CPO STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTION BANK COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+

CPO STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTION BANK
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+

⩥ Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______.
Answer: 90 degrees F


⩥ Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______.
Answer: 104 degrees F


⩥ How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day?
Answer: At least once


⩥ How many hours a day must the pump operate?
Answer: 24 hours


⩥ How long must a pole with body hook be?
Answer: 12 ft


⩥ How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or
complaint of illness caused by your swimming pool?
Answer: 2 days

, ⩥ The CPO certificate is valid for how long?
Answer: 5 years


⩥ Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH
levels shall be taken a minimum of how many hours apart?
Answer: 6


⩥ The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of
Environmental Services daily.
Answer: checklist


⩥ The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______
Answer: 10ppm


⩥ A pool shall be closed for:
Answer: algae, bacteria, fecal material, no presence of disinfectant


⩥ If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________.
Answer: Drain and disinfect it