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  1. 1Under Alabama's water-well licensing definitions, which term identifies the person who manages or supervises the drilling of a water well?

    1. A. Driller
    2. B. Board
    3. C. Director
    4. D. Person

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.02(d) says the term "means any person who manages or supervises the" drilling of a water well. The defined role in the scenario is therefore the driller.

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.02(d)

  2. 2A proposed well site is difficult to reach with service equipment even though its setback distances are adequate. Which siting characteristic still fails Alabama's location standard?

    1. A. Accessibility
    2. B. Flood-source protection
    3. C. Local siting compliance
    4. D. Recommended separation

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.04 states, "Every well shall be located so that it is easily accessible." Adequate setbacks do not cure inaccessible placement.

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.04

  3. 3At completion, how far above ground level must casing extend in every Alabama water well?

    1. A. 6 inches
    2. B. 2 feet
    3. C. 1 foot
    4. D. 3 feet

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.06(a)(1) states, "In every well, the casing shall extend from 1 foot above ground level to a suitable impervious layer."

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.06(a)(1)

  4. 4An Alabama water well is being permanently abandoned. What material does Rule 335-9-1-.06(g) specify below the top 20 feet?

    1. A. Cement grout or concrete
    2. B. Bentonite-cement grout
    3. C. Chlorinated puddled clay material
    4. D. Cement-bentonite slurry

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.06(g) states, "The well will be filled with a puddled clay material containing 50 ppm of chlorine to within 20 feet of the top of the well."

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.06(g)

  5. 5A crew will redrill and enlarge an existing production-water borehole. Which defined activity covers that work under Alabama's rule?

    1. A. Capping
    2. B. Drill
    3. C. Logging
    4. D. Sampling

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.02(c) says drill "means to drill or redrill, bore, auger, dig or" otherwise construct a water well. Redrilling the existing borehole is expressly included.

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.02(c)

  6. 6Floodwater from a known pollution source reaches a proposed Alabama well pad. Which siting deficiency does that condition create?

    1. A. Service-access deficiency
    2. B. Pollution-source flooding deficiency
    3. C. Local-regulation deficiency
    4. D. Recommended-separation deficiency

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.04 requires a well to be "free from flooding from any known source of pollution." The proposed pad does not meet that condition.

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.04

  7. 7Where should the casing terminate below ground when a suitable impervious layer is present?

    1. A. At the top of the water-bearing zone
    2. B. At the static water level
    3. C. At the bottom of the screen interval
    4. D. At the suitable impervious layer

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.06(a)(1) requires casing to extend "to a suitable impervious layer where it shall be properly sealed."

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.06(a)(1)

  8. 8What must fill the top 20 feet of an abandoned water well under Alabama Division 9?

    1. A. Puddled clay only
    2. B. Treated sand and gravel
    3. C. Native soil only
    4. D. Cement grout or concrete

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.06(g) states, "The top 20 feet shall be filled with cement grout or concrete."

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.06(g)

  9. 9A driller records the sequence of rock and soil materials penetrated while advancing a water well. What does Alabama's rule call this record?

    1. A. Sample
    2. B. Certificate
    3. C. Log
    4. D. Notice

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.02(e) says log "means a record of the type of material or rock" penetrated while drilling a water well. That is the record described.

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.02(e)

  10. 10The statewide recommended-distance table is satisfied, but a local ordinance imposes a larger setback. Which standard controls the Alabama well location?

    1. A. Easily accessible
    2. B. Recommended distance table
    3. C. Local regulations
    4. D. Free from flooding

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 335-9-1-.04 states, "The location of the well shall comply with local regulations." The local setback must therefore be followed.

    Reference: Ala Admin Code 335 9 1 — Rule 335-9-1-.04

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for Alabama Water Well Driller’s License exam. Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • Licensing Scope and Required Records
    • Licensing scope and defined terms
    • Pre-drilling notice, completion certification, logs, and samples
  • Well Siting and Materials
    • Accessibility, pollution protection, local rules, and recommended separation
    • Casing and liner strength, material, dimensions, and joining
    • Screen capacity, retention, compatibility, and potable-water approval
    • Grout, capping, disinfection, and material approval
  • Well Construction and Completion
    • Casing depth, sealing, rotary-drilling equipment, and installation
    • Screens, development, yield testing, construction caps, and special cases
  • Well Closure and Site Completion
    • Abandonment sealing, casing disposition, closure records, and hole backfill

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