Water Distribution Practice Exam Grade 3 & 4 Tempe, AZ
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1. What is the definition of "operator"?: Operator has the same meaning as certified operator.
2. Within how many days must a certified operator notify the Department (in
writing) that the operator either ceases or commences operation of another
facility?: 10 days
3. At which type of facility is a remote operator allowed to operate?: Any Grade 1 or
Grade 2 facility
4. How close must the remote operator of a facility be to the facility to legally
operate the facility?: Within 200 miles by ground travel.
5. What is the inspection frequency that a remote operator must inspect a
grade 1 or grade 2 water treatment plant or distribution system that produces
groundwater?: As often as necessary, but no less than monthly.
6. Upon expiration of an operator certificate, how many days does an operator
have to reinstate the certificate without retaking an examination?: 90 days
7. What is an initial monitoring year?: The calendar year designated by the Department within a
compliance period in which a public water system conducts initial monitoring at a point of entry.
8. What is the reporting limit for all regulated VOC's?: 0.0005 mg/L
9. Who is allowed to conduct a sanitary survey?: A representative of the Department or a
professional engineer or sanitarian who is registered in Arizona and approved by the Department.
10. Under what circumstances may the Department reduce monitoring frequen-
cy for nitrate at a surface water sampling point and what is the reduced
frequency?: If the analytical results are < 5 mg/L for 4 consecutive quarters then reduce sampling frequency
from quarterly to annually.
11. Which type of system is not required to sample for VOC's?: Transient Non-community
Water System.
12. What contaminants does the monitoring assistance program monitor?: IOCs,
VOCs, and SOCs.
13. What types of public water system must comply with Article 6, Capacity
Development Requirements for a New Public Water System?: Community water systems
and non-transient non-community water systems that begin operations on or after October 1, 1999
14. To become a new public water system, an owner shall file an elementary
business plan for review and approval by the Department. What three elements
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make up the elementary business plan?: Technical Capacity, Managerial Capacity, and Financial
Capacity.
15. What is the definition of an "on-site representative"?: On-site representative means a
person located at a facility who monitors the daily operation at the facility and maintains contact with the remote
operator regarding the facility.
16. According to Arizona State Rule, an "Air-gap separation" means a physical
separation between the discharge end of a supply pipe and the top rim of its
receiving vessel, which has a separation distance equal to at least?: 1 inch or twice
the diameter of the supply pipe, whichever is greater.
17. According to Arizona State Rule, this term means 1 of the family of organic
compounds, named as derivatives of methane, wherein 3 of 4 hydrogen atoms
in methane are substituted by a halogen atom in the molecular structure?: Tri-
halomethanes
18. According to Arizona State Rule, what term best represents a mechanical
device used to prevent back-flow?: Back-flow-prevention assembly
19. This type of valve has a movable disk the same size as the full diameter of
the pipe. The disc rotates on a spindle or shaft in only one direction to either
block or allow the flow of water.: Butterfly
20. The four most common categories of valves encountered in the water distri-
bution system are the?: Slide, rotary, globe, and diaphragm valves.
21. This type of valve has a flexible piece inside the valve's body and can be
adjusted up or down using an attached stem. When the piece is depressed, the
flow of water can be stopped or regulated.: Diaphragm
22. _______________ may be located below the ground surface and are often made
of concrete. They must be protected from contamination and unauthorized
entry.: Clear Wells
23. Which one of the following is correct concerning elevated tanks?: Eliminate the
need for continuous pumping.
24. Pump stations are not always located in the same place as the storage
facility. Under these conditions, a signal must be transmitted from the storage
facility to the pump or pumps. Also some type of indicator showing the level of
water in the storage facility to the pump or pumps. Also some type of indicator
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1. What is the definition of "operator"?: Operator has the same meaning as certified operator.
2. Within how many days must a certified operator notify the Department (in
writing) that the operator either ceases or commences operation of another
facility?: 10 days
3. At which type of facility is a remote operator allowed to operate?: Any Grade 1 or
Grade 2 facility
4. How close must the remote operator of a facility be to the facility to legally
operate the facility?: Within 200 miles by ground travel.
5. What is the inspection frequency that a remote operator must inspect a
grade 1 or grade 2 water treatment plant or distribution system that produces
groundwater?: As often as necessary, but no less than monthly.
6. Upon expiration of an operator certificate, how many days does an operator
have to reinstate the certificate without retaking an examination?: 90 days
7. What is an initial monitoring year?: The calendar year designated by the Department within a
compliance period in which a public water system conducts initial monitoring at a point of entry.
8. What is the reporting limit for all regulated VOC's?: 0.0005 mg/L
9. Who is allowed to conduct a sanitary survey?: A representative of the Department or a
professional engineer or sanitarian who is registered in Arizona and approved by the Department.
10. Under what circumstances may the Department reduce monitoring frequen-
cy for nitrate at a surface water sampling point and what is the reduced
frequency?: If the analytical results are < 5 mg/L for 4 consecutive quarters then reduce sampling frequency
from quarterly to annually.
11. Which type of system is not required to sample for VOC's?: Transient Non-community
Water System.
12. What contaminants does the monitoring assistance program monitor?: IOCs,
VOCs, and SOCs.
13. What types of public water system must comply with Article 6, Capacity
Development Requirements for a New Public Water System?: Community water systems
and non-transient non-community water systems that begin operations on or after October 1, 1999
14. To become a new public water system, an owner shall file an elementary
business plan for review and approval by the Department. What three elements
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make up the elementary business plan?: Technical Capacity, Managerial Capacity, and Financial
Capacity.
15. What is the definition of an "on-site representative"?: On-site representative means a
person located at a facility who monitors the daily operation at the facility and maintains contact with the remote
operator regarding the facility.
16. According to Arizona State Rule, an "Air-gap separation" means a physical
separation between the discharge end of a supply pipe and the top rim of its
receiving vessel, which has a separation distance equal to at least?: 1 inch or twice
the diameter of the supply pipe, whichever is greater.
17. According to Arizona State Rule, this term means 1 of the family of organic
compounds, named as derivatives of methane, wherein 3 of 4 hydrogen atoms
in methane are substituted by a halogen atom in the molecular structure?: Tri-
halomethanes
18. According to Arizona State Rule, what term best represents a mechanical
device used to prevent back-flow?: Back-flow-prevention assembly
19. This type of valve has a movable disk the same size as the full diameter of
the pipe. The disc rotates on a spindle or shaft in only one direction to either
block or allow the flow of water.: Butterfly
20. The four most common categories of valves encountered in the water distri-
bution system are the?: Slide, rotary, globe, and diaphragm valves.
21. This type of valve has a flexible piece inside the valve's body and can be
adjusted up or down using an attached stem. When the piece is depressed, the
flow of water can be stopped or regulated.: Diaphragm
22. _______________ may be located below the ground surface and are often made
of concrete. They must be protected from contamination and unauthorized
entry.: Clear Wells
23. Which one of the following is correct concerning elevated tanks?: Eliminate the
need for continuous pumping.
24. Pump stations are not always located in the same place as the storage
facility. Under these conditions, a signal must be transmitted from the storage
facility to the pump or pumps. Also some type of indicator showing the level of
water in the storage facility to the pump or pumps. Also some type of indicator
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