TEXAS IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN EXAM 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT GRADED A+
◉ Absorption rate is defined as Answer: Rate at which soil will accept
water
◉ Static Pressure minus all pressure losses will give you at the sprinkler
head Answer: Actual Head Pressure
◉ The degrees of coverage of a sprinkler from one side of a pattern
Answer: The Arc
◉ A Timing device which signals the automatic valves to open or close
is called Answer: Controller, Clock, Timer
◉ A device used to turn a quick coupler vale on and off is Answer: A
quick Coupler Key
◉ Minimum head pressure plus the total of all pressure losses equals...?
Answer: Design Pressure
◉ A graphic representation of precipitation is called: Answer: A
densogram
,◉ The flexible portion of the remote control valve which regulates the
passage of water through the valve is called: Answer: A diaphragm
◉ A device used in electrical troubleshooting is: Answer: A digital
multimeter
◉ 11. Which device can be used to help prevent freezing of water in the
piping?: Answer: Drain Valve
◉ 12. Slow application rates expressed in GPH are usually referring to
what type of irrigation: Answer: Drip irrigation
◉ What small mechanical device is used to limit water flow to a very
low drip or trickle?: Answer: An emitter
◉ A measuring device that has measurements as a given number of feet
per inch is: Answer: An engineer scale
◉ Wastewater, such as from your bath, sink, or washing machines, is
called: Answer: Greywater
,◉ In order to run multiple sprinkler heads, with varying arcs, on the
same zone, the sprinkler heads must have: Answer: Matched
precipitation rates
◉ A method of maintaining a constant discharge pressure regardless of
inlet pressure is called: Answer: Pressure compensating
◉ A motorized device which creates, or boosts pressure, is: Answer: A
pump
◉ Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to a quality
suitable for beneficial use, such as landscape irrigation, is called:
Answer: Reclaimed water or recycled water
◉ A drawing of an installed irrigation system showing major
components is: Answer: Called a record drawing or as-built plan
◉ The process of calculating and managing the time and amount of
water to apply to the landscape is referred to as: Answer: Scheduling
◉ A swing joint is used: Answer: To prevent damage to the head
◉ Xeriscaping: Answer: Promotes water conservation, Utilizes
mulching & efficient irrigation
, ◉ Heads that have valves incorporated within them are referred to as:
Answer: Valve-in-heads
◉ The slow application of water directly to the root zone using very low
pressure is considered: Answer: Drip irrigation
◉ Which device is used to keep debris from being sucked into the line?
Answer: Air relief valve
◉ A valve that allows water to travel in only one direction is called a:
Answer: Check valve
◉ What type of valve would be installed to offer water to a remote
location?. Answer: Quick-coupler valve
◉ Which of the following is not part of the definition of
an irrigation system? Answer: Temporary installation
◉ An Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker: Answer: Has to be installed 6"
higher than the highest head or outlet in the retracted position | Will stop
back siphonage
FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT GRADED A+
◉ Absorption rate is defined as Answer: Rate at which soil will accept
water
◉ Static Pressure minus all pressure losses will give you at the sprinkler
head Answer: Actual Head Pressure
◉ The degrees of coverage of a sprinkler from one side of a pattern
Answer: The Arc
◉ A Timing device which signals the automatic valves to open or close
is called Answer: Controller, Clock, Timer
◉ A device used to turn a quick coupler vale on and off is Answer: A
quick Coupler Key
◉ Minimum head pressure plus the total of all pressure losses equals...?
Answer: Design Pressure
◉ A graphic representation of precipitation is called: Answer: A
densogram
,◉ The flexible portion of the remote control valve which regulates the
passage of water through the valve is called: Answer: A diaphragm
◉ A device used in electrical troubleshooting is: Answer: A digital
multimeter
◉ 11. Which device can be used to help prevent freezing of water in the
piping?: Answer: Drain Valve
◉ 12. Slow application rates expressed in GPH are usually referring to
what type of irrigation: Answer: Drip irrigation
◉ What small mechanical device is used to limit water flow to a very
low drip or trickle?: Answer: An emitter
◉ A measuring device that has measurements as a given number of feet
per inch is: Answer: An engineer scale
◉ Wastewater, such as from your bath, sink, or washing machines, is
called: Answer: Greywater
,◉ In order to run multiple sprinkler heads, with varying arcs, on the
same zone, the sprinkler heads must have: Answer: Matched
precipitation rates
◉ A method of maintaining a constant discharge pressure regardless of
inlet pressure is called: Answer: Pressure compensating
◉ A motorized device which creates, or boosts pressure, is: Answer: A
pump
◉ Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to a quality
suitable for beneficial use, such as landscape irrigation, is called:
Answer: Reclaimed water or recycled water
◉ A drawing of an installed irrigation system showing major
components is: Answer: Called a record drawing or as-built plan
◉ The process of calculating and managing the time and amount of
water to apply to the landscape is referred to as: Answer: Scheduling
◉ A swing joint is used: Answer: To prevent damage to the head
◉ Xeriscaping: Answer: Promotes water conservation, Utilizes
mulching & efficient irrigation
, ◉ Heads that have valves incorporated within them are referred to as:
Answer: Valve-in-heads
◉ The slow application of water directly to the root zone using very low
pressure is considered: Answer: Drip irrigation
◉ Which device is used to keep debris from being sucked into the line?
Answer: Air relief valve
◉ A valve that allows water to travel in only one direction is called a:
Answer: Check valve
◉ What type of valve would be installed to offer water to a remote
location?. Answer: Quick-coupler valve
◉ Which of the following is not part of the definition of
an irrigation system? Answer: Temporary installation
◉ An Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker: Answer: Has to be installed 6"
higher than the highest head or outlet in the retracted position | Will stop
back siphonage
