Irrigation Basics Test

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Question 1 of 51

This sprinkler is used as a way to:

Select one of the following:

Irrigate trees
Irrigate turf
Irrigate shrubs

Explanation

Question 2 of 51

When sprinklers are set to water each-other and sometimes overlap each other is called:

Select one of the following:

Head to head coverage
Poor uniformity
Wasted water
Good sprinkler spacing

Explanation

Question 3 of 51

To connect two or more wires, a _ is needed

Select one of the following:

Wire striper
Wire nut
Wire splicer
Chime connector

Explanation

Question 4 of 51

To glue pvc together you must use:

Select one of the following:

Super glue and primer
Primer and pvc cement
A slip fix
Good strength

Explanation

Question 5 of 51

A poly spaghetti line is also known as 1/4” polyethylene tubing?

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 6 of 51

A sprinkler that has no rotating parts is called a

Select one of the following:

Rotor head
Impact Head
Spray head
R-Van

Explanation

Question 7 of 51

What does GPM stand for?

Select one of the following:

Global Precipitation Measurement
Gallons Per Minute
Graphic Path Method
Going Past Midnight

Explanation

Question 8 of 51

What do you need to do if you see a dry spot in the turf. (Check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

Check the station on the controller and make sure is working there.
Check the zone valve to see if all components are working properly and water is flowing.
Check sprinkler to see if it’s balanced and working properly.
Probe soil to check for soil moisture.
Call your supervisor so he can make the assesment.

Explanation

Question 9 of 51

What is the most common emitter used for shrubs?

Select one of the following:

1-GPH
1-GPM
In-line
Spray head

Explanation

Question 10 of 51

This is a brass ball valve.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 11 of 51

Purple PVC means

Select one of the following:

Potable water
Drinkable water
Sewer water
Non-potable water

Explanation

Question 12 of 51

Irrigators are required to wear proper PPE when performing their job duties. This includes:
Safety glasses,
Vest,
Gloves

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 13 of 51

The irrigation tech can take their gloves off when performing the following activities:
Pipe fitting
Valve or head replacement
Wiring

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 14 of 51

A black irrigation lateral line, that is commonly used to water shrubs, is known as:

Select one of the following:

PVC-pipe
CPVC-pipe
Poly-line
SCH-40-line

Explanation

Question 15 of 51

These parts are commonly known as

Select one of the following:

Poly fittings
PVC fittings
CPVC fittings
SCH-80 fittings

Explanation

Question 16 of 51

These parts are commonly known as

Select one of the following:

PVC fittings
Poly fittings
CPVC fittings
SCH-80 fittings

Explanation

Question 17 of 51

If the bakcflow preventer is off, how will the irrigated area be affected?

Select one of the following:

The area will get half the water
The area will only water at night
The whole area will be without water
The whole area will flood

Explanation

Question 18 of 51

These parts are commonly know as:

Select one of the following:

MP Rotator
RVAN
Spray nozzel
I-20

Explanation

Question 19 of 51

It is not necessary to take pictures when doing irrigation repairs.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 20 of 51

When working on irrigation repairs, when do pictures need to be taken?

Select one of the following:

Before
Only when the supervisor requests them
After
Before and after
Pictures are really not needed

Explanation

Question 21 of 51

This connection is known as a

Select one of the following:

Wire splice
Wire nut
Wire splicer
Irrigation wire

Explanation

Question 22 of 51

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Correctly name the labeled parts.

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Explanation

Question 23 of 51

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Fill in work order as if you worked at Verrado #348 in Buckeye on the corner of Main St. & Court St., worked on a regular water leak with pipe break, had the parts with you and completed the work in 1 hour.
your picture number is: 12-12-19

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Explanation

Question 24 of 51

When and why are Pre-Task Plans required?
Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

They must be done daily.
To identify possible job-site hazards.
Should be done before starting to work.
Only required if there are visible hazards.
Only required if the supervisor requests them.

Explanation

Question 25 of 51

When trenching, the work area should be secured by?
Choose all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Adding yellow caution tape.
Add cones around the area.
Call the people around the area to let them know
There's no need to secure an open trench.

Explanation

Question 26 of 51

The image size app is needed to take pictures for any work order:

Select one of the following:

to prevent going over the data allowance.
to keep the supervisor happy.
to take more pictures per day.

Explanation

Question 27 of 51

The purpose of an irrigation system is to supplement rain water?

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 28 of 51

What is the MAIN purpose of a Backflow preventer?

Select one of the following:

To shut off all the water.
To prevent drinking water from being contaminated.
To get the water from the city.
To connect a master valve.

Explanation

Question 29 of 51

Sunlight can damage exposed PVC pipes and fittings?

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 30 of 51

What are common problems that can cause the irrigation system to fail?
choose all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

High pressure.
Tree roots.
Mowers.
Vandalism.
Construction work.

Explanation

Question 31 of 51

A wire toner can be used to test a solenoid?

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 32 of 51

There are 5 main steps that must be completed to correctly program a controller. what are they?
Choose all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Set the current date and time.
Set the start time.
Set the programs.
Set the days to run the program.
Set the station run times
Set the rain delay.
Set the seasonal adjustment.

