CESSWI II Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What are targeted pollutants of temporary stabilization? - ✔✔Sediment, hydrocarbons,
metals, hazardous/toxic waste
What is tree protection? - ✔✔A temporary or permanent structural BMP that minimizes
the potential of removing or injuring those trees
What are baffles? - ✔✔Structural BMPs designed to lengthen the flow path of
basins/traps/ponds as well as slowing, calming, and distributing the flow in these
devices, thus allowing pollutants more time to fall out of suspension
True or False: Baffles may be solid (wood, silt fence, earth, etc.) or porous (jute, coir,
wind fence folded in half, etc.) - ✔✔True
True or False: Baffles are unable to trap trash, oil, and debris in basins. - ✔✔False;
Baffles MAY trap trash, oil, and debris in basins.
What are cut-back curbs? - ✔✔Cut-back curbs are temporary, structural BMPs that
create a place for water to pond at the back of the curb, while still allowing full access to
the site.
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Answers 100% Pass
What are targeted pollutants of temporary stabilization? - ✔✔Sediment, hydrocarbons,
metals, hazardous/toxic waste
What is tree protection? - ✔✔A temporary or permanent structural BMP that minimizes
the potential of removing or injuring those trees
What are baffles? - ✔✔Structural BMPs designed to lengthen the flow path of
basins/traps/ponds as well as slowing, calming, and distributing the flow in these
devices, thus allowing pollutants more time to fall out of suspension
True or False: Baffles may be solid (wood, silt fence, earth, etc.) or porous (jute, coir,
wind fence folded in half, etc.) - ✔✔True
True or False: Baffles are unable to trap trash, oil, and debris in basins. - ✔✔False;
Baffles MAY trap trash, oil, and debris in basins.
What are cut-back curbs? - ✔✔Cut-back curbs are temporary, structural BMPs that
create a place for water to pond at the back of the curb, while still allowing full access to
the site.
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