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Pregunta 1
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Temperature has no effect on the sedimentation rate of a particle.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 2
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Chloramines are toxic to healthy humans.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 3
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If head loss is a problem but breakthrough is limited, larger sized media may be appropriate.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 4
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A slow sand filter should be backwashed when the head loss through the filter becomes excessive.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 5
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Coagulation and flocculation are used to remove materials, especially non-settleable solids and color.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 6
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The inlet zone of a sedimentation basin is designed to minimize velocities near the bottom of the basin to prevent scouring.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 7
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Smooth circular particles will settle slower than irregular particles.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 8
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Backwash at too high a rate is much less destructive than at too low a backwash rate
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 9
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Water with low turbidity is just as difficult to treat as those with increased turbidity.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 10
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The detention time may be defined as the actual time that a small amount of water is retained in the sedimentation basin.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 11
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Chlorine gas is extremely toxic and corrosive in moist atmospheres.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 12
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In most types of filtration, particles are removed mainly by straining.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 13
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Free available residual chlorine has the greatest disinfecting action of the chlorine compounds.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 14
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A long, narrow rectangular sedimentation tank is the shape most likely to have short-circuiting problems.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 15
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The Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule does not address Cryptosporidium.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 16
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The turbidity requirement under the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment rule is < 0.3 NTU.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 17
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150 lb. chlorine cylinders may be stored on their sides
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 18
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Ozone is highly reactive.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 19
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When water temperatures increase, the flow through a sedimentation basin must be decreased.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 20
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Too high a backwash rate may cause excessive loss of filter media.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 21
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Chlorine gas is lighter than air.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 22
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Alum Sludge is often returned to plant to "condition" raw water.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 23
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Rapid Sand filters trap suspended matter in the biologically active Schmutzdecke.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 24
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There is no minimum requirement for distribution chlorine residual under the SWTR.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 25
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Floc gathers together during the flash-mixing process.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 26
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If the chlorine demand has been met and there is still chlorine in the water, what is the remaining chlorine called?
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Breakpoint
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Residual
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Dose
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Demand
Pregunta 27
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Gas Chlorine is ______________________?
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2.5 times heavier than air
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A greenish-yellow cloud
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An oxidant
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All of the above
Pregunta 28
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What is the difference between conventional and direct filtration?
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No sedimentation
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No coagulation
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No Flocculation
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No disinfection
Pregunta 29
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Turbidity is the expression of the _____________ of the water?
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Alkalinity
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pH of the water
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Clarity
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Water temperature
Pregunta 30
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Which of the following is more resistant to disinfection
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Turbidity
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Cysts
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Coliform
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All of the Above
Pregunta 31
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Water with a pH of 9 would be considered?
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Acidic
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Neutral
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Ugly
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Basic
Pregunta 32
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Currents within a settling basin could cause _____________.
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Low turbidity readings
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Color in the finished water
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Short-circuiting
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Oxygen depletion
Pregunta 33
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The main purpose of the jar test is to determine the best?
Respuesta
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Chlorine residual
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Coagulant dosage
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Detention time
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Particulate settling velocity
Pregunta 34
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Filtration technologies used to comply with Surface Water Treatment Rule include
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Conventional
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Slow Sand
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Direct
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All of the above
Pregunta 35
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Organic matter combined with chlorine can create?
Respuesta
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Septic conditions
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Trihalomethanes
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Acidic water unfit for human consumption
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Legionella
Pregunta 36
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The coagulation process usually occurs within?
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30 seconds
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5 minutes
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15 minutes
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30 minutes
Pregunta 37
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What is coagulation?
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Clumping together of very fine particles into larger particles by the use of chemicals
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Very small, finely divided solids that remain dispersed in a liquid for a long time
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Gathering together of fine particles to form larger particles by a process of gentle mixing
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Removal of particles through gravity
Pregunta 38
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Field test method for chlorine is conducted using _________ method
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Electrometric
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Spans
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DPD
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OPR
Pregunta 39
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Which is not a characteristic of a rectangular sedimentation basin?
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Tolerates changes in water quality
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Cost effective
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Predictable performance
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More likely to short circuit
Pregunta 40
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Why should a minimum of two sedimentation basins be provided in all water treatment plants?
