CWEA CSM GRADE 1 & 2 - STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AN
ANSWERS 2026
1. In order to accurately estimate the flow of Spill start time, spill end time and spill rate
a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) you must
have:
2. Providing a plan and schedule to properly A sewer system management plan (SSMP)
manage, operate and maintain all parts
of the sanitary sewer system is the goal
of a:
3. What are the basics elements of a safety Safety policy, statement, safety training, acci-
program? dent investigation
4. What factor must be considered when ob- Access for equipment and personnel
taining an easement for construction and
maintenance of a collection system?
5. As the division manager you receive a Respond with the information available and
request from your board or council, and update them with more
they want an immediate response. You do
not know all the answers you should:
6. If you were a supervisor of two lead work- Discuss the problem with the substandard
ers, one whose work was exceptionally foreman and otter to help before any other
good and a second whose work was sub- action is taken
standard, what should you do?
7. In selecting pipe material for maximum Life expectancy of pipe
service life which factor is more impor-
tant?
8. What affects the flow capacity of a sewer Pipe size, pipe, material, grade
line?
, CWEA CSM GRADE 1 & 2 - STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AN
ANSWERS 2026
9. When a grade conflict exists between a Have the Water main adjusted and hold the
Water main and a sewer main, which of grade on the sewer main
the following is the best solution?
10. Why is the replacement of wastewater Crowding of other underground utilities.
collection systems in some downtown
streets difficult?
11. Under what conditions must each mem- At least once a year in simulated situation
ber of the rescue service practice permit using non-representative space conditions
space rescues?
12. If the camera becomes wedged during a Attempt to free the camera with the tag line.
video inspection, which of the following
would be your first step in solving the
problem?
13. Drawings which are considered "As Built" Corrected construction drawings showing
would be? changes made in the field installation.
14. Legally Responsible Officials are required Within 2 hrs.
to report category 1 sanitary sewer over-
flows:
15. Span & Control relates to the number of 9 to 11
subordinates who can be supervised ef-
fectively by one supervisor. At the top lev-
el of organizations, what is this number?
16. What is the best approach to take when Communicate clearly without attacking the
handling on-the-job conflicts? other person or personalizing the conflict
17. What tools are used with a power rodder? Spring blades
, CWEA CSM GRADE 1 & 2 - STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AN
ANSWERS 2026
18. Tools used for sewer rodding do not in- Lag screw
clude the:
19. What items would you consider when se- Cause of stoppage
lecting a solution to clear a stoppage in a
sewer?
20. The lowest point on the inside of a Invert
pipeline is called the:
21. Emergency stoppages in pipelines may High velocity cleaners (HVC)
be cleared safely by use of:
22. Based on new best practices of the com- 28 days
mon ground alliance for marking under-
ground utilities, the inquiry identification
number for an underground service alert
(USA) is viable for:
23. After completing a temporary traffic con- Observe how ettective your TTC setup is work-
trol setup for your work zone it is a good ing to control traflc and make the necessary
practice to: changes to it if necessary.
24. Explosive or flammable atmospheres can At any time
develop in the collections
system?
25. The proper testing sequence for atmos- Oxygen content, combustible gases and toxic
pheres in confined spaces is? gases
26. Annually
ANSWERS 2026
1. In order to accurately estimate the flow of Spill start time, spill end time and spill rate
a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) you must
have:
2. Providing a plan and schedule to properly A sewer system management plan (SSMP)
manage, operate and maintain all parts
of the sanitary sewer system is the goal
of a:
3. What are the basics elements of a safety Safety policy, statement, safety training, acci-
program? dent investigation
4. What factor must be considered when ob- Access for equipment and personnel
taining an easement for construction and
maintenance of a collection system?
5. As the division manager you receive a Respond with the information available and
request from your board or council, and update them with more
they want an immediate response. You do
not know all the answers you should:
6. If you were a supervisor of two lead work- Discuss the problem with the substandard
ers, one whose work was exceptionally foreman and otter to help before any other
good and a second whose work was sub- action is taken
standard, what should you do?
7. In selecting pipe material for maximum Life expectancy of pipe
service life which factor is more impor-
tant?
8. What affects the flow capacity of a sewer Pipe size, pipe, material, grade
line?
, CWEA CSM GRADE 1 & 2 - STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AN
ANSWERS 2026
9. When a grade conflict exists between a Have the Water main adjusted and hold the
Water main and a sewer main, which of grade on the sewer main
the following is the best solution?
10. Why is the replacement of wastewater Crowding of other underground utilities.
collection systems in some downtown
streets difficult?
11. Under what conditions must each mem- At least once a year in simulated situation
ber of the rescue service practice permit using non-representative space conditions
space rescues?
12. If the camera becomes wedged during a Attempt to free the camera with the tag line.
video inspection, which of the following
would be your first step in solving the
problem?
13. Drawings which are considered "As Built" Corrected construction drawings showing
would be? changes made in the field installation.
14. Legally Responsible Officials are required Within 2 hrs.
to report category 1 sanitary sewer over-
flows:
15. Span & Control relates to the number of 9 to 11
subordinates who can be supervised ef-
fectively by one supervisor. At the top lev-
el of organizations, what is this number?
16. What is the best approach to take when Communicate clearly without attacking the
handling on-the-job conflicts? other person or personalizing the conflict
17. What tools are used with a power rodder? Spring blades
, CWEA CSM GRADE 1 & 2 - STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AN
ANSWERS 2026
18. Tools used for sewer rodding do not in- Lag screw
clude the:
19. What items would you consider when se- Cause of stoppage
lecting a solution to clear a stoppage in a
sewer?
20. The lowest point on the inside of a Invert
pipeline is called the:
21. Emergency stoppages in pipelines may High velocity cleaners (HVC)
be cleared safely by use of:
22. Based on new best practices of the com- 28 days
mon ground alliance for marking under-
ground utilities, the inquiry identification
number for an underground service alert
(USA) is viable for:
23. After completing a temporary traffic con- Observe how ettective your TTC setup is work-
trol setup for your work zone it is a good ing to control traflc and make the necessary
practice to: changes to it if necessary.
24. Explosive or flammable atmospheres can At any time
develop in the collections
system?
25. The proper testing sequence for atmos- Oxygen content, combustible gases and toxic
pheres in confined spaces is? gases
26. Annually
