CPO TEST 2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A PLUS
◉ How long does the CPO certification last?
Answer: 5 years from the date of issue
◉ How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water per
day
Answer: at least once
◉ How many times do you test for Cl and pH a day and how many
hours apart are each test?
Answer: You test twice a day with a minimum of 6 hours apart
◉ What are one of the tasks the CPO must complete daily provided
by the DES?
Answer: a checklist regarding maintenance guidelines
◉ What should a CPO do if he/she cannot inspect the pool one day?
Answer: He must find an alternate operator that day
, ◉ when you test for water quality, which type of equipment is
required?
Answer: The chemical test kit
◉ What is the pH range for all pools?
Answer: 7.2-7.8
◉ How do you know your water clarity is up to standards?
Answer: if the main drain Is visible from the pool deck
◉ What are some reasons a pool would be closed?
Answer: 1) The presence of algae
2)The presence of bacteria
3)The presence of fecal matter
4) no measurable presence of disinfectant
◉ What do you do if fecal matter occurs in a wadding pool or spa
Answer: drain it and disinfect it
◉ For the POOL, what should the FC and Bromine levels be between
Answer: FC= 1.0ppm-10.0ppm
Bromine= 2.0-10.0ppm
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A PLUS
◉ How long does the CPO certification last?
Answer: 5 years from the date of issue
◉ How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water per
day
Answer: at least once
◉ How many times do you test for Cl and pH a day and how many
hours apart are each test?
Answer: You test twice a day with a minimum of 6 hours apart
◉ What are one of the tasks the CPO must complete daily provided
by the DES?
Answer: a checklist regarding maintenance guidelines
◉ What should a CPO do if he/she cannot inspect the pool one day?
Answer: He must find an alternate operator that day
, ◉ when you test for water quality, which type of equipment is
required?
Answer: The chemical test kit
◉ What is the pH range for all pools?
Answer: 7.2-7.8
◉ How do you know your water clarity is up to standards?
Answer: if the main drain Is visible from the pool deck
◉ What are some reasons a pool would be closed?
Answer: 1) The presence of algae
2)The presence of bacteria
3)The presence of fecal matter
4) no measurable presence of disinfectant
◉ What do you do if fecal matter occurs in a wadding pool or spa
Answer: drain it and disinfect it
◉ For the POOL, what should the FC and Bromine levels be between
Answer: FC= 1.0ppm-10.0ppm
Bromine= 2.0-10.0ppm
