North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
Question 1. What is the primary responsibility of the North Dakota Board of Water Well Contractors
(NDBWWC)?
A) Overseeing general plumbing licensing
B) Regulating pesticide application
C) Certifying pump and pitless unit installers and enforcing construction standards
D) Managing water rights disputes
Answer: C
Explanation: The NDBWWC is responsible for certifying pump and pitless unit installers, establishing
licensing standards, and ensuring compliance with water well construction regulations.
Question 2. Which of the following is a certification requirement for pump and pitless unit installers in
North Dakota?
A) High school diploma only
B) Completion of an apprenticeship and experience verification
C) No formal requirements
D) Certification from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Answer: B
Explanation: Installers must complete an apprenticeship and demonstrate sufficient experience to
qualify for certification under NDBWWC regulations.
Question 3. How often are continuing education credits required for licensed water well contractors in
North Dakota?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every five years
D) No continuing education is required
Answer: B
Explanation: North Dakota mandates that licensed contractors complete continuing education every two
years to maintain their certification.
, North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
Question 4. Which document is required as surety to operate as a water well contractor in North
Dakota?
A) Personal guarantee
B) Surety bond
C) Bank statement
D) Certificate of insurance only
Answer: B
Explanation: A surety bond provides financial assurance that the contractor will comply with regulations
and fulfill contractual obligations.
Question 5. What is the primary role of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
(NDDEQ) concerning water well construction?
A) Issuing business licenses
B) Providing technical training
C) Regulatory oversight and enforcement of water well construction rules
D) Managing water rights allocations
Answer: C
Explanation: The NDDEQ oversees compliance with water well construction and pump installation rules,
ensuring environmental protection.
Question 6. Which North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) section pertains specifically to water well
construction rules?
A) NDAC 33.1-18-01
B) NDAC 62-01
C) NDAC 90-05
D) NDAC 44.2-12
Answer: A
Explanation: NDAC 33.1-18-01 establishes the Water Well Construction Rules for North Dakota.
Question 7. Under NDCC Chapter 43-35, what is the primary scope of regulation?
, North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
A) Plumbing codes
B) Water well contractor licensing and practice standards
C) Electrical safety standards
D) Environmental impact assessments
Answer: B
Explanation: NDCC Chapter 43-35 regulates occupations and professions related to water well
contractors, including licensing and practice standards.
Question 8. Which is a key consideration when siting a new well in North Dakota?
A) Proximity to septic systems and contamination sources
B) Distance from urban centers only
C) Avoidance of all surface water bodies regardless of geology
D) Placement based solely on property owner preference
Answer: A
Explanation: Well siting must consider minimum separation distances from contamination sources such
as septic systems, drainfields, and animal feedlots.
Question 9. What is the purpose of well casing in water well construction?
A) To prevent water flow
B) To support the well structure and prevent surface contamination
C) To act as a filter
D) To facilitate electrical wiring
Answer: B
Explanation: Well casing provides structural support and isolates the well from surface contaminants,
ensuring water quality.
Question 10. Which material is commonly used for well casing?
A) PVC, steel, or ductile iron
B) Wood
, North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
C) Glass
D) Concrete only
Answer: A
Explanation: PVC, steel, and ductile iron are durable, corrosion-resistant materials suitable for well
casing.
Question 11. Why is grouting important in well construction?
A) To prevent water flow
B) To seal the annular space and prevent contamination
C) To support electrical wiring
D) To enhance water flow
Answer: B
Explanation: Proper grouting seals the annular space between the casing and borehole, preventing
surface contamination from entering the well.
Question 12. Which of the following is a proper technique for well development?
A) Pumping to remove drilling debris and improve water flow
B) Filling the well with concrete
C) Sealing the well immediately after drilling
D) Only testing water chemistry
Answer: A
Explanation: Well development involves pumping or surging to remove debris and stabilize the
formation, improving water yield and quality.
Question 13. What is the recommended method for disinfecting a new well?
A) Chlorination with sodium hypochlorite
B) Heating the well water
C) Applying UV light
D) Filtration only
Pitless Unit Exam
Question 1. What is the primary responsibility of the North Dakota Board of Water Well Contractors
(NDBWWC)?
