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Septic License EXAM (updated 2025) Questions &
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Septic tanks are required true
to have all seams and
drain holes sealed to
make water tight.
all pretreatment units + true
distribution boxes are
required to have KY
approval numbers on
them
equal-flow type true
distribution boxes may be
installed on tamped sand
or gravel
highest hole in hill side false
box does not have to be
connected to inlet pipe
all distribution boxes shall true
be installed level
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certified installer must lay true
out a septic system prior
to evacuation to assure
that adequate fall
between components is
possible
equipment used in b. as light as possible to minimize soil compaction
constructing aseptic
system should be:
a. as heavy as possible to
maximize soil compaction
b. as light as possible to
minimize soil compaction
c. equipment weight does
not matter
the minimum lateral trench false
depth is 24 inches
soil + site conditions limit true
which type of on site
sewage disposal system
will work on a site
primary purpose of septic true
tank is to remove solids
thru sewage thru settling
soil structure indicates true
amount of large pore
spaces in soil, which are
important to absorb
sewage effluent from the
lateral lines
gray water systems laundry, hand wash sink, shower, bathtubs, laundry
contain discharge from tubs
these fixtures
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what is not considered food prep sink + kitchen sink
gray water?
laundry, hand wash sink,
shower, bathtubs, laundry
tubs, food prep sink,
kitchen sink
slopes greater than 15% true
may be unstable when on-
site sewage disposable
systems installed on them
unless special designs
modifications made
what natural process b. gravity flow
removes most of sewage
effluent from lateral
trench?
a. evaporation
b. gravity flow
c. bacterial action
d. uptake by trees + grass
seasonal water tables can c. gray, green, blue or black colors in soil
be identified in dry
months by
a. orange + red colors in
soil
b. direct presence of
water in soil when
sampled
c. gray, green, blue or
black colors in soil
d. presence of large flag
stones
e. all above
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Septic License EXAM (updated 2025) Questions &
Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE
2025|2026
Save
Terms in this set (109)
Septic tanks are required true
to have all seams and
drain holes sealed to
make water tight.
all pretreatment units + true
distribution boxes are
required to have KY
approval numbers on
them
equal-flow type true
distribution boxes may be
installed on tamped sand
or gravel
highest hole in hill side false
box does not have to be
connected to inlet pipe
all distribution boxes shall true
be installed level
https://quizlet.com/1088087780/septic-license-exam-updated-2025-questions-answers-latest-already-graded-a-update-20252026-flash-cards/ 1/23
,10/6/25, 2:37 PM Septic License EXAM (updated 2025) Questions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026 Flashcards | Quizlet
certified installer must lay true
out a septic system prior
to evacuation to assure
that adequate fall
between components is
possible
equipment used in b. as light as possible to minimize soil compaction
constructing aseptic
system should be:
a. as heavy as possible to
maximize soil compaction
b. as light as possible to
minimize soil compaction
c. equipment weight does
not matter
the minimum lateral trench false
depth is 24 inches
soil + site conditions limit true
which type of on site
sewage disposal system
will work on a site
primary purpose of septic true
tank is to remove solids
thru sewage thru settling
soil structure indicates true
amount of large pore
spaces in soil, which are
important to absorb
sewage effluent from the
lateral lines
gray water systems laundry, hand wash sink, shower, bathtubs, laundry
contain discharge from tubs
these fixtures
https://quizlet.com/1088087780/septic-license-exam-updated-2025-questions-answers-latest-already-graded-a-update-20252026-flash-cards/ 2/23
, 10/6/25, 2:37 PM Septic License EXAM (updated 2025) Questions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026 Flashcards | Quizlet
what is not considered food prep sink + kitchen sink
gray water?
laundry, hand wash sink,
shower, bathtubs, laundry
tubs, food prep sink,
kitchen sink
slopes greater than 15% true
may be unstable when on-
site sewage disposable
systems installed on them
unless special designs
modifications made
what natural process b. gravity flow
removes most of sewage
effluent from lateral
trench?
a. evaporation
b. gravity flow
c. bacterial action
d. uptake by trees + grass
seasonal water tables can c. gray, green, blue or black colors in soil
be identified in dry
months by
a. orange + red colors in
soil
b. direct presence of
water in soil when
sampled
c. gray, green, blue or
black colors in soil
d. presence of large flag
stones
e. all above
https://quizlet.com/1088087780/septic-license-exam-updated-2025-questions-answers-latest-already-graded-a-update-20252026-flash-cards/ 3/23
