WVSSAC ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED REVIEW
●● What is the effectiveness of sedimentation based on?
Answer: Particle size and distribution; environmental conditions, and
sed basin hydraulics
●● Multiple Barrier Approach
Answer: Protects drinking water by assessing the source, treatment
process, operator certifications, distribution ,etc
●● CCR's are due when?
Answer: July 1st
●● What regulatory requirement looks at potential contaminant threats?
Answer: SWAP (Source Water Assessment and Protection Program)
●● Who can sign an MOR?
Answer: Any certified operator employed by the system.
●● What is the minimum Cl2 residual in the distribution system?
Answer: 0.20 ppm (mg/L)
,●● A significant deficiency on the sanitary survey requires response
through a
( ) within ( ) days.
Answer: Corrective Action Plan; 30 days
●● When is the Personnel Status Report due to the C&T office?
Answer: July 15th
●● All water systems should have a ( ) for leak adjustments.
Answer: Written policy
●● Why is an RPZ more effective than a double check valve assembly to
prevent backflow?
Answer: The RPZ will leak if it malfunctions.
●● The difference between static water level and pumping water level is:
Answer: Drawdown
●● MORs should be kept on file for how long?
Answer: 5 years
, ●● Under the Total Coliform Rule, a level one assessment must be
completed by:
Answer: any certified operator within 30 days
●● The minimum pressure in the distribution system under flow
conditions is:
Answer: 20 PSI
●● Tank turnover should be at least ( ) every ( ).
Answer: 20%; 24 hours
●● Where are DBP's samples at in the distribution system?
Answer: At the places of maximum residence time (MRT) or where the
water is the oldest.
●● An operator may feed PAC on top of conventional filters if:
Answer: The water is pink due to overfeeding permanganate.
●● How long are backflow records kept?
Answer: 2 years
●● The IDLH for chlorine is:
Answer: 10 PPM
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED REVIEW
●● What is the effectiveness of sedimentation based on?
Answer: Particle size and distribution; environmental conditions, and
sed basin hydraulics
●● Multiple Barrier Approach
Answer: Protects drinking water by assessing the source, treatment
process, operator certifications, distribution ,etc
●● CCR's are due when?
Answer: July 1st
●● What regulatory requirement looks at potential contaminant threats?
Answer: SWAP (Source Water Assessment and Protection Program)
●● Who can sign an MOR?
Answer: Any certified operator employed by the system.
●● What is the minimum Cl2 residual in the distribution system?
Answer: 0.20 ppm (mg/L)
,●● A significant deficiency on the sanitary survey requires response
through a
( ) within ( ) days.
Answer: Corrective Action Plan; 30 days
●● When is the Personnel Status Report due to the C&T office?
Answer: July 15th
●● All water systems should have a ( ) for leak adjustments.
Answer: Written policy
●● Why is an RPZ more effective than a double check valve assembly to
prevent backflow?
Answer: The RPZ will leak if it malfunctions.
●● The difference between static water level and pumping water level is:
Answer: Drawdown
●● MORs should be kept on file for how long?
Answer: 5 years
, ●● Under the Total Coliform Rule, a level one assessment must be
completed by:
Answer: any certified operator within 30 days
●● The minimum pressure in the distribution system under flow
conditions is:
Answer: 20 PSI
●● Tank turnover should be at least ( ) every ( ).
Answer: 20%; 24 hours
●● Where are DBP's samples at in the distribution system?
Answer: At the places of maximum residence time (MRT) or where the
water is the oldest.
●● An operator may feed PAC on top of conventional filters if:
Answer: The water is pink due to overfeeding permanganate.
●● How long are backflow records kept?
Answer: 2 years
●● The IDLH for chlorine is:
Answer: 10 PPM
