Mitch’s Certified Classes Cross Connection Control Specialist 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950 CCCS-Quiz-3 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. In the event that a customer has an unapproved "auxiliary" water supply on their premises with no known connections to the distribution system, what is typically the minimum requirement set by the water purveyor to protect the distribution system? A. A pressure vacuum breaker B. A reduced pressure assembly C. A double-check valve assembly D. An approved air-gap separation 2 / 50 2. As per State Regulations, how long must records of testing and maintenance of backflow prevention assemblies be retained by the water purveyor at minimum? A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 7 years 3 / 50 3. Under what circumstances could the certification of a backflow assembly tester be revoked? A. Incorrect testing procedures B. Falsification on test report C. Expired Calibration of gauging equipment D. All the above 4 / 50 4. Under what circumstance might a direct connection between potable water piping and a sewer-connected waste line be acceptable protection? A. Double-check valve assembly B. Reduced pressure assembly C. Pressure vacuum breaker D. Never allowed 5 / 50 5. What is the status of hose bibs on recycled water systems? A. Permitted if approved by the building authority B. Permitted C. Never permitted D. Permitted if a vacuum breaker is attached 6 / 50 6. What is the suggested service protection for a multi-story building? A. An air-gap separation where there is a health hazard B. A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly where there is a health hazard C. A double-check valve assembly where there is a non-health hazard D. All the above 7 / 50 7. Under what circumstances may a water purveyor accept an approved pressure vacuum breaker as system protection? A. Irrigation only, of a median strip B. A Business Park site C. During a heat wave D. None of the above 8 / 50 8. What is the main factor used in determining whether to install a reduced pressure assembly or a double-check valve assembly? A. Contractor preference B. Price C. The degree of health hazard D. System pressure 9 / 50 9. As per State Regulations, in premises where recycled water is utilized with no connection to the potable water system, what type of backflow protection is mandated? A. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker B. Reduced Pressure Assembly C. Air-Gap Separation D. Pressure Vacuum Breaker 10 / 50 10. If the pressure in a water line is 60 psi, approximately how high will the water be raised? A. 100 feet B. 138 feet C. 150 feet D. 60 feet 11 / 50 11. Which aspects are important to a strong cross-connection control program? A. Maintaining continuous positive system pressure B. Conducting annual testing of all backflow prevention assemblies C. Inspecting the high hazards connected to the water distribution system D. All the above 12 / 50 12. Under what conditions should the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker never be utilized? A. High-pressure B. Low-pressure C. Backpressure Condition D. None of the above 13 / 50 13. In premises where recycled water is utilized with no interconnection to the potable water supply, approval for providing a Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly instead of an air-gap is required from: A. The water user and the health agency B. State Health and Water Purveyor/Water Supplier C. The water purveyor and the local fire department D. The local health agency and the plumbing inspector 14 / 50 14. How can backflow into a drinking water line from a direct pressure connection to a food processing line containing edible syrup under pressure be prevented? A. Double-Check Valve Assembly B. Pressure Vacuum Breaker C. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker D. None of the above 15 / 50 15. A water closet flushometer valve must have an approved vacuum breaker installed on the discharge side of the valve, with the critical level being at least: A. 1 inch 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 16 / 50 16. For a correct Air-Gap Separation, the effective opening of the water supply line above the flood rim of the receptacle should never be less than: A. 1 inch B. 4 inches C. 6 inches D. 12 inches 17 / 50 17. As per the Uniform Plumbing Code, potable water piping should not be installed or maintained within: A. In a building B. In a residence C. Any piping or device conveying sewer D. In a plant 18 / 50 18. On a premises, any water supply other than the public water supply is referred to as: A. Private water supply B. Public water supply C. Polluted water supply D. Auxiliary water supply 19 / 50 19. How many inches above the highest point of use must a pressure-type vacuum breaker be installed? A. 1 inch B. 6 inches C. 12 inches D. None of the above 20 / 50 20. As per the Uniform Plumbing Code, if the critical level of a vacuum breaker is not marked: A. The center-line of device B. The bottom of the device C. The top of the device D. None of the above 21 / 50 21. What is the weight of a cubic foot of water? A 3 pounds B. 14.7 pounds C. 62.4 pounds D. None of the above 22 / 50 22. A steam boiler connected to the potable water system is classified as: A. No hazard B. High hazard C. Low hazard D. None of the above 23 / 50 23. The two types of cross-connections are: A. High Pressure connections B. Back siphonage and Backpressure C. High and low hazards D. Direct and Indirect 24 / 50 24. When undersized water piping carries water at high velocity, it can cause back siphonage due to: A. An aspirator effect B. A static effect C. A pito effect D. A dynamic effect 25 / 50 25. In a local ordinance establishing a cross-connection control program, it may be required that: A. Property owners conduct periodic testing of the assembly B. The water agency takes responsibility for installing the required cross-connection control assembly C. A certified tester performs annual testing of the assembly and submits test results to the water authority D. All the above 26 / 50 26. In preparation for a