BACKFLOW TEST V COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Backflow in a water distribution system can be caused by.
Answer: C. Both A and B
backpressure and backsiphonage
◉ An atmospheric vacuum breaker may have a downstream shut-off
valve.
Answer: D. Under no circumstances
◉ The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act places the responsibility for
the quality of the public water supply on which of the following.
Answer: A. Water purveyor
◉ An approved air gap must have.
Answer: D. Both B and C
B.minimum 1" separation
C. Two times the pipe diameter
◉ An unprotected bypass around a reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly.
,Answer: D. Never
◉ The main concern of the water purveyor where an auxiliary water
supply is utilized or maintained is to ensure.
Answer: A. That backflow protection is provided at the water service
connection
◉ A pressure vacuum breaker may be installed with a.
Answer: A. Control valve downstream
◉ Multistory buildings may need a backflow prevention assembly
installed.
Answer: D. All of the above
A: at the service connection
B: on the fire suppression system
C: when the building is ten or more stories high
◉ When toxic chemicals are added to the fire suppression system,
which of the following is required to protect the potable water
system.
Answer: C. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
assembly
, ◉ The administrative authority should maintain a record backflow
prevention assemblies installed on the water distribution system.
Answer: D. All of the above
A: to verify that a backflow program is in place
B: to compile performance data on specific locations and assemblies
C: to ensure minimum annual testing of backflow prevention
assemblies
◉ A defensible backflow prevention program will maintain records
on which of the following.
Answer: D. All of the above
A: backflow prevention assemblies within the system
B: complete list of certified backflow assembly testers
C: back flow prevention test reports
◉ In responding to a potential backflow incident, the water
purveyor must.
Answer: D. Implement emergency response plan
◉ The loading of the first and second check valves on reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies.
Answer: B. Always different
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Backflow in a water distribution system can be caused by.
Answer: C. Both A and B
backpressure and backsiphonage
◉ An atmospheric vacuum breaker may have a downstream shut-off
valve.
Answer: D. Under no circumstances
◉ The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act places the responsibility for
the quality of the public water supply on which of the following.
Answer: A. Water purveyor
◉ An approved air gap must have.
Answer: D. Both B and C
B.minimum 1" separation
C. Two times the pipe diameter
◉ An unprotected bypass around a reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly.
,Answer: D. Never
◉ The main concern of the water purveyor where an auxiliary water
supply is utilized or maintained is to ensure.
Answer: A. That backflow protection is provided at the water service
connection
◉ A pressure vacuum breaker may be installed with a.
Answer: A. Control valve downstream
◉ Multistory buildings may need a backflow prevention assembly
installed.
Answer: D. All of the above
A: at the service connection
B: on the fire suppression system
C: when the building is ten or more stories high
◉ When toxic chemicals are added to the fire suppression system,
which of the following is required to protect the potable water
system.
Answer: C. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
assembly
, ◉ The administrative authority should maintain a record backflow
prevention assemblies installed on the water distribution system.
Answer: D. All of the above
A: to verify that a backflow program is in place
B: to compile performance data on specific locations and assemblies
C: to ensure minimum annual testing of backflow prevention
assemblies
◉ A defensible backflow prevention program will maintain records
on which of the following.
Answer: D. All of the above
A: backflow prevention assemblies within the system
B: complete list of certified backflow assembly testers
C: back flow prevention test reports
◉ In responding to a potential backflow incident, the water
purveyor must.
Answer: D. Implement emergency response plan
◉ The loading of the first and second check valves on reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies.
Answer: B. Always different
