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

Answer

Calling 811 (or the local one-call center) and receiving a utility locate ticket confirming all underground utilities are marked is a legal requirement before any digging. This protects workers from electrocution, gas leaks, and other hazards.

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

Answer

A pipe wrench is specifically designed to grip and turn threaded pipe and fittings securely without slipping. Using improper tools like slip-joint or channel-lock pliers risks rounding off fittings and causing leaks or injuries.

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

Answer

A complete work order serves as a legal and operational record. It should capture all parts consumed, labor time, work performed, and any issues noted so that future technicians and the client have an accurate service history.

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

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P requires that excavations 5 feet or deeper be protected from cave-in by sloping, shoring, or using a trench box. Cave-ins are one of the leading causes of fatalities in excavation work.

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

Answer

Updating the maintenance log after every service visit creates a chronological record that helps diagnose recurring problems, tracks component life, supports warranty claims, and demonstrates professional due diligence to the client.

CIT - Certified Irrigation Technician Practice Test

CIT - Certified Irrigation Technician Practice Test

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