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Irrigation Basics Test

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To test basic knowledge in landscape irrigation.
Sergio Olvera
Quiz by Sergio Olvera, updated more than 1 year ago
Sergio Olvera
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Question 1

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This sprinkler is used as a way to:
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Answer
  • Irrigate trees
  • Irrigate turf
  • Irrigate shrubs

Question 2

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When sprinklers are set to water each-other and sometimes overlap each other is called:
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Sprinkler Pattern (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Head to head coverage
  • Poor uniformity
  • Wasted water
  • Good sprinkler spacing

Question 3

Question
To connect two or more wires, a ______ _______ is needed
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Single Solid Core Wire 13 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Wire striper
  • Wire nut
  • Wire splicer
  • Chime connector

Question 4

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To glue pvc together you must use:
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2019 05 29 060559 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Super glue and primer
  • Primer and pvc cement
  • A slip fix
  • Good strength

Question 5

Question
A poly spaghetti line is also known as 1/4” polyethylene tubing?
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Poly Spaghetti (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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A sprinkler that has no rotating parts is called a
Answer
  • Rotor head
  • Impact Head
  • Spray head
  • R-Van

Question 7

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What does GPM stand for?
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Gpm (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Global Precipitation Measurement
  • Gallons Per Minute
  • Graphic Path Method
  • Going Past Midnight

Question 8

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What do you need to do if you see a dry spot in the turf. (Check all that apply)
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Dry+Spot (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 9

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What is the most common emitter used for shrubs?
Answer
  • 1-GPH
  • 1-GPM
  • In-line
  • Spray head

Question 10

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This is a brass ball valve.
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Ball+Valve (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

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Purple PVC means
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Purple+Pipe (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Potable water
  • Drinkable water
  • Sewer water
  • Non-potable water

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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A black irrigation lateral line, that is commonly used to water shrubs, is known as:
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Poly+Line (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • PVC-pipe
  • CPVC-pipe
  • Poly-line
  • SCH-40-line

Question 15

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These parts are commonly known as
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Pvc+Fittings.. (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Poly fittings
  • PVC fittings
  • CPVC fittings
  • SCH-80 fittings

Question 16

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These parts are commonly known as
Image:
Poly+Fittings (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • PVC fittings
  • Poly fittings
  • CPVC fittings
  • SCH-80 fittings

Question 17

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If the bakcflow preventer is off, how will the irrigated area be affected?
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Backflow (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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

Question 18

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These parts are commonly know as:
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Mpr.. (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • MP Rotator
  • RVAN
  • Spray nozzel
  • I-20

Question 19

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It is not necessary to take pictures when doing irrigation repairs.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 20

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When working on irrigation repairs, when do pictures need to be taken?
Answer
  • Before
  • Only when the supervisor requests them
  • After
  • Before and after
  • Pictures are really not needed

Question 21

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This connection is known as a
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Answer
  • Wire splice
  • Wire nut
  • Wire splicer
  • Irrigation wire

Question 22

Question
Correctly name the labeled parts.
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Mobile upload (image/jpeg)
Answer
  • Flow control
  • Bleeder Screw
  • Diaphragm
  • Solenoid
  • Bonnet
  • Body
  • Flow control
  • Bleeder screw
  • Solenoid
  • Diaphragm
  • Bonnet
  • Body
  • Bleeder screw
  • Flow control
  • Solenoid
  • Diaphragm
  • Bonnet
  • Body
  • Flow control
  • Bleeder screw
  • Solenoid
  • Diaphragm
  • Bonnet
  • Body
  • Bleeder Screw
  • Flow control
  • Solenoid
  • Diaphragm
  • Bonnet
  • Body
  • Flow control
  • Bleeder screw
  • Solenoid
  • Diaphragm
  • Bonnet
  • Body

Question 23

Question
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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2019 07 09 073554 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 348
  • 12-12-19
  • Verrado
  • Buckeye
  • 12-12-19
  • 960
  • 60
  • 960
  • 60
  • 12-12-19
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 1
  • WL
  • SC
  • SV
  • HM
  • 1
  • 2
  • 8
  • Buckeye
  • Verrado
  • Main St. & Court St.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • 12-12-19
  • 960
  • 60
  • Verrado
  • Buckeye
  • "Your Name"
  • 960
  • Inventory
  • Store

Question 24

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

Question 25

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When trenching, the work area should be secured by? Choose all that apply.
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Img 3142 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 26

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The image size app is needed to take pictures for any work order:
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Answer
  • to prevent going over the data allowance.
  • to keep the supervisor happy.
  • to take more pictures per day.

