U1 UST Installation/Retrofitting EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT PASSED ANSWERS
1. One of the significant causes of leaks in underground liquid storage systems is ____________
________________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Improper Installation
2. Written Plans are required to - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide
precise guidance for installers.
3. The plans should - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Describe the property, identify the size and location of
the tanks, indicate the liquids to be stored and provide the location of the dispensers and piping.
4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice are usually regulated by - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Federal, state or local agencies.
5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅applicable regulatory requirements before being installed
6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the area before storage-system plans are -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅finalized or construction is initiated.
7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets all applicable regulatory
requirements before - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Being installed.
8. To avoid damage tanks must not be - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dropped, dragged, or handled with
sharp objects.
9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects to avoid - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Damage to the tank
,10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅for inspections
and testing.
11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving process it must be - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Lift lugs that
are installed by the manufacturer.
13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Cables or chains of
adequate length.
14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between the lifting cable and vertical should be no
more than - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30 degrees.
15. Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a _____________ _________ on the job site - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Secure area
16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the owner about any - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅detected damage that could result in leakage or premature corrosion.
17. Pressure test single-walled tanks with _____ to _______ psig air pressure, soaping all surfaces,
seams and fittings while inspecting for bubbles. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅3 to 5
18. Air testing with over ___ psig (3 Psig for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is hazardous and may damage
the tank - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅5 psig
19. Do not air test a tank that has previously contained - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅flammable or
combustible liquids
20. Place ______ barricades at the ends of tanks being tested. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Warning
, 21. Avoid tank ends, man-ways, and fittings while the tank is under - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Pressure
22. Release pressure in the tank before disconnecting any - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅gauges or test
fittings.
23. Be aware some manufactures do not tighten fittings to allow for _____________ _____________
during shipping and storage. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Temperature changes
24. True or False: Air tests are inconclusive without soaping and careful inspection for bubbles? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
25. Tanks gauges must have a scale that will permit detection of small changes in __________ that might
go undetected on gauges with a ___________ _________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Pressure,
broader range.
26. Since the best accuracy of gauges is at mid-range, and test pressures must not exeed 5 psig, use a
gauge with a maximum limit of ____ or ______ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅10 or 15 psig
27. Check the gauges __________ and _________ before use - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅operation
and accuracy
28. Underground storage systems may include vapor-recovery - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Piping and
equipment
29. What can cause premature storage-system failures _________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Debris
and other foreign materials
30. Tank installers should have gone through training programs to improve their skills and insure the
install is __________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Successful
WITH CORRECT PASSED ANSWERS
1. One of the significant causes of leaks in underground liquid storage systems is ____________
________________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Improper Installation
2. Written Plans are required to - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide
precise guidance for installers.
3. The plans should - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Describe the property, identify the size and location of
the tanks, indicate the liquids to be stored and provide the location of the dispensers and piping.
4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice are usually regulated by - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Federal, state or local agencies.
5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅applicable regulatory requirements before being installed
6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the area before storage-system plans are -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅finalized or construction is initiated.
7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets all applicable regulatory
requirements before - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Being installed.
8. To avoid damage tanks must not be - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dropped, dragged, or handled with
sharp objects.
9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects to avoid - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Damage to the tank
,10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅for inspections
and testing.
11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving process it must be - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Lift lugs that
are installed by the manufacturer.
13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Cables or chains of
adequate length.
14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between the lifting cable and vertical should be no
more than - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30 degrees.
15. Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a _____________ _________ on the job site - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Secure area
16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the owner about any - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅detected damage that could result in leakage or premature corrosion.
17. Pressure test single-walled tanks with _____ to _______ psig air pressure, soaping all surfaces,
seams and fittings while inspecting for bubbles. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅3 to 5
18. Air testing with over ___ psig (3 Psig for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is hazardous and may damage
the tank - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅5 psig
19. Do not air test a tank that has previously contained - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅flammable or
combustible liquids
20. Place ______ barricades at the ends of tanks being tested. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Warning
, 21. Avoid tank ends, man-ways, and fittings while the tank is under - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Pressure
22. Release pressure in the tank before disconnecting any - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅gauges or test
fittings.
23. Be aware some manufactures do not tighten fittings to allow for _____________ _____________
during shipping and storage. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Temperature changes
24. True or False: Air tests are inconclusive without soaping and careful inspection for bubbles? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
25. Tanks gauges must have a scale that will permit detection of small changes in __________ that might
go undetected on gauges with a ___________ _________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Pressure,
broader range.
26. Since the best accuracy of gauges is at mid-range, and test pressures must not exeed 5 psig, use a
gauge with a maximum limit of ____ or ______ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅10 or 15 psig
27. Check the gauges __________ and _________ before use - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅operation
and accuracy
28. Underground storage systems may include vapor-recovery - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Piping and
equipment
29. What can cause premature storage-system failures _________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Debris
and other foreign materials
30. Tank installers should have gone through training programs to improve their skills and insure the
install is __________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Successful