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To allow for cleaning of a basin without requiring a plant shutdown
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To minimize short-circuiting problems
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To reduce the number of operators needed for O & M
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Take advantage of common-wall technology
Pregunta 41
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The Surface Water Treatment Rule requires ______ and ______ of Giardia
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Coagulation and sedimentation
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Removal and inactivation
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Disinfection and flocculation
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Coagulation and disinfection
Pregunta 42
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What is the purpose of the filtration process?
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Cause very fine particles to clump together into larger particles
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Kill disease-causing organisms
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To remove particulate impurities and floc
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Settle out larger suspended particles
Pregunta 43
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What is the purpose of the effluent zone in the sedimentation basin?
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To provide smooth transition from the sedimentation basin to the settle water channel
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To provide compression settling of the sludge
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To reduce short-circuiting of water in the basin
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To provide calm, undisturbed storage of flocculated water
Pregunta 44
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When added to water, chlorine will react with?
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Organic substances
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Hardness
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Inorganic substances
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Both a and c
Pregunta 45
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On the chlorination breakpoint curve, between points 2 & 3 chlorine reacts with ammonia to form?
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Monochloramine
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Free chlorine
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Dichloramine
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Trichloramine
Pregunta 46
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What is flocculation?
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Clumping together of very fine particles into larger particles by the use of chemicals
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Gathering together of fine particles to form larger particles by the process of gentle mixing
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Removal of iron and manganese
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Very small, finely divided solids that remain dispersed in a liquid for a long time
Pregunta 47
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A disinfected water supply is one in which
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Bacteria and viruses have been sterilized
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Algae has been destroyed
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Pathogenic organisms have been inactivated or destroyed
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All of the above
Pregunta 48
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Which is not a form of Chlorine?
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Calcium Hypochlorite
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Gas
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Sodium Chloride
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Sodium Hypochlorite
Pregunta 49
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Why is ozone prepared onsite?
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Because it acts quicker when produced at the application point
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Because it is difficult to store in conventional containers
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Because it is produced on demand
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Because it is very unstable
Pregunta 50
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Which is the correct order of filter materials in a multi-media or mixed media gravity filter (From top to Bottom)?
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Coal, Garnet, Sand
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Coal, Sand, Garnet
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Garnet, Sand, Coal
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Sand, Coal, Garnet
Pregunta 51
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Flash mixing includes
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Blinders
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Surface currents
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Baffled chambers
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Barometric loops
Pregunta 52
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Tube settlers
Respuesta
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Create mini basins
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Are not cost effective
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Increase the operational cost of sedimentation
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None of the above
Pregunta 53
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Most natural occurring particles in water are ____________
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Positive charged
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Have no charge
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Negatively charged
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Are bi-polar
Pregunta 54
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The disinfectant with the greatest disinfection potential is?
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Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI)
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Monochloramine
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Hydrochloric Acid (HCI)
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Hypochlorite Ion (OCI)
Pregunta 55
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The removal efficiency of a filter depends on the _____________
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Chemical characteristics of the water being treated
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Degree/type of pretreatment
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Nature of suspension
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All of the above
Pregunta 56
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In determining the purity of a water sample, it is usually tested for the presence of coliform bacteria because ___________.
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It can be detected using a microscope
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It can be done in the field
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It is one of the disease-bearing bacteria
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Its presence may indicate that the water has been contaminated
Pregunta 57
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Most important filter effluent water quality change is?
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Chlorine demand
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Nutrients
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Turbidity
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pH
Pregunta 58
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Factors affecting particle settling include
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Size
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Density
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Charge
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All of the above
Pregunta 59
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How are particles removed by slow sand filtration?
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By chemical and physical disinfection
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By straining, adsorption and biological action
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By operation and maintenance procedures
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By coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation
Pregunta 60
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Good filter media characteristics include?
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Soft material
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Highly soluble in water
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Non-permeable
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Inert
Pregunta 61
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Why is the turbidity of the water important when disinfecting water?
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Excessive turbidity will cause a significant shift in pH
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Excessive turbidity will greatly reduce the efficiency of the disinfection chemical process
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Excessive turbidity will cause a change in the hardness
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Excessive turbidity will cause an adjustment
Pregunta 62
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What could be the cause of floc size breaking up in flocculates?
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Coagulent chemicals are inadequately mixed
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Detention time too long
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Mixing intensity is too high
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Polymer dosage is too high
Pregunta 63
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Short circuiting in a sedimentation basin can be caused by
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Poor inlet baffling
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Improper design
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High inlet velocities
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All of the above
Pregunta 64
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Which is not a zone in a sedimentation basin?
