Mitch’s Certified Classes Cross Connection Control Specialist 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950 CCCS-Final Please enter the password provided by the Instructor below and select the "Start" button to begin. First NameLast NameRegistration IDLaptop NumberCode of Conduct AgreementBy checking the box, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the Instructions and Conduct of Conduct provided by Mitch's Certified Classes, Inc. 1 / 50 1.The State Regulations mandate that the minimum distribution pressure at the point of delivery should be: A. 10 psi B. 20psi C. 25 psi D. None of the above 2 / 50 2. A situation where two or more water services are supplied to a single property is termed as: A. A dual service B. A combined service C. A private service D. None of above 3 / 50 3. Backflow preventers intended for hot water applications must be of a listed type and engineered to function at temperatures equal to or exceeding: A. 95 degrees B. 110 degrees C. 120 degrees D. 140 degrees 4 / 50 4. As per State Regulations, a Double-Check Valve Assembly is required to be installed above grade: A. If feasible B. Never C. Always D. None of the above 5 / 50 5. Per the State regulations, a Reduced Pressure Assembly should be installed at a maximum elevation of: A. 24 inches B. 12 inches C. 6 inches D. 36 inches 6 / 50 6. The rated flow for approved Backflow Assemblies are established by A. Plumbing Official B. AWWA C. ASSE D. Manufacturer 7 / 50 7. A water line connected to a process steam line (no chemicals) may be safeguarded by: A. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker Assembly B. Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly C. Double-Check Valve Assembly D. Air-Gap 8 / 50 8. The responsibility for establishing a list of acceptable backflow prevention assemblies for safeguarding a municipal water supply system lies with: A. Plumbing Official B. AWWA C. USC D. The Water Purveyor/Supplier 9 / 50 9. A Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly should be positioned with a minimum elevation of: A. 6 inches above grade B. 36 inches above the final ground level C. In a vault D. 12 inches above grade 10 / 50 10. Which of the following circumstances would primarily lead to water backflow through a cross-connection? A. A vacuum due to water hammer B. High-Rise building and allowing the water riser to de-pressurized C. Loss of pressure to the water supply of a single-story residence D. A vacuum caused by shutting off a valve 11 / 50 11. When should the initial test of a backflow prevention assembly be conducted? A. 5 years after installation B. After the first repair C. Prior to being put into service D. None of above 12 / 50 12. What factor generally determines the type of backflow prevention assembly required? A. Location of installation B. Degree of hazard C. Atmospheric conditions D. None of the above 13 / 50 13. What action should the Water Purveyor/Supplier take when access to a customer’s property is denied? A. Impose maximum protection B. Turn off water service C. Do Nothing D. None of the above 14 / 50 14. A Cross-Connection Control Program should include: A. Accredited backflow assembly testers B. The components specified in State Regulations C. An inventory of approved backflow prevention assemblies D. All the above 15 / 50 15. What components of public relations are crucial for the specialist to consider? A. Uniformity B. Expertise C. Politeness D. All the above 16 / 50 16. To qualify for Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Certification, the candidate must initially hold: A. State Licensed Contractor B. Current Certified Backflow Tester C. Certified Water Operator D. All the above 17 / 50 17. Backflow prevention assemblies should not be situated in zones containing: A. Harmful Vapors B. Corrosive Fumes C. Toxic Fumes D. All the above 18 / 50 18. Who has been tasked with the responsibility and accountability for safeguarding the potable water distribution system? A. The Water Purveyor/Supplier B. Local Health Official C. Property owner D. Plumbing Official 19 / 50 19. When water to a critical service cannot be shut off even for a brief period, the backflow assembly should be: A. Bypassed with piping of equal size B. Installed in parallel with another assembly C. Installed in series with another assembly D. None of the above 20 / 50 20. Per the Uniform Plumbing Code, the method of rectifying a cross-connection to piping containing sewage would be: A. Installing a reduced pressure assembly B. Installing a double-check assembly C. Eliminating the connection D. Installing a atmospheric vacuum breaker 21 / 50 21. As per the UPC, an air-gap on a two (2) inch spout, positioned four (4) inches from the side wall and two (2) inches from the back wall should be: A. 4 inches B. 6 inches C. 8 inches D. 12 inches 22 / 50 22. How many inches above the point of use should the PVB be installed? A. 4 inches B. 6 inches C. 12 inches D. Twenty-four (24) inches 23 / 50 23. For the correct installation of an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on an irrigation system, the down-stream piping can be elevated above the AVB under the condition that: A. The sprinkler heads are 1 inch below the AVB B. A hose bib down-stream C. A shut-off valve down-stream D. Never 24 / 50 24. In cold climate areas, backflow assemblies shall be safeguarded from freezing by methods approved by: A. The administrative authority B. The plumber C. The owner D. The manufacturer 25 / 50 25. A pollutant is considered: A. High hazard B. Non-health hazard C. Health hazard D. None of the above 26 / 50 26. The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) mandates that a Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly should be: A. Positioned to allow clearance for testing, maintenance, and repairs B. Mounted at least one (1) foot above grade C. Installed with elevated installations exceeding five (5) feet, requiring a permanent platform capable of supporting a tester D. All the above 27 / 50 27. At locations where gray water is utilized, safeguarding the potable water system necessitates the installation of a/an: A. Pressure Vacuum Assembly or a Double Check Valve Assembly B. Air-Gap Separation or a Reduced Pressure Assembly C. Air-Gap Separation D. None of the above 28 / 50 28. The suggested position for installing a double-check valve assembly for service isolation is: A. In a vault B. Inside the building C. Within an accessible location above ground near the user’s connection D. Below the ground level 29 / 50 29. The concept of Air-Gap Separation refers to: A. A perforation in the supply piping B. An opening in the air line leading to the supply tank C. A physical separation between the water supply line and a receiving container D. A mechanical backflow prevention assembly 30 / 50 30. The responsibility for creating a list of certified backflow assembly testers lies with: A. EPA B. The Water Purveyor/Supplier C. USC D. AWWA 31 / 50 31. The objective of a double-check detector assembly, implemented on a fire sprinkler system, is to: A. Ensure sufficient water delivery from the pumper to the sprinkler heads B. Halt internal water circulation in a looped fire system C. Address minor domestic demands from the sprinkler system D. Detect unauthorized water usage and prevent backflow into the domestic system 32 / 50 32. Which recognized organization approves backflow assemblies based on the successful completion of both field and laboratory evaluation? A. UPC B. ASSE C. USC D. Both B and C 33 / 50 33. When performing a cross-connection survey, the top priority for implementing backflow protection would be which of the following: A. A Dining Hall B. A Medical Facility C. A Self-Service Laundry Facility D. A Residential Home 34 / 50 34. For air-gaps, the smallest cross-sectional area at the seat of the control valve or supply pipe or tubing that supplies the device or outlet is referred to as the: A. Effective area B. Effective range C. Effective line D. Effective opening 35 / 50 35. When a single meter is arranged to enable internal piping to deliver both domestic water and either industrial water or fire sprinkler system water, this setup is termed as: A. A combined service B. A private service C. A dual service D. A commercial service 36 / 50 36. Which organization evaluates and approves backflow prevention assemblies through both laboratory and field assessments? A. UPC B. ASSE C. UL D. USC 37 / 50 37. State Regulations require a Backflow Assembly Tester must: A. Be certified by a recognized Accredited Organization B. Be a High School Graduate C. Be certified by local Plumbing Official D. All the above 38 / 50 38. After water has flowed through the connection from the public potable water system and is beyond the jurisdiction of the Water Purveyor/Supplier, it is categorized as: A. Polluted water B. Approved water C. Used water D. Auxiliary water 39 / 50 39. The public or private entity responsible for supplying an approved water supply to the public is: A. The plumbing official B. The customer C. The Water Purveyor/Supplier D. None of the above 40 / 50 40. What type of backflow may occur through an indirect cross-connection? A. Backpressure B. Backsiphonage C. High pressure D. None of the above 41 / 50 41. What type of backflow is backsiphonage considered? A. Negative Pressure B. A back pressure type cross-connection C. Low flow D. All the above 42 / 50 42. What is the primary purpose of a backflow assembly at the service connection? A. Prevent damage to the water meter B. Prevent backflow into the water distribution system C. Prevent water hammer D. None of the above 43 / 50 43. What is the required number of test cocks for an approved Double-Check Valve Assembly? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 44 / 50 44. What is the temperature designation for a Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breaker rated for cold water usage? A. Below 110 degrees B. Below 140 degrees C. Below 160 degrees D. Below 180 degrees 45 / 50 45. What regulates the types of recycled water and their approved use? A. Local Health Agency B. State Regulations C. Plumbing Official D. None of the above 46 / 50 46. What is the pressure in a 40-foot vertical pipe when a perfect vacuum, at sea level, draws water up? A. Zero psia B. .433 psi C. 14.7 psi D. 33.9 feet of water 47 / 50 47. Which of the following connections is deemed improper? A. A supply line to a boiler from a domestic service equipped with a reduced pressure assembly B. A bypass with a shut-off valve installed around a reduced pressure assembly C. A service connection to a single-family residence D. An air-gapped service to a high-rise building 48 / 50 48. State Regulations mandate that an authorized backflow preventer must be: A. Evaluated in laboratory and field settings B. Of a standard length for retrofitting C. Rated for elevated temperatures D. All the above 49 / 50 49. Backsiphonage resulting from an aspirator effect can be triggered by: A. A high-pressure in the supply line B. High-pressure pump against a shut-off valve C. A hose, when connected to a hose bib, falling into a swimming pool D. Rapid water flow through a pipe tee 50 / 50 50. A reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly is described as: A. An assembly featuring two approved check valves, with an approved differential pressure relief valve between the check valves, along with approved shut-off valves and approved test cocks B. An assembly composed of two approved check valves, an approved vacuum breaker located between the check valves, and two approved shut-off valves C. An assembly comprising two approved check valves, an air inlet valve downstream of the second check valve, and two approved shut-off valves D. An assembly consisting of two approved check valves, an air relief valve, and two approved shut-off valves Your score is Exit