CIT - Certified Irrigation Technician Certified Irrigation Technician Safety, Tools, and Documentation 1

Question 1

Which document must a Certified Irrigation Technician consult before trenching near a building foundation to avoid damaging underground utilities?

Accepted Answer

The utility locate (811 call) ticket confirming all underground utilities have been marked

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The local zoning variance report

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The property deed and survey plat only

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The manufacturer's installation manual for the irrigation controller

Question 2

When a technician needs to make a threaded connection on a galvanized steel pipe, the correct tool to use is a:

Accepted Answer

Pipe wrench sized appropriately for the fitting

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Slip-joint pliers adjusted to the pipe diameter

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Channel-lock pliers with rubber jaw covers

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Tubing bender with a steel back plate

Question 3

An irrigation system work order should document which of the following upon job completion?

Accepted Answer

Parts used, time on site, repairs made, and any system anomalies observed

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The technician's personal contact information for future client calls

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Only the total invoice amount and payment method

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The customer's irrigation schedule preferences for the next season

Question 4

When working in a trench deeper than 5 feet, OSHA regulations generally require that the trench be:

Accepted Answer

Sloped, shored, or otherwise protected against cave-in

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Covered with steel plating when unattended

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Inspected by the property owner before work begins

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Filled with gravel to stabilize the walls before entry

Question 5

A maintenance log for an irrigation system should be updated:

Accepted Answer

After every service visit to record changes, repairs, and system performance

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Only when a warranty claim needs to be filed with the manufacturer

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Once per year during the winterization service call

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Only when the customer requests a written record of service

Question 6

When pressure-testing a newly installed irrigation mainline, which safety precaution is most important?

Accepted Answer

Standing clear of end caps, fittings, and couplings while the system is under pressure

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Ensuring all zone valves are fully open to equalize pressure across the system

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Running the test at twice the system's design operating pressure to verify strength

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Leaving air in the line to cushion pressure spikes during the test