F.W.&P.C.O.A. Florida Backflow Prevention
Assembly Tester Certification Course questions with
accurate answers
A cross connection control survey starts at which of the following
points? Ans✓✓✓ Meter
A Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) is most commonly used
on Ans✓✓✓ Dedicated fire protection systems that are low hazard or
do not use any chemicals in the system.
A Double Check Detector Backflow Prevention Assembly (DCBA) can
be used for what degree of Hazard Ans✓✓✓ Non-Health / Low degree
of Hazard
A Double Check Valve Assembly can be used for what degree of
Hazard Ans✓✓✓ Non-Health / Low Hazard applications
A double check valve assembly can protect against? Ans✓✓✓
Backpressure
Backsiphonage
Low Hazard
Continuous Pressure
A dual check is only used in what situation Ans✓✓✓ On a residential
properties in areas served by reuse systems
,A Garden hose connected to a faucet and submerged in a swimming
pool is an example of a: Ans✓✓✓ Indirect Connection
A good cross-connection program features seven essential components:
Ans✓✓✓ 1. Legal Authority
2. Systematic surveying and retrofitting of existing facilities
3. Plan Review of new construction
4. Testing and maintenance
5.Record Keeping
6. Control of approved assemblies through standard and specifications
7. Training of utility personnel and education of the utility customer
A PVB should never be used if what can happen in the piping Ans✓✓✓
Backpressure could develop in the downstream piping.
A Reduced pressure Detector Assembly (RPDA) is most commonly
used on Ans✓✓✓ Dedicated fire protection systems that incorporate
some type of chemical in the system.
A Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer can protect against
what? Ans✓✓✓ Backpressure
Backsiphonage
Low Hazard
High Hazard
, Continuous Pressure
A water tank 100 FT high will exert _______ at ground level Ans✓✓✓
43.3 PSI
Absolute pressure is: Ans✓✓✓ Atmospheric pressure plus or minus
gauge pressure
Air Gap Ans✓✓✓ The unobstructed vertical distance through the free
atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or outlet
supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood
level rim of the receptacle.
An AVB cannot be used for Ans✓✓✓ Backpressure
High Hazard
Under continuous pressure
An RPZ is called a Reduced Pressure Assembly because... Ans✓✓✓
First check valve reduces system pressure by 5 PSI
Any substance introduced into a potable water suply that may create a
danger to health or life is known as what? Ans✓✓✓ Toxic Substance
As the elevation above see level increases the atmospheric pressure....
Ans✓✓✓ Decreases
Assembly Tester Certification Course questions with
accurate answers
A cross connection control survey starts at which of the following
points? Ans✓✓✓ Meter
A Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) is most commonly used
on Ans✓✓✓ Dedicated fire protection systems that are low hazard or
do not use any chemicals in the system.
A Double Check Detector Backflow Prevention Assembly (DCBA) can
be used for what degree of Hazard Ans✓✓✓ Non-Health / Low degree
of Hazard
A Double Check Valve Assembly can be used for what degree of
Hazard Ans✓✓✓ Non-Health / Low Hazard applications
A double check valve assembly can protect against? Ans✓✓✓
Backpressure
Backsiphonage
Low Hazard
Continuous Pressure
A dual check is only used in what situation Ans✓✓✓ On a residential
properties in areas served by reuse systems
,A Garden hose connected to a faucet and submerged in a swimming
pool is an example of a: Ans✓✓✓ Indirect Connection
A good cross-connection program features seven essential components:
Ans✓✓✓ 1. Legal Authority
2. Systematic surveying and retrofitting of existing facilities
3. Plan Review of new construction
4. Testing and maintenance
5.Record Keeping
6. Control of approved assemblies through standard and specifications
7. Training of utility personnel and education of the utility customer
A PVB should never be used if what can happen in the piping Ans✓✓✓
Backpressure could develop in the downstream piping.
A Reduced pressure Detector Assembly (RPDA) is most commonly
used on Ans✓✓✓ Dedicated fire protection systems that incorporate
some type of chemical in the system.
A Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer can protect against
what? Ans✓✓✓ Backpressure
Backsiphonage
Low Hazard
High Hazard
, Continuous Pressure
A water tank 100 FT high will exert _______ at ground level Ans✓✓✓
43.3 PSI
Absolute pressure is: Ans✓✓✓ Atmospheric pressure plus or minus
gauge pressure
Air Gap Ans✓✓✓ The unobstructed vertical distance through the free
atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or outlet
supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood
level rim of the receptacle.
An AVB cannot be used for Ans✓✓✓ Backpressure
High Hazard
Under continuous pressure
An RPZ is called a Reduced Pressure Assembly because... Ans✓✓✓
First check valve reduces system pressure by 5 PSI
Any substance introduced into a potable water suply that may create a
danger to health or life is known as what? Ans✓✓✓ Toxic Substance
As the elevation above see level increases the atmospheric pressure....
Ans✓✓✓ Decreases
