UST Inspector UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does not pose an imminent
threat to human health and safety or environment before being issued a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days - Correct Answer- c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer - Correct Answer- a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
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Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 - Correct Answer- a) HSC Chapter 6.7 and
CCR Title 23
A monitoring system certification includes all of the following EXCEPT
a) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring System Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component that is certified, repaired, or
replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the UST facility -
Correct Answer- d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the
UST facility; CCR 2638
, Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
d) Flapper valve - Correct Answer- a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
a) to detect leaks in the UDC's
b) to detect the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment
c) to monitor tank volume
d) to regulate fuel flow to the dispenser - Correct Answer- b) to detect the presence of fluid
between the primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611
If a release has occurred from a single-walled tank, may the tank be lined?
a) No, not if a release has occurred
b) Yes, if it has been lined before
c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will provide continued containment
d) Yes, if the tank is less than 10,000 gallons - Correct Answer- c) Yes, if the tank owner can
demonstrate it will provide continued containment; CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296
A tank may be repaired in the following manner:
a) using a 12" x 12" fiberglass cloth centered on the repair
b) using tank manufacturer approved epoxy or resin
c) with self tapping bolts
d) all of the above - Correct Answer- d) all of the above; CCR 2661
Which of the following is not a confined space?
a) space not designed for continuous employee occupancy
b) area with limited access
c) area with limited ventilation
and CORRECT Answers
How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does not pose an imminent
threat to human health and safety or environment before being issued a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days - Correct Answer- c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer - Correct Answer- a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
HSC 25484.4
Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 - Correct Answer- a) HSC Chapter 6.7 and
CCR Title 23
A monitoring system certification includes all of the following EXCEPT
a) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring System Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component that is certified, repaired, or
replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the UST facility -
Correct Answer- d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the
UST facility; CCR 2638
, Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
d) Flapper valve - Correct Answer- a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
a) to detect leaks in the UDC's
b) to detect the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment
c) to monitor tank volume
d) to regulate fuel flow to the dispenser - Correct Answer- b) to detect the presence of fluid
between the primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611
If a release has occurred from a single-walled tank, may the tank be lined?
a) No, not if a release has occurred
b) Yes, if it has been lined before
c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will provide continued containment
d) Yes, if the tank is less than 10,000 gallons - Correct Answer- c) Yes, if the tank owner can
demonstrate it will provide continued containment; CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296
A tank may be repaired in the following manner:
a) using a 12" x 12" fiberglass cloth centered on the repair
b) using tank manufacturer approved epoxy or resin
c) with self tapping bolts
d) all of the above - Correct Answer- d) all of the above; CCR 2661
Which of the following is not a confined space?
a) space not designed for continuous employee occupancy
b) area with limited access
c) area with limited ventilation
