CISEC EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Who can file a civil action per the CWA? - ANSWER: Any citizen
Who can have a civil action filed against them? - ANSWER: Any person, the US, or
other government agency, or the EPA
When would a governor file a civil suit? - ANSWER: If there is a violation occurring in
another state that is causing an adverse effect on the public health/welfare of their
state or for a violation of any water quality requirement in their state
Explain Class I vs. Class II violations - ANSWER: Class I is negligent and Class II is
knowingly
T/F: Contractors are authorized by the CGP to discharge pollutants - ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP mandates that erosion due to runoff events must be prevented -
ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP mandates that qualified inspectors be knowledgeable about sediment
and erosion control and pollution prevention - ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal working hours -
ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP does not mandate inspectors of equipment storage and maintenance
areas - ANSWER: False
Which of the following are correct statements about the CWA?
1. Citizens can bring civil actions against alleged violators and/or the EPA
2. State Governors can bring civil action against the EPA
3. Administrative penalties are updated annually
4. All of the above
5. Only no.1 and no.2 - ANSWER: 4. All of the above
When are inspections required? - ANSWER: Only during normal business hours.
At least once every 7 calendar days OR once every 14 calendar days and within 24
hours of a 0.25-inch or greater storm event (or snow - N/A for me)
How long do inspection records need to be kept? - ANSWER: 3 years after permit
expires or terminates
Which of the following represents the definition of sediment?
a. The deposition of soil particles suspended in water or air
DETAILED ANSWERS
Who can file a civil action per the CWA? - ANSWER: Any citizen
Who can have a civil action filed against them? - ANSWER: Any person, the US, or
other government agency, or the EPA
When would a governor file a civil suit? - ANSWER: If there is a violation occurring in
another state that is causing an adverse effect on the public health/welfare of their
state or for a violation of any water quality requirement in their state
Explain Class I vs. Class II violations - ANSWER: Class I is negligent and Class II is
knowingly
T/F: Contractors are authorized by the CGP to discharge pollutants - ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP mandates that erosion due to runoff events must be prevented -
ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP mandates that qualified inspectors be knowledgeable about sediment
and erosion control and pollution prevention - ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal working hours -
ANSWER: True
T/F: The CGP does not mandate inspectors of equipment storage and maintenance
areas - ANSWER: False
Which of the following are correct statements about the CWA?
1. Citizens can bring civil actions against alleged violators and/or the EPA
2. State Governors can bring civil action against the EPA
3. Administrative penalties are updated annually
4. All of the above
5. Only no.1 and no.2 - ANSWER: 4. All of the above
When are inspections required? - ANSWER: Only during normal business hours.
At least once every 7 calendar days OR once every 14 calendar days and within 24
hours of a 0.25-inch or greater storm event (or snow - N/A for me)
How long do inspection records need to be kept? - ANSWER: 3 years after permit
expires or terminates
Which of the following represents the definition of sediment?
a. The deposition of soil particles suspended in water or air
