AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR Exam
Questions and Answers Latest 2026 Edition
100% Correct
What is NOT one of the AFO's primary responsibilities?
Teaching Lessons
What should you do every day as a part of your AFO safety duty
program?
Facility Inspection
How many gallons of water is in one cubic ft?
approximately 7.5
How do you calculate how many gallons are in a pool?
1. calculate the volume (LxW)xDavg
2. multiple by 7.5 gallons
Law of Dilution
During a turnover less than half of the water molecules pass through the
filter
What kind of pools need a higher turnover?
Special pools
When do gutters NOT work?
when flooded
What do surge pits need?
room to contain surge flow
What do modulating float valves regulate?
the amount of water contributed by the bottom outlet by slowly restricting
the bottom drain valve as the water level in the surge pit rises
What are the two types of pumps?
Self-Priming and Flooded Suction Centrifugal
4 inches =
400 gpm
What does eliminating dead spots mean?
Heated and treated water is equally distributed in the pool
Horizontal High Rate Sand Filter
Questions and Answers Latest 2026 Edition
100% Correct
What is NOT one of the AFO's primary responsibilities?
Teaching Lessons
What should you do every day as a part of your AFO safety duty
program?
Facility Inspection
How many gallons of water is in one cubic ft?
approximately 7.5
How do you calculate how many gallons are in a pool?
1. calculate the volume (LxW)xDavg
2. multiple by 7.5 gallons
Law of Dilution
During a turnover less than half of the water molecules pass through the
filter
What kind of pools need a higher turnover?
Special pools
When do gutters NOT work?
when flooded
What do surge pits need?
room to contain surge flow
What do modulating float valves regulate?
the amount of water contributed by the bottom outlet by slowly restricting
the bottom drain valve as the water level in the surge pit rises
What are the two types of pumps?
Self-Priming and Flooded Suction Centrifugal
4 inches =
400 gpm
What does eliminating dead spots mean?
Heated and treated water is equally distributed in the pool
Horizontal High Rate Sand Filter
