SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED A+
●● ASME. Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
●● Certified lifeguard. Answer: A person who possesses current
certification at the Senior Lifesaving level or its equivalent. Established
by the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.
●● Certified Pool Operator. Answer: Responsible for daily operation of
a public swimming pool or public spa/hot tub. Successful completion of
course in pool operation and maintenance. Approved by Director of
Public Health
●● Coping. Answer: The cap on the pool or spa/tub that provides
finishing edge around the perimeter of the pool or hot tub.
●● disinfectant. Answer: a chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria
or viruses
●● Exercise spa/swim spa. Answer: Variant of a spa that allows for
exercises using water resistance
, ●● Fences. Answer: Must be 4 feet in height above ground. Must
prevent children from getting through(chain link, picket, solid board)
●● Free Chlorine Residual. Answer: The portion of total chlorine
remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen
compounds, so is able to react chemically to pathogens.
●● Hazard. Answer: Any situation that poses a risk of injury or harm to
patrons of pool
●● Hydrostatic relief valve. Answer: A valve that relieves underground
water pressure caused by high water table under pool.
●● Lifeguard. Answer: A competent adult, 18 or older, currently
certified in CPR and first aid
●● Lifeline. Answer: Coarse rope or line with attached buoys used to
separate where a pool suddenly increases in depth. Must be securely
attached to both sides of the pool.
●● Make-Up Water. Answer: Water used to fill or refill pool water
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED A+
●● ASME. Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
●● Certified lifeguard. Answer: A person who possesses current
certification at the Senior Lifesaving level or its equivalent. Established
by the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.
●● Certified Pool Operator. Answer: Responsible for daily operation of
a public swimming pool or public spa/hot tub. Successful completion of
course in pool operation and maintenance. Approved by Director of
Public Health
●● Coping. Answer: The cap on the pool or spa/tub that provides
finishing edge around the perimeter of the pool or hot tub.
●● disinfectant. Answer: a chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria
or viruses
●● Exercise spa/swim spa. Answer: Variant of a spa that allows for
exercises using water resistance
, ●● Fences. Answer: Must be 4 feet in height above ground. Must
prevent children from getting through(chain link, picket, solid board)
●● Free Chlorine Residual. Answer: The portion of total chlorine
remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen
compounds, so is able to react chemically to pathogens.
●● Hazard. Answer: Any situation that poses a risk of injury or harm to
patrons of pool
●● Hydrostatic relief valve. Answer: A valve that relieves underground
water pressure caused by high water table under pool.
●● Lifeguard. Answer: A competent adult, 18 or older, currently
certified in CPR and first aid
●● Lifeline. Answer: Coarse rope or line with attached buoys used to
separate where a pool suddenly increases in depth. Must be securely
attached to both sides of the pool.
●● Make-Up Water. Answer: Water used to fill or refill pool water
