QWEL Class #2 Study Guide

1) Static pressure is the pressure in a charged line and is determined using a pressure gage when
water is not running through the system
a)True
b)False
.

2) Dynamic pressure is the measurement of pressure in a line as water flows through the line.
a)True
b)False
.

3) The larger the pipe the more pressure is needed to deliver quantity (flow) of water?
a)True
b)False
.

4) The smaller the pipe the greater the flow loss due to friction on the pipe and fittings?
a)True
b)False
.

5) Head is another word that indicates pressure?

a)True
b)False
.

6) The equation for head is?

a)foot of head X 4.33
b)foot of head X .433
c)foot of head X 5.33
d)foot of head X .533
.

7) What is the pressure change due to elevation change of 40 ft.. of head?

40x.433=
a)18.00
b)1.732
c)17.32
d)70.32
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8) What is the pressure change of elevation due to 10ft. of head?

a)20.1 psi
b)4.33 psi
c)50.1 psi
d)43.3 psi
.

9) What information will you not find in a manufacturers catalog?

a)Percipitaion rate for sprinklers
b)Evapotranspiration for sprinklers
c)Flow rates for sprinklers
d)Operating pressure for sprinklers
.

10) Planting groups with similar cultural and irrigation requirements is called Hydrozones?
a)True
b)False
.

11) You should never mix on the same valve

1. Irrigation application methods
2. Sun and shade planting beds
3. North and south planting beds
4. Sloped and level areas
5. Drip Irrigation with spray irrigation
a)True
b)False
.

12) Which of these are examples of Microclimates

a)Heat and light damge
b)Wind Exposure
c)Direction of prevailing wind
d)all of the above
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13) Which type of sprinkler has the largest radius of throw?

a)Pop up spray
b)Bubbler
c)Rotor
d)pop up stream spray
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14) Never locate valves close to a sidewalk or areas to be irrigated.

a)True
b)False
.

15) A backflow devices ensures water quality by preventing the contamination of potable (clean)
drinking water supply
a)True
b)False
.

16) Which of the following are types of backflow prevention devices

a)Double Check Valve
b)Pressure vacuum breaker
c)Atmospheric breaker valve (ABV)
d)all of the above
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17) What is the result of high pressure with a pop-up spray sprinkler?
a)misting
b)large streams
c)higher rate of application
d)non of the above
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18) Rain shut-off devices sends a signal to the controller to stop irrigation during periods of
precipitation (rain)
a)True
b)False
.

19) A flow sensor monitors volume of water flowing through irrigation system and is used with a
master valve.
a)True
b)False
.

20) A filter and pressure regulator are not required for drip systems
a)True
b)False
.

21) What direction has the highest potential for water usage.
a)Southern
b)Northern
c)Eastern
d)Western
.

22) Anytime water moves through a pipe, pressure is reduced due to friction.
a)True
b)False
.

23) A mainline isolation valve shuts off portion of a pressurized mainline

a)True
b)False
.

24) Manifold Isolation valve shuts off irrigation water to individual irrigation manifolds
a)True
b)False
.

25) Water usage in July is usually is generally greater than water usage in March
a)True
b)False
.

26) Which of the following is a high water use plant?

a)Turf or grass
b)succulents
c)lavendar
d)all of the above
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