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 quality and backflow prevention.

WATER QUALITY QUIZ

Questions based on ASSE 12060, Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Employers and Designated Representatives, which is included in ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018, Professional Qualifications Standard for Infection Control Risk Assessment for All Building Systems.

The net amount of chemical disinfectant remaining in treated water after chemical demand is satisfied is called _________.
ASHRAE 188 requires that a water management team is established by the _________.
Method and frequency of control point monitoring is determined by _________.
ASHRAE 188 does not apply to _________.
When Legionnaires’ disease is confirmed, _________ are required.
Water Quality Quiz - Dec 2018
You got {{userScore}} out of {{maxScore}} correct
{{title}}
{{image}}
{{content}}
Facebook X (Twitter)

BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ

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

A backflow preventer consisting of two independently operating spring-loaded check valves, four test cocks, and two full port shutoff valves is a __________________.
A laboratory faucet backflow preventer (ASSE 1035) must contain __________________.
The relief valve of a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly (ASSE 1013) is spring loaded to __________________.
The number two test cock on a double check valve assembly (ASSE 1015) is located __________________.
The installation of a pressure vacuum breaker (ASSE 1020) provides __________________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - Dec 2018
You got {{userScore}} out of {{maxScore}} correct
{{title}}
{{image}}
{{content}}
Facebook X (Twitter)

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR