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 water-based fire protection and backflow prevention.

 

 

WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION QUIZ

Questions based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000, Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

The maximum pressure generated by a pump when there is no water flow is called the _____.
A partial flow test, adequate to move the valve from its seat, shall be performed _____ on sprinkler pressure reducing valves.
The piping from the fire department connection to the fire department check valve shall be hydrostatically tested at not less than ____ for two hours at least once every five years.
A standpipe system with piping that supplies both hose and automatic sprinklers is a _____ system.
Records of inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems shall be maintained by _____.
Water-Based Fire Protection Quiz - Sept 2018
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BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ

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

The installation of backflow protection at the water meter is an example of _____ protection.
The undesirable reversal of flow in a potable water system is _____.
What causes a pressure vacuum breaker assembly (ASSE 1020) to chatter during a flow condition?
Absolute pressure at sea level is _____.
The relief valve of a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (ASSE 1013) is forced closed due to _____.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - Sept 2018
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