CWEA Collections Grade 1 Exam with
Accurate Solutions
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SO) - ANS-To accurately estimate the volume of a sanitary
sewer overflow, you must have Spill Start Time, Spill End Time, and Spill Rate.
Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan - ANS-The goal of a sanitary sewer system
is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of
the system.
Medical Certification for Employees - ANS-Employees working with hazardous materials
must be certified medically monthly, bi-annually, prior to employment, or annually.
Handling On-the-Job Conflicts - ANS-The best approach is to communicate clearly
without attacking the other person or personalizing the conflict.
Staffing for Shift Coverage - ANS-If John cannot work his shift, potential replacements
include Steve, Mike, Juan, Jim, Bobby, Shawn, and June.
Employees required to wear respirators - ANS-Must be certified medically fit.
First action after severe injury accident - ANS-Call the supervisor.
Routine confined space to permit required confined space - ANS-Any work that may
change the air quality.
Most common injury location in wastewater industry - ANS-Hands.
Hydraulic cleaning methods - ANS-Water under pressure that produces high water
velocities.
Different areas of traffic zones when working in roadways - ANS-Four.
Maintenance operation in a backyard easement - ANS-Contact the resident, and politely
ask for permission to enter the backyard.
Earliest you can dig after a ticket called into Dig Alert on Friday at 8am - ANS-Tuesday
8am.
, Training for entering a Permit Required Confined Space - ANS-Entry and rescue
procedures.
Fourth condition necessary to create an explosion - ANS-Proper mixing of gas and
oxygen.
Tools used with a power rodder - ANS-Spring blades.
Items to consider when selecting a solution to clear a stoppage in a sewer - ANS-Cause
of stoppage.
Flatter sewer line grades problem - ANS-A decrease in velocity allowing organic and
inorganic solids to settle out.
Inspection frequency for excavation site and adjacent areas for hazardous conditions -
ANS-Daily.
Protective shoring systems options - ANS-Working in an un-sloped trench with no
shoring.
Frequency of inspection for hazardous conditions at excavation sites - ANS-Daily.
What to do first in case of severe injuries - ANS-Send for help and check and/or restore
breathing.
Conditions for a permit required confined space - ANS-A permit is always required.
Common injury in wastewater industry - ANS-Feet.
Tools not used for sewer rodding - ANS-Lag screw.
What to do before starting maintenance in a backyard - ANS-Have the police ordered
the residents to allow you access.
What causes added sewer maintenance expense - ANS-A decrease in velocity allowing
gases to be released from the wastewater.
Frequency of inspection for excavation sites - ANS-Hourly.
Proper sloping or benching - ANS-The technique used to stabilize the sides of an
excavation.
Un-sloped trench - ANS-A trench that lacks sloping and shoring for safety.
Shoring - ANS-Supporting the sides of a trench to prevent collapse.
Accurate Solutions
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SO) - ANS-To accurately estimate the volume of a sanitary
sewer overflow, you must have Spill Start Time, Spill End Time, and Spill Rate.
Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan - ANS-The goal of a sanitary sewer system
is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of
the system.
Medical Certification for Employees - ANS-Employees working with hazardous materials
must be certified medically monthly, bi-annually, prior to employment, or annually.
Handling On-the-Job Conflicts - ANS-The best approach is to communicate clearly
without attacking the other person or personalizing the conflict.
Staffing for Shift Coverage - ANS-If John cannot work his shift, potential replacements
include Steve, Mike, Juan, Jim, Bobby, Shawn, and June.
Employees required to wear respirators - ANS-Must be certified medically fit.
First action after severe injury accident - ANS-Call the supervisor.
Routine confined space to permit required confined space - ANS-Any work that may
change the air quality.
Most common injury location in wastewater industry - ANS-Hands.
Hydraulic cleaning methods - ANS-Water under pressure that produces high water
velocities.
Different areas of traffic zones when working in roadways - ANS-Four.
Maintenance operation in a backyard easement - ANS-Contact the resident, and politely
ask for permission to enter the backyard.
Earliest you can dig after a ticket called into Dig Alert on Friday at 8am - ANS-Tuesday
8am.
, Training for entering a Permit Required Confined Space - ANS-Entry and rescue
procedures.
Fourth condition necessary to create an explosion - ANS-Proper mixing of gas and
oxygen.
Tools used with a power rodder - ANS-Spring blades.
Items to consider when selecting a solution to clear a stoppage in a sewer - ANS-Cause
of stoppage.
Flatter sewer line grades problem - ANS-A decrease in velocity allowing organic and
inorganic solids to settle out.
Inspection frequency for excavation site and adjacent areas for hazardous conditions -
ANS-Daily.
Protective shoring systems options - ANS-Working in an un-sloped trench with no
shoring.
Frequency of inspection for hazardous conditions at excavation sites - ANS-Daily.
What to do first in case of severe injuries - ANS-Send for help and check and/or restore
breathing.
Conditions for a permit required confined space - ANS-A permit is always required.
Common injury in wastewater industry - ANS-Feet.
Tools not used for sewer rodding - ANS-Lag screw.
What to do before starting maintenance in a backyard - ANS-Have the police ordered
the residents to allow you access.
What causes added sewer maintenance expense - ANS-A decrease in velocity allowing
gases to be released from the wastewater.
Frequency of inspection for excavation sites - ANS-Hourly.
Proper sloping or benching - ANS-The technique used to stabilize the sides of an
excavation.
Un-sloped trench - ANS-A trench that lacks sloping and shoring for safety.
Shoring - ANS-Supporting the sides of a trench to prevent collapse.
