BACKFLOW RECERTIFICATION 2026
EXAM NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+ GRADE
What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level? - Correct
Answer 14.7 PSI
The minimum pressure drop across each check valve of a
Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly (ASSE
1015) in a static condition must be at least: - Correct
Answer 1.0 psi
The weight of one (1) cubic foot of water at sea level is: -
Correct Answer 62.4 pounds.
Which backflow prevention method should be used
whenever possible? - Correct Answer Fixed Proper Air
Gap
When testing a Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention
Assembly (ASSE 1015), the number two (2) shut off valve
must be closed first to: - Correct Answer maintain
pressure in the assembly.
Which shut off valve would have to be closed before a
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer Assembly
(ASSE 1013) can be completely tested? - Correct Answer
#2 only
, An absolute vacuum at sea level can lift a column of water
a maximum distance of: - Correct Answer 33.9 feet.
The relief valve of a Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow
Preventer (ASSE 1013) is spring loaded to: - Correct
Answer force the relief valve open.
Atmospheric pressure is: - Correct Answer the pressure
exerted by the weight of the atmosphere (14.7 psi at sea
level)
The Federal Law placing responsibility for the protection of
the public water supply on the purveyor of water is the: -
Correct Answer Safe Drinking Water Act
It is recommended that the testing and maintenance
records for a backflow prevention assembly should be
maintained: - Correct Answer Until the assembly is
removed from service
The owner of a backflow prevention assembly is
responsible for all of the items listed except - Correct
Answer Notification of testing and maintenance
requirements
"Containment" protection: - Correct Answer Offers no
protection to individuals within a facility
Two types of cross connection are - Correct Answer
Direct and indirect
EXAM NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+ GRADE
What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level? - Correct
Answer 14.7 PSI
The minimum pressure drop across each check valve of a
Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly (ASSE
1015) in a static condition must be at least: - Correct
Answer 1.0 psi
The weight of one (1) cubic foot of water at sea level is: -
Correct Answer 62.4 pounds.
Which backflow prevention method should be used
whenever possible? - Correct Answer Fixed Proper Air
Gap
When testing a Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention
Assembly (ASSE 1015), the number two (2) shut off valve
must be closed first to: - Correct Answer maintain
pressure in the assembly.
Which shut off valve would have to be closed before a
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer Assembly
(ASSE 1013) can be completely tested? - Correct Answer
#2 only
, An absolute vacuum at sea level can lift a column of water
a maximum distance of: - Correct Answer 33.9 feet.
The relief valve of a Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow
Preventer (ASSE 1013) is spring loaded to: - Correct
Answer force the relief valve open.
Atmospheric pressure is: - Correct Answer the pressure
exerted by the weight of the atmosphere (14.7 psi at sea
level)
The Federal Law placing responsibility for the protection of
the public water supply on the purveyor of water is the: -
Correct Answer Safe Drinking Water Act
It is recommended that the testing and maintenance
records for a backflow prevention assembly should be
maintained: - Correct Answer Until the assembly is
removed from service
The owner of a backflow prevention assembly is
responsible for all of the items listed except - Correct
Answer Notification of testing and maintenance
requirements
"Containment" protection: - Correct Answer Offers no
protection to individuals within a facility
Two types of cross connection are - Correct Answer
Direct and indirect
