LEVEL 1 WATER DISTRIBUTION COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
For lead and copper sample the water must be In the pipeline for at least? - ✔✔6 hours
What is hydraulic grade line ? - ✔✔A line to which the water level would rise in a small
,vertical tube,connected to the pipe
How often should cathodic protection anodes in your system be inspected? - ✔✔Every
year
Water pipelines are generally designed to carry water at a velocity below ? - ✔✔2.5b
FPS. Feet per second
Energy use in water systems is defined best by ? - ✔✔Energy use varies among
systems and an energy inventory study would need to be conducted to determine
relationships
The minimum recommended separation distance between a water main and a storm
sewer is ? - ✔✔6 feet
Which of the following should be in an organization plan ? - ✔✔Identifies clear lines
,defines the divisions of labor ,establishes unity of command
If pipelines are not restrained using steel rods concrete thrust blocks can be used at ? -
✔✔Every bend and transition
Engineering Drawings that show the depth of pipe, the pipe location both vertically and
horizontally and the correct distance form a reference point are known as which of the
following - ✔✔Plan and profile drawings
Which are the components of directing staff ? - ✔✔Motivating & communicating
The accuracy of large meters should fall within what range ? - ✔✔Not less than 97% not
more than 103%
In some older water system lead service line still exist. What would be the best practice
when finding lead pipe ? - ✔✔Be replaced
What is the acceptable range for water loss in a typical municipal distribution system
that has a variety of pvc and di pipe ? - ✔✔20% (80% effienciency)
What is a major cause of underground construction deaths ? - ✔✔Lack of shoring or
shoring failure
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
For lead and copper sample the water must be In the pipeline for at least? - ✔✔6 hours
What is hydraulic grade line ? - ✔✔A line to which the water level would rise in a small
,vertical tube,connected to the pipe
How often should cathodic protection anodes in your system be inspected? - ✔✔Every
year
Water pipelines are generally designed to carry water at a velocity below ? - ✔✔2.5b
FPS. Feet per second
Energy use in water systems is defined best by ? - ✔✔Energy use varies among
systems and an energy inventory study would need to be conducted to determine
relationships
The minimum recommended separation distance between a water main and a storm
sewer is ? - ✔✔6 feet
Which of the following should be in an organization plan ? - ✔✔Identifies clear lines
,defines the divisions of labor ,establishes unity of command
If pipelines are not restrained using steel rods concrete thrust blocks can be used at ? -
✔✔Every bend and transition
Engineering Drawings that show the depth of pipe, the pipe location both vertically and
horizontally and the correct distance form a reference point are known as which of the
following - ✔✔Plan and profile drawings
Which are the components of directing staff ? - ✔✔Motivating & communicating
The accuracy of large meters should fall within what range ? - ✔✔Not less than 97% not
more than 103%
In some older water system lead service line still exist. What would be the best practice
when finding lead pipe ? - ✔✔Be replaced
What is the acceptable range for water loss in a typical municipal distribution system
that has a variety of pvc and di pipe ? - ✔✔20% (80% effienciency)
What is a major cause of underground construction deaths ? - ✔✔Lack of shoring or
shoring failure
