POOL OPERATOR TEST STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The primary function of chlorination is - Answer-Disinfection
Disease micro organisms that can be transmitted by contaminated pool water are -
Answer-Shigella, cryptosporidium, and giardia
PH values for proper operation are - Answer-7.2-7.8
Pool records Shall be - Answer-Saved for inspection when the pool is the use and
saved for period of three months
The best place to take a pool water sample for testing is where - Answer-At the side of
the pool 12 to 18 inches below the surface.
Turnover rate for a wading pool is - Answer-2 hours or less
What is required to be present at a spa/hot tub - Answer-Clock, thermometer,
precautionary signage
Example of a lifesaving equipment is - Answer-Ring buoy
Public pools using well water shall have - Answer-Satisfactory water sample taken prior
to opening each year
What is the correct method for mixing - Answer-Muriatic acid to water
Turnover rate for a hot tub is - Answer-30min
A person having an obvious skin disease, nasal or your discharge shall be - Answer-
Excluded from the swimming facility
The most commonly known chemical to raise pH is called - Answer-Soda ash (sodium
carbonate)
Pumps, filters And other mechanical and electrical equipment for public pools shall be -
Answer-Enclosed in accessible only to authorized personnel
When an unheated, unstabilized swimming pool is open for use, A minimum free
chlorine residual and all parts of the pool shall be maintained at - Answer-1.0ppm
Disinfection tests (free chlorine residual and pH) shall be conducted and recorded to the
public at least - Answer-Every 2-4 hours
, The most active form of chlorine is - Answer-Free available
Occupant load signs - Answer-Must include the number of occupants permitted for each
pool
And a proper designed recirculating system, The heart of the system is the - Answer-
Pump
From a safety standpoint what would be a bad location for a spill spout - Answer-In the
walkway (or deck area) around the pool
Maintain a minimum required chlorine concentration is accomplished only by - Answer-
Using an automatic chemical feeder
Symptoms indicating the pool might require shocking are - Answer-Cloudy water, strong
chlorine odor in the water, and high reading for total chlorine
Chlorine compounds are - Answer-Highly dangerous and must be handled and stored
carefully
Disinfection equipment at the end of the operating season should be - Answer-Flushed
with clean water, drained and disconnected
Any person in the process of eating or drinking shall be restricted to - Answer-An area
designated to preparing and serving food and drink that is at least 10 feet from the edge
of the pool
During a hot August day, The swimming pool has developed a black fungi build-up in
the corners proper treatment includes: - Answer-Increased chlorination and repeat
scrubbing
What animal shall be permitted within the public swimming pool - Answer-Service
animals
What is required to have lettering I have a minimum of 4 inches tall - Answer-No diving
signs, occupant signs, and depth markings
Alkalinity and calcium hardness test shall be conducted and recorded at least - Answer-
Once each week
All areas around the deck Shall have surface drainage that is directed - Answer-Away
from the pool
It is important to have an accurate flow meter to determine - Answer-The turnover rate
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The primary function of chlorination is - Answer-Disinfection
Disease micro organisms that can be transmitted by contaminated pool water are -
Answer-Shigella, cryptosporidium, and giardia
PH values for proper operation are - Answer-7.2-7.8
Pool records Shall be - Answer-Saved for inspection when the pool is the use and
saved for period of three months
The best place to take a pool water sample for testing is where - Answer-At the side of
the pool 12 to 18 inches below the surface.
Turnover rate for a wading pool is - Answer-2 hours or less
What is required to be present at a spa/hot tub - Answer-Clock, thermometer,
precautionary signage
Example of a lifesaving equipment is - Answer-Ring buoy
Public pools using well water shall have - Answer-Satisfactory water sample taken prior
to opening each year
What is the correct method for mixing - Answer-Muriatic acid to water
Turnover rate for a hot tub is - Answer-30min
A person having an obvious skin disease, nasal or your discharge shall be - Answer-
Excluded from the swimming facility
The most commonly known chemical to raise pH is called - Answer-Soda ash (sodium
carbonate)
Pumps, filters And other mechanical and electrical equipment for public pools shall be -
Answer-Enclosed in accessible only to authorized personnel
When an unheated, unstabilized swimming pool is open for use, A minimum free
chlorine residual and all parts of the pool shall be maintained at - Answer-1.0ppm
Disinfection tests (free chlorine residual and pH) shall be conducted and recorded to the
public at least - Answer-Every 2-4 hours
, The most active form of chlorine is - Answer-Free available
Occupant load signs - Answer-Must include the number of occupants permitted for each
pool
And a proper designed recirculating system, The heart of the system is the - Answer-
Pump
From a safety standpoint what would be a bad location for a spill spout - Answer-In the
walkway (or deck area) around the pool
Maintain a minimum required chlorine concentration is accomplished only by - Answer-
Using an automatic chemical feeder
Symptoms indicating the pool might require shocking are - Answer-Cloudy water, strong
chlorine odor in the water, and high reading for total chlorine
Chlorine compounds are - Answer-Highly dangerous and must be handled and stored
carefully
Disinfection equipment at the end of the operating season should be - Answer-Flushed
with clean water, drained and disconnected
Any person in the process of eating or drinking shall be restricted to - Answer-An area
designated to preparing and serving food and drink that is at least 10 feet from the edge
of the pool
During a hot August day, The swimming pool has developed a black fungi build-up in
the corners proper treatment includes: - Answer-Increased chlorination and repeat
scrubbing
What animal shall be permitted within the public swimming pool - Answer-Service
animals
What is required to have lettering I have a minimum of 4 inches tall - Answer-No diving
signs, occupant signs, and depth markings
Alkalinity and calcium hardness test shall be conducted and recorded at least - Answer-
Once each week
All areas around the deck Shall have surface drainage that is directed - Answer-Away
from the pool
It is important to have an accurate flow meter to determine - Answer-The turnover rate
