ICC California UST Service Technician (UST Service
Technician Certification Exam Study Guide) Questions With
Complete Solutions
(T/F) During an annual monitor certification, a site map is
required of all UST components and the location of the
monitoring system.
True
(T/F) spell buckets require a drain valve, a minimum capacity of
5 gallons, in the metal exterior wall shall be protected from
galvanic corrosion.
True
(T/F) grounding is a bond between two or more electrically
conductive objects in the earth?
True: all objects are at zero electrical potential
Secondary containment systems installed after 1/1/2001 shall be
tested upon installation,__________ months after installation
and every________month thereafter.
6 , 24
What is the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of
intentionally disabling or tampering with an automatic leak
detection system?
1 year
,(T/F) Product piping test foods left in place must have the pop it
removed from the Schrader valve in the Schrader valve must be
left facing down.
True
(T/F) Single wall tanks have interstitial sensors.
False: only double wall Containments have interstitial spaces
usually containing the annular space sensors.
(T/F) The monitor certification stickers shall have the
contractors phone number, your name, the contractors license
number, and the date the USD component was certified.
False: it is only required for the contractors license number and
the date the UST component was certified
When monitoring a confined space which level of combustion
gas should reminder for?
Lower explosive limit (LEL)
(T/F) Impress current rectifier may NEVER be DE-POWERED
on current cathodic protection systems.
True
Who implements the regulations found in title 23?
The local agency (CUPA)
(T/F) ATG is capable of alarming operator of low product level.
True
,(T/F) line leak detectors are required on all double wall
pressurize piping, cathodicly protected steel pressurize piping,
suction piping, and single wall pressurize piping.
False: line leak detectors are not required on suction piping but
are required on all other cases.
(T/F) Small amount of water in ethanol tanks can cause issues,
so it is recommended that the tanks are checked for water daily.
True
(T/F) The owner/operator is responsible for submitting the
monitor certification results to the local agency.
True
(T/F) Tanks and product line piping made of PVC are non-valid.
True: tanks can be made out of steel, fiberglass, or FRP.
All manufacture training must be recertified every _______
months or recommended interval time, which ever is shorter.
36
If all dispensers are running slow on one product you should
check what?
A) all product piping for leaks
B) Filters
C) PLLD Shutdown
D) Shear Valves
A) all product piping for leaks
, July 1, 2005 service technicians shall possess which ICC to
work on USTs?
California UST service technician exam
What should you use to check for water in tanks containing
ethanol?
A water finding pace specifically formulated for alcohol fuels
What are the three sides of the fire triangle?
Fuel, oxygen, and an ignition source.
During pressure to keep testing which gas is used for testing?
Nitrogen
(T/F) Product tight means that it is in pervious to the substance
contained as to prevent seepage
True
Automatic line leak detectors need to be tested every ________
months.
12
(T/F) Gasoline has a very high flashpoint
False: gasoline has a very low flashpoint and is one of the most
dangerous petroleum products because of this.
(T/F) gasoline readily generates flammable vapors and ignites
under typical ambient conditions.
True: this is why gasoline is one of the most dangerous
petroleum products.
Technician Certification Exam Study Guide) Questions With
Complete Solutions
(T/F) During an annual monitor certification, a site map is
required of all UST components and the location of the
monitoring system.
True
(T/F) spell buckets require a drain valve, a minimum capacity of
5 gallons, in the metal exterior wall shall be protected from
galvanic corrosion.
True
(T/F) grounding is a bond between two or more electrically
conductive objects in the earth?
True: all objects are at zero electrical potential
Secondary containment systems installed after 1/1/2001 shall be
tested upon installation,__________ months after installation
and every________month thereafter.
6 , 24
What is the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of
intentionally disabling or tampering with an automatic leak
detection system?
1 year
,(T/F) Product piping test foods left in place must have the pop it
removed from the Schrader valve in the Schrader valve must be
left facing down.
True
(T/F) Single wall tanks have interstitial sensors.
False: only double wall Containments have interstitial spaces
usually containing the annular space sensors.
(T/F) The monitor certification stickers shall have the
contractors phone number, your name, the contractors license
number, and the date the USD component was certified.
False: it is only required for the contractors license number and
the date the UST component was certified
When monitoring a confined space which level of combustion
gas should reminder for?
Lower explosive limit (LEL)
(T/F) Impress current rectifier may NEVER be DE-POWERED
on current cathodic protection systems.
True
Who implements the regulations found in title 23?
The local agency (CUPA)
(T/F) ATG is capable of alarming operator of low product level.
True
,(T/F) line leak detectors are required on all double wall
pressurize piping, cathodicly protected steel pressurize piping,
suction piping, and single wall pressurize piping.
False: line leak detectors are not required on suction piping but
are required on all other cases.
(T/F) Small amount of water in ethanol tanks can cause issues,
so it is recommended that the tanks are checked for water daily.
True
(T/F) The owner/operator is responsible for submitting the
monitor certification results to the local agency.
True
(T/F) Tanks and product line piping made of PVC are non-valid.
True: tanks can be made out of steel, fiberglass, or FRP.
All manufacture training must be recertified every _______
months or recommended interval time, which ever is shorter.
36
If all dispensers are running slow on one product you should
check what?
A) all product piping for leaks
B) Filters
C) PLLD Shutdown
D) Shear Valves
A) all product piping for leaks
, July 1, 2005 service technicians shall possess which ICC to
work on USTs?
California UST service technician exam
What should you use to check for water in tanks containing
ethanol?
A water finding pace specifically formulated for alcohol fuels
What are the three sides of the fire triangle?
Fuel, oxygen, and an ignition source.
During pressure to keep testing which gas is used for testing?
Nitrogen
(T/F) Product tight means that it is in pervious to the substance
contained as to prevent seepage
True
Automatic line leak detectors need to be tested every ________
months.
12
(T/F) Gasoline has a very high flashpoint
False: gasoline has a very low flashpoint and is one of the most
dangerous petroleum products because of this.
(T/F) gasoline readily generates flammable vapors and ignites
under typical ambient conditions.
True: this is why gasoline is one of the most dangerous
petroleum products.
