Free Well Drillers Jurisprudence Examination #1 Practice Questions

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1. 1Which document is the basic filing every Vermont well-driller applicant must submit under section 15-503(a)?

   1. A. Qualifying Individual Agreement
   2. B. Well Completion Report
   3. C. Complete application on the form provided
   4. D. Water-supply permit application

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 15-503(a) requires each applicant to "Submit a complete application on a form provided by the Department." The alternatives are real documents used for other licensing, reporting, or permitting purposes.

   Reference: Well Driller Licensing Rule (2002) — Section 15-503(a), page 4

2. 2A Vermont contractor is deciding whether a proposed bore meets the statutory depth element of a well. Which threshold applies?

   1. A. Deeper than 10 feet
   2. B. Deeper than 15 feet
   3. C. Deeper than 20 feet
   4. D. Deeper than 25 feet

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 26 V.S.A. § 5601(5) defines a well as "any hole deeper than 20 feet drilled, driven, or bored into the earth" for the listed purposes. The statutory threshold is therefore deeper than 20 feet.

   Reference: Vermont Laws — 26 V.S.A. § 5601(5)

3. 3For an excavation deeper than 20 feet to meet the Vermont definition of a hole, what must be true of at least one horizontal dimension?

   1. A. It is less than 3 feet
   2. B. It is less than 5 feet
   3. C. It is less than 8 feet
   4. D. It is less than 10 feet

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 10 V.S.A. § 1391(8) states that a hole is an excavation "deeper than 20 feet with at least one horizontal dimension less than five feet." The applicable horizontal-dimension limit is less than five feet.

   Reference: Vermont Laws — 10 V.S.A. § 1391(8)

4. 4A water-well driller continues practicing after the license expires. Which Vermont licensing rule controls that situation?

   1. A. Practice with an expired license is unlawful
   2. B. The renewal fee is paid biennially upon renewal
   3. C. A well tag must be attached within 30 days of completion
   4. D. A Well Completion Report is filed within 90 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 3 V.S.A. § 134(b) states: "Practice with an expired license is unlawful." The other choices are genuine Vermont deadlines, but none authorizes practice on an expired credential.

   Reference: Vermont Laws — 3 V.S.A. § 134(b)

5. 5Under Vermont requirements, a previously tagged water well is deepened. What identifying information must be recorded on the new Well Completion Report?

   1. A. The complete previous tag number
   2. B. Only the former owner name
   3. C. Only the drilling rig serial number
   4. D. The pump warranty number

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Appendix A, Subpart 12.2.9.1 states: "When deepening or servicing a previously tagged well, the complete previous tag number shall be recorded on the Well Completion Report." The entire prior tag number is required.

   Reference: Water Supply Rule (2024) — Appendix A, Subpart 12.2.9.1, page 142

6. 6Under Vermont requirements, an applicant submits all technical documentation but omits the required licensing charge. Which application requirement remains unsatisfied?

   1. A. Payment of the required fee
   2. B. Submission of a monitoring plan
   3. C. Purchase of drilling equipment
   4. D. Employment of an advisor appointee

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 15-503(b) separately requires an applicant to "Pay any required fee." Technical documentation does not replace that payment requirement.

   Reference: Well Driller Licensing Rule (2002) — Section 15-503(b), page 4

7. 7A contractor proposes a 150-foot bore whose primary purpose is transferring heat to and from the subsurface. How does Vermont classify the bore?

   1. A. It is a well under the statutory definition
   2. B. It is only a foundation excavation
   3. C. It is only a pump-service opening
   4. D. It is a surface-water intake

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 26 V.S.A. § 5601(5) includes "any hole deeper than 20 feet drilled, driven, or bored for the primary purpose of transferring heat to or from the earth’s subsurface." The proposed bore is therefore a well under that definition.

   Reference: Vermont Laws — 26 V.S.A. § 5601(5)

8. 8A water well is no longer used and has deteriorated enough that it could transmit contaminants into an aquifer. Which Vermont term applies?

   1. A. Abandoned well
   2. B. Public water system
   3. C. Qualifying individual
   4. D. Groundwater source permit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 10 V.S.A. § 1391(1) defines an abandoned well as one whose use has permanently ceased or that is in disrepair such that it "has the potential for transmitting contaminants into an aquifer or otherwise threatens the public health or safety." The described well meets that definition.

   Reference: Vermont Laws — 10 V.S.A. § 1391(1)

9. 9A Vermont well driller is convicted of a misdemeanor and does not report it to OPR. What reporting deadline applies?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 20 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 3 V.S.A. § 129a(a)(11) identifies as unprofessional conduct "Failing to report to the Office a conviction of any felony or misdemeanor offense ... within 30 days." The reporting deadline is 30 days.

   Reference: Vermont Laws — 3 V.S.A. § 129a(a)(11)

10. 10Under Vermont Appendix A, what entrance velocity should a permitted water-well screen not exceed?

    1. A. 0.05 feet per second
    2. B. 0.1 feet per second
    3. C. 0.5 feet per second
    4. D. 1.0 foot per second

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Appendix A, Subpart 12.3.13.1(b) states: "The entrance velocity should not exceed 0.1 feet per second." The Vermont screen-design value is 0.1 feet per second.

    Reference: Water Supply Rule (2024) — Appendix A, Subpart 12.3.13.1(b), page 145