AWWA PRACTICE TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026

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An Occasional Discharge From The Relief Valve Of A Reduced
Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer Usually Indicates:


A) A Leaking Number One (1) Check Valve


B) A Leaking Number Two (2) Check Valve


C) A Malfunction In The Relief Valve


D) The Device Is Working Properly


E) An Improper Installation


D) The Device Is Working Properly


If The Check Valve Springs Are Interchanged On A Double Check
Valve Assembly, The Assembly:


A) Will Not Protect Against Backflow
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B) Will Create A Significant Pressure Drop


C) Will Not Be Adversely Affected By The Interchange


D) Will Malfunction Due To The Interchange


E) Will Create A Static Condition


C) Will Not Be Adversely Affected By The Interchange


Constant Discharge From The Relief Valve Of A Reduced Pressure
Principle Assembly Usually Indicates:


A) Fluctuating Incoming Pressure


B) A Leaking Number One (1) Check Valve



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C) Fluctuating Downstream Pressure


D) Excessive Downstream Pressure


E) The Shut-Off Valves Are Not Open


B) A Leaking Number One (1) Check Valve


The Required Number Of Test Cocks On A Small (3/4”- 2”) Pressure
Vacuum Breaker Assembly Is:


A) None


B) One (1)


C) Two (2)


D) Three (3)

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E) Four (4)


C) Two (2)


The Required Number Of Test Cocks On A Large (2½” – 4”)
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker Is:


A) None


B) One (1)


C) Two (2)


D) Three (3)


E) Four (4)



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