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Pool Operators Test WITH Questionsand Answers
12 Reasons to shut the pool - correct answer--1. Danger to the public
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2. chemical readings out of range (chlorine and pH)
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3. no pool operator
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4. no lifeguard/ CPR certificate
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5. bathroom/ drains not working
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6. pump not working for more than an hour
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7. chlorinator not working
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8. flow rate is too low
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9. can't see the main drain (deepest part of the pool)
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10. water is below the skimmer
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11. no phone / landline
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12. health inspector not allowed in
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anti-vortex drain cover - correct answer---prevents whirlpool
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back washing sand filter - correct answer--
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the process if reversing or redirecting the water flow through a sand filter for the purpose of
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cleaning the filter 7 7
Breakpoint Chlorination - correct answer-- 7 7 7 7
to achieve breakpoint you must add 10x the CAC level
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Bromine - correct answer---last longer when not in water
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- continues to disinfect after it combines with Ammonia
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-only used indoors 7 7
CAC- combined available chlorine - correct answer---FAC + nitrogen and ammonia
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-chloramines = chlorine ammonia compounds 7 7 7 7
-smells like chlorine 7 7 7
-doesnt disinfect 7
Calcium Hardness - correct answer-- 7 7 7 7
hardness is a measure of the mineral content of water (water is referred to as too hard or to
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o soft)
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Calcium Hypochlorite - correct answer---65% strong
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-slowly dissolves 7 7
, -put in erosion feeder
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Certified Pool Operator must be how far in order for the pool to open? - correct answer--
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15 minutes 7
chemical feeders - correct answer-- 7 7 7 7
introduce the disinfectant chemical and pH adjusters to filtered water
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Children's diapers - correct answer--must wear a diaper with ribber pants and an elastic
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Chlorine breaks down into 2 species - correct answer--FAC- Free available chlorine
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CAC- Combined Available chlorine
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Chlorine is the best disinfectant in the Halogen family because it is the best ___ -
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correct answer--oxidizer
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components of the effluent side (pressure side) - correct answer-- 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
motor, filters, chemical feeders, return line, inlets
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components of the influent side of the circulation system - correct answer--
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main drains, skimmers, vacuum lines
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cryptosporidum - correct answer--- 7 7 7
a microorganism that has become recognized as a frequent cause of waterborne disease i
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n humans
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-goes into the fecal- oral route
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-symptoms: diarrhea 7 7
-transmitted by: geese and duck feces 7 7 7 7 7
Cyanuric Acid - correct answer--chemical used to stabilize a pool
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employees have the right to know...? - correct answer--1. may come in contact with blood
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2. may come in contact with dangerous chemicals
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3. personal protective equipment is provided
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4. material safety data sheets (MSDS)
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explain the pH scale. - correct answer--0-6: acidic
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7: neutral
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8-14: basic 7
FAC (free available chlorine) - correct answer--- sum of HOCL + OCL-
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-species that usually disinfects the water 7 7 7 7 7
filter run - correct answer--time between back washing
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flow rate - correct answer--the rate at which the water moves through a filtration system
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