SEPTIC INSTALLER STUDY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Georgia Department of Human Resources - ANS All septic tank contractors must be certified
by the __________________________________
1) solid material
2) bacteria
3) viruses - ANS The soil serves to clean wastewater by filtering out particulates, that is
______(1)________, plus removing ______(2)________ & ______(3)_______.
drinking water - ANS A properly designed and installed system will adequately treat and
dispose of watstewater, and will ensure the protection of our __________ resources for future
generations.
1) Environmental Health
2) owner
3) developer - ANS No person may begin the physical development of a lot or structure -
where an on-site sewage management system will be used without first obtaining a
construction permit from the _____(1)______ section of the county health department. This
process begins with the applications for a permit by the ____(2)_____ or ___(3)_____ of the
property
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,1) facility
2) water
3) bedrooms - ANS The application for permit shall include:
- The name and address of the property owner
- Location of property
- Type of ____(1)_____ to be served
- Type of ___(2)____ supply
- Number of ___(3)___ and/or estimated gallons of sewage flow per day
- Soil information
two hours - ANS Any facility having occupancy for _________ or more must provide an
approved on-site sewage management system.
Pit Privies - ANS _____________ are an acceptable means of sewage disposal for a facility
not served by water under pressure.
permitted, inspected - ANS Any repairs, replacement or additions to an existing system must
be ______ & _______.
site inspection - ANS After having completed the application process, a _________ is
conducted.
1) soil
2) absorption
3) ground water - ANS The inspector considers information supplied on the application;
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, - including house location
- ___(1)___ characteristics
- ___(2)___ rates
- ___(3)___ conditions
- rock conditions
- lay of the land
- bodies of water, streams and other factors which affect the suitability of the lot.
minimum - ANS The approved permit will include the ________ requirements for the septic
system.
1) tank
2) trench
3) depth
4) width - ANS Approved minimum requirements include:
- __(1)__ size
- __(2)__ length
- __(3)__ and __(4)__
- and any special conditions for the installation
1) number of bedrooms
2) gallon per day - ANS Absorption field lengths are generally determined by the ___(1)___ in
the home or the estimated ___(2)___ water usage
soil conditions - ANS Absorption field depths are determined by the ______ on the property.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Georgia Department of Human Resources - ANS All septic tank contractors must be certified
by the __________________________________
1) solid material
2) bacteria
3) viruses - ANS The soil serves to clean wastewater by filtering out particulates, that is
______(1)________, plus removing ______(2)________ & ______(3)_______.
drinking water - ANS A properly designed and installed system will adequately treat and
dispose of watstewater, and will ensure the protection of our __________ resources for future
generations.
1) Environmental Health
2) owner
3) developer - ANS No person may begin the physical development of a lot or structure -
where an on-site sewage management system will be used without first obtaining a
construction permit from the _____(1)______ section of the county health department. This
process begins with the applications for a permit by the ____(2)_____ or ___(3)_____ of the
property
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,1) facility
2) water
3) bedrooms - ANS The application for permit shall include:
- The name and address of the property owner
- Location of property
- Type of ____(1)_____ to be served
- Type of ___(2)____ supply
- Number of ___(3)___ and/or estimated gallons of sewage flow per day
- Soil information
two hours - ANS Any facility having occupancy for _________ or more must provide an
approved on-site sewage management system.
Pit Privies - ANS _____________ are an acceptable means of sewage disposal for a facility
not served by water under pressure.
permitted, inspected - ANS Any repairs, replacement or additions to an existing system must
be ______ & _______.
site inspection - ANS After having completed the application process, a _________ is
conducted.
1) soil
2) absorption
3) ground water - ANS The inspector considers information supplied on the application;
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, - including house location
- ___(1)___ characteristics
- ___(2)___ rates
- ___(3)___ conditions
- rock conditions
- lay of the land
- bodies of water, streams and other factors which affect the suitability of the lot.
minimum - ANS The approved permit will include the ________ requirements for the septic
system.
1) tank
2) trench
3) depth
4) width - ANS Approved minimum requirements include:
- __(1)__ size
- __(2)__ length
- __(3)__ and __(4)__
- and any special conditions for the installation
1) number of bedrooms
2) gallon per day - ANS Absorption field lengths are generally determined by the ___(1)___ in
the home or the estimated ___(2)___ water usage
soil conditions - ANS Absorption field depths are determined by the ______ on the property.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
