FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION EXAM

Every artesian flowing well shall be constructed, equipped, and operated to prevent the uncontrolled discharge of groundwater

True

False

Drilling fluid may have many essential functions to include:

Removed cuttings from the bottom of the hole

Suspend cuttings when circulation has stopped

Cool and clean the drill bit

All of the above

What conditions can be found that cause mineral deposits when the pH is higher than 7

Carbonate hardness

Iron

Manganese

All of the above

None of the above

For water well drilling, a weight of about _____ lb per gallon is desirable:

2

5

8

9

When using the Pump Method for testing yield on a well how often should measurements be taken on water levels:

1 minute or less

5 minutes or less

10 minutes or less

None of the above

WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION EXAM