HESI Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
2026/2027 – 150-Question Practice Exam
(Elsevier HESI)
Section I: Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules (1–25)
1. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter governs onsite sewage treatment and disposal
systems?
A. Chapter 62-6 FAC
B. Chapter 64E-6 FAC
C. Chapter 62-600 FAC
D. Chapter 64E-11 FAC
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), establishes the standards for
onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) in Florida.
2. Which Florida statute regulates septic tank contractors?
A. Chapter 381, Part III
B. Chapter 489, Part III
C. Chapter 403, Part IV
D. Chapter 373, Part II
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 489, Part III, Florida Statutes, regulates septic tank contractors through
the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
3. Which Florida statute addresses onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems?
A. Section 381.0065
B. Section 489.553
C. Section 403.086
D. Section 373.323
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Section 381.0065, Florida Statutes, establishes the requirements for onsite
sewage treatment and disposal systems.
4. Who issues permits for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems in Florida?
A. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
B. Florida Department of Health
C. County health departments
D. Florida Department of Agriculture
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: County health departments issue permits for OSTDS under the authority of the
Florida Department of Health.
5. What is the minimum age to obtain a Florida septic tank contractor registration?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a septic tank contractor
registration.
6. How many hours of continuing education must a Florida septic tank contractor complete
every two years?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida septic tank contractors must complete 12 hours of continuing education
every two years.
7. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action against a septic tank contractor?
,A. Fraudulent practices
B. Incompetence
C. Violating building codes
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fraud, incompetence, and code violations are all grounds for disciplinary action.
8. A septic tank contractor must notify the DBPR of a change of address within how many days?
A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractors must notify the DBPR within 30 days of a change of address.
9. What is the scope of practice for a Florida septic tank contractor?
A. Installing and repairing OSTDS
B. Providing legal advice
C. Practicing medicine
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A septic tank contractor is licensed to install, repair, and maintain onsite sewage
treatment and disposal systems.
10. Which of the following is required for a septic tank contractor to obtain registration?
A. Passing a state examination
B. Proof of insurance
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractors must pass a state examination and provide proof of insurance.
, 11. How long is a Florida septic tank contractor registration valid?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic tank contractor registrations are biennial and expire every two years.
12. Which of the following is a prohibited practice for a septic tank contractor?
A. Commingling funds
B. Fraudulent misrepresentation
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Commingling funds and fraudulent misrepresentation are prohibited practices.
13. A septic tank contractor must maintain records of installations for at least:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractors must maintain installation records for at least 3 years.
14. Which of the following must a septic tank contractor provide to the homeowner?
A. A written contract
B. A warranty
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractors must provide a written contract and warranty to the homeowner.
2026/2027 – 150-Question Practice Exam
(Elsevier HESI)
Section I: Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules (1–25)
1. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter governs onsite sewage treatment and disposal
systems?
A. Chapter 62-6 FAC
B. Chapter 64E-6 FAC
C. Chapter 62-600 FAC
D. Chapter 64E-11 FAC
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), establishes the standards for
onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) in Florida.
2. Which Florida statute regulates septic tank contractors?
A. Chapter 381, Part III
B. Chapter 489, Part III
C. Chapter 403, Part IV
D. Chapter 373, Part II
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 489, Part III, Florida Statutes, regulates septic tank contractors through
the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
3. Which Florida statute addresses onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems?
A. Section 381.0065
B. Section 489.553
C. Section 403.086
D. Section 373.323
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Section 381.0065, Florida Statutes, establishes the requirements for onsite
sewage treatment and disposal systems.
4. Who issues permits for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems in Florida?
A. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
B. Florida Department of Health
C. County health departments
D. Florida Department of Agriculture
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: County health departments issue permits for OSTDS under the authority of the
Florida Department of Health.
5. What is the minimum age to obtain a Florida septic tank contractor registration?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a septic tank contractor
registration.
6. How many hours of continuing education must a Florida septic tank contractor complete
every two years?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida septic tank contractors must complete 12 hours of continuing education
every two years.
7. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action against a septic tank contractor?
,A. Fraudulent practices
B. Incompetence
C. Violating building codes
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fraud, incompetence, and code violations are all grounds for disciplinary action.
8. A septic tank contractor must notify the DBPR of a change of address within how many days?
A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractors must notify the DBPR within 30 days of a change of address.
9. What is the scope of practice for a Florida septic tank contractor?
A. Installing and repairing OSTDS
B. Providing legal advice
C. Practicing medicine
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A septic tank contractor is licensed to install, repair, and maintain onsite sewage
treatment and disposal systems.
10. Which of the following is required for a septic tank contractor to obtain registration?
A. Passing a state examination
B. Proof of insurance
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractors must pass a state examination and provide proof of insurance.
, 11. How long is a Florida septic tank contractor registration valid?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic tank contractor registrations are biennial and expire every two years.
12. Which of the following is a prohibited practice for a septic tank contractor?
A. Commingling funds
B. Fraudulent misrepresentation
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Commingling funds and fraudulent misrepresentation are prohibited practices.
13. A septic tank contractor must maintain records of installations for at least:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractors must maintain installation records for at least 3 years.
14. Which of the following must a septic tank contractor provide to the homeowner?
A. A written contract
B. A warranty
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractors must provide a written contract and warranty to the homeowner.
