Laboratory Proficiency Exam for Facility Operators
The Laboratory Proficiency Exam consists of about 50 multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank questions. You will be required to demonstrate a general knowledge of the following analyses:
- Alkalinity
- Settleable Solids
- pH
- Temperature
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
- Total Dissolved Solids
- Chlorine Residual
- Total Suspended Solids
- Fecal Coliform Test
- Volatile Suspended Solids
- Dissolved Oxygen
Questions may cover the following areas:
- Test Procedures
- Interpreting Data/Results
- Times (drying, incubation, etc.)
- Temperatures (drying, incubation, etc.)
- Chemicals Used
- Units Of Expression
- Calculating Results
- Sampling Locations
A passing score for the Laboratory Proficiency Exam is 70%.
There are several study references that you may consult for more information, please see the links at the right navigation bar to access more information.
The lab proficiency exam has no regular schedule.
The lab exam may be given at a NYSDEC Regional Office, and can always be taken at the Central Office in Albany on a demand basis (allow two weeks for scheduling). Call us at (518) 402-8092 to schedule an exam or answer any additional questions you may have.
