AWWA Practice Test Study Guide
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A Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly Test And Maintenance Report
Shall Include All Of The Following Information Except The:
A) Address Of The Installation
b) Serial Number Of The Assembly
C) Test Results Of Check Valve Number One (1)
D) Test Results Of Check Valve Number Two (2)
E) Differential Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Reading
E) Differential Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Reading
The By-Pass Line Of An Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly Must Contain
An Approved Assembly Of Equal:
A) Corrosion Resistance
B) Flow Capacity
C) Protection
,D) Size
E) Temperature Rating
C) Protection
An Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breaker Shall Not Be Subjected To Water Pressure
For Periods Than ______ Hours.
A) Six (6)
B) Eight (8)
C) Twelve (12)
D) Twenty-Four (24)
E) None Of The Above
C) Twelve (12)
It Is Possible For A Perfect Vacuum At Sea Level To Raise Water In A Pipe
Approximately _________ Feet.
A) Twenty-Five (25)
B) Thirty (30)
C) Thirty-Two (32)
D) Thirty-Four (34)
E) Thirty-Six (36)
D) Thirty-Four (34)
,What Is The Most Desirable Place To Install A Backflow Prevention Device
And/Or Assembly?
A) In A Reinforced Concrete Pit
B) In An Accessible Location Above Ground
C) Underground, With A Minimum Of Twelve (12) Inches Of Cover
D) At Or Above Ceiling Height, To Protect It From Vandalism
E) Behind The Boiler Or Equipment Served, So It Can Be Worked On When The
Equipment Is Removed
B) In An Accessible Location Above Ground
Which Of The Following Conditions Could Result In Water Contamination
Through A Cross-Connection?
A) A Vacuum Created By The Improper Use Of Water Hammer Arresters
B) The Use Of Self Closing Lavatory Faucets
C) Turning Off Service To A Multi-Story Building And Allowing The Water Supply To
Drain
D) A Vacuum Created By The Use Of Quick Closing Valves On The Lower Floors Of
A Building Exceeding Ten (10) Floors In Height
E) The Installation Of Water Conserving Fixtures, Into A Building Designed Prior To
Their Required Us
C) Turning Off Service To A Multi-Story Building And Allowing The Water Supply
To Drain
, What Is Another Term That Describes Water Quality As A Health Hazard
Resulting From Backflow?
A) Isolation
B) Contamination
C) Cross-Connection
D) Pollution
E) Contained
B) Contamination
The Venturi Effect States That When The Water Velocity Within The Pipe
Increases, The Pressure:\
A) Will Increase Proportionately
B) Will Remain Constant
C) Compresses Excess Volumes Of Water
D) Decreases
E) Creates Backpressure
D) Decreases
The Degree Of Hazard Is:
A) The Acceptable Temperature Range Of A Non-Potable Water Source
B) The Angle Of The Backflow Preventer
Actual Questions And 100%
Correct Answers
A Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly Test And Maintenance Report
Shall Include All Of The Following Information Except The:
A) Address Of The Installation
b) Serial Number Of The Assembly
C) Test Results Of Check Valve Number One (1)
D) Test Results Of Check Valve Number Two (2)
E) Differential Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Reading
E) Differential Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Reading
The By-Pass Line Of An Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly Must Contain
An Approved Assembly Of Equal:
A) Corrosion Resistance
B) Flow Capacity
C) Protection
,D) Size
E) Temperature Rating
C) Protection
An Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breaker Shall Not Be Subjected To Water Pressure
For Periods Than ______ Hours.
A) Six (6)
B) Eight (8)
C) Twelve (12)
D) Twenty-Four (24)
E) None Of The Above
C) Twelve (12)
It Is Possible For A Perfect Vacuum At Sea Level To Raise Water In A Pipe
Approximately _________ Feet.
A) Twenty-Five (25)
B) Thirty (30)
C) Thirty-Two (32)
D) Thirty-Four (34)
E) Thirty-Six (36)
D) Thirty-Four (34)
,What Is The Most Desirable Place To Install A Backflow Prevention Device
And/Or Assembly?
A) In A Reinforced Concrete Pit
B) In An Accessible Location Above Ground
C) Underground, With A Minimum Of Twelve (12) Inches Of Cover
D) At Or Above Ceiling Height, To Protect It From Vandalism
E) Behind The Boiler Or Equipment Served, So It Can Be Worked On When The
Equipment Is Removed
B) In An Accessible Location Above Ground
Which Of The Following Conditions Could Result In Water Contamination
Through A Cross-Connection?
A) A Vacuum Created By The Improper Use Of Water Hammer Arresters
B) The Use Of Self Closing Lavatory Faucets
C) Turning Off Service To A Multi-Story Building And Allowing The Water Supply To
Drain
D) A Vacuum Created By The Use Of Quick Closing Valves On The Lower Floors Of
A Building Exceeding Ten (10) Floors In Height
E) The Installation Of Water Conserving Fixtures, Into A Building Designed Prior To
Their Required Us
C) Turning Off Service To A Multi-Story Building And Allowing The Water Supply
To Drain
, What Is Another Term That Describes Water Quality As A Health Hazard
Resulting From Backflow?
A) Isolation
B) Contamination
C) Cross-Connection
D) Pollution
E) Contained
B) Contamination
The Venturi Effect States That When The Water Velocity Within The Pipe
Increases, The Pressure:\
A) Will Increase Proportionately
B) Will Remain Constant
C) Compresses Excess Volumes Of Water
D) Decreases
E) Creates Backpressure
D) Decreases
The Degree Of Hazard Is:
A) The Acceptable Temperature Range Of A Non-Potable Water Source
B) The Angle Of The Backflow Preventer
