Certified Pool Operator Test Review Exam Questions And 100%
Correct Answers |Graded A+ (2026/2027)
Temperature - Answer -Max temps = 88 for swimming pool
96 for therapy pool
104 for hot tub
Saturation Index - Answer --.5-.5
check once a week for a pool, everyday for a spa
Employees have the right to know: - Answer -- may come into contact w/blood
-may come into contact w/ dangerous chemicals
- personal protection
- material safety data sheet
Cyanuric Acid (CYA) - Answer -chemical used to stabilize an outdoor pool (not UV light sensitive)
added directly through the skimmer,
Regulated Cya levels - Answer -30-100 ppm
Sodium Hypochlorite NaOCl - Answer -Liquid Chlorine, or bleach
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, Chlorine Breakdown
FAC's and CAC's - Answer -Free Available Chlorine = good chlorine (disinfects)
Combined Available Chlorine = Chloramines = bad stuff you can smell, ammonia and no
disinfectants
Regulated range for FAC's - Answer -1.5-10 for a pool
3-10 for a wading pool
4-10 for a spa
Breakpoint for FAC (SHocking the Pool) - Answer -TAC-FAC= CAC
Breakpoint= FAC + 10(CAC)
To lower chlorine levels, - Answer -add sodium thiosulfate
12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool - Answer -1. pump filter not working
for more than an hour
2. main drain is not visible
3. chemical readings out of range
4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period)
5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present
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Correct Answers |Graded A+ (2026/2027)
Temperature - Answer -Max temps = 88 for swimming pool
96 for therapy pool
104 for hot tub
Saturation Index - Answer --.5-.5
check once a week for a pool, everyday for a spa
Employees have the right to know: - Answer -- may come into contact w/blood
-may come into contact w/ dangerous chemicals
- personal protection
- material safety data sheet
Cyanuric Acid (CYA) - Answer -chemical used to stabilize an outdoor pool (not UV light sensitive)
added directly through the skimmer,
Regulated Cya levels - Answer -30-100 ppm
Sodium Hypochlorite NaOCl - Answer -Liquid Chlorine, or bleach
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, Chlorine Breakdown
FAC's and CAC's - Answer -Free Available Chlorine = good chlorine (disinfects)
Combined Available Chlorine = Chloramines = bad stuff you can smell, ammonia and no
disinfectants
Regulated range for FAC's - Answer -1.5-10 for a pool
3-10 for a wading pool
4-10 for a spa
Breakpoint for FAC (SHocking the Pool) - Answer -TAC-FAC= CAC
Breakpoint= FAC + 10(CAC)
To lower chlorine levels, - Answer -add sodium thiosulfate
12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool - Answer -1. pump filter not working
for more than an hour
2. main drain is not visible
3. chemical readings out of range
4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period)
5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present
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