Certified Pool Operator Top Predicted Questions and Correct Answers 2024

11 Reasons for Pool Closure - 1. lifeguard on pool deck 2. Main drain is not clearly, visible from the nearest lifeguard chair 3. Free chlorine, total bromine, ph and cyanic acid readings of pool where otherwise specified under Section 2, B.1 4. Recirculating equipment is not working properly for more than 1 hour 5.Water level is below the skimmers in pools 6. Chemical disinfectant feeder has not been functional for 24 hour period 7. Bathhouse drainage system is blocked sufficiently to render bathhouse unusable 8. Director has been wrongly denied permission to inspect the pool pursuant to chapter 51 9. A licensed Montgomery county pool operator is not immediate control of the pool 10. Director determines that an immediate hazard exists to the health or safety of the users of any pool 11. At least one lifeguard currently certified in infant/child/adult CPR is not within the pool enclosure. Health regulation for CPO is - 16 years old; approved course; 75% or better CPO Must be at the facility _______ prior; for what reason - 30 Minutes prior to open; to measure, record and adjust Chlorine and PH must be tested every _____ hours for a pool; every _____ hour for a spa - 2 hours for pool; 1 hour for spa Records of chemical readings must be maintained and available for at least ______ years; and _____ years total - 2 years @ pool; 3 years total Must close a pool or spa when: ____ ( Hint 7 items) - 1. residual disinfection levels are not within required ranges. 2. Sanitary water quality has coliform bacteria levels within the acceptable ranges 3. Water chemistry levels are not within proper ranges 4. Water clarity is not acceptable according to local standards 5. Recirculation or disinfection system is malfunctioning 6. When protection of the public health, safety, welfare imperatively requires emergency action. 7. Lifeguard not present ___________ is the best prevention of accidents at swimming pools - Adult supervision All public pools must have a _____ and _____ in order for the pool to be open. - CPO, and lifeguard Name 5 reasons that cause a facility to have more than one lifeguard: - 1. # of guards on duty 2. # of swimmers in water 3. Skill level of swimmers 4. Shape of facility 5. Temperature 6. Activity _______________ is a step by step plan that the facility staff will follow in response to an emergency at the facility. - Emergency Action Plan Most rescues and diving accidents occur in _____ water - Shallow Pool Operator certification is valid for _____ years - 2 years Lifeguard certification is valid for ____ years - 2 years Five factors figure into water balance: - 1. pH