SEPTIC LICENSE EXAM VERSION 1
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
Question 1: you are digging lateral trench + hit bed rock. what do
you do? a. rent hoe ram to remove bedrock b. dynamite rock so
removed with back hoe c. call inspector d. either a or b
Answer:
c. call inspector
Question 2: which type of lateral fields are approved for use in KY?
a. conventional gravel trenches or beds b. leaching chambers c.
seepage pits d. low pressure pipe trenches e. a, b, d
Answer:
e. a, b, d conventional gravel trenches or beds leaching chambers low
pressure pipe trenches
Question 3: you arrive on construction site to install septic system
+ find approved area has been used for parking + storage of
building materials. what do you do? a. ask builder to move
materials + vehicles to begin work b. lightly disk area prior to
system instillation c. use subsoiler to break up compaction +
proceed with instillation d. select another location + install system
e. call local inspector
Answer:
, e. call local inspector
Question 4: your favorite brother calls you to repair failing septic
system. what do you do? a. check water bill to see if using
excessive amounts of water b. add fill soil over breakout c. add 99
feet of lateral line d. call local inspector to trouble shoot system e.
both a + d f. both b + c
Answer:
e. both a + d check water bill to see if using excessive amounts of water call
local inspector to trouble shoot system
Question 5: you find builder has built house on lowest portion of
lot. what do you do? a. cut down area where lateral field goes so
can get gravity flow from septic tank to lateral field b. install dosing
tank to lift sewage to approved area c. dig lateral trenches deep
enough to get gravity flow d. a or b
Answer:
b. install dosing tank to lift sewage to approved area
Question 6: all nonperforated pipe shall be bedded in grillage
Answer:
true drip irrigation system include a. advance treatment b. air release valve c.
grinder pump d. all above
Question 7: e. a + b
, Answer:
e. a + b a. advance treatment b. air release valve
Question 8: certified installer or permit holder is required to remain
on construction site while work is being performed on system
Answer:
true
Question 9: what types of trench barrier material is approved? a. 4
inch layer whole straw b. synthetic fabric c. roofing felt d. plastic
sheeting e. both a + b f. all above
Answer:
e. both a + b a. 4 inch layer whole straw b. synthetic fabric
Question 10: when constructing an evaporation/absorption lagoon
where berm walls should be keyed into original soil at least 1 foot
deep + 2 foot wide at base
Answer:
true
Question 11: drip irrigation is experimental onsite sewage
disposable system option
Answer:
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
Question 1: you are digging lateral trench + hit bed rock. what do
you do? a. rent hoe ram to remove bedrock b. dynamite rock so
removed with back hoe c. call inspector d. either a or b
Answer:
c. call inspector
Question 2: which type of lateral fields are approved for use in KY?
a. conventional gravel trenches or beds b. leaching chambers c.
seepage pits d. low pressure pipe trenches e. a, b, d
Answer:
e. a, b, d conventional gravel trenches or beds leaching chambers low
pressure pipe trenches
Question 3: you arrive on construction site to install septic system
+ find approved area has been used for parking + storage of
building materials. what do you do? a. ask builder to move
materials + vehicles to begin work b. lightly disk area prior to
system instillation c. use subsoiler to break up compaction +
proceed with instillation d. select another location + install system
e. call local inspector
Answer:
, e. call local inspector
Question 4: your favorite brother calls you to repair failing septic
system. what do you do? a. check water bill to see if using
excessive amounts of water b. add fill soil over breakout c. add 99
feet of lateral line d. call local inspector to trouble shoot system e.
both a + d f. both b + c
Answer:
e. both a + d check water bill to see if using excessive amounts of water call
local inspector to trouble shoot system
Question 5: you find builder has built house on lowest portion of
lot. what do you do? a. cut down area where lateral field goes so
can get gravity flow from septic tank to lateral field b. install dosing
tank to lift sewage to approved area c. dig lateral trenches deep
enough to get gravity flow d. a or b
Answer:
b. install dosing tank to lift sewage to approved area
Question 6: all nonperforated pipe shall be bedded in grillage
Answer:
true drip irrigation system include a. advance treatment b. air release valve c.
grinder pump d. all above
Question 7: e. a + b
, Answer:
e. a + b a. advance treatment b. air release valve
Question 8: certified installer or permit holder is required to remain
on construction site while work is being performed on system
Answer:
true
Question 9: what types of trench barrier material is approved? a. 4
inch layer whole straw b. synthetic fabric c. roofing felt d. plastic
sheeting e. both a + b f. all above
Answer:
e. both a + b a. 4 inch layer whole straw b. synthetic fabric
Question 10: when constructing an evaporation/absorption lagoon
where berm walls should be keyed into original soil at least 1 foot
deep + 2 foot wide at base
Answer:
true
Question 11: drip irrigation is experimental onsite sewage
disposable system option
Answer:
