CPO Study Guide Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
What is the Chemical ranges for Bromine for a pool and spa? - Answer-2-10
What is the Chemical ranges for the pH of a pool and spa? - Answer-7.2-7.8
What is the maximum temperature for a pool and spa? - Answer-90 104
What listing is required for all chlorine or bromine dispensers with flow meters? -
Answer-They must be NSF approved
What "air gap" is required for the backwash drain? - Answer-4"
What is required of self closing, self latching gates? - Answer-The gates must close and
latch from 1" to maximum and cannot be latched open
Heated pools/spas must have what type of thermometer? - Answer-Metal stem or
shatter protected capable of measuring water temp to at least 110 degrees + or - 2
degrees F
What are the requirements for disinfectant and pH testing? - Answer-Each pool must do
a minimum of three checks of the disinfectant and pH levels a day a minimum of 4
hours apart and of those three checks one must be done by a CPO
What certifications are requited to be a "pool operator" in Wake County and as of what
date? - Answer-As of December 2001, you must be a CPO licensed by the NSPF
(National Swimming Pool Foundation). All CPOs in Wake County must also be certified
by the county.
What devices are required on all hose bibs in the pool areas? - Answer-Hose bibs must
have anti-siphon valve
Failure to comply with these rules may result in being charge with what? - Answer-
Failure to follow the rules can result in a misdemeanor. Amount of penalty shall no
exceed $100 per day, each day of violation is a separate violation, and each article is a
separate violation
What conditions can result in a pool closure? - Answer-A pool can be shut down for
algae, presence of bacteria, or fecal coliform, no disinfectant, fecal matter, or any other
6 point infraction on the inspection sheet.
Complete Solutions
What is the Chemical ranges for Bromine for a pool and spa? - Answer-2-10
What is the Chemical ranges for the pH of a pool and spa? - Answer-7.2-7.8
What is the maximum temperature for a pool and spa? - Answer-90 104
What listing is required for all chlorine or bromine dispensers with flow meters? -
Answer-They must be NSF approved
What "air gap" is required for the backwash drain? - Answer-4"
What is required of self closing, self latching gates? - Answer-The gates must close and
latch from 1" to maximum and cannot be latched open
Heated pools/spas must have what type of thermometer? - Answer-Metal stem or
shatter protected capable of measuring water temp to at least 110 degrees + or - 2
degrees F
What are the requirements for disinfectant and pH testing? - Answer-Each pool must do
a minimum of three checks of the disinfectant and pH levels a day a minimum of 4
hours apart and of those three checks one must be done by a CPO
What certifications are requited to be a "pool operator" in Wake County and as of what
date? - Answer-As of December 2001, you must be a CPO licensed by the NSPF
(National Swimming Pool Foundation). All CPOs in Wake County must also be certified
by the county.
What devices are required on all hose bibs in the pool areas? - Answer-Hose bibs must
have anti-siphon valve
Failure to comply with these rules may result in being charge with what? - Answer-
Failure to follow the rules can result in a misdemeanor. Amount of penalty shall no
exceed $100 per day, each day of violation is a separate violation, and each article is a
separate violation
What conditions can result in a pool closure? - Answer-A pool can be shut down for
algae, presence of bacteria, or fecal coliform, no disinfectant, fecal matter, or any other
6 point infraction on the inspection sheet.
