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Question 1
Which agency regulates septic systems in Florida?
A. EPA
B. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
C. Florida Department of Health
D. OSHA
Answer: C
Rationale: The Florida Department of Health (DOH) regulates onsite
sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), including permitting
and inspections.
Question 2
What is the primary function of a septic tank?
A. Filter water
B. Store rainwater
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C. Separate solids from wastewater
D. Disinfect sewage
Answer: C
Rationale: Septic tanks allow solids to settle (sludge) and oils to float
(scum), while clarified effluent flows to the drainfield.
Question 3
What soil characteristic is most critical for drainfield performance?
A. Color
B. Permeability
C. Temperature
D. Weight
Answer: B
Rationale: Soil permeability determines how quickly effluent is
absorbed and treated.
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Question 4
A percolation test measures:
A. Soil color
B. Soil compaction
C. Water absorption rate
D. Groundwater level
Answer: C
Rationale: It determines how quickly water moves through soil to assess
drainfield suitability.
Question 5
Minimum separation distance between drainfield and potable water well
is typically:
A. 10 ft
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B. 25 ft
C. 50 ft
D. 75 ft
Answer: D
Rationale: Florida regulations typically require at least 75 ft to prevent
contamination.
Question 6
What layer forms at the bottom of a septic tank?
A. Effluent
B. Scum
C. Sludge
D. Foam
Answer: C
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CONTRACTOR
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1
Which agency regulates septic systems in Florida?
A. EPA
B. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
C. Florida Department of Health
D. OSHA
Answer: C
Rationale: The Florida Department of Health (DOH) regulates onsite
sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), including permitting
and inspections.
Question 2
What is the primary function of a septic tank?
A. Filter water
B. Store rainwater
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C. Separate solids from wastewater
D. Disinfect sewage
Answer: C
Rationale: Septic tanks allow solids to settle (sludge) and oils to float
(scum), while clarified effluent flows to the drainfield.
Question 3
What soil characteristic is most critical for drainfield performance?
A. Color
B. Permeability
C. Temperature
D. Weight
Answer: B
Rationale: Soil permeability determines how quickly effluent is
absorbed and treated.
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, FLORIDA SEPTIC TANK LATEST
CONTRACTOR
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 4
A percolation test measures:
A. Soil color
B. Soil compaction
C. Water absorption rate
D. Groundwater level
Answer: C
Rationale: It determines how quickly water moves through soil to assess
drainfield suitability.
Question 5
Minimum separation distance between drainfield and potable water well
is typically:
A. 10 ft
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B. 25 ft
C. 50 ft
D. 75 ft
Answer: D
Rationale: Florida regulations typically require at least 75 ft to prevent
contamination.
Question 6
What layer forms at the bottom of a septic tank?
A. Effluent
B. Scum
C. Sludge
D. Foam
Answer: C
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