California Geology Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
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active fault - CORRECT ANSWER-a fault that has exhibited surface
displacement in the last 11,000 years
alquist-priolo earthquake fault zoning act - CORRECT ANSWER-the California
law that establishes zones around active and potentially active faults developed
after the San Fernando earthquake of 1971
ASCE 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-American Society of Civil Engineers Standard
referenced in the 2007 CBC Chapters 16 and 18
Base Flood - CORRECT ANSWER-a flood having a 1% chance of being equaled
or exceeded in a given year
CBC - CORRECT ANSWER-California Building Code
CCR - CORRECT ANSWER-California Code of Regulations
CEG - CORRECT ANSWER-Certified Engineering Geologist
Controlled low strength material - CORRECT ANSWER-self consolidating rigid
setting material used in backfill consisting of portland cement, aggregate, water,
, and other materials. usually excavated if if the unconfined compressive strength is
less than 150 psi
conductor casing - CORRECT ANSWER-casing used to keep the annular space of
the borehole open.
competent person - CORRECT ANSWER-a person capable of identifying existing
and predicatable hazards.
design earthquake ground motion - CORRECT ANSWER-the earthquake ground
motion that buildings and structures are designed to resist
Division of the state architect - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates construction of
California public schools, community colleges, and essential services buildings
Heat of Hydration - CORRECT ANSWER-exothermic reaction generated when
water is added to cement
International Building Code - CORRECT ANSWER-The building code which
integrated the three major U.S. building codes into one code.
lagging - CORRECT ANSWER-side by side boards that line an excavation
RCRA - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates existing hazardous waste facilities
scour - CORRECT ANSWER-the powerful digging action of flowing water during
a flood
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
active fault - CORRECT ANSWER-a fault that has exhibited surface
displacement in the last 11,000 years
alquist-priolo earthquake fault zoning act - CORRECT ANSWER-the California
law that establishes zones around active and potentially active faults developed
after the San Fernando earthquake of 1971
ASCE 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-American Society of Civil Engineers Standard
referenced in the 2007 CBC Chapters 16 and 18
Base Flood - CORRECT ANSWER-a flood having a 1% chance of being equaled
or exceeded in a given year
CBC - CORRECT ANSWER-California Building Code
CCR - CORRECT ANSWER-California Code of Regulations
CEG - CORRECT ANSWER-Certified Engineering Geologist
Controlled low strength material - CORRECT ANSWER-self consolidating rigid
setting material used in backfill consisting of portland cement, aggregate, water,
, and other materials. usually excavated if if the unconfined compressive strength is
less than 150 psi
conductor casing - CORRECT ANSWER-casing used to keep the annular space of
the borehole open.
competent person - CORRECT ANSWER-a person capable of identifying existing
and predicatable hazards.
design earthquake ground motion - CORRECT ANSWER-the earthquake ground
motion that buildings and structures are designed to resist
Division of the state architect - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates construction of
California public schools, community colleges, and essential services buildings
Heat of Hydration - CORRECT ANSWER-exothermic reaction generated when
water is added to cement
International Building Code - CORRECT ANSWER-The building code which
integrated the three major U.S. building codes into one code.
lagging - CORRECT ANSWER-side by side boards that line an excavation
RCRA - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates existing hazardous waste facilities
scour - CORRECT ANSWER-the powerful digging action of flowing water during
a flood
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
