Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Practice Exam

To effectively accomplish a system inspection, activating all sprinklers in the system and observing their performance is paramount. This hands-on approach allows the auditor to assess the actual functioning of the irrigation system in real time. By observing the operation of each sprinkler, the auditor can identify any issues such as uneven coverage, clogs, or misaligned heads. This method provides direct insight into the system's efficiency and effectiveness in delivering water to the landscape.

While reviewing past records, conducting interviews with staff, and comparing with industry standards can provide useful context and background, they do not replace the critical value of firsthand observation. These aspects can inform the auditor about previous problems and general practices but lack the immediacy of identifying current performance issues that could affect water application efficiency. Active observation is essential for an accurate assessment of how well the irrigation system operates under real conditions.