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1. What is the primary purpose of a B) To prevent contamination of the potable water
cross-connection control program? supplyExplanation: The main goal of a cross-
A) To reduce water consumption connection control program is to protect the
B) To prevent contamination of the public water system from potential contamination
potable water supply due to backflow.
C) To improve water pressure
D) To reduce water treatment costs
2. Which of the following is the most B) Installing a vacuum breaker
effective way to prevent backflow at Explanation: For irrigation systems, a vacuum
a residential lawn irrigation system? breaker is often used to prevent backflow of
A) Installing a reduced pressure contaminants into the water supply when there is a
zone (RPZ) valve drop in pressure.
B) Installing a vacuum breaker
C) Installing a double-check valve
D) Installing a hose bib vacuum
breaker
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3. What does a reduced pressure C) It maintains water pressure to prevent backflow
zone (RPZ) valve do? under both backsiphonage and backpressure
A) It allows for the flow of water in conditions.Explanation: An RPZ valve is one of the
one direction only. most reliable devices for backflow prevention, as it
B) It reduces the pressure of the provides protection under both backsiphonage
water before it enters the system. and backpressure situations.
C) It maintains water pressure to
prevent backflow under both
backsiphonage and backpressure
conditions.
D) It maintains a constant flow rate.
4. Which of the following situations is D) Both A and C.
an example of backsiphonage? Explanation: Backsiphonage occurs when there is
A) A water main breaks and causes negative pressure in the system, which can pull
negative pressure in the system. contaminants into the potable water supply, such
B) A booster pump causes a rise in as when a water main breaks or during the use of a
system pressure. fire hydrant.
C) A fire hydrant is used to fight a
fire, and the pressure drops.
D) Both A and C.
5. What is the minimum testing B) Annually
frequency for backflow prevention
devices in a high-hazard area?
A) Every 3 years
B) Annually
C) Every 5 years
D) Every 6 months
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6. What should be done if a backflow C) The device should be repaired and re-tested.
prevention device fails a test?
A) The device should be replaced
immediately.
B) The device should be cleaned and
re-tested.
C) The device should be repaired
and re-tested.
D) The system should be shut down
until the device passes a test.
7. What is the main difference B) RPZs provide more protection against both
between a double-check valve backsiphonage and backpressure than DCVAs
assembly (DCVA) and a reduced
pressure zone (RPZ) valve assembly?
A) DCVAs are more effective at
preventing backflow than RPZs.
B) RPZs provide more protection
against both backsiphonage and
backpressure than DCVAs
.C) DCVAs are used for high-hazard
areas, while RPZs are used in low-
hazard areas.
D) RPZs are only required for
commercial installations, while
DCVAs are for residential use.
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AWWA – Cross-Connection Control Specialist
Exam 1 UPDATE |2026!!
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Terms in this set (42)
1. What is the primary purpose of a B) To prevent contamination of the potable water
cross-connection control program? supplyExplanation: The main goal of a cross-
A) To reduce water consumption connection control program is to protect the
B) To prevent contamination of the public water system from potential contamination
potable water supply due to backflow.
C) To improve water pressure
D) To reduce water treatment costs
2. Which of the following is the most B) Installing a vacuum breaker
effective way to prevent backflow at Explanation: For irrigation systems, a vacuum
a residential lawn irrigation system? breaker is often used to prevent backflow of
A) Installing a reduced pressure contaminants into the water supply when there is a
zone (RPZ) valve drop in pressure.
B) Installing a vacuum breaker
C) Installing a double-check valve
D) Installing a hose bib vacuum
breaker
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3. What does a reduced pressure C) It maintains water pressure to prevent backflow
zone (RPZ) valve do? under both backsiphonage and backpressure
A) It allows for the flow of water in conditions.Explanation: An RPZ valve is one of the
one direction only. most reliable devices for backflow prevention, as it
B) It reduces the pressure of the provides protection under both backsiphonage
water before it enters the system. and backpressure situations.
C) It maintains water pressure to
prevent backflow under both
backsiphonage and backpressure
conditions.
D) It maintains a constant flow rate.
4. Which of the following situations is D) Both A and C.
an example of backsiphonage? Explanation: Backsiphonage occurs when there is
A) A water main breaks and causes negative pressure in the system, which can pull
negative pressure in the system. contaminants into the potable water supply, such
B) A booster pump causes a rise in as when a water main breaks or during the use of a
system pressure. fire hydrant.
C) A fire hydrant is used to fight a
fire, and the pressure drops.
D) Both A and C.
5. What is the minimum testing B) Annually
frequency for backflow prevention
devices in a high-hazard area?
A) Every 3 years
B) Annually
C) Every 5 years
D) Every 6 months
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6. What should be done if a backflow C) The device should be repaired and re-tested.
prevention device fails a test?
A) The device should be replaced
immediately.
B) The device should be cleaned and
re-tested.
C) The device should be repaired
and re-tested.
D) The system should be shut down
until the device passes a test.
7. What is the main difference B) RPZs provide more protection against both
between a double-check valve backsiphonage and backpressure than DCVAs
assembly (DCVA) and a reduced
pressure zone (RPZ) valve assembly?
A) DCVAs are more effective at
preventing backflow than RPZs.
B) RPZs provide more protection
against both backsiphonage and
backpressure than DCVAs
.C) DCVAs are used for high-hazard
areas, while RPZs are used in low-
hazard areas.
D) RPZs are only required for
commercial installations, while
DCVAs are for residential use.
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