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Principles of Water Purification: Test 3 Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to water purification principles, covering topics such as water treatment methods, water quality assessment, and water distribution systems. It is a valuable resource for students studying environmental science, public health, or military operations.

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PMT 108 Principles of water Test 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. GRADE A+
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How much does the Deployment Treated Water Kit weigh? - CORRECT
ANSWER8 lbs
What are the capabilities of the Deployment Treated Water Kit? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Chlorine
- pH
- Organic Contaminants
- Inorganic Contaminants
- Pesticide/Herbicide Contaminants
What are the limitations of the Deployment Treated Water Kit? - CORRECT
ANSWERNot designed for bacteriological analysis
When collecting water using the Deployment Treated Water Kit, how long would you
allow the water to run? - CORRECT ANSWER3 to 5 minutes at a moderate flow
When collecting water using the Deployment Treated Water Kit and using the VOC,
Endothall, Glyphosate containers what must you be careful of? - CORRECT
ANSWERMust avoid the presence of air bubbles
When collecting water using the Deployment Treated Water Kit, for the VOC what do
you add after container is filled halfway? - CORRECT ANSWER3 drops of
hydrochloric acid
When collecting water using the Deployment Untreated Water Kit, how much does the
kit weigh after filling the sample bottles? - CORRECT ANSWER60 lbs
What can the Deployment Untreated Water Kit test for that the Deployment Treated
Water Kit can not? - CORRECT ANSWER- Metals
- VOCs/ SVOCs
What does the supporting water unit compose of? - CORRECT ANSWER- Army
Quartermaster
- Marine Corps ESB (Engineer Support Battalion)
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PMT 108 Principles of water Test 3

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. GRADE A+

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How much does the Deployment Treated Water Kit weigh? - CORRECT

ANSWER 8 lbs

What are the capabilities of the Deployment Treated Water Kit? - CORRECT

ANSWER - Chlorine

  • pH
  • Organic Contaminants
  • Inorganic Contaminants
  • Pesticide/Herbicide Contaminants

What are the limitations of the Deployment Treated Water Kit? - CORRECT

ANSWER Not designed for bacteriological analysis

When collecting water using the Deployment Treated Water Kit, how long would you

allow the water to run? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 to 5 minutes at a moderate flow

When collecting water using the Deployment Treated Water Kit and using the VOC,

Endothall, Glyphosate containers what must you be careful of? - CORRECT

ANSWER Must avoid the presence of air bubbles

When collecting water using the Deployment Treated Water Kit, for the VOC what do

you add after container is filled halfway? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 drops of

hydrochloric acid When collecting water using the Deployment Untreated Water Kit, how much does the

kit weigh after filling the sample bottles? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 lbs

What can the Deployment Untreated Water Kit test for that the Deployment Treated

Water Kit can not? - CORRECT ANSWER - Metals

  • VOCs/ SVOCs

What does the supporting water unit compose of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Army

Quartermaster

  • Marine Corps ESB (Engineer Support Battalion)

What are 2 types of reconnaissance pertaining to water purification sites? -

CORRECT ANSWER - Aerial

  • Ground When doing ground reconnaissance, how many sites should you survey? -

CORRECT ANSWER - Three

What are the factors when selecting a site for water purification? - CORRECT

ANSWER - Security

  • Facilities
  • Sanitation and comfort to the troops What individual water purification equipment is able to purify 150,000 GPD? -

CORRECT ANSWER Skid - or barge mounted

What different types of water can individual water purification equipment treat? -

CORRECT ANSWER - Fresh

  • Brackish
  • Salt water What is the purpose of of the potable water storage/ distribution systems? -

CORRECT ANSWER It is the primary means for the receipt and storage of bulk

drinking water and for issue to combat forces under tactical conditions

How far must latrines be from water sources? - CORRECT ANSWER At least

100 yards downstream or downgradient

How far must garbage and trash be from any water point operations? - CORRECT

ANSWER - 100 feet

How far must effuent discharges be from flowing surface sources? - CORRECT

ANSWER At least 25 yards

What are the hazards of the Deployment Treated Water Kit? - CORRECT

ANSWER - Do not ingest solutions, tablets, droplets or spillage from lab ware

  • Do not inhale fumes from products or mixing reactions
  • Do no allow reagent, solutions or acids to come in contact with skin or eyes
  • Never pipette chemical reagent solutions
  • Keep all bottles and containers capped and sealed to prevent accidental spillage and increase shelf life

Which form is used to perform water reconnaissance? - CORRECT

ANSWER DA Form 1712-R

About how many gallons per day can the Tactical Water Distribution System pump out?

  • CORRECT ANSWER 600,000 Gallons per day If possible, how should tactical water distribution site be positioned in reference to an

existing road? - CORRECT ANSWER - Near or parallel

When there is in excessive drop in elevation, how would this effect the pressure in the

hose line route? - CORRECT ANSWER Increases pressure

Which ROWPU unit purifies: 125 gph - CORRECT ANSWER Lightweight water

purifier (LWP)

Which ROWPU unit purifies: 600 gph - CORRECT ANSWER Trailer mounted

Which ROWPU unit purifies: 1,500 gph - CORRECT ANSWER TWPS

Which ROWPU unit purifies: 3000 gph - CORRECT ANSWER Container

mounted unit How far should sources of pollution be when inspecting for a water point? -

CORRECT ANSWER 2 miles upstream

When requesting to use an alternative container for water, who should you receive

permission from? - CORRECT ANSWER - Preventive Medicine

  • Local Medical Authority
  • Unit Commander

What should be stenciled on the exterior of a container? - CORRECT

ANSWER POTABLE WATER ONLY

When disinfecting a water tank, how long should keep interior surfaces wet with

solution? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 minutes

What are the chlorine residual requirements for: Point of production? - CORRECT

ANSWER 2.0 ppm

What are the chlorine residual requirements for: Point of distribution - CORRECT

ANSWER 1.0 ppm

What are the chlorine residual requirements for: Point of consumption? - CORRECT

ANSWER 0.2 ppm

When using Calcium hypochlorite to disinfect water, how long should contact time for

any container? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 minutes

In which purification zone is the general impact:

  • High turbidity
  • Sludge Deposits form on stream bed
  • Dissolved oxygen reduced to less than one half original value - CORRECT

ANSWER Zone of degradtion

In which purification zone is the general impact:

  • Low dissolved oxygen (DO) or none at all
  • Scum may be floating on surface
  • Odors from purification of organic matter including hydrogen sulfide and methane gases are given off
  • Water is darker and grayish in color - CORRECT ANSWER Zone of Active decomposition In which purification zone is the general impact:
  • Turbidity decreases
  • DO gradually increases
  • No unpleasant odors given off - CORRECT ANSWER Zone of recovery In which purification zone is the general impact:
  • Clean water
  • DO approaches saturation
  • Natural stream conditions are restored - CORRECT ANSWER Zone of Cleaner water In which purification zone is the Plant and animal life impact:
  • Worms, snails, sewage fungi increase
  • Fish life changes from game and food species to coarse
  • Overall, algae and fish life decline - CORRECT ANSWER Zone of degradtion In which purification zone is the Plant and animal life impact:
  • No fish present
  • Anaerobes present
  • Sludge worms become numerous