CWD Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

Under the NGWA Code of Ethics, a Certified Well Driller must represent their qualifications:

Accepted Answer

Accurately and honestly, without overstating expertise

Answer

The NGWA Code of Ethics requires members to honestly represent their qualifications and not misrepresent their competence to clients.

Question 2

A well driller receives a complaint from a homeowner about water quality after drilling is complete. The professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Review the well log, investigate possible causes, and respond in writing

Answer

Professionally investigating complaints, reviewing documentation, and responding in writing demonstrates accountability and protects all parties.

Question 3

Which behavior would constitute an ethics violation for a Certified Well Driller?

Accepted Answer

Claiming certification in a specialty you have not earned

Answer

Falsely claiming certifications or specialties not earned is a serious ethics violation that can result in disciplinary action and license revocation.

Question 4

When a well driller encounters unexpected contamination during drilling (e.g., petroleum odors), the first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Stop drilling, secure the site, and notify the appropriate regulatory authority

Answer

Stopping work and notifying regulators immediately when contamination is encountered is both a legal requirement and an ethical obligation in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

The primary purpose of well driller licensing requirements in the United States is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect public health, safety, and groundwater resources

Answer

State licensing of well drillers is fundamentally designed to protect public health and groundwater quality through minimum competency standards.

(CWD) Certified Well Driller Practice Test

(CWD) Certified Well Driller Practice Test

CWD Professional Standards & Ethics 3