Georgia Water Treatment Operator
Certification Practice Exam Practice
Questions with Verified Answers &
Complete Rationales
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & GEORGIA
REGULATIONS
**1. According to Georgia Board Rules, what is the minimum
experience required to sit for the Class I Water Treatment
System Operator examination with a high school diploma or
GED?**
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
**Correct answer:** C. 3 years
**Rationale:** Georgia Board Rule 750-3-.04 requires 3 years
of experience for Class I certification with a high school diploma
or GED. For applicants with an accredited B.S. degree in a
relevant field, the required experience is reduced to 2 years .
,**2. Which prerequisite certificate must an operator hold before
taking the Class I Water Treatment Operator examination in
Georgia?**
A. Class IV certificate
B. Class III certificate
C. Class II certificate
D. No prerequisite certificate is needed
**Correct answer:** C. Class II certificate
**Rationale:** In Georgia, all certificates must be obtained
sequentially. The required prerequisite for the Class I
examination is a current Class II certificate. The sequence is
Class IV or III (entry), then Class II, and finally Class I .
**3. When must the required experience and course work for a
Georgia Water Treatment Operator certification be
completed?**
A. After passing the examination
B. Prior to taking the examination
C. Within one year after applying
D. Only if the applicant has a high school diploma
, **Correct answer:** B. Prior to taking the examination
**Rationale:** Georgia law requires that steps 1 (determine
level), 2 (complete experience), and 3 (complete course work)
must all be accomplished **prior to taking the exam**.
Applicants must provide documented proof of these
prerequisites when applying to the Board .
**4. What is the minimum passing score required for the
Georgia Water Treatment Operator Certification Exam?**
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
**Correct answer:** C. 70%
**Rationale:** The passing score for the Georgia Water
Treatment Operator Certification Exam is 70% .
## SECTION 2: WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES
Certification Practice Exam Practice
Questions with Verified Answers &
Complete Rationales
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & GEORGIA
REGULATIONS
**1. According to Georgia Board Rules, what is the minimum
experience required to sit for the Class I Water Treatment
System Operator examination with a high school diploma or
GED?**
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
**Correct answer:** C. 3 years
**Rationale:** Georgia Board Rule 750-3-.04 requires 3 years
of experience for Class I certification with a high school diploma
or GED. For applicants with an accredited B.S. degree in a
relevant field, the required experience is reduced to 2 years .
,**2. Which prerequisite certificate must an operator hold before
taking the Class I Water Treatment Operator examination in
Georgia?**
A. Class IV certificate
B. Class III certificate
C. Class II certificate
D. No prerequisite certificate is needed
**Correct answer:** C. Class II certificate
**Rationale:** In Georgia, all certificates must be obtained
sequentially. The required prerequisite for the Class I
examination is a current Class II certificate. The sequence is
Class IV or III (entry), then Class II, and finally Class I .
**3. When must the required experience and course work for a
Georgia Water Treatment Operator certification be
completed?**
A. After passing the examination
B. Prior to taking the examination
C. Within one year after applying
D. Only if the applicant has a high school diploma
, **Correct answer:** B. Prior to taking the examination
**Rationale:** Georgia law requires that steps 1 (determine
level), 2 (complete experience), and 3 (complete course work)
must all be accomplished **prior to taking the exam**.
Applicants must provide documented proof of these
prerequisites when applying to the Board .
**4. What is the minimum passing score required for the
Georgia Water Treatment Operator Certification Exam?**
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
**Correct answer:** C. 70%
**Rationale:** The passing score for the Georgia Water
Treatment Operator Certification Exam is 70% .
## SECTION 2: WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES
