ASSE Backflow Recertification Practice Test 2025-
2026 With Complete Questions and Correct
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A check valve in an approved backflow assembly must be tight when -
answer--The assembly is subject to any backflow
a leaking check valve may be caused by? - answer--Dirty or damaged
check disc, damaged check seat, broken or damaged spring, guide
members hanging up (all of the above)
Test cock number one of an approved double check valve assembly is
located - answer--Upstream on shutoff valve number one
On an approved pressure vacuum breaker assembly, the shut off valves
- answer--Are located at the inlet and outlet of all assemblies
The bypass line of a backflow must contain an approved assembly of
equal - answer--Temperature rating
The bypass line of a backflow must contain an approved assembly of
equal - answer--Protection
,An atmospheric pressure vacuum breaker shall not be subjected to
water pressure for more than _______ hours - answer--12
It is possible for a perfect vacuum at sea level to raise water in a pipe
approximately ____ feet? - answer--34 feet
What is the most desirable place install a Backflow? - answer--In an
accessible location above ground
Which of the following conditions could result in water contamination
through cross connection? - answer--Turning off service to a multi story
building and allowing water supply to drain
The degree of hazard is - answer--BASED UPON THE QUALITY OF A NON
POTABLE WATER SOURCE
The minimum type of containment protection for a non-health hazard,
non chemical sprinkler is - answer--Double check
Type of protection required for a closed loop heating system containing
chemicals - answer--RPZ
, Water continuously leaking from test cock #2 during a test procedure of
a pressure vacuum breaker assembly is probably caused by a leaking -
answer--INLET SHUT-OFF VALVE #1
The required backflow for a fire sprinkler system containing chemicals is
- answer--RPZ
Required protection of a backflow for a closed loop system containing
glycol is - answer--RPZ
Primary consideration in determining what type of backflow to install is
- answer--Degree of hazard
What is the probable cause of a relief valve failing to open during a field
test of a RPZ? - answer--Malfunction of the relief valve mechanism
The required backflow protection for a chemically charged solar heating
system with an expansion tank is? - answer--RPZ
Type of protection associated with an air gap separation is - answer--
Backsiphonage & back pressure ( all of the above)
2026 With Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers And
Brand New
A check valve in an approved backflow assembly must be tight when -
answer--The assembly is subject to any backflow
a leaking check valve may be caused by? - answer--Dirty or damaged
check disc, damaged check seat, broken or damaged spring, guide
members hanging up (all of the above)
Test cock number one of an approved double check valve assembly is
located - answer--Upstream on shutoff valve number one
On an approved pressure vacuum breaker assembly, the shut off valves
- answer--Are located at the inlet and outlet of all assemblies
The bypass line of a backflow must contain an approved assembly of
equal - answer--Temperature rating
The bypass line of a backflow must contain an approved assembly of
equal - answer--Protection
,An atmospheric pressure vacuum breaker shall not be subjected to
water pressure for more than _______ hours - answer--12
It is possible for a perfect vacuum at sea level to raise water in a pipe
approximately ____ feet? - answer--34 feet
What is the most desirable place install a Backflow? - answer--In an
accessible location above ground
Which of the following conditions could result in water contamination
through cross connection? - answer--Turning off service to a multi story
building and allowing water supply to drain
The degree of hazard is - answer--BASED UPON THE QUALITY OF A NON
POTABLE WATER SOURCE
The minimum type of containment protection for a non-health hazard,
non chemical sprinkler is - answer--Double check
Type of protection required for a closed loop heating system containing
chemicals - answer--RPZ
, Water continuously leaking from test cock #2 during a test procedure of
a pressure vacuum breaker assembly is probably caused by a leaking -
answer--INLET SHUT-OFF VALVE #1
The required backflow for a fire sprinkler system containing chemicals is
- answer--RPZ
Required protection of a backflow for a closed loop system containing
glycol is - answer--RPZ
Primary consideration in determining what type of backflow to install is
- answer--Degree of hazard
What is the probable cause of a relief valve failing to open during a field
test of a RPZ? - answer--Malfunction of the relief valve mechanism
The required backflow protection for a chemically charged solar heating
system with an expansion tank is? - answer--RPZ
Type of protection associated with an air gap separation is - answer--
Backsiphonage & back pressure ( all of the above)
