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TEXAS LANDSCAPE IRRIGATOR
EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
CURRENT TESTING
SECTION 1: TCEQ RULES, REGULATIONS & LICENSING
(Questions 1–25)
1. How often must a licensed irrigator renew their license in Texas?
D
A. Every year
O
B. Every two years
N
C. Every three years
O
D. Every five years
T
Correct answer: C
C
Rationale: Texas requires irrigators to renew their license every three years.
O
PY
2. An individual who inspects irrigation systems and enforces a water district's rules
related to landscape irrigation must hold which license?
A. Landscape Irrigator License
B. Irrigation Technician License
C. Irrigation Inspector License
D. Plumbing Inspector License
Correct answer: C
Rationale: An individual who inspects irrigation systems and enforces a water district's rules
related to landscape irrigation systems must hold a valid irrigation inspector license issued
according to Chapter 30 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code.
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3. What is the minimum score required to pass the Landscape Irrigator exam?
A. 70% overall, with a minimum of 70% for each section
B. 70% overall
C. 75% overall
D. 80% overall
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Candidates must pass the applicable exam with a minimum score of 70
percent for each section.
4. How long is the Texas Landscape Irrigator exam?
D
A. 3 hours
O
B. 4 hours
N
C. 6 hours
O
D. 8 hours
T
Correct answer: C
C
Rationale: The Landscape Irrigator exam has a 6-hour time limit.
O
5. Which Texas Administrative Code (TAC) chapter specifically governs irrigation licensing
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and practice in Texas?
A. 30 TAC Chapter 310
B. 30 TAC Chapter 344
C. 30 TAC Chapter 290
D. 30 TAC Chapter 400
Correct answer: B
Rationale: 30 TAC Chapter 344 contains the rules, regulations, and statutes for licensed
irrigators in Texas. This chapter establishes the minimum standards for landscape irrigation
design, installation, and operation.
6. Which agency is responsible for issuing the Texas Landscape Irrigator License?
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A. Texas Department of Agriculture
B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
C. Texas Water Development Board
D. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is the regulatory
authority that oversees the licensing of landscape irrigators in the State of Texas, as defined by
Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code.
7. Which TCEQ license allows an individual to sell, design, consult, and install landscape
irrigation systems?
D
A. Landscape Irrigator (LI)
O
B. Irrigation Technician (IT)
N
C. Irrigation Inspector (II)
O
D. Backflow Tester
T
Correct answer: A
C
Rationale: The Landscape Irrigator (LI) license is the full, unrestricted irrigator license that
O
permits all elements of irrigation work, including selling, designing, consulting, installing,
PY
maintaining, altering, repairing, and servicing.
8. What is the minimum passing score required for each section of the Texas Irrigator
Exam?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A score of 70% or higher is required to pass each section of the exam.
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9. What is the license fee for a Texas Landscape Irrigator?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $111
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The TCEQ requires a license fee of $111 for the Landscape Irrigator license.
10. What is required to register for the Texas Landscape Irrigator exam?
A. Only a valid driver's license
D
B. TCEQ pre-approval
O
C. A bachelor's degree
N
D. Five years of experience
O
Correct answer: B
T
Rationale: You must be pre-approved by the TCEQ before scheduling your exam. Once
C
approved by TCEQ, you may schedule the exam through a computer-based testing center.
O
PY
11. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Landscape Irrigator license
requirements?
A. A bachelor's degree is required
B. Five years of work experience is required
C. No education or work experience is required
D. A master's degree in irrigation is required
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The Landscape Irrigator license has no education or work experience
requirements. Applicants must complete the Basic Irrigator Licensing Course, submit an
application, a criminal history attestation, pay the fee, and pass the exam.
TEXAS LANDSCAPE IRRIGATOR
EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
CURRENT TESTING
SECTION 1: TCEQ RULES, REGULATIONS & LICENSING
(Questions 1–25)
1. How often must a licensed irrigator renew their license in Texas?
D
A. Every year
O
B. Every two years
N
C. Every three years
O
D. Every five years
T
Correct answer: C
C
Rationale: Texas requires irrigators to renew their license every three years.
O
PY
2. An individual who inspects irrigation systems and enforces a water district's rules
related to landscape irrigation must hold which license?
A. Landscape Irrigator License
B. Irrigation Technician License
C. Irrigation Inspector License
D. Plumbing Inspector License
Correct answer: C
Rationale: An individual who inspects irrigation systems and enforces a water district's rules
related to landscape irrigation systems must hold a valid irrigation inspector license issued
according to Chapter 30 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code.
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3. What is the minimum score required to pass the Landscape Irrigator exam?
A. 70% overall, with a minimum of 70% for each section
B. 70% overall
C. 75% overall
D. 80% overall
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Candidates must pass the applicable exam with a minimum score of 70
percent for each section.
4. How long is the Texas Landscape Irrigator exam?
D
A. 3 hours
O
B. 4 hours
N
C. 6 hours
O
D. 8 hours
T
Correct answer: C
C
Rationale: The Landscape Irrigator exam has a 6-hour time limit.
O
5. Which Texas Administrative Code (TAC) chapter specifically governs irrigation licensing
PY
and practice in Texas?
A. 30 TAC Chapter 310
B. 30 TAC Chapter 344
C. 30 TAC Chapter 290
D. 30 TAC Chapter 400
Correct answer: B
Rationale: 30 TAC Chapter 344 contains the rules, regulations, and statutes for licensed
irrigators in Texas. This chapter establishes the minimum standards for landscape irrigation
design, installation, and operation.
6. Which agency is responsible for issuing the Texas Landscape Irrigator License?
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A. Texas Department of Agriculture
B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
C. Texas Water Development Board
D. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is the regulatory
authority that oversees the licensing of landscape irrigators in the State of Texas, as defined by
Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code.
7. Which TCEQ license allows an individual to sell, design, consult, and install landscape
irrigation systems?
D
A. Landscape Irrigator (LI)
O
B. Irrigation Technician (IT)
N
C. Irrigation Inspector (II)
O
D. Backflow Tester
T
Correct answer: A
C
Rationale: The Landscape Irrigator (LI) license is the full, unrestricted irrigator license that
O
permits all elements of irrigation work, including selling, designing, consulting, installing,
PY
maintaining, altering, repairing, and servicing.
8. What is the minimum passing score required for each section of the Texas Irrigator
Exam?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A score of 70% or higher is required to pass each section of the exam.
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9. What is the license fee for a Texas Landscape Irrigator?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $111
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The TCEQ requires a license fee of $111 for the Landscape Irrigator license.
10. What is required to register for the Texas Landscape Irrigator exam?
A. Only a valid driver's license
D
B. TCEQ pre-approval
O
C. A bachelor's degree
N
D. Five years of experience
O
Correct answer: B
T
Rationale: You must be pre-approved by the TCEQ before scheduling your exam. Once
C
approved by TCEQ, you may schedule the exam through a computer-based testing center.
O
PY
11. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Landscape Irrigator license
requirements?
A. A bachelor's degree is required
B. Five years of work experience is required
C. No education or work experience is required
D. A master's degree in irrigation is required
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The Landscape Irrigator license has no education or work experience
requirements. Applicants must complete the Basic Irrigator Licensing Course, submit an
application, a criminal history attestation, pay the fee, and pass the exam.
