Inspector Grade 1 Complete Exam |
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Exam Description
This is a Complete CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade 1 exam test foundational knowledge for
entry-level inspectors, focusing on wastewater treatment basics, environmental laws (like CAA, CWA), inspection
procedures, documentation, pollution prevention, safety (OSHA), and sludge management, using multiple-choice
questions and scenario-based problems to assess understanding of regulations and basic facility operations. It
covers topics from biological treatment (BOD, microorganisms) to chemical processes, filtration (turbidity), pumps,
ventilation, and hazardous waste handling, ensuring competency in ensuring safe and effective environmental
compliance.
Key Exam Areas
Environmental Regulations: Understanding key acts (Clean Air, Clean Water, RCRA) and permits (NPDES).
Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals: Processes like activated sludge, BOD, microorganisms, pH, chlorination, and
grit chambers.
Inspection & Reporting: Step-by-step procedures, documentation, and accurate reporting.
Pollution Prevention & Waste Management: Strategies for hazardous waste and preventing pollution.
Safety (OSHA): Protocols for safe working conditions, ventilation, and hazardous materials.
Equipment Operation: Basic knowledge of pumps, bar screens, and other treatment equipment.
Exam Format
Primarily multiple-choice, including scenario-based questions.
1
, Tests application of knowledge and regulatory understanding.
Quiz_________________?
What is the recommended procedure for cleaning sample containers
for the most types of sample analyses? -
Answer
Standards methods require that for most types of sample analyses,
sample containers should be cleaned by the laboratory using acid
washing techniques
Quiz_________________?
Why should an inspector keep notes during an emergency? Notes will
be useful in preparing... -
Answer
A case for court if enforcement action is initiated.
Quiz_________________?
2
, Any exiting company subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards
must submit a Baseline Monitoring Report to the district within _ days
of the effective date for the Pretreatment Standard. For new sources, _
days -
Answer
180, 90
Quiz_________________?
_ _ _ can be contaminated with heavy metals from mists or exhaust,
and requires pretreatment -
Answer
Air scrubber blowdown
Quiz_________________?
What is 40 CFR Part 403? -
Answer
General Pretreatment Regulations
3
, Quiz_________________?
The _ _ _ Program requires companies to install an automatically
controlled valve which will shut off the wastewater discharge if the
explosive gas detection meter detects a gas concentration greater than
_% of the lower explosive limit. -
Answer
Combustible Gas Detection Program, 10%
Quiz_________________?
_ tanks must be contained in a spill containment area separate from
acid tanks, because their mixing can generate toxic _ _ gas. -
Answer
Cyanide, Hydrogen Cyanide
Quiz_________________?
4