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10. SECTION 1. Introduction
12. 1. Washington State law requires that you check your septic system
    -- Select One --a) every year or every three years depending on the kind of system you haveb) every other yearc) every seven yearsd) none of the above
14. 2. A failed or leaking septic system is dangerous because
    -- Select One --a) It can expose people to harmful bacteria in sewageb) It can expose people to harmful viruses in sewagec) It can negatively impact the water quality for everyoned) All of the above
16. 3. Inspecting your septic system regularly
    -- Select One --a) is a homeowner's responsibilityb) can prevent costly repairs later and save money in the long runc) is required for all septic systemsd) all of the above
18. SECTION 2. Septic Systems Overview
20. 4. The clear fluid that exits the septic tank is called
    -- Select One --a) sludgeb) scumc) effluentd) all of the above
21. 5. The solids that settle at the bottom of the septic tank are called
    -- Select One --a) sludgeb) scumc) effluentd) baffles
23. 6. The solids that float at the top of the septic tank are called
    -- Select One --a) sludgeb) scumc) effluentd) baffles
24. 7. The area where the effluent seeps into the ground is known as the
    -- Select One --a) inlet baffleb) drainfieldc) riserd) none of the above
26. SECTION 3. System Types
28. 8. A system that uses an effluent pump is called a
    -- Select One --a) gravity systemb) pressurized systemc) standard systemd) cesspool system
30. 9. A sand filter
    -- Select One --a) pre-treats the effluent before it goes to the drainfieldb) filters all sand out of the effluentc) is located upstream of your septic tankd) none of the above
32. 10. A mound system is
    -- Select One --a) a septic system without a tankb) a raised or above ground drainfield systemc) a septic system without bafflesd) none of the above
34. 11. The distribution box or “D-box” allows for the
    -- Select One --a) inspection of your septic tankb) even distribution of effluent to a pressurized drainfieldc) even distribution of effluent into a conventional gravity drainfieldd) solid waste in the system to be collected
36. SECTION 4. System Location
38. 12. Septic tanks are usually
    -- Select One --a) above the ground in the backyardb) buried 1 to 2 feet below groundc) underneath your driveway, shed, deck, porch or sidewalkd) none of the above
40. 13. If you cannot locate your septic tank, contact your local health department for
    -- Select One --a) a set of blueprints b) a metal detectorc) an 'as-built' or record drawing d) none of the above
42. 14. To easily access your septic tank from ground level without digging you need
    -- Select One -- a) risersb) a bafflec) a distribution boxd) none of the above
44. SECTION 5. Preparation
46. 15. You can determine the scum and sludge levels in your septic tank by
    -- Select One --a) using PVC tools you make yourself to measure levelsb) using just a tape measurec) visually inspecting your tankd) none of the above
48. 16. Before starting your inspection, what paperwork should you have on hand?
    -- Select One --a) your sewer billb) the inspection checklist and as-built drawingc) your water billd) both b and c
50. SECTION 6. Safety
52. 17. Leaning too far over a septic tank is dangerous because
    -- Select One --a) septic systems produce dangerous fumes that could overwhelm youb) you could lose your balance and fall into the tankc) you could drop something in the tank that splashes you with sewaged) all of the above
54. 18. You should leave the tank lids off when moving on to next phase of inspection.
    -- Select One --a) Trueb) False
56. 19. Contact with sewage from your septic system can result in infection and illness.
    -- Select One --a) Trueb) False
58. 20. When inspecting your septic system
    -- Select One --a) wear gloves and eye protectionb) enter the septic tank if necessaryc) work alone so the inspection goes fasterd) none of the above
60. SECTION 7. Inspection Part 1
62. 21. If the total of the scum layer and the sludge layer is 18 inches or greater, then
    -- Select One --a) you need to call a professional to pump your systemb) your tank is fine and doesn't need maintenancec) you need to replace your baffle filtersd) flush your toilet several times
64. 22. If you see that toilet paper or feces have stained the top of the riser, this may be a sign that:
    -- Select One --a) the tank is okb) your tank has been too full in the past and may need professional attentionc) you need new risersd) you need to use a different kind of toilet paper
66. 23. You know right away your septic tank needs to be pumped and may need professional attention if
    -- Select One --a) the risers are leakingb) the baffles are buried in scumc) the baffle is broken or missingd) none of the above
68. 24. The liquid level in the septic tank should be
    -- Select One --a) above the outlet pipeb) at the base of the outlet pipec) well below the bottom of the outlet pipe d) none of the above
70. 25. The outlet baffle
    -- Select One --a) keeps effluent from entering the drainfieldb) supports the lid of the tankc) keeps solids from entering the drainfieldd) both a and b
72. SECTION 8. Inspection Part 2
74. 26. You should clean your outlet baffle filter by
    -- Select One --a) scrubbing it with a brushb) using a pressure washerc) gently rinsing it with a hose over the inlet side of the tankd) shaking it out on the ground
76. 27. If you notice seepage or foul odors in your drainfield
    -- Select One --a) it's functioning properlyb) dig down to find the source of the problemc) call a professionald) none of the above
78. 28. In a pressurized system, the effluent pump is located
    -- Select One --a) in the pump tankb) in the drainfieldc) below the septic tankd) in the septic tank
80. 29. Which of the following is not a sign of a failing drainfield?
    -- Select One --a) strong odors emanating from the drainfieldb) mushy, soft spots in the drainfield areac) slightly greener grass over the drainfield aread) extreme variation in grass over the drainfield
82. 30. In a sand filter, the liquid level in the pump basin should not be above the highest float.
    -- Select One --a) Trueb) False
84. 31. A mound drainfield may have a problem if
    -- Select One --a) the inspection port is dryb) the mound has grass planted on itc) there are soggy spots at the base of the moundd) none of the above
86. SECTION 9. Cleanup, Filing, and Care
88. 32. When cleaning your inspection tools, use
    -- Select One --a) soap and waterb) a water and bleach solutionc) a pressure washerd) none of the above
90. 33. Using a lot of water at once
    -- Select One --a) can overwhelm the septic systemb) will help clean your septic tankc) is recommended for new septic systemsd) both b and c
92. 34. A reserve area
    -- Select One --a) is an extra septic tankb) is where you can park cars over your systemc) is an area set aside for a replacement drainfieldd) none of the above
94. 35. A garbage disposal is recommended for a septic system.
    -- Select One --a) Trueb) False
96. 36. Bleach and other household cleaners can have this effect on septic tanks:
    -- Select One --a) They make the tank smell niceb) They keep the tank clean insidec) They increase sludge digestion in the tankd) They kill some of the tank's good bacteria and disrupt the living environment
98. 37. Driving or storing vehicles on the drainfield or reserve area
    -- Select One --a) might break the distribution pipesb) can compact the soils over the drainfield so they don't drain properlyc) may reduce the soil's natural ability to absorb and filter effluentd) all of the above
100. 38. Your septic system inspection is official when
     -- Select One --a) you submit an inspection report to your local health departmentb) you close the tank lids and secure them tightlyc) you determine what type of system you haved) you inspect your drainfield
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