A) Overseeing general plumbing licensing
B) Regulating pesticide application
C) Certifying pump and pitless unit installers and enforcing construction standards
D) Managing water rights disputes
Answer: C
Explanation: The NDBWWC is responsible for certifying pump and pitless unit installers, establishing
licensing standards, and ensuring compliance with water well construction regulations.
Question 2. Which of the following is a certification requirement for pump and pitless unit installers in
North Dakota?
A) High school diploma only
B) Completion of an apprenticeship and experience verification
C) No formal requirements
D) Certification from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Answer: B
Explanation: Installers must complete an apprenticeship and demonstrate sufficient experience to
qualify for certification under NDBWWC regulations.
Question 3. How often are continuing education credits required for licensed water well contractors in
North Dakota?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every five years
D) No continuing education is required
Answer: B
Explanation: North Dakota mandates that licensed contractors complete continuing education every two
years to maintain their certification.
, North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
Question 4. Which document is required as surety to operate as a water well contractor in North
Dakota?
A) Personal guarantee
B) Surety bond
C) Bank statement
D) Certificate of insurance only
Answer: B
Explanation: A surety bond provides financial assurance that the contractor will comply with regulations
and fulfill contractual obligations.
Question 5. What is the primary role of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
(NDDEQ) concerning water well construction?
A) Issuing business licenses
B) Providing technical training
C) Regulatory oversight and enforcement of water well construction rules
D) Managing water rights allocations
Answer: C
Explanation: The NDDEQ oversees compliance with water well construction and pump installation rules,
ensuring environmental protection.
Question 6. Which North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) section pertains specifically to water well
construction rules?
A) NDAC 33.1-18-01
B) NDAC 62-01
C) NDAC 90-05
D) NDAC 44.2-12
Answer: A
Explanation: NDAC 33.1-18-01 establishes the Water Well Construction Rules for North Dakota.
Question 7. Under NDCC Chapter 43-35, what is the primary scope of regulation?
, North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
A) Plumbing codes
B) Water well contractor licensing and practice standards
C) Electrical safety standards
D) Environmental impact assessments
Answer: B
Explanation: NDCC Chapter 43-35 regulates occupations and professions related to water well
contractors, including licensing and practice standards.
Question 8. Which is a key consideration when siting a new well in North Dakota?
A) Proximity to septic systems and contamination sources
B) Distance from urban centers only
C) Avoidance of all surface water bodies regardless of geology
D) Placement based solely on property owner preference
Answer: A
Explanation: Well siting must consider minimum separation distances from contamination sources such
as septic systems, drainfields, and animal feedlots.
Question 9. What is the purpose of well casing in water well construction?
A) To prevent water flow
B) To support the well structure and prevent surface contamination
C) To act as a filter
D) To facilitate electrical wiring
Answer: B
Explanation: Well casing provides structural support and isolates the well from surface contaminants,
ensuring water quality.
Question 10. Which material is commonly used for well casing?
A) PVC, steel, or ductile iron
B) Wood
, North Dakota (ND) Contractors, Pump and
Pitless Unit Exam
C) Glass
D) Concrete only
Answer: A
Explanation: PVC, steel, and ductile iron are durable, corrosion-resistant materials suitable for well
casing.
Question 11. Why is grouting important in well construction?
A) To prevent water flow
B) To seal the annular space and prevent contamination
C) To support electrical wiring
D) To enhance water flow
Answer: B
Explanation: Proper grouting seals the annular space between the casing and borehole, preventing
surface contamination from entering the well.
Question 12. Which of the following is a proper technique for well development?
A) Pumping to remove drilling debris and improve water flow
B) Filling the well with concrete
C) Sealing the well immediately after drilling
D) Only testing water chemistry
Answer: A
Explanation: Well development involves pumping or surging to remove debris and stabilize the
formation, improving water yield and quality.
Question 13. What is the recommended method for disinfecting a new well?
A) Chlorination with sodium hypochlorite
B) Heating the well water
C) Applying UV light
D) Filtration only
