CPO Regulations and Compliance Test 2

Question 1

What is the maximum flow rate per sq. ft. for both pressure and vacuum type DE filters in public pools without slurry?

Accepted Answer

2 gpm

Answer

1 gpm

Answer

2.5 gpm

Answer

3 gpm

Question 2

What is used to radiate the high temperature of the water and cool it enough to allow the remainder of the circulation piping to the PVC?

Accepted Answer

Heat sink

Answer

Bushing

Answer

Shaft seal

Answer

Bearing

Question 3

What is considered the necessary backwash rate to achieve proper agitation when backwashing sand filters?

Accepted Answer

15 gpm/sf

Answer

8 gpm/sf

Answer

10 gpm/sf

Answer

20 gpm/sf

Question 4

How many percent available chlorine by weight in Calcium hypochlorite?

Accepted Answer

65

Answer

60

Answer

80

Answer

95

Question 5

According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, what is the ideal level for total water alkalinity?

Accepted Answer

80-120

Answer

100-125

Answer

125-150

Answer

140-165

Question 6

What is the recommended action if a patron experiences a medical emergency in the pool area?

Accepted Answer

Call emergency services immediately and provide assistance as trained

Answer

Ignore the situation and continue monitoring the pool

Answer

Wait for the lifeguard to respond

Answer

Evacuate the pool area and resume operations after 30 minutes

Question 7

A ________________ valve has a vertical disc or wedge attached to a long threaded stem that when rotated either seals or unblocks the flow of water.

Accepted Answer

gate

Answer

globe

Answer

check

Answer

butterfly

Question 8

1 pound per square inch (psi) is the pressure created by a column of water feet ______________ high.

Accepted Answer

2.31

Answer

1.131

Answer

.833

Answer

.432

Question 9

In the context of pool safety, what does "CPR" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Answer

Cardiac Pool Response

Answer

Cardiovascular Pool Resuscitation

Answer

Critical Pool Response

Question 10

During a pool inspection, what is the most critical factor related to safety that a CPO must ensure?

Accepted Answer

Chemical balance

Answer

Water temperature

Answer

Depth markers

Answer

Water clarity