OSSF INSTALLER 2
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect
Correct Answer: Public health and environment
Question 2.
A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism
Correct Answer: Pathogen
Question 3.
A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and leachfields is
which can cause_____in infants
Correct Answer: Nitrates and methoemoglobinmia
Question 4.
Statewide regulation of OSSF began in
Correct Answer: 1989 Sept
Question 5.
The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is
Correct Answer: TECQ
Question 6.
The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is _______regulation
Correct Answer: Local
Question 7.
pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________
Correct Answer: Acidity Basicity
Question 8.
List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage .
Correct Answer: Typhoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
, Question 9.
Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD
Correct Answer: Total Suspended solids Dissolved Oxygen Biochemical oxygen
demand
Question 10.
Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage
Correct Answer: Solids Gases Fats and greases DO BOD PH
• What is the criteria that can be used to determine if a subsurface OSSF
system is functioning properly ? -✓✓The Plumbing system must drain No
Water is surfacing or pooling above ground There are no odors The waste
water must receive nearly complete treatment
Question 11.
List the soil treatment mechanisms important in treating wastewater
Correct Answer: filtering or straining Adsorption Biological
Question 12.
The is authorized to review permit applications , site evaluations , planning materials
and conduct inspections of OSSFs . a . installer b . site evaluator c . maintenance
technician d . Designated representative
Correct Answer: d . Designated representative
Question 13.
An individual who holds a valid license from TCEQ and who is compensated by another
individual to construct install , alter , or repair an OSSF is a ( n ) a . Installer b .
apprentice c . authorized agent d . maintenance provider
Correct Answer: a . Installer
Question 14.
An individual who visits a site and conducts soil evaluations and a site survey is a ( n ) a
. apprentice b . Site evaluator c . authorized agent d . designated representative
Correct Answer: b . Site evaluator
Question 15.
_____adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several times .
Correct Answer: TCEQ
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect
Correct Answer: Public health and environment
Question 2.
A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism
Correct Answer: Pathogen
Question 3.
A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and leachfields is
which can cause_____in infants
Correct Answer: Nitrates and methoemoglobinmia
Question 4.
Statewide regulation of OSSF began in
Correct Answer: 1989 Sept
Question 5.
The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is
Correct Answer: TECQ
Question 6.
The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is _______regulation
Correct Answer: Local
Question 7.
pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________
Correct Answer: Acidity Basicity
Question 8.
List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage .
Correct Answer: Typhoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
, Question 9.
Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD
Correct Answer: Total Suspended solids Dissolved Oxygen Biochemical oxygen
demand
Question 10.
Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage
Correct Answer: Solids Gases Fats and greases DO BOD PH
• What is the criteria that can be used to determine if a subsurface OSSF
system is functioning properly ? -✓✓The Plumbing system must drain No
Water is surfacing or pooling above ground There are no odors The waste
water must receive nearly complete treatment
Question 11.
List the soil treatment mechanisms important in treating wastewater
Correct Answer: filtering or straining Adsorption Biological
Question 12.
The is authorized to review permit applications , site evaluations , planning materials
and conduct inspections of OSSFs . a . installer b . site evaluator c . maintenance
technician d . Designated representative
Correct Answer: d . Designated representative
Question 13.
An individual who holds a valid license from TCEQ and who is compensated by another
individual to construct install , alter , or repair an OSSF is a ( n ) a . Installer b .
apprentice c . authorized agent d . maintenance provider
Correct Answer: a . Installer
Question 14.
An individual who visits a site and conducts soil evaluations and a site survey is a ( n ) a
. apprentice b . Site evaluator c . authorized agent d . designated representative
Correct Answer: b . Site evaluator
Question 15.
_____adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several times .
Correct Answer: TCEQ