Explanation

Question 33 of 51

Some controllers will allow you to manually run a complete program.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 34 of 51

If a controller is not programmed correctly what could happen?
Choose all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

It can cause flooding.
High water bills.
It can result in more system failures.
It can cause all the plant material to die.
It can flood turf areas or cause dry spots in turf.

Explanation

Question 35 of 51

What is the main purpose of an isolation valve?

Select one of the following:

To turn water off to a specific area.
To prevent over-watering from happening.
To save water.

Explanation

Question 36 of 51

It is always a good idea to pay attention to the irrigation boxes before opening them to see if anything is living in them?

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 37 of 51

If a valve is not turning on with the controller and all of the point of connections are on, all the other valves are working properly and you're in front of the no working valve. what should be the first thing to check?

Select one or more of the following:

Check the diaphragm.
Check the solenoid.
Check the water input.

Explanation

Question 38 of 51

What could be the reasons why a diaphragm is not working and the water keeps seeping?
check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Rocks or debris between the diaphragm and the body.
Hairline cracks.
Cracked and dry diaphragm.
Smooth diaphragm.

Explanation

Question 39 of 51

AC & DC solenoids can be used in the same system.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 40 of 51

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Correctly name the following parts:

Explanation

Question 41 of 51

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Correctly name the following parts:

Explanation

Question 42 of 51

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Correctly name the following parts:

Explanation

Question 43 of 51

While doing ohms testing on a solenoid, 20-60 ohms will mean everything is good.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 44 of 51

Why is balancing an irrigation system important?

Select one of the following:

To make sure all the irrigation components are working properly .
To stop water leaks.
To keep an area from flooding.

Explanation

Question 45 of 51

The purpose of an irrigator is to make repairs and leave the area as if no one was there.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 46 of 51

When making PVC repairs is very important to:
Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Make straight cuts
Give the pipe a quarter turn right after gluing.
Wait 15-30 seconds after the quarter turn before letting the recently glued pipe go.
Let the repair cure for up to 12 hours before turning the water on.
Turn on the water immediately to check for leaks.

Explanation

Question 47 of 51

What is a Slip-fix?

Select one of the following:

An expandable PVC coupler for making pipe repairs.
A temporary PVC repair.
A complicated device that expert irrigators use for repairing PVC pipes.

Explanation

Question 48 of 51

Why is probing the soil so important?
Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

To control the soil moisture and determine if adjustments in the irrigation system are needed.
To make sure the roots are getting water.
To make holes on the ground and help the roots.
Probing the soil is not really important.

Explanation

Question 49 of 51

It's always a good idea to run the system and walk the area to make sure everything is working properly.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 50 of 51

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Name the following parts correctly:

Explanation

Question 51 of 51

What does GPH stand for in irrigation?

Select one of the following:

Gallons Per Hour
Game Pack Holder
Grams Per Hour
Good Payment History

Explanation

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	Created by Sergio Olvera over 5 years ago

To test basic knowledge in landscape irrigation.

Irrigation Basics Test

Question 1 of 51

This sprinkler is used as a way to:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 51

When sprinklers are set to water each-other and sometimes overlap each other is called:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 51

To connect two or more wires, a ______ _______ is needed

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 51

To glue pvc together you must use:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 51

A poly spaghetti line is also known as 1/4” polyethylene tubing?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 51

A sprinkler that has no rotating parts is called a

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 51

What does GPM stand for?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 51

What do you need to do if you see a dry spot in the turf. (Check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 51

What is the most common emitter used for shrubs?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 51

This is a brass ball valve.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 51

Purple PVC means

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 51

Irrigators are required to wear proper PPE when performing their job duties. This includes: Safety glasses, Vest, Gloves

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 51

The irrigation tech can take their gloves off when performing the following activities: Pipe fitting Valve or head replacement Wiring

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 51

A black irrigation lateral line, that is commonly used to water shrubs, is known as:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 51

These parts are commonly known as

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 51

These parts are commonly known as

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 51

If the bakcflow preventer is off, how will the irrigated area be affected?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 51

These parts are commonly know as:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 51

It is not necessary to take pictures when doing irrigation repairs.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 51

When working on irrigation repairs, when do pictures need to be taken?

To connect two or more wires, a _ is needed

Irrigators are required to wear proper PPE when performing their job duties. This includes:
Safety glasses,
Vest,
Gloves

The irrigation tech can take their gloves off when performing the following activities:
Pipe fitting
Valve or head replacement
Wiring

Fill in work order as if you worked at Verrado #348 in Buckeye on the corner of Main St. & Court St., worked on a regular water leak with pipe break, had the parts with you and completed the work in 1 hour.
your picture number is: 12-12-19

When and why are Pre-Task Plans required?
Check all that apply.

When trenching, the work area should be secured by?
Choose all that apply.

What are common problems that can cause the irrigation system to fail?
choose all that apply.

There are 5 main steps that must be completed to correctly program a controller. what are they?
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If a controller is not programmed correctly what could happen?
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