Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice Exam - 170
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Subject Area Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice Exam
Description Comprehensive examination on Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice
Exam.
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 170
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate mastery of core concepts
Accreditation Aligned with US university standards.
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Question: 1 of 170
A contractor is designing a septic system for a residential lot with a seasonal high
water table at 24 inches below the surface. The soil percolation rate is 60 minutes per
inch. What is the minimum required vertical separation distance between the bottom of
the drainfield trench and the seasonal high water table according to Florida
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
36 inches
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Question: 2 of 170
A contractor is evaluating a site with a slope of 15% and sandy soil. The proposed
drainfield will be parallel to the contour. According to FAC 64E-6, what additional
setback distance is required from the top of the slope to a private well?
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
150 feet
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Question: 3 of 170
A contractor is installing an aerobic treatment unit (ATU) with a rated capacity of 600
gallons per day. The manufacturer's specifications require a chlorine contact chamber
with a minimum detention time of 30 minutes at peak flow. What is the minimum
volume of the contact chamber?
12.5 gallons
25 gallons
50 gallons
75 gallons
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Question: 4 of 170
A contractor is performing a percolation test for a proposed drainfield. The test hole is
12 inches in diameter and 24 inches deep. After pre-soaking, the water level drops
from 12 inches to 9 inches in 30 minutes. What is the percolation rate in minutes per
inch?
10 minutes per inch
15 minutes per inch
20 minutes per inch
30 minutes per inch
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Question: 5 of 170
A contractor is designing a mound system for a site with a limiting layer at 18 inches
below the surface. The design flow is 500 gallons per day. Using the Florida Mound
Design Guidelines, what is the minimum required basal area if the soil's long-term
acceptance rate (LTAR) is 0.2 gpd/ft²?
1000 ft²
1250 ft²
2500 ft²
5000 ft²
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Question: 6 of 170
A contractor is inspecting an existing septic system with a concrete tank that has a 4-
inch inlet and outlet. The tank is 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 5 feet deep (liquid depth).
The baffle at the outlet is missing. What is the maximum allowable effluent filter size
(in inches) that can be installed on the outlet without violating FAC 64E-6?
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
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Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam
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Subject Area Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice Exam
Description Comprehensive examination on Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice
Exam.
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 170
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate mastery of core concepts
Accreditation Aligned with US university standards.
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,. Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice Exam - 170 Questions and Answers
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Question: 1 of 170
A contractor is designing a septic system for a residential lot with a seasonal high
water table at 24 inches below the surface. The soil percolation rate is 60 minutes per
inch. What is the minimum required vertical separation distance between the bottom of
the drainfield trench and the seasonal high water table according to Florida
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
36 inches
PREVIOUS
Question: 2 of 170
A contractor is evaluating a site with a slope of 15% and sandy soil. The proposed
drainfield will be parallel to the contour. According to FAC 64E-6, what additional
setback distance is required from the top of the slope to a private well?
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
150 feet
PREVIOUS
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Question: 3 of 170
A contractor is installing an aerobic treatment unit (ATU) with a rated capacity of 600
gallons per day. The manufacturer's specifications require a chlorine contact chamber
with a minimum detention time of 30 minutes at peak flow. What is the minimum
volume of the contact chamber?
12.5 gallons
25 gallons
50 gallons
75 gallons
PREVIOUS
Question: 4 of 170
A contractor is performing a percolation test for a proposed drainfield. The test hole is
12 inches in diameter and 24 inches deep. After pre-soaking, the water level drops
from 12 inches to 9 inches in 30 minutes. What is the percolation rate in minutes per
inch?
10 minutes per inch
15 minutes per inch
20 minutes per inch
30 minutes per inch
Page 3
, . Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice Exam - 170 Questions and Answers
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PREVIOUS
Question: 5 of 170
A contractor is designing a mound system for a site with a limiting layer at 18 inches
below the surface. The design flow is 500 gallons per day. Using the Florida Mound
Design Guidelines, what is the minimum required basal area if the soil's long-term
acceptance rate (LTAR) is 0.2 gpd/ft²?
1000 ft²
1250 ft²
2500 ft²
5000 ft²
PREVIOUS
Question: 6 of 170
A contractor is inspecting an existing septic system with a concrete tank that has a 4-
inch inlet and outlet. The tank is 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 5 feet deep (liquid depth).
The baffle at the outlet is missing. What is the maximum allowable effluent filter size
(in inches) that can be installed on the outlet without violating FAC 64E-6?
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
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