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Texas irrigation exam Questions and Correct
Answers
how often does a licensed irrigator need to renew his license ?
Ans: — once every three years
which is /are the strategic goal/goals of TCEQ? Ans: — 1 -
enforcement
2- water quality
3- waste management
individual responsible for obtaining permits and inspections ?
Ans: — Licensed Irrigador
when is it acceptable for a licensed technician to alter the
irrigation design? Ans: — when the technician receives approval
from the license Irrigador
The term Commission , refers to ? Ans: — Texas commission of
environmental quality.
How many members make up the Texas Irrigador's advisory
council? Ans: — 9 members
members of Texas Irrigador's advisory council are appointed by ?
Ans: — Texas commission of environmental quality.
how many members of the Texas Irrigador's advisory council must
be representatives of the public? Ans: — 3 members
which is the function of an irrigation system? Ans: — erosion
control
dust reduction
irrigating any type of landscape vegetation in any location
after a license has expired, the only way to obtain another one is to
? Ans: — go through the re-examination process again.
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you must be licensed or work under the supervision of a licensed
individual in order to install or repair irrigation systems for a
living. Ans: — true
what will happen if an irrigador fails to receive written notice from
the TCEQ that his license is about to expire? Ans: — The irrigador
will lose the license if they fail to renew even if the TCEQ does not
send a written notice.?
What is the minimum depth of pipe coverage.? Ans: — 6 inches
Absorption rate is also known as? Ans: — infiltration rate
An atmospheric vacuum breaker is commonly referred to as an ?
Ans: — anti-siphon
statement about control wires Ans: — The larger the gauge
number, the smaller the wire
Desing pessure = Ans: — Recommended head pressure + total
losses
Actual head pressure is = Ans: — Static pressure _ Total losses
Term used when all heads discharge varying amounts of water ,
combining to produce uniform coverage ? Ans: — match
precipitation
AWWA is an abbreviation for ? Ans: — American Water Works
Association
A valve permitting water to flow in one direction ? Ans: — check
valve
one complete operation of a controller through all programmed
stations ? Ans: — cycle
Minimum pressure required for a system to operate properly ?
Ans: — Design pressure
Type of damage occurring when water travels unrestricted though
empty lateral lines ? Ans: — dry line shock
Device which allows water to flow out slowly in a drip irrigation
system ? Ans: — Emitter
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Texas irrigation exam Questions and Correct
Answers
how often does a licensed irrigator need to renew his license ?
Ans: — once every three years
which is /are the strategic goal/goals of TCEQ? Ans: — 1 -
enforcement
2- water quality
3- waste management
individual responsible for obtaining permits and inspections ?
Ans: — Licensed Irrigador
when is it acceptable for a licensed technician to alter the
irrigation design? Ans: — when the technician receives approval
from the license Irrigador
The term Commission , refers to ? Ans: — Texas commission of
environmental quality.
How many members make up the Texas Irrigador's advisory
council? Ans: — 9 members
members of Texas Irrigador's advisory council are appointed by ?
Ans: — Texas commission of environmental quality.
how many members of the Texas Irrigador's advisory council must
be representatives of the public? Ans: — 3 members
which is the function of an irrigation system? Ans: — erosion
control
dust reduction
irrigating any type of landscape vegetation in any location
after a license has expired, the only way to obtain another one is to
? Ans: — go through the re-examination process again.
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you must be licensed or work under the supervision of a licensed
individual in order to install or repair irrigation systems for a
living. Ans: — true
what will happen if an irrigador fails to receive written notice from
the TCEQ that his license is about to expire? Ans: — The irrigador
will lose the license if they fail to renew even if the TCEQ does not
send a written notice.?
What is the minimum depth of pipe coverage.? Ans: — 6 inches
Absorption rate is also known as? Ans: — infiltration rate
An atmospheric vacuum breaker is commonly referred to as an ?
Ans: — anti-siphon
statement about control wires Ans: — The larger the gauge
number, the smaller the wire
Desing pessure = Ans: — Recommended head pressure + total
losses
Actual head pressure is = Ans: — Static pressure _ Total losses
Term used when all heads discharge varying amounts of water ,
combining to produce uniform coverage ? Ans: — match
precipitation
AWWA is an abbreviation for ? Ans: — American Water Works
Association
A valve permitting water to flow in one direction ? Ans: — check
valve
one complete operation of a controller through all programmed
stations ? Ans: — cycle
Minimum pressure required for a system to operate properly ?
Ans: — Design pressure
Type of damage occurring when water travels unrestricted though
empty lateral lines ? Ans: — dry line shock
Device which allows water to flow out slowly in a drip irrigation
system ? Ans: — Emitter
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