OIT Study Guide 2026
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📋 OIT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 OIT Topics to Study (24)
✍️ Sample OIT Questions & Answers
1. Which federal rule requires water systems to prepare and maintain a Water Security Emergency Response Plan?
SDWA Section 1433 (America's Water Infrastructure Act) requires community water systems to conduct vulnerability assessments and maintain emergency response plans.
2. What quality metrics are most important in Safety and Regulations?
Quality in Safety and Regulations is measured through multiple dimensions including outcomes, processes, and satisfaction.
3. Alum (aluminum sulfate) is commonly added during water treatment primarily for what purpose?
Alum acts as a coagulant, causing fine suspended particles to clump together into larger floc that can be removed by sedimentation or filtration.
4. How should ethical dilemmas be handled in Water Treatment Processes?
Ethical decision-making requires following professional guidelines and prioritizing the welfare of all stakeholders.
5. If a pump is operating to the right of its best efficiency point (BEP) on its curve, what is likely happening?
Operating to the right of BEP means the pump is moving excess flow, which can lead to cavitation, motor overloading, and reduced pump life.
6. What does NPSH stand for in pump hydraulics?
NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) is the pressure available at the pump inlet above the vapor pressure of the liquid, critical for preventing cavitation.
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