LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your comprehension of the materials covered in this lesson. There is only
one correct answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check your answers with the answer
key that follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains
the portion involved.
Situation: You are the water reconnaissance section leader responsible for supervising a site
reconnaissance. You have a complete water team and all the required equipment.
1.
What should you do first after receiving mission guidance from your tactical commander?
A.
Move your team to the site.
B.
Organize your team.
C.
Perform a reconnaissance of the site.
D.
Check supplies on hand.
2.
What is the only sure way to obtain accurate water site data?
A.
Conduct an aerial observation.
B.
Utilize the water quality analysis set (WQAS-P).
C.
Conduct a ground observation.
D.
Obtain information from the G3/S3.
3.
Where can you find standards for raw water?
A.
Unit commander
B.
TB MED 577
C.
S3's SOP
D.
AR 611-201
4.
What areas should be considered when you are selecting purification sites?
A.
Equipment roads, and division G2
B.
Maps, compass, and photographs
C.
Waste, beautification, and recreation
D.
5.
What is the maximum slope for water tanks in a storage and distribution area?
A.
No more than 1 foot per tank
B.
No more than 3 inches for every 100 feet
C.
The length of the tank multiplied by .05
D.
An increase in the tank area of 8 inches
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