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CPO EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The pool's emergency telephone must be an independent _______, with a sign that says
"EMERGENCY DIAL 911" along with the _____ _____ and ______ of the pool. - ANSWER-
landline; phone number; address
T/F: if the emergency phone stops working, the pool may remain open. - ANSWER-false
All swimming pools must have at least 1 _____ shower. - ANSWER-rinse
Heaters of spas should have controls that prevent the temperature from going above _____
degrees. - ANSWER-104
Pools must be operated below _____ degrees. - ANSWER-90
The hooked pole must be at least __ feet long. - ANSWER-12
There must be a ________ rope of ____ ________ inch diameter. - ANSWER-throwing; one
quarter
the rope must be at least _____ times the maximum width of the pool. - ANSWER-1.5
Rescue tubes can replace the _____ ______. - ANSWER-ring buoy
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If a pool has more than 3,000 sq ft of public use area, there must be ____ units of lifesaving
equipment. - ANSWER-2
the permanent pool signs tell of _____ absence, dangers of _____ swimming without _____,
and that ______ should not use the pool alone. - ANSWER-lifeguard; children; supervision;
adults
Signs must also be present prohibiting _____ and ____. - ANSWER-pets; glass
All spas with jets should have a timer with a maximum of ____ minutes. - ANSWER-15
T/F: Pool ladders must be securely fastened to the pool deck and flush to the pool wall. -
ANSWER-true
Contrasting bands of a ladder must be at least ____ inches wide. - ANSWER-2
All swimming pools where depth does not exceed __ ft must have a no diving sign, or multiple
at intervals of ____ feet. - ANSWER-5; 25
If a pool's permit is suspended or revoked, the operator must affix a notice stating "______
______." - ANSWER-pool closed
______ means the Wake County department of human services director or his/her authorized
representative. - ANSWER-Director
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_____ means the certified pool operator who is responsible for the daily operation of a public
swimming pool - ANSWER-operator
_____ means the owner of the swimming pool or the responsible management company -
ANSWER-Owner
_____ _____ means the interior of the fenced area around a swimming pool including the pool
itself, toilets, bathhouses, equipment enclosures, chemical enclosures - ANSWER-pool area
_____ ______ _____ means any swimming pool located on private property, the use of which is
limited to swimming or bathing by members of his/her family or invited guests. - ANSWER-
Residential swimming pools
_____ ______ means any structure, basin, or chamber containing an artificial body of water
used for swimming, diving, wading, instructional purposes, or therapeutic bathing - ANSWER-
swimming pool
A _____ _____ _____ ____ ____ ____ (WCSPOP) is required for operation of a swimming pool
in our county. - ANSWER-Wake County swimming pool operations permit
The _____ must approve construction projects to the pool. - ANSWER-director
A "year round pool" is any pool that is _____ or ______. - ANSWER-indoor; heated
The CPO certificate is valid for ___ years after the date of issuance - ANSWER-5
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pH and disinfectant levels must be taken at least ____ a day, no more than ___ hours apart. -
ANSWER-twice; 6
CPO must go through a checklist of _______ guidelines _____ a day. - ANSWER-maintenance;
once
When the CPO cannot physically go through the checklist, they must find an ______ ______. -
ANSWER-alternate operator
Records must be kept of all activities pertaining to the operations of the pool including ____-
chlorination and the addition of _______. - ANSWER-super; chemicals
A pool must be closed by an operator if the presence of ______, ______, _______ _____, or
_______ ______. - ANSWER-algae; bacteria; fecal coliform; fecal matter
if a pool has no ______ _______ of ______ it must be closed. - ANSWER-measurable level;
disinfectant
If fecal material is introduced into a WADING POOL/SPA, it is to be _____ and ______. -
ANSWER-drained; disinfected
In pools, free chlorine must be maintained between ____ and ____ ppm. - ANSWER-1; 10
pH in pools must be maintained between _____ and _____. - ANSWER-7.2; 7.8
In wading pools/spas, free chlorine must be maintained between ____ and ____ ppm. -
ANSWER-2; 10
