Certified Pool Operator (CPO) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED
‣ pH level must be between _____ and _____. -✓✓7.2 and 7.8
‣ Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. -✓✓90 degrees
F
‣ Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. -✓✓104 degrees F
‣ How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? -
✓✓At least once
‣ How many hours a day must the pump operate? -✓✓24 hours
‣ How long must a pole with body hook be? -✓✓12 ft
‣ How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or
complaint of illness caused by your swimming pool? -✓✓2 days
‣ The CPO certificate is valid for how long? -✓✓5 years
‣ Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH
levels shall be taken a minimum of how many hours apart? -✓✓6
‣ The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of
Environmental Services daily. -✓✓checklist
‣ The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ -
✓✓10ppm
, ‣ A pool shall be closed for: -✓✓algae, bacteria, fecal material, no
presence of disinfectant
‣ If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. -✓✓Drain and disinfect it
‣ The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not
exceed _______ inches. -✓✓4
‣ T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck.
-✓✓True
‣ T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure
separate from the enclosure provided for pumps and other electrical
equipment. This room shall be used from chemical storage only. -
✓✓True
‣ Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip
hazards or offsets greater than ________ resulting from deterioration or
changes from the original deck profile. -✓✓1/2 inch
‣ T/F Pets are allowed on the pool deck. -✓✓False
‣ Pools shall have emergency telephone with a sign beside it stating: -
✓✓EMERGENCY DIAL 991
Pool number
Address
‣ T/F All drain covers should be in good condition and securely
attached. -✓✓True
‣ All swimming pools must be equipped with at least _____ rinse shower
which is located adjacent to the pool. -✓✓One
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED
‣ pH level must be between _____ and _____. -✓✓7.2 and 7.8
‣ Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. -✓✓90 degrees
F
‣ Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. -✓✓104 degrees F
‣ How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? -
✓✓At least once
‣ How many hours a day must the pump operate? -✓✓24 hours
‣ How long must a pole with body hook be? -✓✓12 ft
‣ How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or
complaint of illness caused by your swimming pool? -✓✓2 days
‣ The CPO certificate is valid for how long? -✓✓5 years
‣ Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH
levels shall be taken a minimum of how many hours apart? -✓✓6
‣ The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of
Environmental Services daily. -✓✓checklist
‣ The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ -
✓✓10ppm
, ‣ A pool shall be closed for: -✓✓algae, bacteria, fecal material, no
presence of disinfectant
‣ If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. -✓✓Drain and disinfect it
‣ The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not
exceed _______ inches. -✓✓4
‣ T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck.
-✓✓True
‣ T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure
separate from the enclosure provided for pumps and other electrical
equipment. This room shall be used from chemical storage only. -
✓✓True
‣ Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip
hazards or offsets greater than ________ resulting from deterioration or
changes from the original deck profile. -✓✓1/2 inch
‣ T/F Pets are allowed on the pool deck. -✓✓False
‣ Pools shall have emergency telephone with a sign beside it stating: -
✓✓EMERGENCY DIAL 991
Pool number
Address
‣ T/F All drain covers should be in good condition and securely
attached. -✓✓True
‣ All swimming pools must be equipped with at least _____ rinse shower
which is located adjacent to the pool. -✓✓One
