Pool Operator exam Question &
Answers 2025
What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1) A lifeguard is not on the
pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on
the premises of a spa
2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest
lifeguard chair
3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid
readings of the pool water are other than specified under
section II, B 1
4) The recirculating equipment is not working properly for
more than one hour
5) the water level is below the skimmers in the pools
using this method of circulation
6) The chemical disinfectant feeder hasnt been
functioning for a period of 24 hours; provided that the ph,
free chlorine, total bromine, or other apprved disinfectant
residuals are maintained in accordance with section II,
water quality
,Pool Operator exam Question &
Answers 2025
7) the bathhouse drainage system is blocked sufficiently
to render the bathhouse unusable, water is not available
at sufficient pressure to operate the bathhouse, waste
disposal systems are inoperable, unsanitary conditions
exist, or the bathhouse is unusable for other health or
safety reasons
8) The director has been wrongfully denied permission to
inspect the pool pursuant to Chapter 51 and these
regulations
9) a licensed montgomery county pool operator is not in
immediate control of the pool
10) The director determines that an immediate hazard
exists to the health or safety of the users of any pool
11) At least one lifeguard currently certified in infant/
child/ adult CPR is not within the pool enclosure
Certified pool operator has to be at a facilitiy
( ________________) prior to opening to measure, record
and adjust... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔30 min
, Pool Operator exam Question &
Answers 2025
how often should Chlorine and Ph be checked? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔every 2 hours in a pool and
every hour for a spa
records must be maintained on site and available for at
least how many years at the pool and how many years
total? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2 years at the pool
and 2 years total
what supervision is the best prevention of accidents at
the pool? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Adult supervision
All public pools must have a ( ) and a () in order for the
pool to open - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pool op and
lifeguard
Saturation Index - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a
numerical figure that indicates water equilibrium or water
balance
5 factors generally figure into water balance - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔PH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness,
temperature, and total dissolved solids
Answers 2025
What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1) A lifeguard is not on the
pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on
the premises of a spa
2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest
lifeguard chair
3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid
readings of the pool water are other than specified under
section II, B 1
4) The recirculating equipment is not working properly for
more than one hour
5) the water level is below the skimmers in the pools
using this method of circulation
6) The chemical disinfectant feeder hasnt been
functioning for a period of 24 hours; provided that the ph,
free chlorine, total bromine, or other apprved disinfectant
residuals are maintained in accordance with section II,
water quality
,Pool Operator exam Question &
Answers 2025
7) the bathhouse drainage system is blocked sufficiently
to render the bathhouse unusable, water is not available
at sufficient pressure to operate the bathhouse, waste
disposal systems are inoperable, unsanitary conditions
exist, or the bathhouse is unusable for other health or
safety reasons
8) The director has been wrongfully denied permission to
inspect the pool pursuant to Chapter 51 and these
regulations
9) a licensed montgomery county pool operator is not in
immediate control of the pool
10) The director determines that an immediate hazard
exists to the health or safety of the users of any pool
11) At least one lifeguard currently certified in infant/
child/ adult CPR is not within the pool enclosure
Certified pool operator has to be at a facilitiy
( ________________) prior to opening to measure, record
and adjust... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔30 min
, Pool Operator exam Question &
Answers 2025
how often should Chlorine and Ph be checked? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔every 2 hours in a pool and
every hour for a spa
records must be maintained on site and available for at
least how many years at the pool and how many years
total? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2 years at the pool
and 2 years total
what supervision is the best prevention of accidents at
the pool? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Adult supervision
All public pools must have a ( ) and a () in order for the
pool to open - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pool op and
lifeguard
Saturation Index - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a
numerical figure that indicates water equilibrium or water
balance
5 factors generally figure into water balance - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔PH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness,
temperature, and total dissolved solids