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Inlet zone
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Sludge zone
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Aeration zone
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Settling zone
Pregunta 65
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Destruction of harmful bacteria by chlorine is directly related to
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Contact time and chlorine concentration
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Efficient chlorine dosage levels
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Whether or not breakpoint chlorination is practiced
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Whether perchlorination is practiced
Pregunta 66
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Which is not an important factor when evaluating jar test results?
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Amount of floc formed
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Alkalinity
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Floc settling rate
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Size of floc
Pregunta 67
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Visual checks of the sedimentation basin include?
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Floc settling characteristics
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Clarity of laundered water
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Distribution of floc at basin inlet
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All of the above
Pregunta 68
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The surface water treatment rule requires which removal rate for Giardia?
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3 log
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2 log
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4 log
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1 log
Pregunta 69
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The Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule requires the maintenance of a minimum distribution chlorine residual of?
Respuesta
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0.2 mg/L
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1.0 mg/L
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2.0 mg/L
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0.5 mg/L
Pregunta 70
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Weak floc _____________?
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Does not adhere to filter media
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Can be carried deep into filter
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Causes increased turbidity of filtered water
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All of the above
Pregunta 71
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What operation changes in the sedimentation process should be considered by operators when colder water temperatures develop?
Respuesta
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Faster sludge removal rates must be Implemented
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Surface skimming rates must be increased
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Chemical dosages must be adjusted
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None of the above
Pregunta 72
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For conventional filtration plant under the IESWTR, the allowable filter effluent turbidity measured in 95% of the samples collected in a month is ___________ NTU?
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0.5
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0.3
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1.0
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5.0
Pregunta 73
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What is a limitation of using ultraviolet rays for disinfection?
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The disruption of selective organic components of the cell
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The removal of destroyed pathogenic microorganisms
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The lack of a measurable residual
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The selection of the optimum wave length
Pregunta 74
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The "Total Coliform Rule" of the SDWA regulations requires the result of coliform testing to be given as?
Respuesta
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MPN
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Colony forming units (CFUs)
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mg/L
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presence/absence
Pregunta 75
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What is the maximum feed rate in pounds per day from a 150lb. chlorine cylinder?
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10 lbs.
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20 lbs.
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40 lbs.
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80 lbs.
Pregunta 76
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The inactivation of pathogenic organisms is called?
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Sterilization
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Oxidation
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Pasteurization
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Disinfection
Pregunta 77
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The use of gas chlorine tends to _____________ the pH
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Lower
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No effect
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Raise
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Neutralize
Pregunta 78
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Parameters which affect disinfection include
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Color
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pH
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Temperature
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Both b and c
Pregunta 79
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Chlorine Dioxide is composed of ______________ and chlorine
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Ammonia
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Oxygen
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Hydrogen Dioxide
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Sodium Chloride
Pregunta 80
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Sodium Hypochlorite is the active ingredient in _______________
Respuesta
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Liquid chlorine
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Powdered chlorine
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Granular chlorine
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Gas chlorine
Pregunta 81
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The reaction zone in a solids contact clarifier is 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet high. What is the detention time in minutes if the flow is 5 million gallons per day?
Respuesta
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3 gallons per minute
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3472 gallons per minute
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3.04 minutes
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10,562.2 gallons
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5 minutes
Pregunta 82
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A well has a flow of 2500 rpm and a chlorine residual of 2.0 mg/L is required. The demand is 0.5 mg/L. If calcium hypochlorite 65% available chlorine is used, how many lbs./day of hypochlorite is required?
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3.6 lbs/day
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65 lbs/day
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75 lbs/day
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92 lbs/day
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115 lbs/day
Pregunta 83
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Calculate the filtration rate in gallons per minute, per square foot (GPM/ft2) for a filter with a length of 50 feet by 40 feet when the applied flow is 3 million gallons per day?
Respuesta
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10 GPM/ft2
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3.5 GPM/ft2
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2.0 GPM/ft2
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2.5 GPM/ft2
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1.0 GPM/ft2
Pregunta 84
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Treatment plant has a flow of 900 GPM and an average turbidity of 10 ntu. A total of 180 lbs. of alum is used in 24 hours. What is the alum dosage in mg/L?
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0.6 mg/L
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10 mg/L
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17 mg/L
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28 mg/L
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138 mg/L
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