Question 27

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The purpose of an irrigation system is to supplement rain water?
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Irrigation+Diagram (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 28

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What is the MAIN purpose of a Backflow preventer?
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825 Ya (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 29

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Sunlight can damage exposed PVC pipes and fittings?
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Sunlight (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 30

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What are common problems that can cause the irrigation system to fail? choose all that apply.
Answer
  • High pressure.
  • Tree roots.
  • Mowers.
  • Vandalism.
  • Construction work.

Question 31

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A wire toner can be used to test a solenoid?
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Toner (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 32

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There are 5 main steps that must be completed to correctly program a controller. what are they? Choose all that apply.
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Esp Lxd Programming (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 33

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Some controllers will allow you to manually run a complete program.
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Rb+Controller (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 34

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If a controller is not programmed correctly what could happen? Choose all that apply.
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Xcore (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 35

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What is the main purpose of an isolation valve?
Answer
  • To turn water off to a specific area.
  • To prevent over-watering from happening.
  • To save water.

Question 36

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It is always a good idea to pay attention to the irrigation boxes before opening them to see if anything is living in them?
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Valve Boxes (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 37

Question
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?
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Photo+Jul+16,+9+07+15+Am (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Check the diaphragm.
  • Check the solenoid.
  • Check the water input.

Question 38

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What could be the reasons why a diaphragm is not working and the water keeps seeping? check all that apply.
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Parts Diaph200pg (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Rocks or debris between the diaphragm and the body.
  • Hairline cracks.
  • Cracked and dry diaphragm.
  • Smooth diaphragm.

Question 39

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AC & DC solenoids can be used in the same system.
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Grid (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 40

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Correctly name the following parts:
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What (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Wye strainer
  • Pressure regulator
  • PVC coupling
  • Solenoid
  • Wye strainer
  • Pressure regulator
  • Solenoid
  • PVC coupling

Question 41

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Correctly name the following parts:
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Sprinkler (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Sprinkler
  • PVC Tee
  • Swing joint
  • Decoder
  • Filter
  • Sprinkler
  • PVC Tee
  • Swing joint
  • Decoder
  • Filter
  • Sprinkler
  • PVC Tee
  • Swing joint
  • Decoder
  • Filter

Question 42

Question
Correctly name the following parts:
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Bigger (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Zone valve
  • Water meter
  • Backflow preventer
  • Wire toner
  • Zone valve
  • Water meter
  • Wire toner
  • Backflow preventer

Question 43

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While doing ohms testing on a solenoid, 20-60 ohms will mean everything is good.
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Ohms (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 44

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Why is balancing an irrigation system important?
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Balancing (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • To make sure all the irrigation components are working properly .
  • To stop water leaks.
  • To keep an area from flooding.

Question 45

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The purpose of an irrigator is to make repairs and leave the area as if no one was there.
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Before After (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 46

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When making PVC repairs is very important to: Check all that apply.
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2019 05 29 060559 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 47

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What is a Slip-fix?
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Answer
  • An expandable PVC coupler for making pipe repairs.
  • A temporary PVC repair.
  • A complicated device that expert irrigators use for repairing PVC pipes.

Question 48

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Why is probing the soil so important? Check all that apply.
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29122 Original (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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.

Question 49

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It's always a good idea to run the system and walk the area to make sure everything is working properly.
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Sprinklers 0 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 50

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Name the following parts correctly:
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Emitters+T. (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Multi-port emitters
  • Multiplying emitters
  • MP Rotors
  • Spaghetti connections
  • Multi-Port emitters
  • Single use emitters
  • Single emitter
  • Tree emitters

Question 51

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What does GPH stand for in irrigation?
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Gph (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • Gallons Per Hour
  • Game Pack Holder
  • Grams Per Hour
  • Good Payment History
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