Free Water Well Contractor Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Florida contractor is ready to begin repairing a permitted water well, but no repair permit has been issued. What must occur before the repair begins?

   1. A. Obtain the required permit from the permitting authority
   2. B. File the completion report with the permitting authority
   3. C. Request a post-repair inspection from the permitting authority
   4. D. Apply for a license renewal from the licensing District

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 62-532.400(1) states, "a permit shall be required before beginning construction, repair, or abandonment of any water well within such area." The repair must wait for the permit.

   Reference: Fac 62 532 Current — Rule 62-532.400(1), F.A.C.

2. 2Before installing casing in a Florida water well, what condition must the casing satisfy?

   1. A. New condition only
   2. B. New or like-new condition
   3. C. Serviceable used condition
   4. D. Repaired condition regardless of prior damage

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 62-532.500(1)(a) states, "Well casing, liner pipe, coupling, and well screen shall be new or in like new condition."

   Reference: Fac 62 532 Current — Rule 62-532.500(1)(a), F.A.C.

3. 3What is the minimum age for a Florida water well contractor license applicant?

   1. A. 16 years
   2. B. 18 years
   3. C. 21 years
   4. D. 25 years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 62-531.300(1) requires an applicant to be "at least 18 years of age."

   Reference: Fac 62 531 Current — Rule 62-531.300(1), F.A.C.

4. 4Before a crew begins a well-site task with changing conditions, which safety document should address that task's specific hazards and controls?

   1. A. Job safety analysis
   2. B. Emergency action plan
   3. C. Site traffic-control plan
   4. D. Equipment pre-trip checklist

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OSHA advises crews to "prepare and review RAs/HAs/JSAs with workers to address the job-specific hazards and controls of the work activities being performed." A JSA is the task-specific document.

   Reference: OSHA Common Wellsite Incidents — Common Wellsite Incidents and Fatalities, Possible Solutions

5. 5For each count in a disciplinary proceeding against a licensed Florida water well contractor, what is the maximum administrative fine?

   1. A. $500 per licensee count
   2. B. $1,000 per licensee count
   3. C. $2,500 per licensee count
   4. D. $5,000 per licensee count

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 373.333(5)(c) authorizes an "administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each count or separate offense."

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 373.333(5)(c)

6. 6Who may submit Florida's written application for a permit to construct a water well?

   1. A. Only the property owner
   2. B. Only the water well contractor
   3. C. The owner or the water well contractor acting for the owner
   4. D. Only a professional engineer retained by the owner

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule says, "The application shall be made and submitted to the permitting authority by the owner or by the water well contractor on behalf of the owner." Either identified party may submit it.

   Reference: Fac 62 532 Current — Rule 62-532.400(1), F.A.C.

7. 7What is the minimum listed PVC classification for well casing, liner pipe, or screens in Florida?

   1. A. Schedule 20 or SDR 35
   2. B. Schedule 30 or SDR 26
   3. C. Schedule 40 or SDR 21
   4. D. Schedule 80 or SDR 11

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule requires PVC used in well work to "at a minimum meet the specifications for Schedule 40 or Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) 21."

   Reference: Fac 62 532 Current — Rule 62-532.500(1)(e), F.A.C.

8. 8How much qualifying experience must a Florida water well contractor applicant have in constructing, repairing, or abandoning wells?

   1. A. Six months
   2. B. One year
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule requires "at least two years experience in constructing, repairing, or abandoning wells."

   Reference: Fac 62 531 Current — Rule 62-531.300(1), F.A.C.

9. 9Workers are exposed to vehicle traffic while positioning a drill rig. Which item of PPE specifically improves their visibility to drivers?

   1. A. Cut-resistant gloves
   2. B. Reflective high-visibility apparel
   3. C. Hearing protectors
   4. D. Impact-rated eye protection

   Answer: B

   Explanation: OSHA recommends, "Wear reflective, high-visibility apparel ... that can be seen by drivers." That PPE directly addresses worker visibility.

   Reference: OSHA Common Wellsite Incidents — Struck-by, caught-in, or caught-between incidents

10. 10What is the maximum administrative fine a Water Management District may impose per occurrence for unlicensed water well contracting?

    1. A. $100 per unlicensed occurrence
    2. B. $500 per unlicensed occurrence
    3. C. $1,000 per unlicensed occurrence
    4. D. $5,000 per unlicensed occurrence

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Section 373.333(8) permits "an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence" for unlicensed water well contracting.

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 373.333(8)