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  1. 1An individual proposes to drill a water well in Nevada before receiving a well-drilling license. Is that work permitted?

    1. A. No; the license must be obtained first
    2. B. Yes, if a licensed contractor owns the rig
    3. C. Yes, if the well is for domestic use
    4. D. Yes, if the Notice of Intent has been approved

    Answer: A

    Explanation: NRS 534.160 states, "A person shall not drill a well for water in this State without having first obtained a well-drilling license."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.160

  2. 2Before a compliance hearing that could revoke a Nevada well driller’s license, what minimum notice must the State Engineer send?

    1. A. 10 days
    2. B. 15 days
    3. C. 20 days
    4. D. 30 days

    Answer: B

    Explanation: NRS 534.160 authorizes revocation "after hearing held upon at least 15 days" of notice sent by registered or certified mail.

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.160

  3. 3The State Engineer orders an unlicensed driller to plug an illegally drilled well. After what period may the State Engineer plug it at the responsible person’s expense if the order is ignored?

    1. A. 15 days
    2. B. 20 days
    3. C. 30 days
    4. D. 60 days

    Answer: C

    Explanation: NRS 534.160 provides, "If the well is not plugged within 30 days after the order, the State Engineer shall plug the well at the expense of the person who owned or drilled the well."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.160

  4. 4A licensed rig owner knowingly lets an unlicensed person perform well-drilling work without licensed supervision. What consequence does NRS 534.160 prescribe for the owner’s license?

    1. A. Renewal with conditions
    2. B. Suspension pending reinstatement
    3. C. Assessment of 50 demerits
    4. D. Revocation or non-reissuance

    Answer: D

    Explanation: NRS 534.160 says that when a licensed driller permits such unsupervised work, "the license must be revoked or not reissued."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.160

  5. 5During well construction, how far must the proper and sufficient casing required by NRS 534.060 extend?

    1. A. To the deepest aquifer encountered
    2. B. To the first water-bearing stratum
    3. C. To the base of the sanitary seal
    4. D. To one-half of total drilled depth

    Answer: A

    Explanation: NRS 534.060 requires casing "of sufficient length to reach the deepest aquifer encountered during the sinking or boring of the well."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.060

  6. 6When a pipe taps confined artesian water, where are perforations prohibited?

    1. A. Below the pumping-water level
    2. B. Above the confining impervious materials
    3. C. Within the producing aquifer
    4. D. Below the deepest aquifer

    Answer: B

    Explanation: NRS 534.060 states that "no perforations may be made in a pipe tapping confined (artesian) water above the confining impervious materials."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.060

  7. 7What must a permittee install to prevent or control flow and avoid loss of underground water from a well?

    1. A. A permanent flow meter only
    2. B. A gravel-pack conductor only
    3. C. Necessary valves, plugs, or other appliances
    4. D. A second production casing only

    Answer: C

    Explanation: NRS 534.060 requires "the necessary valves, plugs or other appliances to prevent or control the flow of water from the well and prevent the loss of underground water."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.060

  8. 8How does Nevada classify a violation of NRS 534.010 through 534.180?

    1. A. A civil infraction only
    2. B. A gross misdemeanor
    3. C. A category E felony
    4. D. A misdemeanor

    Answer: D

    Explanation: NRS 534.190 provides that a person violating those sections "shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.190

  9. 9Before physically drilling a Nevada well for development of water, to whom must a well driller apply annually for the drilling license?

    1. A. The State Engineer
    2. B. The county recorder
    3. C. The Division of Environmental Protection
    4. D. The local water purveyor

    Answer: A

    Explanation: NRS 534.140 states that every well driller "must annually apply to the State Engineer for a license to drill."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.140

  10. 10A well driller owns, leases, rents, or has contracted to purchase the rig used to drill for water. What additional Nevada license must be obtained before drilling?

    1. A. A county pump-installer license
    2. B. A license from the State Contractors’ Board
    3. C. A federal drilling permit
    4. D. A municipal business license only

    Answer: B

    Explanation: NRS 534.140 says the qualifying rig owner or holder "must obtain a license as a well driller" from the State Contractors’ Board.

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.140

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Oral Interview Topics
    • Knowledge of NAC Chapter 534 and NRS Chapter 534, including minimum standards for construction, plugging, development or testing of wells
    • Water right permits, notice of intent form, well driller’s report, authorizations, and current statutory fees
    • Qualifications and experience
    • Operating procedures and construction methods for drill rigs, tools, casings, drilling fluids, and drilling operations
    • Ability to resolve problems during construction, plugging, development or testing of a well

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