CPO Certification Prep Test: Pool Operation and Water Quality, Exams of Training and Development

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Wake County - CPO Prep Test A+ Graded

The CPO certificate is valid for how long - ANSWER-G years from the date of issuance} pH level must be between ____ and__ - ANS WER-7.2-7.8) The highest level of free chlorine allowed ina pool is___. - ANSWEF-10ppm The Total Alkalinity (TA) and Cyanuric Acid (CA) must be tested - ANSWER-once per week Water Quality numbers to know: -they ask these as individual questions. - ANSWER-Free Chlorine Bromine POOL 1.0-10.0ppm. 2.0-10.0ppm WADING POOL 2.0-10.0ppm 2.0-10.0ppm SPA 2.0-10.0ppm 2.0-10.0ppm Pool water should be kept at such clarity that the main drain is clearly visible from the pool deck. - ANSWER-other side Water temp ofa heated pool does not exceed - ANSWER-S0 degrees F Water temp ofa spa does not exceed - ANSWER-104 degrees F How many times is it required for the CPO to he water per day - ANSWERat least once ____ daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be taken a minimum of hours apart. - ANSWER2,6 The CPO must complete a ANSWER-checklist provided by the Department of Environmental Services daily. - Ifthe CPO cannot inspect the pool, he must. provide an altornatc approved operator that day - ANSWER-Wake County CPO How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by your swimming pool? - ANSWER-2 days Who can obtain ycar-round permits: indoor and heated pools - ANSWER choices? If glass is found in the pool it must be - ANSWER-drained and cleaned If fecal contamination occurs in a wading pool or spa- ANSWER-drain and disinfect it Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater than resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile - ANSWER- one-half inch A fence around the pool area shall be at least __high. - ANSWER-48 inches (4 feet) T he height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed ___ inches. - ANSWER (four) Pedestrian access gatcs shall open outward and be sclf-closing and selPlatching except where both a anda are on duty. - ANSWEFR-both a gate attendant and lifeguard are on duty. Outdoor pool must have a clearance of at least ___ feet of deck space around the pool - ANSWERS (six) Bathrooms shall be provided at all paals adjacent Lo the pool deck. - ANSWER other side All swimming pools must be equipped with at least one rinse shower which is located adjacent to the pool. - ANSWERother side Pool ladders shall be flush to the pool wall AND securely fastened to the pool deck - ANSWER- other side Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure separate from the enclosure provided for pumps and other electrical equipment. This room shall be used for the storage of pool chemicals only. - ANSWER-other side Pools shall have an emergency telephone. The phone shall be an independent land line phone permanently mounted within the pool enclosure. A sign shall be posted at the phone staling, “EMERGENCY DIAL 911", along with the number and physical address of the pool. This phone CAN be a pay phone No direct dial 911 phones will be allowed (phones which have no dial pad). . (added 3/20/15 LH) - ANSWER-CAN The 911 phone should be located inside the pool fence. - ANSWER-other side Ifthe emergency phone is not working, the pool - ANSWER must close All drain covers should be in good condition and securely attached - ANSWEF-other side When a public swimming pool or wading pool does not have a lifeguard on duty, a sign shall be posted which has clearly legible letters of at least 4 inches in height stating, "WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY". - ANSWER-Other side Which rule does not have to be states exactly as written - - ANSWER-Pets Prohibited Which sign is not required - "Shallow Water - No Diving” (Not all pools have shallow water- dive well - ANSWER-Both The pool main drain must be certified by a “Professional Engineer” - ANSWER-other side No submersible pumps or mechanical pool cleaning equipment shall be placed or used in the pool while bathers are in the pool - may not be used in an area roped off to swimmers. - ANGWER- other side What are the candles that are needed to light a pump room - ANSWER-10 foot candles 1. The interior of the pump room and chemical storage shall be provided with a minimum of ten (10) foot candles of light in all areas- ANSWEF-other side