Chap 1 The Treatment Plant Operator Flashcards
You must be a “jack of all trades” to work in a large modern wastewater treatment plant. (True or False)
False
The effectiveness of operation of a treatment plant can be documented (recorded) without adequate reliable records of every phase of operation. (True or False).
False
Virally affected downstream water uses are the people operators essentially work for. (True of False)
True
To learn how to manipulate treatment plants so they will operate at maximum efficiency, this course will be very helpful. (True or False)
True
Operators may have to adjust the operation of the treatment plant to meet receiving stream standards or discharge requirements on the basis of laboratory test results. (True or False)
True
When the plant is dirty and rundown with flies and other insects swarming about the plant, operators can easily convince visitors that the plant is doing a good job (True or False)
False
Best Answer, select one In maintaining and protecting the aquatic environment upon which all life depends, who is the final and essential link? 1. Builders 2. Designers 3. Operators 4. Regulators
Answer is
3. Operators.
Best answer, select one
Wastewater treatment plants are built for what purpose?
1. To invest a city’s funds
2. To keep designers and builders occupied.
3. To provide jobs for operators.
4. To purify polluted water.
The answer is:
4. To purify polluted water.
Best answer, select one
During the construction of a new plant, why should an operator be present or at least available?
1. To administer the plant operation and maintenance (O&M) Program.
2. To become completely familiar with the plant.
3. To help the design engineer understand the characteristics of the wastewater.
4. To recommend capacity of the treatment facilities.
The answer is:
2. To become completely familiar with the plant.
Best answer, select one A successful wastewater treatment program produces many benefits. what is the main benefit? 1. Aesthetic enjoyment Hydroelectric power 3. Navigation 4. Protection of the public health.
The Answer is:
4. Protection of the public health.
Select all correct answers
Which requirements determine how much education is needed by an operator.
1. Local certification requirements.
2. Local entry level job requirements
3. Salary requirements.
4. Type of treatment facility requirements.
5. Union requirements.
The correct answers are:
- Local certification requirements.
- Type of treatment facility requirements.
Best answer, select one
For officials of regulatory agencies or other operators, a well guided tour produces which benefit.
1. Helpful solutions to operational problems.
2. Reduction in operation and maintenance (O&M) costs
3. Relaxation of regulatory requirements.
4. Variance or waiver of discharge requirements.
The answer is:
1. Helpful solutions to operational problems.
Best answer, select one
Why should an operator be aware of the necessity for additional expenditures for plant enlargement, equipment replacement and laboratory requirements?
1. To adjust maintenance schedules
2. To inform proper officials to allow time for planning and budgeting.
3. To manipulate plant performance
4. To regulate operation procedures.
Answer is:
2. To inform proper officials to allow time for planning and budgeting.
Select all correct answers Physically, what does an operator do? 1. Collects samples 2. Pushes switches. 3. Records data 4. Replaces equipment parts 5. Turns valves
The answer is all of the choices:
- Collects samples
- Pushes switches.
- Records data
- Replaces equipment parts
- Turns valves
Select all correct answers An effective wastewater treatment plant produces benefits for which downstream water uses? 1. Agricultural water supply. 2. Domestic water supply. 3. Industrial water supply. 4. Propagation of fish life. 5. Wastewater treatment plants.
The correct answers are:
- Agricultural water supply.
- Domestic water supply.
- Industrial water supply.
- Propagation of fish life.
