Swimming Pool Operator Exam Prep –
Comprehensive Certification Study Guide
to raise PH what may be added to swimming pool water? - correct answer-add
chlorine
In most jurisdictions the turnover time for s a swimming pool is - correct answer-
Every 6 hours
What does the term channeling mean when discussing swimming pool filtration? -
correct answer-A damaging condition that occurs over time in a sand filter.
The recommended range to maintain PH is - correct answer-7.2-7.8
To raise alkalinity levels in the swimming pool water what chemical can be added:
- correct answer-Sodium Bicarbonate
The chemical name of liquid chlorine is: - correct answer-Sodium Hypochlorite
Cyanuric acid is sometimes used as a stabilizer in pool water and must never
exceed: - correct answer-50 parts per million
To clean cartridge filters: - correct answer-Soak the cartridges in a degreaser and
hose off
, An elevated reading from the vacuum gauge of a high rate sand filter may
indicate: - correct answer-The hair/lint strainer needs to be cleaned
You are working at a busy swimming pool and you notice that the main drain
cover is broken. What should you do? - correct answer-Close the pool
immediately
Filtration is: - correct answer-The physical process of removing suspended
particles from the pool water
Low calcium hardness in the pool water will cause: - correct answer-Corrosion of
the pool fixtures
Resistance in a pool circulation system is caused by................. and.................... -
correct answer-Pressure and suction
An aid in removing small particles from the pool water is - correct answer-A
flocculent
When handling chemicals, the pool operator should wear which of the following
equipment? - correct answer-Gloves, Goggles, and Apron
The pool operator uses phenol red test reagent to check the PH of the pool water.
A bright yellow color is observed. This indicate: - correct answer-The PH of the
pool water is low
Comprehensive Certification Study Guide
to raise PH what may be added to swimming pool water? - correct answer-add
chlorine
In most jurisdictions the turnover time for s a swimming pool is - correct answer-
Every 6 hours
What does the term channeling mean when discussing swimming pool filtration? -
correct answer-A damaging condition that occurs over time in a sand filter.
The recommended range to maintain PH is - correct answer-7.2-7.8
To raise alkalinity levels in the swimming pool water what chemical can be added:
- correct answer-Sodium Bicarbonate
The chemical name of liquid chlorine is: - correct answer-Sodium Hypochlorite
Cyanuric acid is sometimes used as a stabilizer in pool water and must never
exceed: - correct answer-50 parts per million
To clean cartridge filters: - correct answer-Soak the cartridges in a degreaser and
hose off
, An elevated reading from the vacuum gauge of a high rate sand filter may
indicate: - correct answer-The hair/lint strainer needs to be cleaned
You are working at a busy swimming pool and you notice that the main drain
cover is broken. What should you do? - correct answer-Close the pool
immediately
Filtration is: - correct answer-The physical process of removing suspended
particles from the pool water
Low calcium hardness in the pool water will cause: - correct answer-Corrosion of
the pool fixtures
Resistance in a pool circulation system is caused by................. and.................... -
correct answer-Pressure and suction
An aid in removing small particles from the pool water is - correct answer-A
flocculent
When handling chemicals, the pool operator should wear which of the following
equipment? - correct answer-Gloves, Goggles, and Apron
The pool operator uses phenol red test reagent to check the PH of the pool water.
A bright yellow color is observed. This indicate: - correct answer-The PH of the
pool water is low
