POOL OPERATOR STUDY GUIDE CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: - correct answers-3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: - correct answers-1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: - correct answers-5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be - correct answers-a bad seal on
the hair/lint strainer - it is not properly closed, or air is in the filter, or water level is too low
The hypochlorinator doesn't work. What could be a possible cause for this?
a) no chlorine in the vat
b) the injection fitting is clogged
c) the tube assembly needs to be changed
d) all of the above - correct answers-d) all of the above
You go to the pool in the morning and notice the chlorine is at zero. You hand-feed chlorine, how long to
do you have to wait to allow people to go into the pool.
a) no time
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) One day - correct answers-c) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? - correct answers-pH is too
low
When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? - correct answers-pH is too
high
, What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging? - correct answers-
Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work - correct answers-close the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals? - correct answers-Personal Protective Equipment -
Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low? - correct answers-pH is difficult to maintain, the water
will cause damage to the pool walls
ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS - correct answers-...
How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level? - correct answers-Drain water out and add fresh water.
Dilute the water.
What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft? - correct answers-Put up a safety line
If the chlorinator is working and you have chlorine in the vat, what is a possible reason for the chlorine
reading being 0? - correct answers-The test could be bleached (chlorine level is too high)
What kind of filter media filters the smallest particles? - correct answers-Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
To be a pool operator you must - correct answers-complete pool operators training course
The strongest suction in the pool is - correct answers-the main drain
Electrical system at pool must have - correct answers-GFI's
ANSWERS
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: - correct answers-3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: - correct answers-1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: - correct answers-5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be - correct answers-a bad seal on
the hair/lint strainer - it is not properly closed, or air is in the filter, or water level is too low
The hypochlorinator doesn't work. What could be a possible cause for this?
a) no chlorine in the vat
b) the injection fitting is clogged
c) the tube assembly needs to be changed
d) all of the above - correct answers-d) all of the above
You go to the pool in the morning and notice the chlorine is at zero. You hand-feed chlorine, how long to
do you have to wait to allow people to go into the pool.
a) no time
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) One day - correct answers-c) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? - correct answers-pH is too
low
When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? - correct answers-pH is too
high
, What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging? - correct answers-
Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work - correct answers-close the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals? - correct answers-Personal Protective Equipment -
Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low? - correct answers-pH is difficult to maintain, the water
will cause damage to the pool walls
ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS - correct answers-...
How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level? - correct answers-Drain water out and add fresh water.
Dilute the water.
What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft? - correct answers-Put up a safety line
If the chlorinator is working and you have chlorine in the vat, what is a possible reason for the chlorine
reading being 0? - correct answers-The test could be bleached (chlorine level is too high)
What kind of filter media filters the smallest particles? - correct answers-Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
To be a pool operator you must - correct answers-complete pool operators training course
The strongest suction in the pool is - correct answers-the main drain
Electrical system at pool must have - correct answers-GFI's
