ARKANSAS BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY TESTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Is a reversal of the normal direction of flow
Answer: Backflow
A cross connection is a _________ between a potable water system and some
other non-potable system or source
Answer: Link
Potable water is safe for ________
Answer: Consumption
Another term for a direct cross connection is a _________ cross connection
Answer: Permanent
A _______ hazard is a high hazard, not a low hazard.
Answer: Health
Two types of backflow are _______ and ________
Answer: Backsiphonage and Backpressure
There are __________ essential components of an effective cross-connection
control program.
Seven
,Define a Toxic substance.
Any substance that is poisonous.
Give an example of a biological pollutant (non-health hazard).
Lactobacillus
Give examples of biological contaminants (health hazard).
Giardia Lamblia and Legionella
Give an example of a chemical pollutant (non-Health)
Iron
Give examples of a chemical contaminant (health hazards).
Mercury, Arsenic, Lead
Who has the primary responsibility if there is a backflow incident and
contaminated or polluted water ends up in the distribution system?
Water Purveyor
, What should a utility company do if a customer with a cross-connection refuses to
install a backflow preventer?
Discontinue Service
Who might be held responsible for selecting the wrong type of backflow
preventer?
Water Purveyor, Health Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Contractor.
Who might be responsible if the backflow preventer was installed incorrectly?
Water purveyor, contractor, health inspector, plumbing inspector.
who might be held responsible if the backflow preventer is not tested at least
annually?
Customer, Water purveyor
Who might be held negligent if the backflow preventer was not tested properly?
Tester, Water Purveyor
Atmospheric pressure plays a major role in which type of backflow?
Backsiphonage
ASSEMBLY TESTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Is a reversal of the normal direction of flow
Answer: Backflow
A cross connection is a _________ between a potable water system and some
other non-potable system or source
Answer: Link
Potable water is safe for ________
Answer: Consumption
Another term for a direct cross connection is a _________ cross connection
Answer: Permanent
A _______ hazard is a high hazard, not a low hazard.
Answer: Health
Two types of backflow are _______ and ________
Answer: Backsiphonage and Backpressure
There are __________ essential components of an effective cross-connection
control program.
Seven
,Define a Toxic substance.
Any substance that is poisonous.
Give an example of a biological pollutant (non-health hazard).
Lactobacillus
Give examples of biological contaminants (health hazard).
Giardia Lamblia and Legionella
Give an example of a chemical pollutant (non-Health)
Iron
Give examples of a chemical contaminant (health hazards).
Mercury, Arsenic, Lead
Who has the primary responsibility if there is a backflow incident and
contaminated or polluted water ends up in the distribution system?
Water Purveyor
, What should a utility company do if a customer with a cross-connection refuses to
install a backflow preventer?
Discontinue Service
Who might be held responsible for selecting the wrong type of backflow
preventer?
Water Purveyor, Health Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Contractor.
Who might be responsible if the backflow preventer was installed incorrectly?
Water purveyor, contractor, health inspector, plumbing inspector.
who might be held responsible if the backflow preventer is not tested at least
annually?
Customer, Water purveyor
Who might be held negligent if the backflow preventer was not tested properly?
Tester, Water Purveyor
Atmospheric pressure plays a major role in which type of backflow?
Backsiphonage