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CPO EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The pool's emergency telephone must be an independent _______, with a sign that says
"EMERGENCY DIAL 911" along with the _____ _____ and ______ of the pool. - ANSWER-
landline; phone number; address
T/F: if the emergency phone stops working, the pool may remain open. - ANSWER-false
All swimming pools must have at least 1 _____ shower. - ANSWER-rinse
Heaters of spas should have controls that prevent the temperature from going above _____
degrees. - ANSWER-104
Pools must be operated below _____ degrees. - ANSWER-90
The hooked pole must be at least __ feet long. - ANSWER-12
There must be a ________ rope of ____ ________ inch diameter. - ANSWER-throwing; one
quarter
the rope must be at least _____ times the maximum width of the pool. - ANSWER-1.5
Rescue tubes can replace the _____ ______. - ANSWER-ring buoy
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If a pool has more than 3,000 sq ft of public use area, there must be ____ units of lifesaving
equipment. - ANSWER-2
the permanent pool signs tell of _____ absence, dangers of _____ swimming without _____,
and that ______ should not use the pool alone. - ANSWER-lifeguard; children; supervision;
adults
Signs must also be present prohibiting _____ and ____. - ANSWER-pets; glass
All spas with jets should have a timer with a maximum of ____ minutes. - ANSWER-15
T/F: Pool ladders must be securely fastened to the pool deck and flush to the pool wall. -
ANSWER-true
Contrasting bands of a ladder must be at least ____ inches wide. - ANSWER-2
All swimming pools where depth does not exceed __ ft must have a no diving sign, or multiple
at intervals of ____ feet. - ANSWER-5; 25
If a pool's permit is suspended or revoked, the operator must affix a notice stating "______
______." - ANSWER-pool closed
______ means the Wake County department of human services director or his/her authorized
representative. - ANSWER-Director
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_____ means the certified pool operator who is responsible for the daily operation of a public
swimming pool - ANSWER-operator
_____ means the owner of the swimming pool or the responsible management company -
ANSWER-Owner
_____ _____ means the interior of the fenced area around a swimming pool including the pool
itself, toilets, bathhouses, equipment enclosures, chemical enclosures - ANSWER-pool area
_____ ______ _____ means any swimming pool located on private property, the use of which is
limited to swimming or bathing by members of his/her family or invited guests. - ANSWER-
Residential swimming pools
_____ ______ means any structure, basin, or chamber containing an artificial body of water
used for swimming, diving, wading, instructional purposes, or therapeutic bathing - ANSWER-
swimming pool
A _____ _____ _____ ____ ____ ____ (WCSPOP) is required for operation of a swimming pool
in our county. - ANSWER-Wake County swimming pool operations permit
The _____ must approve construction projects to the pool. - ANSWER-director
A "year round pool" is any pool that is _____ or ______. - ANSWER-indoor; heated
The CPO certificate is valid for ___ years after the date of issuance - ANSWER-5
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pH and disinfectant levels must be taken at least ____ a day, no more than ___ hours apart. -
ANSWER-twice; 6
CPO must go through a checklist of _______ guidelines _____ a day. - ANSWER-maintenance;
once
When the CPO cannot physically go through the checklist, they must find an ______ ______. -
ANSWER-alternate operator
Records must be kept of all activities pertaining to the operations of the pool including ____-
chlorination and the addition of _______. - ANSWER-super; chemicals
A pool must be closed by an operator if the presence of ______, ______, _______ _____, or
_______ ______. - ANSWER-algae; bacteria; fecal coliform; fecal matter
if a pool has no ______ _______ of ______ it must be closed. - ANSWER-measurable level;
disinfectant
If fecal material is introduced into a WADING POOL/SPA, it is to be _____ and ______. -
ANSWER-drained; disinfected
In pools, free chlorine must be maintained between ____ and ____ ppm. - ANSWER-1; 10
pH in pools must be maintained between _____ and _____. - ANSWER-7.2; 7.8
In wading pools/spas, free chlorine must be maintained between ____ and ____ ppm. -
ANSWER-2; 10
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