cross-connection survey of premises, the specialist should: A. Review plumbing plans B. Number of water services C. Identify meter sizes D. All the above 27 / 50 27. What constitutes greywater? A. Water from toilets and urinals B. Water from washing machines, bathtubs, and showers C. Water from kitchen sinks and dishwashers D. Water from industrial processes 28 / 50 28. Under which circumstances will backpressure cause backflow? A. Unprotected over-the-rim feed to an open make-up water tank B. Unprotected over-the-rim gravity feed line to an open wash tank C. Unprotected feed to a closed make-up water tank D. Unprotected swimming pool 29 / 50 29. Where does the primary responsibility lie for enforcing the testing, maintenance, and reporting of service-protecting backflow prevention assemblies? A. Local Health Department B. Water Purveyor/Water Supplier C. Building Official D. Plumbing Official 30 / 50 30. What is the maximum interval allowed by law between tests for a backflow assembly, which may be mandated by a water agency or public health agency based on its performance record? A. One (1) month B. 12 months C. 24 months D. 36 months 31 / 50 31. Before construction, what should be assessed during a plan review? A. The Degree of hazard B. Type of backflow prevention assembly needed C. Location of the backflow assembly D. All the above 32 / 50 32. Maps and as-built records of the consumer’s potable water system: A. Assist in tracing potable water lines during surveys B. Are periodically updated C. Aid in identifying potential areas where cross-connections may exist D. Both options A and C 33 / 50 33. The water purveyor must keep current backflow records to administer a cross-connection control program, which encompass: A. The whereabouts of the assembly B. Documentation of testing and repairs, along with assembly type C. Both options A and B D. None of the above 34 / 50 34. What installation type is recommended to safeguard the water system from food and beverage processing plants? A. Reduced Pressure Assembly B. Double-Check Valve Assembly C. Pressure Vacuum Breaker D. None of the above 35 / 50 35. What type of backflow assembly installation is recommended to protect the water system from a facility utilizing radioactive material? A. Double-Check Valve Assembly B. Reduced Pressure Assembly C. Pressure Vacuum Breaker D. Air-Gap 36 / 50 36. Why are steam boilers classified as high hazards? A. Thermal expansion can generate backpressure B. Toxic substances might be introduced into the boiler water C. Boilers have a direct link to the potable water system for makeup water D. All the above 37 / 50 37. Why does a closed-loop double-walled heat exchanger linked to an HVAC system present a potential risk to the domestic water system? A. The water within the heat exchanger could contain harmful substances B. A leak within the heat exchanger could contaminate the potable water system C. They lack regular inspection D. The closed-loop water system operates continuously 38 / 50 38. Why are solar heating systems considered a possible threat to the potable water system? A. They might include harmful corrosion inhibitors B. The pumps in circulation could surpass system pressures C. They could utilize sealed single-wall heat exchangers D. All the above 39 / 50 39. Under what circumstances is a solar heating system not regarded as a potential threat to the water system? A. When the solar heating system operates as a pass-through system for domestic hot water B. When no hazardous chemicals are utilized C. If there's no presence of a storage tank D. If the system undergoes regular inspections 40 / 50 40. How is a fire sprinkler system, directly fed from a public water system with anti-freeze or other additives, categorized? A. Class 2 Fire Sprinkler System B. Class 3 Fire Sprinkler System C. Class 4 Fire Sprinkler System D. Class 5 Fire Sprinkler System 41 / 50 41. A procedure for conducting a cross-connection test is in: A. UPC B. Title 22 C. Title 17 D. ASSE 42 / 50 42. What is the required distance for separating recycled water piping and potable water piping installed in the same trench: A. 1 foot horizontally and 1 foot for crossings B. 5 feet horizontally and 2 feet for crossings C. 10 feet horizontally and 12 inches for crossings D. None of the above 43 / 50 43. In case a cross-connection is detected during a cross-connection test, the domestic water system should be chlorinated with: A. 25 parts per million (PPM) for 8 hours B. 50 parts per million (PPM) for 12 hours C. 100 parts per million (PPM) for 24 hours D. 50 parts per million (PPM) for 24 hours 44 / 50 44. As per the UPC , "Cross-Connection Test," the depressurized system should remain depressurized for no less than: A. 30 minutes B. 1 hour C. 1 day D. 10 minutes 45 / 50 45. New piping installed for distributing recycled water should be distinguished by the color: A. Yellow B. Green C. Purple D. Black 46 / 50 46. The maximum accepted quality standard for recycled water, as per Industry Standards and Guidelines for On-site Retrofit of Facilities Utilizing Recycled Water, is: A. Disinfected secondary - 23 B. Disinfected secondary – 2.2 C. Disinfected tertiary D. Un-disinfected secondary 47 / 50 47. The acronym 'MPN' stands for: A. Most Probable Number B. Most Possible Number C. Most Potable Number D. Most Potential Number 48 / 50 48. In Nevada, the regulatory authority overseeing the utilization of recycled water is: A. NDOHS – Nevada Department of Health Services B. NRWQCB – Nevada Regional Water Quality Control Board C. NDEP – Nevada Division of Environmental Protection D. All the above 49 / 50 49. The correct approach to safeguarding a domestic water system that supplements a recycled water system is: A. Reduced Pressure Assembly or an Air-Gap Separation B. Air-Gap C. An Air-Gap Separation or a Pressure Vacuum Breaker D. Double Check Assembly or a Reduced Pressure Assembly 50 / 50 50. Recycled water piping and associated components should be labeled using: A. Color-coded labels, signage, or identification tape B. Maps and color-coded markers C. Plumbing Official D. All the above Your score is Exit
