Swimming Pool Safety Regulations and Compliance PDF

1. Which of the following is NOT typically required to be included in a pool safety equipment checklist? a. First aid kit b. Chemical handling procedures c. Lifeguard certifications d. Emergency phone numbers 2. Which federal agency oversees the safety and health regul...

1. Which of the following is NOT typically required to be included in a pool safety equipment checklist? a. First aid kit b. Chemical handling procedures c. Lifeguard certifications d. Emergency phone numbers 2. Which federal agency oversees the safety and health regulations related to public swimming pools? a. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) b. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) c. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) d. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) 3. In the context of pool water circulation, what is the purpose of the main drain in a swimming pool? a. It provides water flow to the filtration system. b. It allows for emergency water drainage. c. It controls the pH levels of the water. d. It regulates the temperature of the pool water. 4. Which chemical is typically used to raise the pH level of pool water? a. Chlorine b. Sodium bicarbonate c. Algaecide d. Cyanuric acid 5. Under pool operator regulations, what is the maximum recommended concentration of cyanuric acid in outdoor swimming pools? a. 10 ppm b. 50 ppm c. 100 ppm d. 150 ppm 6. What is the primary purpose of the turnover rate requirement for swimming pools? a. To measure the pool’s water temperature efficiency b. To ensure adequate circulation and filtration c. To regulate the pool’s depth and diving board placement d. To calculate the pool’s chemical balance 7. According to CPO guidelines, what is the recommended temperature range for a swimming pool’s water? a. 50-60°F b. 60-70°F  c. 70-80°F d. 80-90°F 8. What is the purpose of a pool safety data sheet (SDS)? a. Outlining pool chemical storage procedures b. Providing emergency contact information c. Describing pool maintenance schedules d. Detailing lifeguard certification requirements 9. What safety measure is crucial to prevent diving accidents in shallow areas of a pool? a. Installing warning signs b. Implementing diving board rules c. Ensuring adequate pool lighting d. Placing depth markers 10. Which of the following is a common safety requirement for pool operators? a. Allowing unsupervised swimming b. Keeping emergency phone numbers posted c. Operating pumps at full speed continuously d. Allowing diving in shallow areas 11. According to CPO compliance, what is the purpose of conducting regular pool inspections? a. To sell pool memberships b. To ensure equipment is up to date c. To verify compliance with safety regulations d. To host pool parties 12. What is the maximum flow rate per sq. ft. for both pressure and vacuum type DE filters in public pools without slurry? a. 1 gpm b. 2 gpm c. 2.5 gpm d. 3 gpm 13. What is used to radiate the high temperature of the water and cool it enough to allow the remainder of the circulation piping to the PVC? a. Heat sink b. Bushing c. Shaft seal d. Bearing 14. What is considered the necessary backwash rate to achieve proper agitation when backwashing sand filters?  a. 8 gpm/sf b. 10 gpm/sf c. 15 gpm/sf d. 20 gpm/sf 15. How many percent available chlorine by weight in Calcium hypochlorite? a. 65 b. 60 c. 80 d. 95 16. According to the Certified Pool – Spa Operator Handbook, what is the ideal level for total water alkalinity? a. 80-120 b. 100-125 c. 125-150 d. 140-165 17. What is the recommended action if a patron experiences a medical emergency in the pool area? a. Ignore the situation and continue monitoring the pool b. Call emergency services immediately and provide assistance as trained c. Wait for the lifeguard to respond d. Evacuate the pool area and resume operations after 30 minutes 18. A ________________ valve has a vertical disc or wedge attached to a long threaded stem that when rotated either seals or unblocks the flow of water. a. gate b. globe c. check d. butterfly 19. 1 pound per square inch (psi) is the pressure created by a column of water feet ______________ high. a. 2.31 b. 1.131 c..833 d..432 20. In the context of pool safety, what does “CPR” stand for? a. Cardiac Pool Response b. Cardiovascular Pool Resuscitation c. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation d. Critical Pool Response 21. During a pool inspection, what is the most critical factor related to safety that a CPO must ensure? a. Water temperature b. Depth markers c. Water clarity d. Chemical balance 22. A coagulation is the process of separating or precipitating _____________ in water. a. solids suspended b. stains and scale c. algae d. phosphates 23. Which entity typically enforces CPO regulations at a local level? a. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) b. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) c. County health department d. American Red Cross 24. What should the pump lid o-ring should be lubricated with? a. A silicone or teflon based lubricant b. Petroleum jelly c. High viscosity motor oil d. Acrylic sealant 25. What is the best method of algae prevention? a. Using a cover to keep algae spores from getting in b. Alternating sanitizer between chlorine tablets and liquid chlorine c. Maintaining a pH higher than 7.5 d. Brushing the pool walls and floor on a regular basis 26. Which is an important step in preparation for a major storm? a. Throw all of your patio furniture into the pool b. Drain the pool to prevent overflowing during the storm c. Raise your chlorine level and make sure your chemistry is in balance d. Raise your pH super high to counter balance the acid rain 27. If you did not winterize your pool, what is the best method of preventing equipment damage during the threat of a hard freeze? a. Run your pool pump during the hours of the hard freeze b. Wrap the pump with blankets to keep in the heat c. Close all of the valves to keep the freeze from spreading d. Add swimming pool antifreeze directly into the pool 28. What is the correct level for the water in the pool?  a. Fill pool up to coping b. Only high enough that you can hear the skimmer make slurping sounds c. Just below the return jets d. Fill pool to mid-point of the skimmer 29. How is a saltwater pool sanitized? a. The high level of salt sanitizes due to TDS toxicity b. It produces chlorine through a process called electrolysis c. Bacteria and algae can not grow in salt water d. Through a chemical process called salt curing 30. What does it mean when a pool has “that chlorine smell”? a. The pool probably needs more chlorine – might be time to shock b. The chlorine level is probably too high c. All is good – a pool is supposed to smell like chlorine d. All of the above 31. What does muriatic acid disassociate into when added to water? a. H & CI- (Hydrogen & Chloride) b. Ru & Dy (Ruthenium & Dysprosium) c. P & H (Phosphorus & Hydrogen) d. O & Mg (Oxygen & Magnesium) 32. Cloudy Water Can Contribute to? a. The risk of drowning b. Longer filter runs c. A pressure-side d. The aesthetic value of the water