Septic License Exam Version 2 Complete Questions And Detailed Solutions Latest Update Just Released

SEPTIC LICENSE EXAM VERSION 2

COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED



Question 1: What do equalizers do on distribution boxes
Answer:

All liquid to enter all lines with equal flow simultaneously



Question 2: Unused outlets of a distribution box should be
Answer:

Watertight



Question 3: Distribution box should be 5ft minimum from
Answer:

Beginning of drain field infiltration area - property lines - easement lines -
driveway



Question 4: Distribution box should be 50 ft from
Answer:

Private wells and open surface water such as (ditches, wear boxes, ponds,
lakes, etc.)



Question 5: Distribution box should be 100ft from

,Answer:

Public wells



Question 6: The inlet of a distribution box should be equipped with
a
Answer:

Vented baffle



Question 7: A vented baffle can be either a
Answer:

90 degree sweep with a hole drilled or a PVC "T"



Question 8: What does the vented baffle prevent
Answer:

Short circuiting



Question 9: Who must authorize any changes to the approved
design of the septic system
Answer:

Health district and designer



Question 10: Drainfields must run _____ to the slope
Answer:

, Perpendicular, may be contoured or curved to do so



Question 11: The trench bottom of a drain field must be
Answer:

Level and hand raked



Question 12: If the soil is smeared in a drain field, what must
happen
Answer:

Sidewalls should also be hand raked



Question 13: Entire drain field including pipe connections should
be _____ for inspection
Answer:

Bedded in soil and left open



Question 14: All perforated pipes should be
Answer:

Capped exposed for inspection



Question 15: If sidewalls and trench bottom are smeared or
compacted what must happen
Answer: