FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ2

What type of water must be used to prime the pump:

Potable water

Non potable water

Ditch water

Rainwater

Why is the “sand lock” method considered a good way to remove a well screen

It is an old method

Soil mechanics has demonstrated that clean sand can resist high stress

Most reliable for transmitting pulling force to the well screen

Both B & C

What are important points for gravel packing:

Method that does not separate materials

Uniform grade of gravel pack

Sizing that similar within 2

All of the above

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

2

5

8

9

What are ways the grout can be forced into a space when gravity may not be practical:

Pump

Air pressure

Water pressure

All of the above

WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ2