Wastewater Grade 1 AZ Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Q: What color is a ground wire?
Ans: Green
Q: When turning on a positive displacement pump, valves need to
be ON or OFF?
Ans: On
Q: Wet Floor liftstations should be equal, sloped away, or sloped
towards pump?
Ans: Sloped AWAY from pump
Q: A continuous running pump should be check for leaks how
often?
Ans: Every 24 hours
Q: Air from ventilation is measured in?
Ans: CFM- cubic feet per minute
Q: A multimeter measures what?
Ans: Voltage, current, and resistance
Q: A sewer tap refers to what?
Ans: The connection point between a homes main sewer line and a
municipal water system.
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Q: What kind of valve is used to isolate a lift station for
maintenance?
Ans: A Gate Valve
Q: What is the main indicator of a chlorine leak?
Ans: Smell
Q: If friction increases, water flow will do what?
Ans: Slow down (C-Factor)
Q: What is the primary function of a circuit breaker?
Ans: Overload protection
Q: In order to disinfect water, an operator must know the DOSAGE
and the _____?
Ans: Volume
Q: 1 foot of water is equal to how much PSI?
Ans: 0.43 PSI
Q: A fire hydrant should be turned off slowly to prevent what?
Ans: Water Hammers
Q: A fire hydrant should be opened how much?
Ans: All the way (100%)
Q: A mechanical seal should drip at how many drips per minute?
Ans: ZERO- a mechanical seal should never drip?