Chapter 1 - Introduction to Water
Treatment Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
True-False
1. Operators are urged to develop close working relationships with their local
regulatory agencies to keep themselves in- formed of frequent changes in
regulations and require- ments. - ANSWER-True
True-False
2. The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA the power to require public water
systems to monitor and report their levels of identified contaminants. - ANSWER-
True
3. Projected regulation of the flow to water treatment plants depends on the
method used to deliver water to the plant.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
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,4. Chlorine is a strong respiratory irritant, and either pro- longed exposure to
chlorine gas or high concentrations of chlorine gas could be fatal.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
5. Relay logic is a method of switching electrical power on and off in accordance
with a predetermined sequence (logic) by means of relays, process switches and
contacts, timers, and manual switches.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
6. Automation relieves operators of the responsibility to make operational
decisions and to exercise operational control.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-False
7. Process equipment failures may result in treatment process upsets in the event
that chemical feeders, chlorinators, or other primary process equipment items fail
to operate satisfactorily.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
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, 8. Training is as important as any other single element of the operation and
maintenance program.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
9. In its most sophisticated form, power management can be used to control all of
the electrical loads in the plant.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
10. Chief operators frequently have the responsibility of training new operators.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
11. Why are many sources of water not directly suitable for drinking purposes
without treatment?
1. Because of lack of funding for treatment plants
2. Because of pollution and contamination by humans and nature
3. Because of regulatory attitudes
4. Because plants are improperly designed and operated. - ANSWER-2. Because of
pollution and contamination by humans and nature
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Treatment Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
True-False
1. Operators are urged to develop close working relationships with their local
regulatory agencies to keep themselves in- formed of frequent changes in
regulations and require- ments. - ANSWER-True
True-False
2. The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA the power to require public water
systems to monitor and report their levels of identified contaminants. - ANSWER-
True
3. Projected regulation of the flow to water treatment plants depends on the
method used to deliver water to the plant.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
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,4. Chlorine is a strong respiratory irritant, and either pro- longed exposure to
chlorine gas or high concentrations of chlorine gas could be fatal.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
5. Relay logic is a method of switching electrical power on and off in accordance
with a predetermined sequence (logic) by means of relays, process switches and
contacts, timers, and manual switches.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
6. Automation relieves operators of the responsibility to make operational
decisions and to exercise operational control.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-False
7. Process equipment failures may result in treatment process upsets in the event
that chemical feeders, chlorinators, or other primary process equipment items fail
to operate satisfactorily.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
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, 8. Training is as important as any other single element of the operation and
maintenance program.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
9. In its most sophisticated form, power management can be used to control all of
the electrical loads in the plant.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
10. Chief operators frequently have the responsibility of training new operators.
1. True
2. False - ANSWER-True
11. Why are many sources of water not directly suitable for drinking purposes
without treatment?
1. Because of lack of funding for treatment plants
2. Because of pollution and contamination by humans and nature
3. Because of regulatory attitudes
4. Because plants are improperly designed and operated. - ANSWER-2. Because of
pollution and contamination by humans and nature
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