OSSF INSTALLER 2 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
The primary threat from malfunctioning OSSF systems is - -water born
disease
- Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect -
-Public health and environment
- A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism - -Pathogen
- A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and
leachfields is which can cause_____in infants - -Nitrates and
methoemoglobinmia
- Statewide regulation of OSSF began in - -1989 Sept
- The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is - -TECQ
- The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is
_______regulation - -Local
- pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________ - -Acidity Basicity
- List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage
. - -Typhoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
- Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD - -Total Suspended solids
Dissolved Oxygen
Biochemical oxygen demand
- Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage - -Solids
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 ? - -The 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 - -
filtering 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 - -d . 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 - -a . 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 - -b . Site evaluator
- _____adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several
times . - -TCEQ
- 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 - -3 years 24 hrs
- an Individuals working as a _________ or in any capacity for an OSSF
__________cannot work as an installer designer for a fee , or private site
evaluator within jurisdiction of the permittinh authority - -DR and Permitting
agency
- List the OSSF licenses that require previous experience - -Installer II
Maintenance provider
- What is needed to pre - qualify for an exam ? - -Submit an application
Notarized experience Statements Paying class and application Fees
Completing the appropriate training Course
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
The primary threat from malfunctioning OSSF systems is - -water born
disease
- Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect -
-Public health and environment
- A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism - -Pathogen
- A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and
leachfields is which can cause_____in infants - -Nitrates and
methoemoglobinmia
- Statewide regulation of OSSF began in - -1989 Sept
- The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is - -TECQ
- The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is
_______regulation - -Local
- pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________ - -Acidity Basicity
- List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage
. - -Typhoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
- Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD - -Total Suspended solids
Dissolved Oxygen
Biochemical oxygen demand
- Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage - -Solids
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 ? - -The 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 - -
filtering 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 - -d . 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 - -a . 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 - -b . Site evaluator
- _____adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several
times . - -TCEQ
- 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 - -3 years 24 hrs
- an Individuals working as a _________ or in any capacity for an OSSF
__________cannot work as an installer designer for a fee , or private site
evaluator within jurisdiction of the permittinh authority - -DR and Permitting
agency
- List the OSSF licenses that require previous experience - -Installer II
Maintenance provider
- What is needed to pre - qualify for an exam ? - -Submit an application
Notarized experience Statements Paying class and application Fees
Completing the appropriate training Course
