Mitch’s Certified Classes Cross Connection Control Specialist 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950 CCCS-Quiz-1 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. A backflow assembly intended for hot water use must be of a listed type and engineered to function at temperatures that are equal to or exceed: A. 32 degrees B. 110 degrees C. 120 degrees D. 212 degrees 2 / 50 2. What separation is mandated for recycled water piping and potable water piping installed within the same trench? A. 10 feet horizontal and 1-foot crossings B. 5 feet horizontal 6 inches crossings C. 3 feet horizontal and 1-foot crossings D. None of the above 3 / 50 3. Backflow assembly tester certification could be withdrawn due to: A. Incorrect testing methods B. Falsification of data in reports C. Inadequate maintenance of gauging equipment D. All the above 4 / 50 4. What components might be found in an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker? A. Air-inlet valve with a downstream shut off valve B. Two check valves, a relief valve, and shut-off valves labeled #1 and #2 C. Check valve with an integrated air inlet valve and two shut-off valves D. Upstream shut-off valve with a check valve and air-inlet valve 5 / 50 5. What is the main factor influencing the reversal of water flow in pipelines? A. Pipeline gradient B. Distance from the reservoir or pump to the point of use C. Backsiphonage D. Low flow circumstances 6 / 50 6. Define an RP backflow assembly: A. Contains two approved check valves, an approved differential pressure relief valve positioned between the check valves, along with approved shut-off valves and approved test cocks B. Comprises two approved check valves, an approved vacuum breaker located between the check valves, and two approved shut-off valves C. Involves two approved check valves, an air inlet valve downstream of the second check valve, and two approved shut-off valves D. Consists of two approved check valves, an air relief valve, and two approved shut-off valves 7 / 50 7. Backsiphonage resulting from an aspirator effect can be triggered by: A. Water from a high-pressure pump pushing against the second check valve of an approved DC assembly B. A sudden rise in the supply pressure C. High-velocity flow of water through a pipe tee D. A hose connected to a hose bib accidentally dropping into a container 8 / 50 8. The main factor considered when determining whether to install an RP assembly or a DC assembly is: A. Customer preference B. Cost C. System temperature D. The level of health hazard 9 / 50 9. As per the UPC Cross-Connection Test, the depressurized system should remain depressurized for no less than: A. 45 minutes B. 1 hour C. 2 hours D. 24 hours 10 / 50 10. If a cross-connection is discovered during a cross-connection test, the domestic water system must be chlorinated with: A. 100 - PPM for 12 hours B. 50 - PPM for 12 hours C. 25 - PPM for 24 hours D. 50 - PPM for twenty-four (24) hours 11 / 50 11. How many methods of cross-connection protection exist? A. 10 B. 6 C. 12 D. 5 12 / 50 12. What is the suggested service protection for a multi-story building? A. Air gap separation for areas with lethal hazards B. RP assembly for areas with health hazards C. DC assembly for areas with non-health hazards D. All the above 13 / 50 13. As per the Uniform Plumbing Code, if the critical level isn't indicated on the backflow unit: A. The centerline is the measurement point B. The top of the unit is the measurement point C. The bottom of the unit is the measurement point D. None of the above 14 / 50 14. A water closet flushometer valve must include an approved vacuum breaker installed on the discharge side of the valve, ensuring the critical level is positioned at least: A. 10 inches above the overflow rim of the bowl B. 6 inches above the overflow rim of the bowl C. 12 inches above the overflow rim of the bowl D. 24 inches above the overflow rim of the bowl 15 / 50 15. An appropriate backflow prevention assembly includes: A. Four-way valve B. Swivel device C. Double check valve assembly D. Dutchman 16 / 50 16. When denied access to a property, the water supplier should: A. Demand maximum backflow protection B. Seek assistance from the EPA C. Respect the customer's privacy D. Suspend the water service 17 / 50 17. An RP backflow assembly may be provided instead of an air gap for premises using recycled water without a connection to the potable supply, if authorized by: A. The water user and the health agency B. The health agency and the water supplier C. The water supplier and the plumbing official D. The local health agency and the plumbing inspector 18 / 50 18. An Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker must not be utilized: A. In a high-pressure system B. Where back-pressure is possible C. In a low-pressure system D. Not applicable 19 / 50 19. Which of these factors is not essential to an effective cross-connection control program? A. Maintaining a continuous positive system pressure B. Conducting regular testing of all system backflow prevention assemblies C. Installing wet barrel fire hydrants D. Inspecting the industrial plants connected to the potable water distribution system 20 / 50 20. A pressure of 60 psi in a water line will elevate water approximately: A. One hundred (100) feet B. One hundred thirty-eight (138) feet C. Seventy-five (75) feet D. Twenty-five (25) feet 21 / 50 21. As per State regulations, in locations where recycled water is utilized without connection to the potable water system, the necessary type of backflow protection is: A. Air Gap separation B. RP assembly C. PVB assembly D. AVB assembly 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. Any water supply found on or accessible to a premise, aside from the public water supply, is categorized as a: A. Private water supply B. Well water supply C. Contaminated water supply D. Auxiliary water supply 24 / 50 24. As per the UPC, potable water piping is prohibited from installation or maintenance within: A. The attic of a building B. The concrete slab of a residence C. Any piping or device conveying sewer D. The wall of a plating plant 25 / 50 25. Recycled water piping and related