FREE Association of Boards of Certification Field Test and Inspection Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

While testing a reduced pressure assembly, if the high side hose is connected to test cock #3 and the low side hose is connected to test cock #2, the needle on the test kit gauge will indicate...

Accepted Answer

No differential

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15 psid

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The apparent static pressure drop across check valve #1

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The opening point of the differential pressure relief valve

Question 2

A double check valve assembly must be tested at least every...

Accepted Answer

12 months

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6 months

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18 months

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24 months

Question 3

When testing the relief opening point on a reduced pressure backflow assembly, the tester needed to open the low control valve more than ¼ turn.  What would this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Check valve #2 leaks

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Check valve #1 leaks

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Shut-off valve #2 leaks

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Relief valve leaks

Question 4

To test check valve #2 of the reduced pressure assembly for tightness against backpressure, which test kit control valves must be in the open position?

Accepted Answer

High and Bypass

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High and Low

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Low and Bypass

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High, Low, and Bypass

Question 5

When setting up the reduced pressure assembly for testing, the tester closes shut-off valve #2, observes the gauge drop to the low end of the scale, and water discharges from the relief.  The tester would then...

Accepted Answer

Stop the test and fail the assembly

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Continue the test

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Open shut-off valve #2 and retest the assembly

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Reset the test kit with the low bleed and retest the assembly