CESSWI Exam Flashcards Questions and
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define slope slope/gradients is defined as a number, typically a %, that describes the
direction and steepness of a surface
typical method of slope calculation rise over run ( slope% = rise/run )
*to convert the decimal to a whole number, multiply the slope % by one hundred
other ways of expressing slope include... slope degrees & slope ratios
slope ratios
_________ ___________ look at the angle of the slope using a protractor with 90 degrees being
completely vertical and 0 degrees being completely horizontal. A 45 degree slope is one (1)
horizontal unit to (1) vertical unit. slope degrees
,__________ __________ provides the slope in horizontal units to vertical units. For instance, a
three (3) ft horiz. run with a one (1) ft vert. change would be expressed as a 3:1 slope.
slope ratios
____________ is the study of fluids, including both fluids in motion and fluids at rest.
Hydrology
Open channel flow is... concentrated flow within a defined cross-section when the surface
of the water is exposed to the atmosphere (eg channels, canals, streams).
When designing a culvert and drainage system, a designer should ensure that the downstream
conveyance feature... has the capacity to convey the pipe flows without overtopping or
causing erosion.
flow control options include... weir flow, orifice flow
Brain Break! (answer a question completely unrelated to stormwater)
When did many US schools stop teaching cursive? 2010 (stupid Common Core)
,the 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act are commonly referred to as...
the Clean Water Act (CWA)
What is the primary federal statute regulating protection of the nations waters? Clean
Water Act
The Clean Water Act aims to... prevent and reduce pollution & restore and maintain the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity of our nations waters
list of waterbodies that unable to meet water quality standards 303(d) list
What should be the first consideration when going on site? safety
An inspector should be aware that a site is ___________ and always ____________.
dynamic, changing
What can you do to make sure operators have seen you? make eye contact, wave
, T/F: Inspector should ensure that there is secondary containment for all hazardous materials and
liquids. True
In case of a spill onsite, what may be required?
a. A procedure for reporting spills
b. A spill kit
c. A change of pants
d. both a & b a&b
Its the inspectors responsibility to prepare for the _________________ _________________,
such as weather, ticks, mosquitos, bees, snakes, and poisonous plants. environmental
conditions
PPE stands for Personal Protection Equipment
Hard hats, heavy duty gloves, steel toe boots, & safety glasses are all examples of PPE
Answers 100% Correct
define slope slope/gradients is defined as a number, typically a %, that describes the
direction and steepness of a surface
typical method of slope calculation rise over run ( slope% = rise/run )
*to convert the decimal to a whole number, multiply the slope % by one hundred
other ways of expressing slope include... slope degrees & slope ratios
slope ratios
_________ ___________ look at the angle of the slope using a protractor with 90 degrees being
completely vertical and 0 degrees being completely horizontal. A 45 degree slope is one (1)
horizontal unit to (1) vertical unit. slope degrees
,__________ __________ provides the slope in horizontal units to vertical units. For instance, a
three (3) ft horiz. run with a one (1) ft vert. change would be expressed as a 3:1 slope.
slope ratios
____________ is the study of fluids, including both fluids in motion and fluids at rest.
Hydrology
Open channel flow is... concentrated flow within a defined cross-section when the surface
of the water is exposed to the atmosphere (eg channels, canals, streams).
When designing a culvert and drainage system, a designer should ensure that the downstream
conveyance feature... has the capacity to convey the pipe flows without overtopping or
causing erosion.
flow control options include... weir flow, orifice flow
Brain Break! (answer a question completely unrelated to stormwater)
When did many US schools stop teaching cursive? 2010 (stupid Common Core)
,the 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act are commonly referred to as...
the Clean Water Act (CWA)
What is the primary federal statute regulating protection of the nations waters? Clean
Water Act
The Clean Water Act aims to... prevent and reduce pollution & restore and maintain the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity of our nations waters
list of waterbodies that unable to meet water quality standards 303(d) list
What should be the first consideration when going on site? safety
An inspector should be aware that a site is ___________ and always ____________.
dynamic, changing
What can you do to make sure operators have seen you? make eye contact, wave
, T/F: Inspector should ensure that there is secondary containment for all hazardous materials and
liquids. True
In case of a spill onsite, what may be required?
a. A procedure for reporting spills
b. A spill kit
c. A change of pants
d. both a & b a&b
Its the inspectors responsibility to prepare for the _________________ _________________,
such as weather, ticks, mosquitos, bees, snakes, and poisonous plants. environmental
conditions
PPE stands for Personal Protection Equipment
Hard hats, heavy duty gloves, steel toe boots, & safety glasses are all examples of PPE
