Free State of Nevada Well Driller’s Examination — Part 1 Written Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1While planning a sanitary seal, a Nevada well driller refers to the space between the borehole wall and the casing. What is that space called?

   1. A. Annular space
   2. B. Liner pipe
   3. C. Conductor casing
   4. D. Access port

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NAC 534.020 identifies the annular space as the "space between the walls of the borehole and the casing." That is the space described.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NAC 534.020

2. 2In the Public Land Survey reference used by the Nevada written examination, how many square miles are in one township?

   1. A. 6 square miles
   2. B. 24 square miles
   3. C. 49 square miles
   4. D. 36 square miles

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The official examination study guide states, "1 TOWNSHIP = 36 SQUARE MILES."

   Reference: Author: Aurelio Fernandez — Page 7, Public Land Survey

3. 3Which document must a Nevada driller submit and have approved before setting up a rig to drill, plug, or rehabilitate a well?

   1. A. Well Driller’s Report
   2. B. Regulation-waiver application
   3. C. Notice of Intent
   4. D. Annual license-renewal application

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NAC 534.320 requires the driller to "Submit to the Division a notice of intent" and "Receive the approval of the Division for the notice of intent" before setup or work.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NAC 534.320

4. 4Within how many days after drilling, plugging, or rehabilitation is completed must the Well Driller’s Report be submitted?

   1. A. 15 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 45 days
   4. D. 60 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NAC 534.340 requires the report "within 30 days after the completion of the drilling, plugging or rehabilitation of a well."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NAC 534.340

5. 5A driller needs the conduit that holds the formation open and helps prevent groundwater contamination and waste. Which regulated component performs that function?

   1. A. Tremie pipe
   2. B. Casing
   3. C. Liner pipe
   4. D. Gravel-fill pipe

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NAC 534.050 describes casing as the conduit required "to prevent waste and contamination of the groundwater and to hold the formation open."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NAC 534.050

6. 6In the standard township diagram used by the Nevada examination guide, which section lies immediately west of Section 1?

   1. A. Section 2
   2. B. Section 6
   3. C. Section 7
   4. D. Section 12

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The guide shows the north township row as "6 5 4 3 2 1." Because Section 1 is at the northeast corner, Section 2 is immediately west of it.

   Reference: Author: Aurelio Fernandez — Page 7, township section-numbering diagram

7. 7The Division has approved a Notice of Intent. How much written advance notice must the driller then give before work commences?

   1. A. At least 3 working days
   2. B. At least 15 days
   3. C. At least 30 days
   4. D. At least 24 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: After approval, NAC 534.320 says the driller "must notify the Division in writing at least 24 hours before the work will commence."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NAC 534.320(1)(b)

8. 8For a flowing well, in what unit must the pressure be recorded under NRS 534.170?

   1. A. Gallons per minute
   2. B. Feet below land surface
   3. C. Pounds per square inch
   4. D. Degrees Fahrenheit

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NRS 534.170 requires the record to state "The pressure in pounds per square inch if it is a flowing well."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NRS 534.170

9. 9After drilling, a crew cleans out introduced material and increases the well’s discharge capacity before service. How does NAC 534 classify that process?

   1. A. Rehabilitation
   2. B. Reconditioning
   3. C. Development of a well
   4. D. Plugging

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NAC 534.097 defines development as "the process of cleaning out materials introduced during the drilling process before putting a well into service and increasing the discharge capacity of the well."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 534 - UNDERGROUND WATER AND WELLS — NAC 534.097

10. 10How many acres are contained in one complete Public Land Survey section?

    1. A. 160 acres
    2. B. 640 acres
    3. C. 320 acres
    4. D. 1,280 acres

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The Nevada testing guide states, "1 SECTION = 1 SQUARE MILE = 640 ACRES."

    Reference: Author: Aurelio Fernandez — Page 7, Public Land Survey