pool ops UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which was the oldest civilization in the world that may have been the first to create and area for
bathing and swimming? - CORRECT ANSWER - China
Floating pools, located near rivers on streams, had __________ in their walls for
the water to ___________ through. It was thought that this design would aid in the
prevention of disease transmission that occurred in still water pools. - CORRECT ANSWER -
holes; flow
The first swimming organization in England was the - CORRECT ANSWER - National
Swimming Society
The first pool regulations were created by the ________ and was organized in 1912 and set the
first standards in 1915 which included.. - CORRECT ANSWER - American Association for
Hygiene and
Baths
Pool standards in 1915 by American Association for Hygeine and Baths - CORRECT
ANSWER - well-lighted area, smooth surface, gutter, deck drainage away from pool,
constantly in-flowing stream of filtration, refiltration, and disinfection, lifeguard always on duty,
pool locked when not in use, strict supervision
How can I disinfect water - CORRECT ANSWER - chorline of lime, chlorine gas, ultraviolet
rays or ozone
The first modern swimming pools were known as __(Floating - CORRECT ANSWER -
Floating pools
,The closest to "drinking water quality pools" where those built directly over artesian wells,
________ or _________ - CORRECT ANSWER - springs; ocean waters
In the year __________ that the Olin Mathieson Corporation developed HTH, a form of
Calcium ______________, which became the first sanitizer developed primarily for pools. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1927; hypochlorite
The first pool filters and pumps where developed by Pascal Paddock and John Mudge in the mid
- CORRECT ANSWER - 1920s
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: The makeup water for the bathing facility or
area is not from a potable source. Non-
Potable means ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER - not safe for drinking
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: _________________________________ are
not restricted from the pool. Fecal Contamination,
Respiratory, eye, ear, and skin diseases may be easily transmitted through water. - CORRECT
ANSWER - patrons with infectious diseases
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: The pool or spa's disinfection system is not
operating properly. The ____________________________, at the proper levels, is of paramount
importance in the destruction of pathogens that may be introduced into a pool from many
potential sources - CORRECT ANSWER - presence of approved disinfectant
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: The pool or bathing area is overcrowded
with_________________________, taxing the ability of the
pools recirculation, dilution, or disinfection systems to eliminate pathogens. - CORRECT
ANSWER - too many bathers
Illnesses that have been linked to pools or swimming in natural bathing areas are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Gastrointestinal diseases
B. Skin Infections
, C. Open cuts and abrasions
D. Respiratory illness
RWI means - CORRECT ANSWER - recreational water illnesses
What are RWIs - CORRECT ANSWER - RWIs are illnesses that are spread by
swallowing, breathing, or having contact with contaminated water from swimming pools, spas,
lakes, rivers, or oceans. RWI's can cause a variety of symptoms including gastrointestinal, skin,
ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic and wound infections.
How are RWIS spread - CORRECT ANSWER - diarrhea, or germs that live naturally in
environment (if pool isnt properly disinfected, germs will increase to point where they cause
illness if u breathe of contact water)
why doesnt chlorine kill RWIs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chlorine does kill the germs that
make many people sick, but it takes time. Most germs can be killed in less than an hour, but
chlorine takes longer to kill some germs such as Cryptosporidium, which can survive for days
even in properly disinfected pools.
Where are RWIs found? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can spread through the use of swimming
pools, hot tubs, decorative
water fountains, oceans, lakes, and rivers
Who is most likely to get ill from RWIs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Children, pregnant
woman, and people with compromised immune
systems.
How can we prevent RWIs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Practicing healthy swimming
behaviors. Properly maintained pools,
educated staff and swimmers
CORRECT Answers
Which was the oldest civilization in the world that may have been the first to create and area for
bathing and swimming? - CORRECT ANSWER - China
Floating pools, located near rivers on streams, had __________ in their walls for
the water to ___________ through. It was thought that this design would aid in the
prevention of disease transmission that occurred in still water pools. - CORRECT ANSWER -
holes; flow
The first swimming organization in England was the - CORRECT ANSWER - National
Swimming Society
The first pool regulations were created by the ________ and was organized in 1912 and set the
first standards in 1915 which included.. - CORRECT ANSWER - American Association for
Hygiene and
Baths
Pool standards in 1915 by American Association for Hygeine and Baths - CORRECT
ANSWER - well-lighted area, smooth surface, gutter, deck drainage away from pool,
constantly in-flowing stream of filtration, refiltration, and disinfection, lifeguard always on duty,
pool locked when not in use, strict supervision
How can I disinfect water - CORRECT ANSWER - chorline of lime, chlorine gas, ultraviolet
rays or ozone
The first modern swimming pools were known as __(Floating - CORRECT ANSWER -
Floating pools
,The closest to "drinking water quality pools" where those built directly over artesian wells,
________ or _________ - CORRECT ANSWER - springs; ocean waters
In the year __________ that the Olin Mathieson Corporation developed HTH, a form of
Calcium ______________, which became the first sanitizer developed primarily for pools. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1927; hypochlorite
The first pool filters and pumps where developed by Pascal Paddock and John Mudge in the mid
- CORRECT ANSWER - 1920s
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: The makeup water for the bathing facility or
area is not from a potable source. Non-
Potable means ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER - not safe for drinking
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: _________________________________ are
not restricted from the pool. Fecal Contamination,
Respiratory, eye, ear, and skin diseases may be easily transmitted through water. - CORRECT
ANSWER - patrons with infectious diseases
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: The pool or spa's disinfection system is not
operating properly. The ____________________________, at the proper levels, is of paramount
importance in the destruction of pathogens that may be introduced into a pool from many
potential sources - CORRECT ANSWER - presence of approved disinfectant
The risk of acquiring an illness could be because: The pool or bathing area is overcrowded
with_________________________, taxing the ability of the
pools recirculation, dilution, or disinfection systems to eliminate pathogens. - CORRECT
ANSWER - too many bathers
Illnesses that have been linked to pools or swimming in natural bathing areas are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Gastrointestinal diseases
B. Skin Infections
, C. Open cuts and abrasions
D. Respiratory illness
RWI means - CORRECT ANSWER - recreational water illnesses
What are RWIs - CORRECT ANSWER - RWIs are illnesses that are spread by
swallowing, breathing, or having contact with contaminated water from swimming pools, spas,
lakes, rivers, or oceans. RWI's can cause a variety of symptoms including gastrointestinal, skin,
ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic and wound infections.
How are RWIS spread - CORRECT ANSWER - diarrhea, or germs that live naturally in
environment (if pool isnt properly disinfected, germs will increase to point where they cause
illness if u breathe of contact water)
why doesnt chlorine kill RWIs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chlorine does kill the germs that
make many people sick, but it takes time. Most germs can be killed in less than an hour, but
chlorine takes longer to kill some germs such as Cryptosporidium, which can survive for days
even in properly disinfected pools.
Where are RWIs found? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can spread through the use of swimming
pools, hot tubs, decorative
water fountains, oceans, lakes, and rivers
Who is most likely to get ill from RWIs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Children, pregnant
woman, and people with compromised immune
systems.
How can we prevent RWIs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Practicing healthy swimming
behaviors. Properly maintained pools,
educated staff and swimmers
