CWEA Wastewater Laboratory
Analyst Certification Exam Practice
Questions and Verified Answers
Question 1:
Within the federal government, which branch is responsible for
generating laws?
a) Congress
b) Office of the President
c) Supreme Court
d) Library of Congress
Correct Answer a) Congress
Explanation:
The legislative branch, which is Congress (comprising the Senate and
House of Representatives), is responsible for creating laws. The Office of
the President enforces laws; the Supreme Court interprets laws; the
Library of Congress is a legislative resource, not a law-making body.
Question 2:
Which law primarily governs wastewater analysis?
a) Safe Drinking Water Act
b) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c) Clean Water Act
d) Federal Water Pollution Control Act
, Correct Answer c) Clean Water Act
Explanation:
The Clean Water Act (CWA) regulates pollutant discharges into waters
of the United States and sets standards for wastewater analysis. The
Safe Drinking Water Act addresses drinking water quality, and RCRA
deals with hazardous waste disposal.
Question 3:
Within the EPA, which office is responsible for wastewater programs?
a) Office of Enforcement
b) Office of Research and Development
c) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
d) Office of Water
Correct Answer d) Office of Water
Explanation:
The EPA’s Office of Water oversees wastewater regulations under the
Clean Water Act. Other offices handle enforcement, research, and
waste management but not directly wastewater programs.
Question 4:
Compliance monitoring analysis of wastewater can be performed using:
a) Any method
b) Any method in Standard Methods
c) Any method in the 18th Edition of Standard Methods
d) Any method listed in 40 CFR 136
Analyst Certification Exam Practice
Questions and Verified Answers
Question 1:
Within the federal government, which branch is responsible for
generating laws?
a) Congress
b) Office of the President
c) Supreme Court
d) Library of Congress
Correct Answer a) Congress
Explanation:
The legislative branch, which is Congress (comprising the Senate and
House of Representatives), is responsible for creating laws. The Office of
the President enforces laws; the Supreme Court interprets laws; the
Library of Congress is a legislative resource, not a law-making body.
Question 2:
Which law primarily governs wastewater analysis?
a) Safe Drinking Water Act
b) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c) Clean Water Act
d) Federal Water Pollution Control Act
, Correct Answer c) Clean Water Act
Explanation:
The Clean Water Act (CWA) regulates pollutant discharges into waters
of the United States and sets standards for wastewater analysis. The
Safe Drinking Water Act addresses drinking water quality, and RCRA
deals with hazardous waste disposal.
Question 3:
Within the EPA, which office is responsible for wastewater programs?
a) Office of Enforcement
b) Office of Research and Development
c) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
d) Office of Water
Correct Answer d) Office of Water
Explanation:
The EPA’s Office of Water oversees wastewater regulations under the
Clean Water Act. Other offices handle enforcement, research, and
waste management but not directly wastewater programs.
Question 4:
Compliance monitoring analysis of wastewater can be performed using:
a) Any method
b) Any method in Standard Methods
c) Any method in the 18th Edition of Standard Methods
d) Any method listed in 40 CFR 136
