Association of Boards of Certification Foundational Knowledge Assessment

Question 1

What is the physical connection, direct or indirect, which provides the opportunity for nonpotable water to enter a conduit, pipe or receptacle containing potable water?

Accepted Answer

Cross connection

Answer

Well testing

Answer

Pump injection

Answer

Bell joint clamp

Question 2

When bringing community water service to a home with a private well, what is the most positive method of preventing a cross connection between the two systems?

Accepted Answer

Complete isolation between the two systems using an air gap

Answer

Residential dual check valve

Answer

Pressure vacuum breaker in addition to an RPZ

Answer

Reduced pressure zone backflow preventer

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to excessive internal pressure, which may be several times the normal operating pressure and can seriously damage hydropneumatic tanks, valves, and the piping network?

Accepted Answer

Water hammer

Answer

Air charge

Answer

Flow rate pressure

Answer

Hydraulic charge

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a preventive maintenance program?

Accepted Answer

Avoid future equipment problems

Answer

Increase the use of backup equipment

Answer

Correct equipment breakdowns

Answer

Eliminate inventory of spare parts

Question 5

To ensure that the water supplied by a public water system meets federal and state requirements, the water system operator must regularly collect samples and...

Accepted Answer

Send all analysis results to the State periodically

Answer

Test the water at the nearest water testing laboratory

Answer

Determine a sampling schedule based on the lab's recommendations

Answer

Count the number of active wells in the system