BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY
TESTER PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 –
2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
When fleid testing the RP what would be observed if the #2 check was fouled
(A) NO differential and no discharge from the relief valve
(B) NO differential and discharge from the relief valve
(C) Differential pressure and no discharge from the relief valve
(D) Differential pressure and discharge from the relief valve - ANSWERS-
Differential pressure and discharge from the relief valve
What device is used to compensate for a leaking shut off valve when testing a
DC assy
(A) Stie tube
(B) Differential Gauge
(C) Bleed off assembly
(D) Screw Driver - ANSWERS-Bleed off assembly
,How many test cocks are on PVB
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) 4 - ANSWERS-2
Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere is defined as
(A) Slphon
(B) Vacuum
(C) Backflow
(D) Absolute Pressure - ANSWERS-Vacuum
Check Valve of double check backflow assy's must be
(A) Spring loaded
(B) Internally loaded
(C) A gravliy closung type
(D) A ciapper type - ANSWERS-Internally loaded
A confined space is defined as a space with which of the following
characteristics
(A) Limited openings for entry and exit
,(B) Cramped work area
(C) Varied lighting
(D) Poor access - ANSWERS-Limited openings for entry and exit
Dueing a field test the air inlet on PVB must open at
(A) Above 2.0 psid
(B) Below 1.0 psid
(C) Above 1.0 psid
(D) Below 2.0 psid - ANSWERS-Above 1.0 psid
A differential pressuer gauge is used to field test
(A) PVB's
(B) Dual Checks
(C) AVB's
(D) All the above - ANSWERS-PVB's
Backflow in a water supply can be caused by
(A) Backpressure only
(B) A Barometric Loop
(C) Backsiphonage only
(D) Backpressure and Backsiphonage - ANSWERS-Backpressure and
Backsiphonage
, A BPAT tester is required to report test information on the proper forms to
the
(A) Administrative authority
(B) Manufacturer's Rep
(C) EPA
(D) None of the above - ANSWERS-Administrative authority
The relief valve opens when closing #2 shut off valve on a RP What is the
most probable cause
(A) #1 Shut off valve is open
(B) #2 Shut off valve is open
(C) #1 check is fouled open
(D) Shut off is leaking - ANSWERS-#1 check is fouled open
When field testing the #1 Check of a RP the differential pressurw shouid be
(A) Greter than or equal to 5.0 psid
(B) 3.0 psid greater than the relief valve opening point
(C) 1.0 psid in the directiom of flow
(D) Less than 5.0 psid - ANSWERS-Greter than or equal to 5.0 psid
When testing a SVB what is the firsrt test being performed
TESTER PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 –
2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
When fleid testing the RP what would be observed if the #2 check was fouled
(A) NO differential and no discharge from the relief valve
(B) NO differential and discharge from the relief valve
(C) Differential pressure and no discharge from the relief valve
(D) Differential pressure and discharge from the relief valve - ANSWERS-
Differential pressure and discharge from the relief valve
What device is used to compensate for a leaking shut off valve when testing a
DC assy
(A) Stie tube
(B) Differential Gauge
(C) Bleed off assembly
(D) Screw Driver - ANSWERS-Bleed off assembly
,How many test cocks are on PVB
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) 4 - ANSWERS-2
Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere is defined as
(A) Slphon
(B) Vacuum
(C) Backflow
(D) Absolute Pressure - ANSWERS-Vacuum
Check Valve of double check backflow assy's must be
(A) Spring loaded
(B) Internally loaded
(C) A gravliy closung type
(D) A ciapper type - ANSWERS-Internally loaded
A confined space is defined as a space with which of the following
characteristics
(A) Limited openings for entry and exit
,(B) Cramped work area
(C) Varied lighting
(D) Poor access - ANSWERS-Limited openings for entry and exit
Dueing a field test the air inlet on PVB must open at
(A) Above 2.0 psid
(B) Below 1.0 psid
(C) Above 1.0 psid
(D) Below 2.0 psid - ANSWERS-Above 1.0 psid
A differential pressuer gauge is used to field test
(A) PVB's
(B) Dual Checks
(C) AVB's
(D) All the above - ANSWERS-PVB's
Backflow in a water supply can be caused by
(A) Backpressure only
(B) A Barometric Loop
(C) Backsiphonage only
(D) Backpressure and Backsiphonage - ANSWERS-Backpressure and
Backsiphonage
, A BPAT tester is required to report test information on the proper forms to
the
(A) Administrative authority
(B) Manufacturer's Rep
(C) EPA
(D) None of the above - ANSWERS-Administrative authority
The relief valve opens when closing #2 shut off valve on a RP What is the
most probable cause
(A) #1 Shut off valve is open
(B) #2 Shut off valve is open
(C) #1 check is fouled open
(D) Shut off is leaking - ANSWERS-#1 check is fouled open
When field testing the #1 Check of a RP the differential pressurw shouid be
(A) Greter than or equal to 5.0 psid
(B) 3.0 psid greater than the relief valve opening point
(C) 1.0 psid in the directiom of flow
(D) Less than 5.0 psid - ANSWERS-Greter than or equal to 5.0 psid
When testing a SVB what is the firsrt test being performed
