UST Inspector Quiz Test Questions ANd
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How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does
not pose an imminent threat to human health and safety or
environment before being issued a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days -
correct answer ✅c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer -
correct answer ✅a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
HSC 25484.4
Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and
monitoring UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
,UST Inspector Quiz Test Questions ANd
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c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 -
correct answer ✅a) HSC Chapter 6.7 and CCR Title 23
A monitoring system certification includes all of the following
EXCEPT
a) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring
System Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component
that is certified, repaired, or replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible
location at the UST facility -
correct answer ✅d) posting the Monitoring System Certification
from a visible location at the UST facility; CCR 2638
Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
, UST Inspector Quiz Test Questions ANd
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d) Flapper valve -
correct answer ✅a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
a) to detect leaks in the UDC's
b) to detect the presence of fluid between the primary and
secondary containment
c) to monitor tank volume
d) to regulate fuel flow to the dispenser -
correct answer ✅b) to detect the presence of fluid between the
primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611
If a release has occurred from a single-walled tank, may the tank be
lined?
a) No, not if a release has occurred
b) Yes, if it has been lined before
c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will provide continued
containment
d) Yes, if the tank is less than 10,000 gallons -
correct answer ✅c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will
provide continued containment; CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296
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How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does
not pose an imminent threat to human health and safety or
environment before being issued a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days -
correct answer ✅c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer -
correct answer ✅a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
HSC 25484.4
Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and
monitoring UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
,UST Inspector Quiz Test Questions ANd
Answers
c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 -
correct answer ✅a) HSC Chapter 6.7 and CCR Title 23
A monitoring system certification includes all of the following
EXCEPT
a) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring
System Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component
that is certified, repaired, or replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible
location at the UST facility -
correct answer ✅d) posting the Monitoring System Certification
from a visible location at the UST facility; CCR 2638
Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
, UST Inspector Quiz Test Questions ANd
Answers
d) Flapper valve -
correct answer ✅a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
a) to detect leaks in the UDC's
b) to detect the presence of fluid between the primary and
secondary containment
c) to monitor tank volume
d) to regulate fuel flow to the dispenser -
correct answer ✅b) to detect the presence of fluid between the
primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611
If a release has occurred from a single-walled tank, may the tank be
lined?
a) No, not if a release has occurred
b) Yes, if it has been lined before
c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will provide continued
containment
d) Yes, if the tank is less than 10,000 gallons -
correct answer ✅c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will
provide continued containment; CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296
