TEXAS IRRIGATOR LICENSE EXAM WITH
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) / TCEQ IRRIGATOR
LICENSE EXAM MOST TEST QUESTIONS
COVERED
EXAM STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Question
Content Domain Key Topics
Range
I. TCEQ Regulations & 30 TAC Chapter 344, licensing,
Questions 1-45
Administrative Rules renewals, IAC
II. Backflow Prevention & Cross- Backsiphonage, backpressure, AVB, Questions 46-
Connection Control PVB, RPZ, DCVA 85
Pressure calculations, friction loss, Questions 86-
III. Hydraulics & System Design
precipitation rate, pipe sizing 130
Sprinkler heads, valves, controllers, drip Questions 131-
IV. Irrigation System Components
irrigation 175
Burial depth, separation requirements, Questions 176-
V. Installation & Maintenance
wire sizing, troubleshooting 210
, Question
Content Domain Key Topics
Range
VI. Water Conservation & Soil- ET, precipitation rate, irrigation Questions 211-
Plant-Water Relationships scheduling, soil texture 250
Exam Details (from TCEQ):
• Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Time Limit: 6 hours
• Passing Score: 70% minimum for each section
• License Renewal: Every 3 years with 24 hours of continuing education
SECTION 1: TCEQ REGULATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Questions 1-45
Question 1
Which Texas Administrative Code (TAC) chapter specifically governs irrigation
licensing and practice in Texas?
A. 30 TAC Chapter 290
B. 30 TAC Chapter 310
C. 30 TAC Chapter 344
D. 30 TAC Chapter 400
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 30 TAC Chapter 344 contains the rules, regulations, and statutes for
licensed irrigators in Texas. Chapter 290 covers public water systems, and Chapter
310 covers water rights.
,Question 2
What does TCEQ stand for?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B. Texas Council on Environmental Quality
C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quarantine
D. Texas Council on Environmental Quarantine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TCEQ is the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state
agency responsible for licensing irrigators and enforcing environmental regulations.
Question 3
The Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council (IAC) is made up of how many members?
A. Five members
B. Seven members
C. Nine members
D. Eleven members
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council is made up of nine members.
These members are appointed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Question 4
How often must a licensed irrigator renew their license in Texas?
A. Every year
, B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A licensed irrigator must renew their license every three years. The
renewal requires payment of a fee and completion of continuing education credits.
Question 5
How many hours of continuing education are required to renew an irrigator license
in Texas?
A. 8 hours
B. 16 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 32 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To renew an irrigator license, you must complete at least 24 hours of
agency-approved continuing education credits. Sixteen hours is not sufficient.
Question 6
What happens if continuing education credits are not completed before the license
renewal date?
A. The irrigator must pay a late fee
B. The irrigator will lose their license
C. The irrigator can complete them after renewal
D. The irrigator receives a warning
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) / TCEQ IRRIGATOR
LICENSE EXAM MOST TEST QUESTIONS
COVERED
EXAM STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Question
Content Domain Key Topics
Range
I. TCEQ Regulations & 30 TAC Chapter 344, licensing,
Questions 1-45
Administrative Rules renewals, IAC
II. Backflow Prevention & Cross- Backsiphonage, backpressure, AVB, Questions 46-
Connection Control PVB, RPZ, DCVA 85
Pressure calculations, friction loss, Questions 86-
III. Hydraulics & System Design
precipitation rate, pipe sizing 130
Sprinkler heads, valves, controllers, drip Questions 131-
IV. Irrigation System Components
irrigation 175
Burial depth, separation requirements, Questions 176-
V. Installation & Maintenance
wire sizing, troubleshooting 210
, Question
Content Domain Key Topics
Range
VI. Water Conservation & Soil- ET, precipitation rate, irrigation Questions 211-
Plant-Water Relationships scheduling, soil texture 250
Exam Details (from TCEQ):
• Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Time Limit: 6 hours
• Passing Score: 70% minimum for each section
• License Renewal: Every 3 years with 24 hours of continuing education
SECTION 1: TCEQ REGULATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Questions 1-45
Question 1
Which Texas Administrative Code (TAC) chapter specifically governs irrigation
licensing and practice in Texas?
A. 30 TAC Chapter 290
B. 30 TAC Chapter 310
C. 30 TAC Chapter 344
D. 30 TAC Chapter 400
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 30 TAC Chapter 344 contains the rules, regulations, and statutes for
licensed irrigators in Texas. Chapter 290 covers public water systems, and Chapter
310 covers water rights.
,Question 2
What does TCEQ stand for?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B. Texas Council on Environmental Quality
C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quarantine
D. Texas Council on Environmental Quarantine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TCEQ is the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state
agency responsible for licensing irrigators and enforcing environmental regulations.
Question 3
The Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council (IAC) is made up of how many members?
A. Five members
B. Seven members
C. Nine members
D. Eleven members
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council is made up of nine members.
These members are appointed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Question 4
How often must a licensed irrigator renew their license in Texas?
A. Every year
, B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A licensed irrigator must renew their license every three years. The
renewal requires payment of a fee and completion of continuing education credits.
Question 5
How many hours of continuing education are required to renew an irrigator license
in Texas?
A. 8 hours
B. 16 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 32 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To renew an irrigator license, you must complete at least 24 hours of
agency-approved continuing education credits. Sixteen hours is not sufficient.
Question 6
What happens if continuing education credits are not completed before the license
renewal date?
A. The irrigator must pay a late fee
B. The irrigator will lose their license
C. The irrigator can complete them after renewal
D. The irrigator receives a warning
