Water distribution operator Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
condensation - ANSWER-The change of state from a gas to a liquid
evaporation and transpiration - ANSWER-water rises to the atmosphere
Transpiration - ANSWER-Evaporation of water from plants
Infiltration/percolation - ANSWER-downward movement of water through the soil
Aquifer - ANSWER-A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows
the flow of groundwater.
Coagulation/Flocculation - ANSWER-adding chemicals to water causing particles to
clump together
Ozonation - ANSWER-chemical water treatment technique based on the infusion of
ozone into water
Filtration - ANSWER-A process that separates materials based on the size of their
particles.
disinfection - ANSWER-adding chemicals (usually chlorine) to water to kill harmful
bacteria
Sublimation - ANSWER-the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas
anode - ANSWER-positively charged electrode
cathode - ANSWER-Negative electrode
cross connection - ANSWER-a connection between a driving (portable) water and an
unapproved water supply
Cathodic Protection - ANSWER-an electric system for prevention of rust, corrosion,
and putting of metal surfaces that are in contact with the water, wastewater, or soil.
service pipe - ANSWER-the pipeline extending from the water main to the building
served or to the consumer's system
galvanized - ANSWER-To coat metal or steel with zinc.
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
condensation - ANSWER-The change of state from a gas to a liquid
evaporation and transpiration - ANSWER-water rises to the atmosphere
Transpiration - ANSWER-Evaporation of water from plants
Infiltration/percolation - ANSWER-downward movement of water through the soil
Aquifer - ANSWER-A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows
the flow of groundwater.
Coagulation/Flocculation - ANSWER-adding chemicals to water causing particles to
clump together
Ozonation - ANSWER-chemical water treatment technique based on the infusion of
ozone into water
Filtration - ANSWER-A process that separates materials based on the size of their
particles.
disinfection - ANSWER-adding chemicals (usually chlorine) to water to kill harmful
bacteria
Sublimation - ANSWER-the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas
anode - ANSWER-positively charged electrode
cathode - ANSWER-Negative electrode
cross connection - ANSWER-a connection between a driving (portable) water and an
unapproved water supply
Cathodic Protection - ANSWER-an electric system for prevention of rust, corrosion,
and putting of metal surfaces that are in contact with the water, wastewater, or soil.
service pipe - ANSWER-the pipeline extending from the water main to the building
served or to the consumer's system
galvanized - ANSWER-To coat metal or steel with zinc.
