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What is the ideal free chlorine level for a public swimming pool?
a) 0.1–0.5 ppm
b) 1.0–3.0 ppm
c) 5.0–7.0 ppm
d) 10–12 ppm
Correct answer: b) 1.0–3.0 ppm
Rationale: This range is safe for swimmers and effective at killing
bacteria and viruses.
The ideal pH range for pool water is:
a) 6.5–7.0
b) 7.2–7.8
c) 8.0–8.5
d) 5.5–6.0
Correct answer: b) 7.2–7.8
Rationale: Proper pH prevents irritation, scaling, and reduces chlorine
efficiency loss.
,Combined chlorine (chloramines) is formed when:
a) Chlorine reacts with water
b) Chlorine reacts with organic contaminants like sweat and urine
c) Chlorine evaporates
d) pH is too low
Correct answer: b) chlorine reacts with organic contaminants like sweat
and urine
Rationale: Chloramines cause irritation and odor, signaling the need for
shock treatment.
Total alkalinity in pool water refers to:
a) The amount of chlorine in water
b) The water’s buffering capacity against pH changes
c) The water’s temperature
d) The total amount of minerals in water
Correct answer: b) the water’s buffering capacity against pH changes
Rationale: Alkalinity stabilizes pH and prevents rapid swings that can
damage equipment or irritate swimmers.
Which factor affects chlorine’s effectiveness the most?
a) Water temperature
, b) pH level
c) Pool volume
d) Water hardness
Correct answer: b) pH level
Rationale: Chlorine is most effective at pH 7.2–7.8; outside this range,
its disinfecting power decreases.
The recommended cyanuric acid level for outdoor pools is:
a) 0–10 ppm
b) 30–50 ppm
c) 70–100 ppm
d) 100–150 ppm
Correct answer: b) 30–50 ppm
Rationale: Cyanuric acid protects chlorine from UV degradation without
reducing its effectiveness.
The most common cause of cloudy pool water is:
a) High pH
b) Low chlorine
c) Poor filtration or circulation
d) High water temperature