CPO Certification Exam 2025/2026 |
Actual Exam with Complete Questions
and Answers | Certified Pool Operator |
National Swimming Pool Foundation
pH level must be between _____ and _____. -CORRECTANSWER 7.2 and 7.8
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. -CORRECTANSWER 90
degrees F
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. -CORRECTANSWER 104 degrees F
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? -
CORRECTANSWER At least once
How many hours a day must the pump operate? -CORRECTANSWER 24 hours
How long must a pole with body hook be? -CORRECTANSWER 12 ft
How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness
caused by your swimming pool? -CORRECTANSWER 2 days
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? -CORRECTANSWER 5 years
, Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be
taken a minimum of how many hours apart? -CORRECTANSWER 6
The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of Environmental
Services daily. -CORRECTANSWER checklist
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ -CORRECTANSWER
10ppm
A pool shall be closed for: -CORRECTANSWER algae, bacteria, fecal material, no
presence of disinfectant
If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. -CORRECTANSWER Drain and disinfect it
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed _______
inches. -CORRECTANSWER 4
T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck. -
CORRECTANSWER True
Actual Exam with Complete Questions
and Answers | Certified Pool Operator |
National Swimming Pool Foundation
pH level must be between _____ and _____. -CORRECTANSWER 7.2 and 7.8
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. -CORRECTANSWER 90
degrees F
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. -CORRECTANSWER 104 degrees F
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? -
CORRECTANSWER At least once
How many hours a day must the pump operate? -CORRECTANSWER 24 hours
How long must a pole with body hook be? -CORRECTANSWER 12 ft
How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness
caused by your swimming pool? -CORRECTANSWER 2 days
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? -CORRECTANSWER 5 years
, Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be
taken a minimum of how many hours apart? -CORRECTANSWER 6
The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of Environmental
Services daily. -CORRECTANSWER checklist
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ -CORRECTANSWER
10ppm
A pool shall be closed for: -CORRECTANSWER algae, bacteria, fecal material, no
presence of disinfectant
If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. -CORRECTANSWER Drain and disinfect it
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed _______
inches. -CORRECTANSWER 4
T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck. -
CORRECTANSWER True
