Installer 2 Study Guide Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers)
TCEQ - CORRECT ANSWER -Adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 & revised them several
times
Designated Representative - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual that is responsible for
reviewing permit applications, site evaluations, planning materials, and conducting inspection of
OSSFs
Installer - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ and
who is compensated by another individual to construct, install, alter, or repair an OSSF.
Site evaluator - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual who visits a site and conducts soil
evaluations and site survey.
Installer II, Maintenance Provider - CORRECT ANSWER -OSSF licenses that require previous
experience. (2)
Designated Representative, authorized agent - CORRECT ANSWER -Individuals working as a
________ ________ or in any capacity for an OSSF _______ ______ cannot work as an
installer, designer for a fee, or a private site evaluator within the jurisdiction of the permitting
authority.
submit an application, pay class and application fees, and completing the appropriate training
course - CORRECT ANSWER -What is needed to prequalify for an exam?
3 years - CORRECT ANSWER -New OSSF licenses are issued for a term of how many years?
,24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual must complete ___ ______ TCEQ approved
continuing education courses in or to renew the license.
criminal penalties, injunction or civil suit, administrative penalties - CORRECT ANSWER -
Penalties for violating the laws, rules, or regulations covering OSSF can be imposed under what
headings?
PE or RE - CORRECT ANSWER -Planning materials for an OSSF utilizing secondary treatment
must be prepared by a ____________ or __________.
Installer II - CORRECT ANSWER -Who can legally install a septic tank followed by a low-
pressure dosing drain field at a rental house?
cones, barricades, pre warn, sign properly, regulate speed, guide properly - CORRECT
ANSWER -List the equipment and procedures to protect a work site. (6)
5 feet - CORRECT ANSWER -Osha requires that all excavations over ________ deep be sloped,
shored, or otherwise supported before a person enters.
Infectious waterborne diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -A particular hazard that OSSF installers
face that most construction workers do not.
2.5 feet - CORRECT ANSWER -A trench measures 30 inches wide. How wide is the trench in
feet?
0.46 acres - CORRECT ANSWER -The area of a lot is 20,076 square feet. What is the area of
this lot in acres?
231.88 or 232 gallons - CORRECT ANSWER -A septic tank has a working volume of 31 cubic
feet. How many gallons does this septic tank hold? (7.48 x 31)
, 15.9 or 16 cubic yards - CORRECT ANSWER -A trench requires 430 cubic feet of gravel. How
many cubic yards must be purchased? (a yard is 3 ft....so a cubic yard is 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft.)
Designated Representative (DR) - CORRECT ANSWER -An official inspector of a new OSSF.
infectious diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -Domestic wastewater contains microorganisms that
are capable of causing ________ _________.
Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -microorganisms that cause disease
bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminths - CORRECT ANSWER -Microorganisms in wastewater
include
Typhoid, cholera, and dysentery - CORRECT ANSWER -Waterborne diseases which spread by
pathogenic bacteria
Amoebic dysentery and giardiasis - CORRECT ANSWER -Protozoa are very simple animal
organisms which may cause
Fecal Coliform - CORRECT ANSWER -type of bacteria that indicates sewage contamination
poliomyelitis and infectious hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER -viruses are responsible for such
diseases as
hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms - CORRECT ANSWER -parasites found in untreated
sewage include
nitrate - CORRECT ANSWER -An inorganic chemical that affects human health
Answers (Verified Answers)
TCEQ - CORRECT ANSWER -Adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 & revised them several
times
Designated Representative - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual that is responsible for
reviewing permit applications, site evaluations, planning materials, and conducting inspection of
OSSFs
Installer - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ and
who is compensated by another individual to construct, install, alter, or repair an OSSF.
Site evaluator - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual who visits a site and conducts soil
evaluations and site survey.
Installer II, Maintenance Provider - CORRECT ANSWER -OSSF licenses that require previous
experience. (2)
Designated Representative, authorized agent - CORRECT ANSWER -Individuals working as a
________ ________ or in any capacity for an OSSF _______ ______ cannot work as an
installer, designer for a fee, or a private site evaluator within the jurisdiction of the permitting
authority.
submit an application, pay class and application fees, and completing the appropriate training
course - CORRECT ANSWER -What is needed to prequalify for an exam?
3 years - CORRECT ANSWER -New OSSF licenses are issued for a term of how many years?
,24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual must complete ___ ______ TCEQ approved
continuing education courses in or to renew the license.
criminal penalties, injunction or civil suit, administrative penalties - CORRECT ANSWER -
Penalties for violating the laws, rules, or regulations covering OSSF can be imposed under what
headings?
PE or RE - CORRECT ANSWER -Planning materials for an OSSF utilizing secondary treatment
must be prepared by a ____________ or __________.
Installer II - CORRECT ANSWER -Who can legally install a septic tank followed by a low-
pressure dosing drain field at a rental house?
cones, barricades, pre warn, sign properly, regulate speed, guide properly - CORRECT
ANSWER -List the equipment and procedures to protect a work site. (6)
5 feet - CORRECT ANSWER -Osha requires that all excavations over ________ deep be sloped,
shored, or otherwise supported before a person enters.
Infectious waterborne diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -A particular hazard that OSSF installers
face that most construction workers do not.
2.5 feet - CORRECT ANSWER -A trench measures 30 inches wide. How wide is the trench in
feet?
0.46 acres - CORRECT ANSWER -The area of a lot is 20,076 square feet. What is the area of
this lot in acres?
231.88 or 232 gallons - CORRECT ANSWER -A septic tank has a working volume of 31 cubic
feet. How many gallons does this septic tank hold? (7.48 x 31)
, 15.9 or 16 cubic yards - CORRECT ANSWER -A trench requires 430 cubic feet of gravel. How
many cubic yards must be purchased? (a yard is 3 ft....so a cubic yard is 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft.)
Designated Representative (DR) - CORRECT ANSWER -An official inspector of a new OSSF.
infectious diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -Domestic wastewater contains microorganisms that
are capable of causing ________ _________.
Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -microorganisms that cause disease
bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminths - CORRECT ANSWER -Microorganisms in wastewater
include
Typhoid, cholera, and dysentery - CORRECT ANSWER -Waterborne diseases which spread by
pathogenic bacteria
Amoebic dysentery and giardiasis - CORRECT ANSWER -Protozoa are very simple animal
organisms which may cause
Fecal Coliform - CORRECT ANSWER -type of bacteria that indicates sewage contamination
poliomyelitis and infectious hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER -viruses are responsible for such
diseases as
hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms - CORRECT ANSWER -parasites found in untreated
sewage include
nitrate - CORRECT ANSWER -An inorganic chemical that affects human health
