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’ll test you on backflow prevention and rainwater harvesting.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ
Questions based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.
The term that describes the quality of water as high hazard to public health, resulting from backflow, is ________________.
The Venturi principle states that when the water velocity within the pipe increases, the gauge pressure ________________.
A double check backflow prevention assembly (ASSE 1015) will protect the potable water supply from ________________.
An air gap separation is measured from the outlet to the ________________.
Constant discharge from the relief valve of a reduced pressure principle assembly (ASSE 1013) usually indicates _____________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz
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RAINWATER HARVESTING QUIZ
Questions based on the ASSE/ARCSA/IAPMO/ANSI Series 21000, Professional Qualifications Standard for Rainwater Catchment Systems Personnel.
Organic mulch, for use in a rainwater harvesting system, includes the following except ___________.
The volume of a cylinder that has a diameter of 8 feet and a height of 10 feet is _____ gallons.
There are _____ gallons of water per square foot potential for each inch of rainfall.
Calculating friction loss using the Hazen-Williams equation does not require knowing the ________________.
A dual-use rainwater tank is designed using ________________.
Rainwater Harvesting
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