CISEC EXAM LATEST UPDATE CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal
working hours - ANSWER--True
T/F: the CGP does not mandate inspection of equipment storage and
maintenance areas - ANSWER--False
T/F: Since 1998, regulations require permits for Phase I (5 acres or
more) projects. Since 2003, permits also required for Phase II (1 or
more acres) projects - ANSWER--True
T/F: Under the CWA, citizens can bring civil action against violators of
statutes and regulations. - ANSWER--True
As of 2019, Class I Administrative penalties under the CWA are up to
BLANK per violation with a max. penalty of BLANK - ANSWER--$20,628;
$51,570
Who has the responsibility to make sure that maintenance has been
performed on the best management practices? - ANSWER--Contractor
and Inspector
,Who has the responsibility to make sure that control measures are
properly selected, installed, and maintained? - ANSWER--Designer,
Inspector, and Contractor
T/F: The NPDES permit authorizes operators to discharge pollutants in
the manner that makes most sense for the site. - ANSWER--False
T/F: The EPA must grant approval for cationic flocculants. - ANSWER--
True
T/F: The goal of the NPDES permit is to eliminate all discharge of
pollutants from a construction site. - ANSWER--False: minimize
T/F: The EPA is adamant that BMPs only be installed during the early
phases of construction site development. - ANSWER--False
Inspections must be done within 24 hours of a storm event which has
or greater of rainfall. - ANSWER--0.25 inches
T/F: The SWPPP should always include the frequency of inspections -
ANSWER--True
,T/F: Inspections should occur even in conditions that are unsafe to
personnel. - ANSWER--False
After identifying issues, the SWPPP should be updated and updates
must occur within - ANSWER--7 calendar days
What method of erosion is marked by the bounding of soil particles? -
ANSWER--Saltation
Where does runoff flow? - ANSWER--From high point to low point
Offsite flows must be BLANK if they can't be BLANK - ANSWER--
Treated; diverted
What is hydrology? - ANSWER--The study of water
What are sources of water - ANSWER--Precipitation (rain, snow, hail,
sleet)
Rate of flow depends on what 6 variables? - ANSWER--Soil types and
roughness
Storm intensity and duration
, Contributing areas
Steepness of terrain
Length of slope
Vegetative cover
What is a hydrograph? - ANSWER--Picture of runoff
X-Axis: flow in cubic feet per second (cfs)
Y-Axis: time in minutes
Peak = maximum flow during runoff event
What is a sedigraph? - ANSWER--Represents sediment discharge
X-Axis: sediment yield rate
Y-Axis: time
When working in waterways or wetlands, which permit is required? -
ANSWER--404 Permit
NPDES - ANSWER--National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Section of CWA (Clean Water Act) to permit stormwater discharges
associated with industrial activities per the permit
ANSWERS GRADED A+
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal
working hours - ANSWER--True
T/F: the CGP does not mandate inspection of equipment storage and
maintenance areas - ANSWER--False
T/F: Since 1998, regulations require permits for Phase I (5 acres or
more) projects. Since 2003, permits also required for Phase II (1 or
more acres) projects - ANSWER--True
T/F: Under the CWA, citizens can bring civil action against violators of
statutes and regulations. - ANSWER--True
As of 2019, Class I Administrative penalties under the CWA are up to
BLANK per violation with a max. penalty of BLANK - ANSWER--$20,628;
$51,570
Who has the responsibility to make sure that maintenance has been
performed on the best management practices? - ANSWER--Contractor
and Inspector
,Who has the responsibility to make sure that control measures are
properly selected, installed, and maintained? - ANSWER--Designer,
Inspector, and Contractor
T/F: The NPDES permit authorizes operators to discharge pollutants in
the manner that makes most sense for the site. - ANSWER--False
T/F: The EPA must grant approval for cationic flocculants. - ANSWER--
True
T/F: The goal of the NPDES permit is to eliminate all discharge of
pollutants from a construction site. - ANSWER--False: minimize
T/F: The EPA is adamant that BMPs only be installed during the early
phases of construction site development. - ANSWER--False
Inspections must be done within 24 hours of a storm event which has
or greater of rainfall. - ANSWER--0.25 inches
T/F: The SWPPP should always include the frequency of inspections -
ANSWER--True
,T/F: Inspections should occur even in conditions that are unsafe to
personnel. - ANSWER--False
After identifying issues, the SWPPP should be updated and updates
must occur within - ANSWER--7 calendar days
What method of erosion is marked by the bounding of soil particles? -
ANSWER--Saltation
Where does runoff flow? - ANSWER--From high point to low point
Offsite flows must be BLANK if they can't be BLANK - ANSWER--
Treated; diverted
What is hydrology? - ANSWER--The study of water
What are sources of water - ANSWER--Precipitation (rain, snow, hail,
sleet)
Rate of flow depends on what 6 variables? - ANSWER--Soil types and
roughness
Storm intensity and duration
, Contributing areas
Steepness of terrain
Length of slope
Vegetative cover
What is a hydrograph? - ANSWER--Picture of runoff
X-Axis: flow in cubic feet per second (cfs)
Y-Axis: time in minutes
Peak = maximum flow during runoff event
What is a sedigraph? - ANSWER--Represents sediment discharge
X-Axis: sediment yield rate
Y-Axis: time
When working in waterways or wetlands, which permit is required? -
ANSWER--404 Permit
NPDES - ANSWER--National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Section of CWA (Clean Water Act) to permit stormwater discharges
associated with industrial activities per the permit
