OSSF DR Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
1880s - CORRECT ANSWER:-Septic tanks were introduced in the United States
in the _______.
C - CORRECT ANSWER:-The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs
across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985
True - CORRECT ANSWER:-True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation.
True - CORRECT ANSWER:-True or False:
,The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations that are
more stringent than the state OSSF law or rules.
True - CORRECT ANSWER:-True or False:
The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent (AA),
Designated Representative (DR), Installer, Apprentice, Site-Evaluator (SE),
Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance Technician.
On-Site Sewage Disposal System: - CORRECT ANSWER:-One or more systems
of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system is
located (new cluster systems are prohibited); and
-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the atmosphere.
, Agency/Commission - CORRECT ANSWER:-TCEQ is the state agency
responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are enforces
statewide
Authorized Agent (AA) - CORRECT ANSWER:-The local government entity
authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws and
regulations.
Designated Representative - CORRECT ANSWER:-An individual who holds a
DR license and is designated by the authorized agent to review permit applications,
conduct site evaluations, review planning materials, and conduct inspections of
OSSFs.
Installer - CORRECT ANSWER:-An individual who holds a valid license from the
TCEQ and who is compensated by another individual to construct, install, alter, or
repair an OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II)
One exception to TCEQ certified or registered installer requirement; - CORRECT
ANSWER:-Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their own
systems without being a registered installer. (does not apply to owners developing
property for sale or for lease.
Apprentice - CORRECT ANSWER:-An individual who has been properly
registered with the agency and is undertaking an on-the-job training program
supervised by an Installer.
Answers 100% Pass
1880s - CORRECT ANSWER:-Septic tanks were introduced in the United States
in the _______.
C - CORRECT ANSWER:-The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs
across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985
True - CORRECT ANSWER:-True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation.
True - CORRECT ANSWER:-True or False:
,The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations that are
more stringent than the state OSSF law or rules.
True - CORRECT ANSWER:-True or False:
The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent (AA),
Designated Representative (DR), Installer, Apprentice, Site-Evaluator (SE),
Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance Technician.
On-Site Sewage Disposal System: - CORRECT ANSWER:-One or more systems
of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system is
located (new cluster systems are prohibited); and
-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the atmosphere.
, Agency/Commission - CORRECT ANSWER:-TCEQ is the state agency
responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are enforces
statewide
Authorized Agent (AA) - CORRECT ANSWER:-The local government entity
authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws and
regulations.
Designated Representative - CORRECT ANSWER:-An individual who holds a
DR license and is designated by the authorized agent to review permit applications,
conduct site evaluations, review planning materials, and conduct inspections of
OSSFs.
Installer - CORRECT ANSWER:-An individual who holds a valid license from the
TCEQ and who is compensated by another individual to construct, install, alter, or
repair an OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II)
One exception to TCEQ certified or registered installer requirement; - CORRECT
ANSWER:-Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their own
systems without being a registered installer. (does not apply to owners developing
property for sale or for lease.
Apprentice - CORRECT ANSWER:-An individual who has been properly
registered with the agency and is undertaking an on-the-job training program
supervised by an Installer.
