What is irrigation? - (correct answer) -And assembly of component parts permanently installed for the
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control distribution and conservation of water for the purpose of irrigation any type of landscape
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vegetation in any location or for the purpose of reduction or erosion control
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Explain the difference between commercial and institutional irrigation? - (correct answer) -A
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Commercial irrigation system is installed two and a hamster appearance on a site that is commonly
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used to produce an income. And institutional marketplace can be defined as a large commercial site is
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not used for a profit.
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How long has it your gators license being required in the state of Texas? - (correct answer) -Since 1979
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How many parts are there to the irrigation exam? - (correct answer) -There are 4 parts to the state
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exam. Design, hydraulics, composite, and back-flow.
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What's is the minimum passing score on each parts? - (correct answer) -You must score a 70 or better
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on each of the four parts. If you are unsuccessful, you will have to retest on the sections you failed.
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How many exams are given each year? - (correct answer) -28 exams this year however this number will
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change based on the new Amanda need TEEX is the entity thar provides testing for the TCEQ
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Set as it relates to irrigation, what do the initials TCEQ stand for? - (correct answer) -TCEQ stands for
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Texas commission of environmental quality
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As it relates to irrigation what does that abbreviation ET stand for? - (correct answer) -ET is the
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combination of water that is evaporated (E equals evaporation) and transpiration (T= transpiration) my
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plants as part of their metabolic process.
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Is the basic irrigation course in attendance based course? - (correct answer) -Yes it is and attendance
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base course, with a 90% attendance required. This is done via a design the TCEQ provide and
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instructor evaluate the students process of designing this project.
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What is the minimum number of days between the completion of your basic training and the first
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available testate you are eligible for? - (correct answer) -The minimum number of days between the
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completion of your basic irrigation in taking the exam is 14 days.
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What are the fees associated with sitting for the irrigators exam? - (correct answer) -The cost is $100 to
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register with the TEEX to sit for the exam. In addition there is a $111 TCEQ licensing fee. The TCEQ fee
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is separate from the $100 TEEX3.
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If you fill one part of the exam Must you repeat the entire exam? - (correct answer) -If you fail a section
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of the exam you will need to retest for the specific section that you failed
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Who administers the irrigation exam? - (correct answer) -Administration of the irrigation exam is TEEX ,
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Texas engineering extension service. They have been hired by the TCEQ To administer the actual test.
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, Who administers the irrigation program? - (correct answer) -TCEQ is the manager of the irrigation
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licensing exam and the administrator of the irrigation licensing program. TEEX provide the actual test
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however the TCEQ grade the tests issues the licenses and administers the irrigation program.
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List for reasons why one would irrigate? - (correct answer) -The four major reasons for irrigation, water
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conservation, aesthetic appeal of landscaping, and effects on property values.
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How does irrigation impact property value? - (correct answer) -The irrigation enhances the landscape
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value which by default will enhance the sale price of the home.
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What is the definition of an irrigator? - (correct answer) -A person who sells, designs, consult, installs,
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maintains, alters, repairs, or services and irrigation system including the connection of such system in
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and to a private or public, raw or potable water supply or any water supply, and who is licensed
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according to chapter 30.
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What is the definition of an irrigation system? - (correct answer) -And assembly of component parts
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permanently installed for the control distribution and conservation of water for the purpose of irrigation
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any type of landscape vegetation in any location or for the purpose of Dust reduction or erosion
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control.
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What is the definition of irrigation technician? - (correct answer) -A person who works under the
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supervision of a licensed irrigator to install, Maintain, alter, repair, service or supervise installations of
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a irrigation system. Including the connection of such system in order to a private or public, raw or
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potable water
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What is the definition of a landscape irrigation inspector? - (correct answer) -A person who inspects
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irrigation systems and performs other enforcement duties for a municipality or water district as an
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employee or as a contractor and is required to be licensed under Chapter 30for this time.
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Who may file a complaint? - (correct answer) -Anyone if I were a complaint against any irrigator,
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Regardless if they are license or not.
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What is C.E.U.? - (correct answer) -Continued education units. Unit of time equal to one CEU to one
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classroom hour of TCEQ approved training. The licensed irrigator is required to obtain eight hours per
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calendar year in order to renew their license.
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How many CEU's Are you required a year to renew your irrigators license? - (correct answer) -Are you
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licensed irrigator is required to obtain eight hours per calendar year. Currently, the irrigation license is
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renewable every three years, which would then require a total of 24 hours of CEU's in order to renew
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the irrigators license.
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What TCEQ statement must be on all your paint related documents do you provide to your clients? -
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(correct answer) -Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas commission on environmental quality
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TCEQ, MC 178, PO Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. TCEQ's website is www. TCEQ.state.Tx.us. All
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contracts must include the irrigator seal , Signature and date.
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How many members are there on the irrigation advisory Council? - (correct answer) -There are 9 people
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on the advisory Council
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How many of those are not licensed irrigators? - (correct answer) -Three members must be
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representative of the public
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What is the minimum number of population of the city must have to require permitting and inspection
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or irrigation system? - (correct answer) -Municipalities with a population of 20,000 or more and water
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district that chooses to implement a landscape irrigation program less verify that the irrigator that
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designed and installers and irrigation system holds a valid irrigators license and has obtained a permit
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