OSSF Installer 1 License Exam And Answers
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After Purchase
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the
______ where it comes in contact with cooler air, condenses, and falls to the
ground in the form of ________ (sleet, snow, hail, or rain), which then
replenishes the underground water supply through __________ and the surface
water supply through _________ - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** atmosphere,
precipitation, percolation, runoff
The term ______ refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** groundwater
A professional designer is either a ____ with experience in the design of - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Professional Engineer, Registered sanitarian,
onsite waste water systems
The term ________refers to water that is found above ground in containment
areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. - - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** surface water
Water table aquifers are recharged by _______________ of water - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** infiltration
,Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank
absorption field system are called __________ - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ****
leach fields/ seepage pits
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides to
the bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are called
____________ - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** cesspools
How are waterborne diseases transmitted? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ****
through contaminated water sources
What are the three primary routes of contamination for pathogenic
microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our
environment? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Leaching, runoff, and direct
discharge.
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution? - - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 **** Health issues, environmental degradation, and decreased property
value.
Why is acceptable quality water vital? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** It is
essential for human health, agriculture, and ecosystem sustainability.
Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what purposes? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.
,What is the difference between a water table aquifer and an artesian aquifer? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Water table aquifer is replenished by surface
water, while artesian aquifer is confined and under pressure.
What is the static water level? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** The level at
which water stands in a well when no water is being pumped.
What are the two categories of sources of pollutants in surface water? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Point source and nonpoint source.
What is the difference between point source pollution and nonpoint source
pollution? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Point source pollution comes from a
specific identifiable source, while nonpoint source pollution comes from diffuse
sources.
Groundwater quality is recognized as a minor problem in Texas? - - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** False.
Cesspools and seepage pits are legal systems in Texas and may be installed.
True or false - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** False.
Bore holes and injection wells are legal in Texas and may be installed. - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** false
, Artesian aquifers can be contaminated by bore holes and injection wells. - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** true
In America, laws can be successfully enforced only when the majority of citizens
voluntarily comply. - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** true
Homeowners should be educated on the need for and importance of maintaining
their OSSF system. - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** True.
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Atmosphere
Ground Water - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** The term refers to water that
collects beneath the surface of the earth in porous, permeable, water-bearing
geologic formations or aquifers.
Surface water - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** refers to water that is found
above ground in containment areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and
reservoirs.
Water table aquifers are recharged by - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Local
percolation
Already Passed 2026-2028 | Instant PDF Access
After Purchase
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the
______ where it comes in contact with cooler air, condenses, and falls to the
ground in the form of ________ (sleet, snow, hail, or rain), which then
replenishes the underground water supply through __________ and the surface
water supply through _________ - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** atmosphere,
precipitation, percolation, runoff
The term ______ refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** groundwater
A professional designer is either a ____ with experience in the design of - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Professional Engineer, Registered sanitarian,
onsite waste water systems
The term ________refers to water that is found above ground in containment
areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. - - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** surface water
Water table aquifers are recharged by _______________ of water - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** infiltration
,Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank
absorption field system are called __________ - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ****
leach fields/ seepage pits
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides to
the bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are called
____________ - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** cesspools
How are waterborne diseases transmitted? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ****
through contaminated water sources
What are the three primary routes of contamination for pathogenic
microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our
environment? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Leaching, runoff, and direct
discharge.
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution? - - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 **** Health issues, environmental degradation, and decreased property
value.
Why is acceptable quality water vital? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** It is
essential for human health, agriculture, and ecosystem sustainability.
Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what purposes? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.
,What is the difference between a water table aquifer and an artesian aquifer? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Water table aquifer is replenished by surface
water, while artesian aquifer is confined and under pressure.
What is the static water level? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** The level at
which water stands in a well when no water is being pumped.
What are the two categories of sources of pollutants in surface water? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Point source and nonpoint source.
What is the difference between point source pollution and nonpoint source
pollution? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Point source pollution comes from a
specific identifiable source, while nonpoint source pollution comes from diffuse
sources.
Groundwater quality is recognized as a minor problem in Texas? - - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** False.
Cesspools and seepage pits are legal systems in Texas and may be installed.
True or false - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** False.
Bore holes and injection wells are legal in Texas and may be installed. - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** false
, Artesian aquifers can be contaminated by bore holes and injection wells. - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** true
In America, laws can be successfully enforced only when the majority of citizens
voluntarily comply. - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** true
Homeowners should be educated on the need for and importance of maintaining
their OSSF system. - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** True.
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Atmosphere
Ground Water - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** The term refers to water that
collects beneath the surface of the earth in porous, permeable, water-bearing
geologic formations or aquifers.
Surface water - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** refers to water that is found
above ground in containment areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and
reservoirs.
Water table aquifers are recharged by - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** Local
percolation
