Water Treatment plant operation UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Operators are urged to develop close working relationships with their local regulatory agencies
to keep themselves informed of frequent changes in regulations and requirements. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The safe drinking water act gives a EPA The power to require public water systems to monitor
and report their levels of identified contaminants - CORRECT ANSWER True
Projected regulation of the flow to water treatment plants depend on the method used to deliver
water to the plant - CORRECT ANSWER False
Chlorine is a strong respiratory irritant, and either prolonged exposure to chlorine gas or high
concentrations of chlorine gas could be fatal - CORRECT ANSWER True
Relay logic is a method of switching electrical power on and off in accordance with a
predetermined sequence by means of relays, process switches and contacts, timers, and manual
switches - CORRECT ANSWER True
Automation relieves operators of the responsibility to make operational decisions and to exercise
operational control - CORRECT ANSWER False
Process equipment failures may result in treatment process upsets in the event that chemical
feeder's, chlorinators, or other primary process equipment items fail to operate satisfactorily -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Training is an important as any other single element of the operation and maintenance program -
CORRECT ANSWER True
, In its most sophisticated form, power management can be used to control all of the electrical
loads in the plant - CORRECT ANSWER True
Chief operators frequently have the responsibility of training new operators - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Why are many sources of water not directly suitable for drinking purposes without treatment -
CORRECT ANSWER Because of pollution and contamination by humans and nature
What is the major concern of the operators of water treatment plants and water distribution
systems? - CORRECT ANSWER To produce and deliver to consumers water that is safe
and pleasant to drink
What is the purpose of prechlorination? - CORRECT ANSWER To kill most disease
causing organisms and help control taste and odor causing substances
What is the purpose of sedimentation? - CORRECT ANSWER To settle out larger
suspended particles
What does it water treatment plant operator deal - CORRECT ANSWER Keeps it water
treatment plant operating to produce a positive, pleasant, and adequate supply of water
Which items are essential to meet variable system demands? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adequate source capacity and treated water storage volume
Which value establishes the basic guideline for a water systems operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Minimum distribution system operating pressure
Why should the air with Clarane never be pulled through a fan? - CORRECT
ANSWER Eventually any wiring or controls in the fan can become corroded and fail
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Operators are urged to develop close working relationships with their local regulatory agencies
to keep themselves informed of frequent changes in regulations and requirements. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The safe drinking water act gives a EPA The power to require public water systems to monitor
and report their levels of identified contaminants - CORRECT ANSWER True
Projected regulation of the flow to water treatment plants depend on the method used to deliver
water to the plant - CORRECT ANSWER False
Chlorine is a strong respiratory irritant, and either prolonged exposure to chlorine gas or high
concentrations of chlorine gas could be fatal - CORRECT ANSWER True
Relay logic is a method of switching electrical power on and off in accordance with a
predetermined sequence by means of relays, process switches and contacts, timers, and manual
switches - CORRECT ANSWER True
Automation relieves operators of the responsibility to make operational decisions and to exercise
operational control - CORRECT ANSWER False
Process equipment failures may result in treatment process upsets in the event that chemical
feeder's, chlorinators, or other primary process equipment items fail to operate satisfactorily -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Training is an important as any other single element of the operation and maintenance program -
CORRECT ANSWER True
, In its most sophisticated form, power management can be used to control all of the electrical
loads in the plant - CORRECT ANSWER True
Chief operators frequently have the responsibility of training new operators - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Why are many sources of water not directly suitable for drinking purposes without treatment -
CORRECT ANSWER Because of pollution and contamination by humans and nature
What is the major concern of the operators of water treatment plants and water distribution
systems? - CORRECT ANSWER To produce and deliver to consumers water that is safe
and pleasant to drink
What is the purpose of prechlorination? - CORRECT ANSWER To kill most disease
causing organisms and help control taste and odor causing substances
What is the purpose of sedimentation? - CORRECT ANSWER To settle out larger
suspended particles
What does it water treatment plant operator deal - CORRECT ANSWER Keeps it water
treatment plant operating to produce a positive, pleasant, and adequate supply of water
Which items are essential to meet variable system demands? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adequate source capacity and treated water storage volume
Which value establishes the basic guideline for a water systems operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Minimum distribution system operating pressure
Why should the air with Clarane never be pulled through a fan? - CORRECT
ANSWER Eventually any wiring or controls in the fan can become corroded and fail
