8/9/25, 11:58 PM Texas Irrigation Technician Exam QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST V…
Texas Irrigation Technician Exam QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025!!
Who composes the Irrigator 6 Irrigators, 3 Public members, all from the same state
Council?
What is the purpose of the Provide advice on matters concerning irrigation
Irrigator Council?
Possible consequence of Being charged with a Class C misdemeanor
installing a system w/o a
license?
Absorption Rate How fast a rate at which the soil will accept water
Actual Head Pressure The operating pressure measured at the base of a sprinkler head
How to CALCULATE Actual subtract all pressure losses from static pressure
head pressure?
A complete physical separation between the free
air gap
flowing discharge end of a potable water supply
pipeline and an open or non-pressure recieveing vessel
Application Rate Rate that a head applies water to the area it's spraying
What term is Application rate Precipitation Rate
synonymous with?
Arc The surface area of the landscape that the head will provide water
(half, full, 90, 25)
as-built plans A corrected or redrawn plan, showing location of all major
components of a system
A.W.W.A. American Water Works Association
Backflow The UNDESIREABLE reverse flow of water in a piping system
Back pressure Condition that can happen due to elevation pumps, pressure
Back siphonage backflow due to a sub atomic pressure (break in city main, fire
hydrant being used
Backflow prevention A mechanical means to prevent a backflow
A backflow device Any approved device that prevents an undesireable reversal of
flow of water
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, 8/9/25, 11:58 PM Texas Irrigation Technician Exam QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST V…
1 column foot of water .443 psi (pretty close to 5 ft.
1 psi requires a column of water 2.31 feet tall (or 3 ft.) (or 27.75 in.)
max flowrate for 1/2 in pipe 5 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate for 3/4 in pipe 10 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate for 1 in pipe 15 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate 1 1/4 in. pipe 25 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate for 1 1/2 in pipe 35 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
Key requirement for RPZ minimum of 12" above grade
backflow
Key requirement for Double Test cocks must be plugged with non-ferrous (non-magnetic)
Check backflow (DCVA) material
Key requirements for PVB and Must be 12" above highest head, valve, pipe, fitting, or fixture
SVB
Key requirements for Air Gap The recieving pipe must be 1" wider or 2 times bigger than the
discharge pipe
zone flow how many gallons go through a zone
Any assembly used to prevent backflow into a
Backflow Prevention Assembly potable water system. The type of assembly used is
based on the existing or potential degree of health
hazard and backflow condition.
booster pump increases operating pressure
Bushing The method of adapting a fitting to either a larger or smaller
size.
Check Valve A valve that allows flow in one direction but prevents flow in the
opposite direction.
Completion of irrigation All standards are met and the irrigator is satisfied
system
Class Pipe Class = How many pounds of pressure it can withstand before the
pipe bursts
Consulting Can't do it ass a tech
The wires that transmit the signals to open and close
Control Wires
from the automatic controller to the automatic electric
valves.
cross-connection Physical link between safe water and dirty water
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Texas Irrigation Technician Exam QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025!!
Who composes the Irrigator 6 Irrigators, 3 Public members, all from the same state
Council?
What is the purpose of the Provide advice on matters concerning irrigation
Irrigator Council?
Possible consequence of Being charged with a Class C misdemeanor
installing a system w/o a
license?
Absorption Rate How fast a rate at which the soil will accept water
Actual Head Pressure The operating pressure measured at the base of a sprinkler head
How to CALCULATE Actual subtract all pressure losses from static pressure
head pressure?
A complete physical separation between the free
air gap
flowing discharge end of a potable water supply
pipeline and an open or non-pressure recieveing vessel
Application Rate Rate that a head applies water to the area it's spraying
What term is Application rate Precipitation Rate
synonymous with?
Arc The surface area of the landscape that the head will provide water
(half, full, 90, 25)
as-built plans A corrected or redrawn plan, showing location of all major
components of a system
A.W.W.A. American Water Works Association
Backflow The UNDESIREABLE reverse flow of water in a piping system
Back pressure Condition that can happen due to elevation pumps, pressure
Back siphonage backflow due to a sub atomic pressure (break in city main, fire
hydrant being used
Backflow prevention A mechanical means to prevent a backflow
A backflow device Any approved device that prevents an undesireable reversal of
flow of water
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, 8/9/25, 11:58 PM Texas Irrigation Technician Exam QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST V…
1 column foot of water .443 psi (pretty close to 5 ft.
1 psi requires a column of water 2.31 feet tall (or 3 ft.) (or 27.75 in.)
max flowrate for 1/2 in pipe 5 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate for 3/4 in pipe 10 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate for 1 in pipe 15 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate 1 1/4 in. pipe 25 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
max flowrate for 1 1/2 in pipe 35 gpm
(to stay below 5 fps)
Key requirement for RPZ minimum of 12" above grade
backflow
Key requirement for Double Test cocks must be plugged with non-ferrous (non-magnetic)
Check backflow (DCVA) material
Key requirements for PVB and Must be 12" above highest head, valve, pipe, fitting, or fixture
SVB
Key requirements for Air Gap The recieving pipe must be 1" wider or 2 times bigger than the
discharge pipe
zone flow how many gallons go through a zone
Any assembly used to prevent backflow into a
Backflow Prevention Assembly potable water system. The type of assembly used is
based on the existing or potential degree of health
hazard and backflow condition.
booster pump increases operating pressure
Bushing The method of adapting a fitting to either a larger or smaller
size.
Check Valve A valve that allows flow in one direction but prevents flow in the
opposite direction.
Completion of irrigation All standards are met and the irrigator is satisfied
system
Class Pipe Class = How many pounds of pressure it can withstand before the
pipe bursts
Consulting Can't do it ass a tech
The wires that transmit the signals to open and close
Control Wires
from the automatic controller to the automatic electric
valves.
cross-connection Physical link between safe water and dirty water
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