze in an existing fire protection system with factory premixed antifreeze solutions?
The piping from the fire department connection to the fire department check valve shall be hydrostatically tested at _____ for two hours at least once every five years.
Any fire sprinkler can be installed in a residential structure.
Fire Protection Quiz - March 2023
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