CPO EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 3 VERSIONS
ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
CPO EXAM PRACTICE TEST
The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of Environmental Services
daily. - ANSWER-checklist
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ - ANSWER-10ppm
A pool shall be closed for: - ANSWER-algae, bacteria, fecal material, no presence of disinfectant
If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. - ANSWER-Drain and disinfect it
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed _______ inches.
- ANSWER-4
T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck. - ANSWER-True
T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure separate from the enclosure
provided for pumps and other electrical equipment. This room shall be used from chemical
storage only. - ANSWER-True
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Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater
than ________ resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile. -
ANSWER-1/2 inch
pH level must be between _____ and _____. - ANSWER-7.2 and 7.8
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. - ANSWER-90 degrees F
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. - ANSWER-104 degrees F
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? - ANSWER-At least once
How many hours a day must the pump operate? - ANSWER-24 hours
How long must a pole with body hook be? - ANSWER-12 ft
How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by
your swimming pool? - ANSWER-2 days
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? - ANSWER-5 years
Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be taken a
minimum of how many hours apart? - ANSWER-6
T/F Pets are allowed on the pool deck. - ANSWER-False
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Pools shall have emergency telephone with a sign beside it stating: - ANSWER-EMERGENCY
DIAL 991
Pool number
Address
T/F All drain covers should be in good condition and securely attached. - ANSWER-True
All swimming pools must be equipped with at least _____ rinse shower which is located
adjacent to the pool. - ANSWER-One
Pools shall have at least one unit of lifesaving equipment present. A unit of lifesaving
equipment shall include: - ANSWER-A pole
A throwing rope
______ units of lifesaving equipment must be provided for any pool which exceeds_______
square feet of surface area. - ANSWER-Two and 3000
When a public swimming pool or wading pool does not have a lifeguard on duty, a sign shall be
posted which has clearly legible letters of at least _______ in height stating, "WARNING NO
LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" - ANSWER-4 inches
All spas that have a hydrotherapy turbulence system shall provide a timer switch with a
maximum of _____ minutes. - ANSWER-15
"NO DIVING" deck signs should be set apart in intervals of _______. - ANSWER-25 feet
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Any pool where its Wake County Swimming Pool Operations permit has been suspended or
revoked, the Operator shall affix a notice stating ____________ - ANSWER-pool closed
If the emergency phone is not working, the pool _______. - ANSWER-must close
T/F It is okay if depth marking is not visible to patrons. - ANSWER-False
T/F If the CPO cannot inspect the pool, he must provide an alternate operator that day. -
ANSWER-True
The Total Alkalinity (TA) and Cyanuric Acid (CA) must be tested how often? - ANSWER-Once per
week
Pool water should be kept a such clarity that the _________ is clearly visible from the pool
deck. - ANSWER-main drain
The leading edge of stair treads shall be marked with a contrasting color band or line at least
____ inches wide visible from above the stairs. - ANSWER-two
Depth markers shall be spaced so that the distance between adjacent markers is not greater
than ______ - ANSWER-25 feet
Depth markings must be on the deck and _____________________________. - ANSWER-visible
to swimmers in the water
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