CWEA COLLECTIONS SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE GRADE 3
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
DETAILED RATIONALES
A Flagger should Stand?
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A. On the shoulder adjacent to traffic being controlled
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B. In the closed lane before stopping vehicle traffic
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C. In the traffic lane.
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D. As stated in "A" or "B" above. - D. As stated in "A" or "B" above.
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Legally responsible officials are required to report category 1 sanitary sewer overfl
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ows?
A. Within 30 days
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B. Before end of the day
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C. As soon as possible
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D. Within 2 hours - D. Within 2 hours
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When working in confined spaces or sewers, what form of lighting would you use?
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A. Mirrors to direct the sunlight or explosion proof lighting.
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B. Ordinary electric lights
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C. Propane, Gas, or kerosene lanterns
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D. Special matches - A. Mirrors to direct the sunlight or explosion proof lighting.
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What can happen if water-
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based substances are used to extinguish electrical fires?
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a. Nothing but extinguish the fire
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b. The fumes are not harmful
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c. Receive an electrical shock
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d. They will corrode the electrical contacts - c. Receive an electrical shock
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When testing a manhole for explosive gases when should the first tests be made?
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a. After removing the manhole cover
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b. Before removing the manhole cover
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c. At any time
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d. After ventilation - b. Before removing the manhole cover
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Atmospheric hazards encountered in manholes can include:
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a. non-explosive atmospheres.
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b. non-toxic atmosphere.
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c. lack of oxygen.
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d. non-flammable atmospheres. - c. lack of oxygen.
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When setting up to ventilate a manhole, the air inlet should be how many feet abo
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ve street level?
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b. 3.0
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c. 2.0
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d. 1.0 - c. 2.0
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Which chemical may be used for odor control in a sewer system?
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a. Calcium chloride
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b. Hydrogen peroxide
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c. Oxidized aluminum
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d. Sodium chloride - b. Hydrogen peroxide
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What information must be on a warning tag attached to a switch that has been loc
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ked out? hb
a. Directions for removing tag.
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b. Name of nearest physician to call in case of emergency.
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c. Signature of person who locked out switch and who is the only person authoriz
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ed to remove tag.
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d. Time to unlock switch. -
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c. Signature of person who locked out switch and who is the only person authoriz
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ed to remove tag.
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Under what conditions must each member of the rescue service practice permit sp
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ace rescues? hb
a. At least once a year in a simulated situation or by the satisfactory performance
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of an actual rescue.
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b. At least twice a year in simulated situations.
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c. At least once a year in simulated situation using non-
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representative space conditions hb hb hb
d. At least four times a year. -
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a. At least once a year in a simulated situation or by the satisfactory performance
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of an actual rescue.
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How is a permit-required space described?
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a. Has or may contain atmospheric, engulfment, design, or other serious health/
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safety hazard. hb
b. Is large enough to enter and work in and is meant for continuous occupancy.
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c. Is large enough to enter and work in and has an unrestricted entry/exit.
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d. Never contains an atmospheric or engulfment hazard. -
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a. Has or may contain atmospheric, engulfment, design, or other serious health/
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safety hazard. hb
What are the three duties of personnel in a Confined Space entry?
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a. Authorized entrants, parking attendants, entry supervisors.
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b. Unauthorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors.
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c. Authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors.
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d. Authorized entrants, attendants, evening supervisors -
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c. Authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors.
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What is an important element of hydrogen sulfide production?
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a. Flow velocity.
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MAINTENANCE GRADE 3
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
DETAILED RATIONALES
A Flagger should Stand?
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A. On the shoulder adjacent to traffic being controlled
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B. In the closed lane before stopping vehicle traffic
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C. In the traffic lane.
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D. As stated in "A" or "B" above. - D. As stated in "A" or "B" above.
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Legally responsible officials are required to report category 1 sanitary sewer overfl
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ows?
A. Within 30 days
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B. Before end of the day
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C. As soon as possible
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D. Within 2 hours - D. Within 2 hours
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When working in confined spaces or sewers, what form of lighting would you use?
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A. Mirrors to direct the sunlight or explosion proof lighting.
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B. Ordinary electric lights
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C. Propane, Gas, or kerosene lanterns
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D. Special matches - A. Mirrors to direct the sunlight or explosion proof lighting.
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What can happen if water-
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based substances are used to extinguish electrical fires?
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a. Nothing but extinguish the fire
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b. The fumes are not harmful
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c. Receive an electrical shock
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d. They will corrode the electrical contacts - c. Receive an electrical shock
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When testing a manhole for explosive gases when should the first tests be made?
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a. After removing the manhole cover
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b. Before removing the manhole cover
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c. At any time
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d. After ventilation - b. Before removing the manhole cover
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Atmospheric hazards encountered in manholes can include:
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a. non-explosive atmospheres.
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b. non-toxic atmosphere.
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c. lack of oxygen.
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d. non-flammable atmospheres. - c. lack of oxygen.
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When setting up to ventilate a manhole, the air inlet should be how many feet abo
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ve street level?
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, a. 4.0
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b. 3.0
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c. 2.0
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d. 1.0 - c. 2.0
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Which chemical may be used for odor control in a sewer system?
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a. Calcium chloride
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b. Hydrogen peroxide
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c. Oxidized aluminum
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d. Sodium chloride - b. Hydrogen peroxide
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What information must be on a warning tag attached to a switch that has been loc
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ked out? hb
a. Directions for removing tag.
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b. Name of nearest physician to call in case of emergency.
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c. Signature of person who locked out switch and who is the only person authoriz
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ed to remove tag.
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d. Time to unlock switch. -
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c. Signature of person who locked out switch and who is the only person authoriz
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ed to remove tag.
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Under what conditions must each member of the rescue service practice permit sp
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ace rescues? hb
a. At least once a year in a simulated situation or by the satisfactory performance
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of an actual rescue.
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b. At least twice a year in simulated situations.
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c. At least once a year in simulated situation using non-
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representative space conditions hb hb hb
d. At least four times a year. -
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a. At least once a year in a simulated situation or by the satisfactory performance
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of an actual rescue.
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How is a permit-required space described?
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a. Has or may contain atmospheric, engulfment, design, or other serious health/
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safety hazard. hb
b. Is large enough to enter and work in and is meant for continuous occupancy.
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c. Is large enough to enter and work in and has an unrestricted entry/exit.
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d. Never contains an atmospheric or engulfment hazard. -
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a. Has or may contain atmospheric, engulfment, design, or other serious health/
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safety hazard. hb
What are the three duties of personnel in a Confined Space entry?
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a. Authorized entrants, parking attendants, entry supervisors.
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b. Unauthorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors.
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c. Authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors.
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d. Authorized entrants, attendants, evening supervisors -
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c. Authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors.
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What is an important element of hydrogen sulfide production?
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a. Flow velocity.
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