Water Distribution (Chapter 1) Exam
Questions With Complete Solutions
Graded A+
People need safe and pleasant water to drink
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
Cities and towns need qualified, capable, and dedicated water distributions system
operators.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
All waters, regardless of the source or treatment received, should be disinfected to
prevent the spread of disease-causing organisms.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
The overall appearance of pump stations and elevated tanks indicates to the public the
quality of your operation and maintenance program.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
When someone contracts you complaining that their drinking water looks muddy, tastes
bad, or smells bad, you need not be concerned.
1. True
, 2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-2. False
The water distribution system operator really works for the people who depend on the
operator to provide them with safe and pleasant drinking water.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
An operator of a small water distribution system must be a jack-of-all-trades because of
the diversity of tasks.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
What is the main responsibility of water distribution system operators?
1. The filing of records in a retrievable manner
2. The health and well-being of the community they serve
3. The prompt answering of phones when consumers complain
4. The safe driving of the public through distribution system construction projects -
CORRECT ANSWER-2. The health and well-being of the community they serve
What is the purpose of adequate and reliable records?
1. To comply with paperwork reduction requirements
2. To document the effectiveness of the operation
3. To minimize record storage space
4. To record historical events - CORRECT ANSWER-2. To document the effectiveness
of the operation
What is one of the best results from a well-guided tour?
Questions With Complete Solutions
Graded A+
People need safe and pleasant water to drink
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
Cities and towns need qualified, capable, and dedicated water distributions system
operators.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
All waters, regardless of the source or treatment received, should be disinfected to
prevent the spread of disease-causing organisms.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
The overall appearance of pump stations and elevated tanks indicates to the public the
quality of your operation and maintenance program.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
When someone contracts you complaining that their drinking water looks muddy, tastes
bad, or smells bad, you need not be concerned.
1. True
, 2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-2. False
The water distribution system operator really works for the people who depend on the
operator to provide them with safe and pleasant drinking water.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
An operator of a small water distribution system must be a jack-of-all-trades because of
the diversity of tasks.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
What is the main responsibility of water distribution system operators?
1. The filing of records in a retrievable manner
2. The health and well-being of the community they serve
3. The prompt answering of phones when consumers complain
4. The safe driving of the public through distribution system construction projects -
CORRECT ANSWER-2. The health and well-being of the community they serve
What is the purpose of adequate and reliable records?
1. To comply with paperwork reduction requirements
2. To document the effectiveness of the operation
3. To minimize record storage space
4. To record historical events - CORRECT ANSWER-2. To document the effectiveness
of the operation
What is one of the best results from a well-guided tour?
