CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM BUNDLE

phenol red used to measure pH parallel valves are open if handle is ______ to the pipe pH how acidic or basic a solution (pool water) is 60 to 180 acceptable range of Total Alkalinity in a pool 7.2 to 7.8 acceptable range of pH in a pool 150 to 400 acceptable range of calcium hardness...

The CDC estimates that approximately ____________ water related injuries occur annually. 140,000 How do you prevent spinal injuries? -"no diving" markers should be present -no diving in under 6 feet of water -diving should only be allowed from diving boards or stands Built in stairs... -co...

Depth markings should be clearly visible by people in the water. Wading pool and spa drains must be anti-vortex AND secured. Pool drains must be secured and fastened with screws if holes are present. If at any time the filter equipment, chemical feed system, pump stops working, or the main ...

To be a pool operator you must complete pool operators training course To prevent spinal injury all of the above the strongest suction in the pool (ENTRAPMENT) is the main drain electrical system at the pool must have GFIs The skimmer weir prevents floating material from re-entering the ...

12 Reasons the health department will close your pool 1.Danger to the public 2.Chemical readings are out of range 3.Bathrooms & Drains not working 4.No Pool operator 5.No life guards 6.Flow rate is too low 7.Cannot see main drain @ bottom of pool 8.Water is below skimmer 9.Pump & filter aren...

In addition to the training class and test, the operator must... have knowledge of the swimming pool ordinance for the AHJ, make sure all certifications are kept updated, ensure that all employees are properly trained and in-services are held, be trained on the physical plant of swimming pool facili...

To raise PH what may be added to swimming pool water? A) Bromine B) Sodium chloride C) Soda Ash D) Muriatic Acid Soda Ash In most jurisdictions the turnover time for s a swimming pool is: A) Every 24 hours B) Every 12 hours C) Every 6 hours D) Every 3 hours 6 hours What does th...

11 Reasons for Pool Closure 1. lifeguard on pool deck 2. Main drain is not clearly, visible from the nearest lifeguard chair 3. Free chlorine, total bromine, ph and cyanic acid readings of pool where otherwise specified under Section 2, B.1 4. Recirculating equipment is not working properly for ...

Class A pool -any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events -can be used for recreational purposes Class B pool any pool intended for public recreational use Class C pool -any pool intended for use by apartments, condominiums, property owners associations, multi-family ow...

The main drain purpose is to C. remove sediments and is located at the deep end of the pool The pressure differential between gauges on a pressure filter should not exeed B. 10psi A sequestering agent may be used in a pool to A. prevent precipitation of minerals on pool surfaces The surface...

First step of fecal accident procedure Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be closed to swimming until proper procedures for contamination have been completed Second step of fecal accident procedure Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net or scoo...

12 Reasons to shut the pool 1. Danger to the public 2. chemical readings out of range (chlorine and pH) 3. no pool operator 4. no lifeguard/ CPR certificate 5. bathroom/ drains not working 6. pump not working for more than an hour 7. chlorinator not working 8. flow rate is too low 9. can't...

The percentage of hypoclorous acid formation is most influenced by: pH Pool painting is usually done: Before opening in the spring When a pool is chlorinated with gas chlorine, the operator must also use: Soda Ash The term "chlorine demand" refers to: The amount of chlorine which will rea...

What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? 1) A lifeguard is not on the pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on the premises of a spa 2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest lifeguard chair 3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid read...