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What is the definition of "operator"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operator has the same
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meaning as certified operator.
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Within how many days must a certified operator notify the Department (in writing) that the
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operator either ceases or commences operation of another facility? - CORRECT
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At which type of facility is a remote operator allowed to operate? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Any Grade 1 or Grade 2 facility
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How close must the remote operator of a facility be to the facility to legally operate the
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facility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 200 miles by ground travel.
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What is the inspection frequency that a remote operator must inspect a grade 1 or
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grade 2 water treatment plant or distribution system that produces groundwater? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-As often as necessary, but no less than monthly.
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Upon expiration of an operator certificate, how many days does an operator have to
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What is an initial monitoring year? - CORRECT ANSWER-The calendar year designated
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by the Department within a compliance period in which a public water system conducts
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initial monitoring at a point of entry.
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What is the reporting limit for all regulated VOC's? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.0005 mg/L
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Who is allowed to conduct a sanitary survey? - CORRECT ANSWER-A representative
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of the Department or a professional engineer or sanitarian who is registered in Arizona
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and approved by the Department.
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Under what circumstances may the Department reduce monitoring frequency for nitrate at
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a surface water sampling point and what is the reduced frequency? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-If the analytical results are < 5 mg/L for 4 consecutive quarters then reduce
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sampling frequency from quarterly to annually.
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Which type of system is not required to sample for VOC's? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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What contaminants does the monitoring assistance program monitor? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-IOCs, VOCs, and SOCs.
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What types of public water system must comply with Article 6, Capacity Development
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Requirements for a New Public Water System? - CORRECT ANSWER-Community water
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systems and non-transient non-community water systems that begin operations on or
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after October 1, 1999
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To become a new public water system, an owner shall file an elementary business plan
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Capacity, and Financial Capacity.
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What is the definition of an "on-site representative"? - CORRECT ANSWER-On-site
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According to Arizona State Rule, an "Air-gap separation" means a physical separation Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
between the discharge end of a supply pipe and the top rim of its receiving vessel, which
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has a separation distance equal to at least? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 inch or twice the
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diameter of the supply pipe, whichever is greater.
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According to Arizona State Rule, this term means 1 of the family of organic compounds, Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
named as derivatives of methane, wherein 3 of 4 hydrogen atoms in methane are
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substituted by a halogen atom in the molecular structure? - CORRECT
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According to Arizona State Rule, what term best represents a mechanical device used Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
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to prevent back-flow? - CORRECT ANSWER-Back-flow-prevention assembly
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This type of valve has a movable disk the same size as the full diameter of the pipe. The
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disc rotates on a spindle or shaft in only one direction to either block or allow the flow of
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water. - CORRECT ANSWER-Butterfly
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system are the? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slide, rotary, globe, and diaphragm valves.
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This type of valve has a flexible piece inside the valve's body and can be adjusted up or
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down using an attached stem. When the piece is depressed, the flow of water can be
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stopped or regulated. - CORRECT ANSWER-Diaphragm
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Which one of the following is correct concerning elevated tanks? - CORRECT
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Pump stations are not always located in the same place as the storage facility. Under these
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conditions, a signal must be transmitted from the storage facility to the pump or pumps.
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Also some type of indicator showing the level of water in the storage facility to the pump or
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pumps. Also some type of indicator showing the level of water in the storage facility is
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desirable at the pump station. ________________ sensors are available that can
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measure the actual water surface level and start or stop a pump. Calibration of these
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devices consists of dialing a set point to the desired start or stop water surface level for a
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pump. - CORRECT ANSWER-Solid state electronic.
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A water storage tank interior coating will generally protect the interior for approximately
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how many years? - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 years.
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How far above ground does a Double Check Back-flow assembly need to be installed? -
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What is the definition of "operator"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operator has the same
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Within how many days must a certified operator notify the Department (in writing) that the
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operator either ceases or commences operation of another facility? - CORRECT
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At which type of facility is a remote operator allowed to operate? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Any Grade 1 or Grade 2 facility
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How close must the remote operator of a facility be to the facility to legally operate the
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facility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 200 miles by ground travel.
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What is the inspection frequency that a remote operator must inspect a grade 1 or
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grade 2 water treatment plant or distribution system that produces groundwater? -
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Upon expiration of an operator certificate, how many days does an operator have to
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reinstate the certificate without retaking an examination? - CORRECT ANSWER-90 Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
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What is an initial monitoring year? - CORRECT ANSWER-The calendar year designated
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by the Department within a compliance period in which a public water system conducts
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initial monitoring at a point of entry.
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What is the reporting limit for all regulated VOC's? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.0005 mg/L
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Who is allowed to conduct a sanitary survey? - CORRECT ANSWER-A representative
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of the Department or a professional engineer or sanitarian who is registered in Arizona
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and approved by the Department.
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Under what circumstances may the Department reduce monitoring frequency for nitrate at
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a surface water sampling point and what is the reduced frequency? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-If the analytical results are < 5 mg/L for 4 consecutive quarters then reduce
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sampling frequency from quarterly to annually.
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Which type of system is not required to sample for VOC's? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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What contaminants does the monitoring assistance program monitor? - CORRECT
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What types of public water system must comply with Article 6, Capacity Development
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Requirements for a New Public Water System? - CORRECT ANSWER-Community water
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systems and non-transient non-community water systems that begin operations on or
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after October 1, 1999
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To become a new public water system, an owner shall file an elementary business plan
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for review and approval by the Department. What three elements make up the
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elementary business plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Technical Capacity, Managerial Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
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Capacity, and Financial Capacity.
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What is the definition of an "on-site representative"? - CORRECT ANSWER-On-site
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representative means a person located at a facility who monitors the daily operation at Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
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According to Arizona State Rule, an "Air-gap separation" means a physical separation Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
between the discharge end of a supply pipe and the top rim of its receiving vessel, which
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has a separation distance equal to at least? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 inch or twice the
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diameter of the supply pipe, whichever is greater.
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According to Arizona State Rule, this term means 1 of the family of organic compounds, Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
named as derivatives of methane, wherein 3 of 4 hydrogen atoms in methane are
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substituted by a halogen atom in the molecular structure? - CORRECT
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ANSWERTrihalomethanes
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According to Arizona State Rule, what term best represents a mechanical device used Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`
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to prevent back-flow? - CORRECT ANSWER-Back-flow-prevention assembly
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This type of valve has a movable disk the same size as the full diameter of the pipe. The
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disc rotates on a spindle or shaft in only one direction to either block or allow the flow of
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water. - CORRECT ANSWER-Butterfly
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The four most common categories of valves encountered in the water distribution
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system are the? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slide, rotary, globe, and diaphragm valves.
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This type of valve has a flexible piece inside the valve's body and can be adjusted up or
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down using an attached stem. When the piece is depressed, the flow of water can be
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Which one of the following is correct concerning elevated tanks? - CORRECT
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Pump stations are not always located in the same place as the storage facility. Under these
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conditions, a signal must be transmitted from the storage facility to the pump or pumps.
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Also some type of indicator showing the level of water in the storage facility to the pump or
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pumps. Also some type of indicator showing the level of water in the storage facility is
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desirable at the pump station. ________________ sensors are available that can
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measure the actual water surface level and start or stop a pump. Calibration of these
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devices consists of dialing a set point to the desired start or stop water surface level for a
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pump. - CORRECT ANSWER-Solid state electronic.
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A water storage tank interior coating will generally protect the interior for approximately
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how many years? - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 years.
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How far above ground does a Double Check Back-flow assembly need to be installed? -
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