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 to test your ability to operate under normal working conditions.
This issue, we test you on backflow prevention and health and safety.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ
Questions based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.
As the water velocity in a piping system increases, the system pressure will __________.
An air-gap separation on a lavatory sink is measured from the end of the faucet spout to the __________.
The relief valve of a reduced pressure principle assembly is spring loaded to __________.
To exert a pressure of 80 psig at the base of a riser open to atmosphere, the rise must be __________.
An approved backflow prevention assembly must include __________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - April - June 2026
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Health and Safety QUIZ
Questions based on feature articles and columns found within this issue.
Why are senior living facilities especially vulnerable to Legionella exposure risks?
What public health concern led to the invention of modern drinking fountains in the early 1900s?
Which feature helped drive the widespread adoption of modern bottle filling stations in public buildings?
During the 2015 Quincy Veterans’ Home Legionella outbreak investigation, attention eventually shifted toward which suspected source?
Which approach is considered more effective for controlling bacterial growth in hot water systems?
Health and Safety Quiz - April - June 2026
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