FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

If the wellhead is also equipped with a threaded hose bibb in addition to the threadless sampling tap, the hose bibb shall be fitted with:

Garden hose

Direct connect

Backflow preventer

None of the above

Groundwater is the water that fills the fractures, pore spaces and other openings in soil and rock formations

True

False

Drilling fluid essential functions include all of the following EXCEPT:

Seal wall of the borehole to reduce fluid loss

Cool and clean the drill bit

Support the wall of the borehole to prevent caving

Pushes cuttings to t he bottom of the drilling hole

All of the above

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

True

False

If there is a concern of boulders at a certain site, it may be better to drill an _________

Test well

Exploratory hole

Excavation site

None of the above