CWD Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

A well driller discovers during drilling that a neighboring property's well may be contaminated by the current project. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Notify the appropriate regulatory agency and the neighbor

Answer

Certified well drillers are ethically obligated to report potential contamination threats to regulators and affected parties to protect public health.

Question 2

Which action best demonstrates adherence to professional standards when a client requests a well in a location that violates setback requirements?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the work and explain the regulatory setback requirements

Answer

A certified driller must refuse work that violates setback requirements, regardless of client pressure, and explain the applicable regulations.

Question 3

A CWD is asked to provide a written estimate that deliberately underestimates costs to win the bid, with the intention of charging more later. This practice is:

Accepted Answer

Unethical and potentially fraudulent

Answer

Deliberately underestimating costs to win bids and then charging more is deceptive and constitutes unethical — and potentially fraudulent — business conduct.

Question 4

When a well driller's work is inspected and a deficiency is found, the most professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Correct the deficiency promptly and document the corrective action

Answer

Promptly correcting deficiencies and documenting corrections demonstrates professionalism and accountability.

Question 5

A Certified Well Driller's license is typically renewed by:

Accepted Answer

Completing required continuing education and paying renewal fees on schedule

Answer

CWD license renewal generally requires completing continuing education units and paying renewal fees within the state-specified renewal period.

(CWD) Certified Well Driller Practice Test

(CWD) Certified Well Driller Practice Test

CWD Professional Standards & Ethics 2