Certified Pool Operator Handbook Practice Test (Fall 2023)

Certified Pool Operator Handbook Practice Test (Fall 2023) You are the aquatics manager at a very busy local gym that is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This gym has a 1,850 gallon spa. This spa is in almost constant use with about 100 bathers per day using the spa (on average). You begin to get complaints from the bathers that their eyes are burning and their skin itches after soaking." 6 days When performing a color matching water test, when using the comparator, you should: hold the sample up to the horizon opposite the sun or a daylight illuminator Which of the following would not be considered an acceptable ADA access method? corner steps with a vertical rise of less than 11 inches According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, which of the following should result in the immediate closure of a pool or spa? ph level is 8.0 One cubic foot of water contains gallons. 7.48 38. One cubic foot of water weighs pounds. 62.4 39. One gallon of water weighs pounds. 8.33 What effect does gas chlorine have on pH in water? Lowers What is the ideal range for total alkalinity? 80 to 120 ppm The amount of unfiltered water is reduced to after four turnovers. 2% What is considered the necessary backwash rate to achieve proper agitation when backwashing sand filters? 15 gpm/sf According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, to provide proper building protection and comfort to users the humidity levels for indoor pools and spas should be maintained between 40 to 60% What is the process of replacing used diatomaceous earth powder with fresh powder called? ng 66. According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, the acceptable pH reading is: 7 2 to 7 8 When determining the degree of saturation and pool water the constant (12.1) includes a factor for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), assuming a value of less than 1,000 ppm TDS. When the TDS is found to be higher (1,000-2,000 ppm) a value of should be used for the constant." 12.2 Water with a pH of less than 7.0 is said to be: Acidic According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator