POOL OPERATOR STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: -ANSWER-3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: -ANSWER-1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: -ANSWER-5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be -ANSWER-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 -ANSWER-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 -ANSWER-c) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? -ANSWER-pH is
too low
, When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? -ANSWER-pH is
too high
What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging? -
ANSWER-Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work -ANSWER-close the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals? -ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment -
Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low? -ANSWER-pH is difficult to maintain, the
water will cause damage to the pool walls
ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS -ANSWER-...
How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level? -ANSWER-Drain water out and add fresh
water. Dilute the water.
What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft? -ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-The test could be bleached (chlorine level is too
high)
What kind of filter media filters the smallest particles? -ANSWER-Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
To be a pool operator you must -ANSWER-complete pool operators training course
The strongest suction in the pool is -ANSWER-the main drain
ANSWERS GRADED A
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: -ANSWER-3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: -ANSWER-1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: -ANSWER-5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be -ANSWER-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 -ANSWER-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 -ANSWER-c) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? -ANSWER-pH is
too low
, When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? -ANSWER-pH is
too high
What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging? -
ANSWER-Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work -ANSWER-close the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals? -ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment -
Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low? -ANSWER-pH is difficult to maintain, the
water will cause damage to the pool walls
ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS -ANSWER-...
How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level? -ANSWER-Drain water out and add fresh
water. Dilute the water.
What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft? -ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-The test could be bleached (chlorine level is too
high)
What kind of filter media filters the smallest particles? -ANSWER-Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
To be a pool operator you must -ANSWER-complete pool operators training course
The strongest suction in the pool is -ANSWER-the main drain
