CPO PRACTICE EXAM 4 PRACTICE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ 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
◉ The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall
not exceed _______ inches. Answer: 4
◉ T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool
deck. Answer: True
◉ T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure
separate from the enclosure provided for pumps and other electrical
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ 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
◉ The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall
not exceed _______ inches. Answer: 4
◉ T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool
deck. Answer: True
◉ T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure
separate from the enclosure provided for pumps and other electrical
