OSSF EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
TCEQ - ANSWER-Adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 & revised them several
times
Designated Representative - ANSWER-Is responsible for reviewing permit
applications, site evaluations, planning materials and conducting inspections of
OSSF's.
Installer - ANSWER-Individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ & who is
compensated by another individual to construct install alter or repair an OSSF
Site Evaluator - ANSWER-Individual who visits a site and conducts soil evaluations
and a site survey
Installer II & Maintenance Provider - ANSWER-OSSF licenses that require previous
experience
Designated Representative - ANSWER-These Individuals working in any capacity for
an OSSF authorized agent cannot work as an installer, Designer for a fee, or private
Site Evaluator within jurisdiction of the permitting authority
Pre-qualifications for an exam - ANSWER-Submit application, pay class and
application fees, complete appropriate training course
3 year term - ANSWER-New OSSF licenses are issued for
24 hours - ANSWER-How many hours of the TCEQ approved continuing education
course must an individual complete in order to renew the license
9 steps of permitting process - ANSWER-Site & soil evaluation conducted by Site
Evaluator, select OSSF, system planned by qualified individual, prepare and submit
permit application, application and planning materials reviewed by permitting
authority, receive permit to construct, construction, system inspected at appropriate
stages, notice of approval & permit to operate issued by permitting authority
Criminal Penalties/Injunction or civil suit/Administrative Penalties - ANSWER-
Penalties for violating the laws, rules or regulations covering OSSF
Infectious waterborne diseases - ANSWER-A particular hazard that OSSF installers
face that most construction workers do not experience
Feet - ANSWER-Inches divided by 12