components must be labeled using: A. Color coded maps B. Color-coding, signage, or identification tape C. Administrative Authority D. Each of the options above 26 / 50 26. A proper air gap separation mandates that the effective opening of the water supply line above the flood rim of the receptacle must never be less than: A. 2 inches B. 4 inches C. 12 inches D. 1 inch 27 / 50 27. Backflow from a direct pressure connection to a food processing line containing edible syrup under pressure into a drinking water line can be safeguarded by a: A. DC assembly B. PVB assembly C. AVB assembly D. No protection needed 28 / 50 28. The recommended type of backflow assembly installation to protect the water system from a plant using radioactive material is: A. A Double-Check Valve Assembly B. A Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly C. A Pressure Vacuum Breaker D. An Air-Gap 29 / 50 29. Grey water is described as water collected from: A. Toilets and urinals B. Washing machines, bathtubs, and showers C. Kitchen sinks and dishwashers D. Used plant water 30 / 50 30. Prior of conducting a cross-connection survey of a premises, the specialist should: A. Review “as-built” plumbing plans B. Identify the number of water service connections C. Determine the meter size D. All the above 31 / 50 31. A municipal regulation implementing a cross-connection control program might mandate that: A. Property owners conduct periodic backflow assembly testing B. A certified tester annually tests the assembly and promptly reports results to the administrative authority C. The water agency installs the appropriate backflow assembly D. All of the above 32 / 50 32. Undersized water piping transporting water at high velocity may result in back siphonage due to: A. A static condition B. An aspirator effect C. A pito effect D. A dynamic condition 33 / 50 33. A steam boiler linked to the potable water system is classified as: A. No hazard B. High hazard C. Low hazard D. Normal Hazard 34 / 50 34. The two classifications of cross-connections are: A. Direct and indirect B. Back siphonage and back-pressure C. High and low hazards D. Atmospheric and pressure type 35 / 50 35. The weight of one cubic foot of water is: A. 8.34 lbs. B. 14.7 lbs. C. 62.4 lbs. D. None of the above 36 / 50 36. Once water has passed through the water connection from the public potable water system and is no longer under the control of the Water Purveyor/Supplier, what is it considered? A. Contaminated water B. Polluted water C. Recycled water D. Used water 37 / 50 37. A water supplier is required to maintain current records to oversee a cross-connection control program, encompassing: A. Assembly locations B. Documentation of testing, repairs, and assembly type C. Both A and B D. None of the above 38 / 50 38. Maps and as-built drawings of the consumer’s potable water system: A. Facilitate tracing potable water lines during surveys B. Require periodic updating C. Help identify potential areas where cross-connections may be found D. Both A and C 39 / 50 39. Before construction begins, a plan review should be conducted to determine: A. The level of health hazard present B. The required type of backflow assembly C. The optimal locations for installing the backflow assembly D. All the above 40 / 50 40. A water agency or health agency might mandate testing of a backflow assembly more frequently based on performance records. What is the longest allowable interval between tests? A. 1 month B. 6 months C. 12 months D. 24 months 41 / 50 41. The principal obligation for mandating the testing, maintenance, and reporting on service protecting backflow assemblies typically lies with the: A. Building Inspector B. Health Department C. Water Purveyor D. Plumbing Official 42 / 50 42. Back-pressure can induce backflow through: A. Unprotected over-the-rim feed to an open make-up water tank B. Unprotected over-the-rim gravity feed line to an open tank C. Unprotected feed to a closed make-up water tank D. Unprotected fill-line to a swimming pool 43 / 50 43. At locations where gray water is utilized, safeguarding the potable water system requires: A. AG or RP assembly B. DC assembly or RP assembly C. Solely air-gap separation D. Prohibition of any connection 44 / 50 44. The recommended installation for protecting the water system from food and beverage processing facilities is: A. A DC assembly B. An RP assembly C. A PVB assembly D. An Air-gap 45 / 50 45. To safeguard the water system from a facility utilizing radioactive materials, the suggested type of backflow assembly installation is: A. An Air-gap B. A DC valve assembly C. An RP assembly D. A PVB assembly 46 / 50 46. Steam boilers are classified as high hazard due to: A. Thermal expansion potentially causing back-pressure B. Possible addition of toxic chemicals to the boiler make-up water C. Direct connection of boilers to the potable water system D. All the above 47 / 50 47. A closed-loop double-walled heat exchanger linked to an HVAC system presents a potential risk to the domestic water system because: A. Regular inspections may not be conducted B. Water within the heat exchanger could contain toxic chemicals C. A leak within the heat exchanger could contaminate the potable water system D. The closed-loop water system maintains continuous flow 48 / 50 48. Solar heating systems are a potential hazard to the potable water system because: A. They may contain toxic corrosion inhibitors B. Circulating pumps may exceed system pressure C. Sealed single wall heat exchangers may be used D. All the above 49 / 50 49. Under what circumstances is a solar heating system not deemed a potential hazard to the water system? A. When the system undergoes regular inspections B. When no toxic chemicals are utilized C. When no storage tank is present D. When the solar heating system operates as a pass-through heating system for domestic hot water 50 / 50 50. A fire sprinkler system supplied directly from a public water system and utilizing anti-freeze or other additives is categorized as: A. Class 2 Fire Sprinkler System B. Class 3 Fire Sprinkler System C. Class 4 Fire Sprinkler System D. Class 5 Fire Sprinkler System Your score is Exit