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WAKE COUNTY CPO TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ 5 years
pH level must be between _____ and _____. -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ 7.2-7.8
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in a pool is
____. - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 10 ppm
The Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid must be tested
how many times - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ once per week
Pool Free Chlorine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 1.0-10.0 ppm
Pool Bromine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0 ppm
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Wading Pool Free Chlorine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-
10.0 ppm
Wading Pool Bromine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0
ppm
Spa Free Chlorine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0 ppm
Spa Bromine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0 ppm
Pool water should be kept at a such clarity that the main
drain is clearly visible from the pool deck -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ True
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed
_______. - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 90 degrees
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ 104 degrees
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the
water per day - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ At least once
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____ daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant
residuals and pH levels shall be taken a minimum of
___________ apart - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ Two, six
hours
The CPO must complete a _____ provided by the
Department of Environmental Services daily. -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ Checklist
If the CPO cannot inspect the pool, he must provide an
alternate approved operator that day - .....ANSWER...
✔✔ Wake Co. CPO
How many days do you have to report a death, serious
injury or complaint of illness caused by your swimming
pool? - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2 days
Who can obtain year-round permits: - .....ANSWER...
✔✔ indoor and heated pools
If glass is found in the pool it must be - .....ANSWER...
✔✔ drained and cleaned
WAKE COUNTY CPO TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ 5 years
pH level must be between _____ and _____. -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ 7.2-7.8
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in a pool is
____. - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 10 ppm
The Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid must be tested
how many times - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ once per week
Pool Free Chlorine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 1.0-10.0 ppm
Pool Bromine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0 ppm
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Wading Pool Free Chlorine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-
10.0 ppm
Wading Pool Bromine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0
ppm
Spa Free Chlorine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0 ppm
Spa Bromine - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2.0-10.0 ppm
Pool water should be kept at a such clarity that the main
drain is clearly visible from the pool deck -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ True
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed
_______. - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 90 degrees
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ 104 degrees
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the
water per day - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ At least once
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____ daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant
residuals and pH levels shall be taken a minimum of
___________ apart - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ Two, six
hours
The CPO must complete a _____ provided by the
Department of Environmental Services daily. -
.....ANSWER... ✔✔ Checklist
If the CPO cannot inspect the pool, he must provide an
alternate approved operator that day - .....ANSWER...
✔✔ Wake Co. CPO
How many days do you have to report a death, serious
injury or complaint of illness caused by your swimming
pool? - .....ANSWER... ✔✔ 2 days
Who can obtain year-round permits: - .....ANSWER...
✔✔ indoor and heated pools
If glass is found in the pool it must be - .....ANSWER...
✔✔ drained and cleaned
