OSSF INSTALLER 2 study test guide
with question and answers
The primary threat from malfunctioning OSSF systems is - ANSwater born disease
Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect - ANSPublic
health and environment
A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism - ANSPathogen
A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and leachfields is
which can cause_____in infants - ANSNitrates and methoemoglobinmia
Statewide regulation of OSSF began in - ANS1989 Sept
The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is - ANSTECQ
The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is _______regulation -
ANSLocal
pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________ - ANSAcidity Basicity
List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage . -
ANSTyphoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD - ANSTotal Suspended solids
Dissolved Oxygen
Biochemical oxygen demand
Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage - ANSSolids
Gases
Fats and greases
DO
BOD
PH
, What is the criteria that can be used to determine if a subsurface OSSF system is
functioning properly ? - ANSThe Plumbing system must drain
No Water is surfacing or pooling above ground
There are no odors
The waste water must receive nearly complete treatment
List the soil treatment mechanisms important in treating wastewater - ANSfiltering or
straining
Adsorption
Biological
The is authorized to review permit applications , site evaluations , planning materials
and conduct inspections of OSSFs .
a . installer
b . site evaluator
c . maintenance technician
d . Designated representative - ANSd . Designated representative
An individual who holds a valid license from TCEQ and who is compensated by another
individual to construct install , alter , or repair an OSSF is a ( n )
a . Installer
b . apprentice
c . authorized agent
d . maintenance provider - ANSa . Installer
An individual who visits a site and conducts soil evaluations and a site survey is a ( n )
a . apprentice
b . Site evaluator
c . authorized agent
d . designated representative - ANSb . Site evaluator
_____adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several times . -
ANSTCEQ
New OSSF licenses are issued for a term of _______.An individual must renew the
license complete _________of TCEQ approved continuing education courses in order
to - ANS3 years 24 hrs
with question and answers
The primary threat from malfunctioning OSSF systems is - ANSwater born disease
Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect - ANSPublic
health and environment
A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism - ANSPathogen
A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and leachfields is
which can cause_____in infants - ANSNitrates and methoemoglobinmia
Statewide regulation of OSSF began in - ANS1989 Sept
The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is - ANSTECQ
The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is _______regulation -
ANSLocal
pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________ - ANSAcidity Basicity
List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage . -
ANSTyphoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD - ANSTotal Suspended solids
Dissolved Oxygen
Biochemical oxygen demand
Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage - ANSSolids
Gases
Fats and greases
DO
BOD
PH
, What is the criteria that can be used to determine if a subsurface OSSF system is
functioning properly ? - ANSThe Plumbing system must drain
No Water is surfacing or pooling above ground
There are no odors
The waste water must receive nearly complete treatment
List the soil treatment mechanisms important in treating wastewater - ANSfiltering or
straining
Adsorption
Biological
The is authorized to review permit applications , site evaluations , planning materials
and conduct inspections of OSSFs .
a . installer
b . site evaluator
c . maintenance technician
d . Designated representative - ANSd . Designated representative
An individual who holds a valid license from TCEQ and who is compensated by another
individual to construct install , alter , or repair an OSSF is a ( n )
a . Installer
b . apprentice
c . authorized agent
d . maintenance provider - ANSa . Installer
An individual who visits a site and conducts soil evaluations and a site survey is a ( n )
a . apprentice
b . Site evaluator
c . authorized agent
d . designated representative - ANSb . Site evaluator
_____adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several times . -
ANSTCEQ
New OSSF licenses are issued for a term of _______.An individual must renew the
license complete _________of TCEQ approved continuing education courses in order
to - ANS3 years 24 hrs
