ICC California UST Service Technician Exam
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated (Graded A+)
Question 1
A temporary closure is appropriate for which of the following:
a.) The UST system is empty and will be removed from service indefinitely
b.) The UST system has ceased to store hazardous materials but will be used within
the next 12 consecutive months
c.) The UST system is unable to meet compliance requirements and will be removed
d.) The UST system has been red-tagged
Correct Answer
b.) The UST system has ceased to store hazardous materials but will be used within
the next 12 consecutive months
CCR Title 23, Sec 2671 & 2670
Question 2
All of the following are duties of authorized confined space entrants, EXCEPT
a. Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the
mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
b. Properly use equipment as required e.g. testing, ventilation, PPE, ladders,
c. Communicate with the attendant as necessary to enable the attendant to monitor
entrant status
d. The entrant must alert the attendant whenever: Any warning sign or symptom of
exposure to a dangerous situation is recognized, or a prohibited condition is
detected; and the entrant then investigates and mitigates any dangerous condition
encountered.
e. Exit the permit space as quickly as possible whenever an evacuation alarm is
activated.
Correct Answer
d. The entrant must alert the attendant whenever: Any warning sign or symptom of
exposure to a dangerous situation is recognized, or a prohibited condition is
detected; and the entrant then investigates and mitigates any dangerous condition
encountered
Title 8 CCR; 5157
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,Question 3
A facility has a single wall tank and has chosen statistical reconciliation plus tank
integrity testing as their quantitative release detection method. The following
statements are false about this method, except:
a.) A tank integrity test shall be conducted once every year.
b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation shall be conducted at least once per month in
accordance with section 2646.1.
c.) The SIR method shall be capable of detecting a release of 0.1 gallon per hour.
d.) The product level in the tank is at least 5 feet.
Correct Answer
b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation shall be conducted at least once per month in
accordance with section 2646.1.
CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(3)
Question 4
All of the following are true regarding permanent UST closure, EXCEPT
a. At least 30 days prior to closure the owner/operator shall submit a proposal to the
local agency for approval.
b. The time period between cessation of hazardous substance storage and application
for temporary or permanent tank closure shall not exceed 90 calendar days.
c. Soil samples are not required, if there is no staining or other visible evidence of a
release.
d. USTs, permanently closed on-site by cleaning and filling with an inert solid prior to
January 1, 1984, need not comply with the closure requirements.
Correct Answer
c. Soil samples are not required, if there is no staining or other visible evidence of a
release.
CCR; 2670 & 2672
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,Question 5
A local agency determines that a UST facility within the last year had compliance
issues. Prior to issuing a new permit or renewal to operate an UST the local agency
shall:
a.) Ask the state to assist in a joint inspection
b.) Request the owner/operator to submit a "Return to Compliance" form.
c.) Refer to a District Attorney Investigator
d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
Correct Answer
d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)
Question 6
Records for UST construction, repairs, lining, and upgrades must be kept for:
a.) 3 years
b.) 10 years
c.) 5 years
d.) The life of the tank
Correct Answer
d.) The life of the tank
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Question 7
A written statement indication statistical inventory reconciliation results must be
submitted to the ____ every ____.
a) Local Agency, 12 months
b) SWRCB and the Local Agency, 12 months
c) SWRCB and the Local Agency, 36 months
d) Local Agency, 36 months
Correct Answer
(a) Local Agency, 12 months
CCR Title 23, sec 2646.1(j)
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, Question 8
Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for
______________.
a.) 10 years
b.) 1.5 years
c.) 3 years
d.) 6.5 years
Correct Answer
d.) 6.5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Question 9
After completion of a local agency inspection at a facility where the UST operating
permit is held by an operator, who does not own the USTs, a copy of the compliance
inspection must be sent/given report to,
a. The inspection contact, who as an employee of the operator is responsible for
report distribution.
b. The UST permit holder (operator)
c. The UST owner
d. The UST permit holder (operator) and the UST owner.
Correct Answer
d. The UST permit holder (operator) and the UST owner.
H≻ 25288 (b)
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Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated (Graded A+)
Question 1
A temporary closure is appropriate for which of the following:
a.) The UST system is empty and will be removed from service indefinitely
b.) The UST system has ceased to store hazardous materials but will be used within
the next 12 consecutive months
c.) The UST system is unable to meet compliance requirements and will be removed
d.) The UST system has been red-tagged
Correct Answer
b.) The UST system has ceased to store hazardous materials but will be used within
the next 12 consecutive months
CCR Title 23, Sec 2671 & 2670
Question 2
All of the following are duties of authorized confined space entrants, EXCEPT
a. Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the
mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
b. Properly use equipment as required e.g. testing, ventilation, PPE, ladders,
c. Communicate with the attendant as necessary to enable the attendant to monitor
entrant status
d. The entrant must alert the attendant whenever: Any warning sign or symptom of
exposure to a dangerous situation is recognized, or a prohibited condition is
detected; and the entrant then investigates and mitigates any dangerous condition
encountered.
e. Exit the permit space as quickly as possible whenever an evacuation alarm is
activated.
Correct Answer
d. The entrant must alert the attendant whenever: Any warning sign or symptom of
exposure to a dangerous situation is recognized, or a prohibited condition is
detected; and the entrant then investigates and mitigates any dangerous condition
encountered
Title 8 CCR; 5157
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,Question 3
A facility has a single wall tank and has chosen statistical reconciliation plus tank
integrity testing as their quantitative release detection method. The following
statements are false about this method, except:
a.) A tank integrity test shall be conducted once every year.
b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation shall be conducted at least once per month in
accordance with section 2646.1.
c.) The SIR method shall be capable of detecting a release of 0.1 gallon per hour.
d.) The product level in the tank is at least 5 feet.
Correct Answer
b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation shall be conducted at least once per month in
accordance with section 2646.1.
CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(3)
Question 4
All of the following are true regarding permanent UST closure, EXCEPT
a. At least 30 days prior to closure the owner/operator shall submit a proposal to the
local agency for approval.
b. The time period between cessation of hazardous substance storage and application
for temporary or permanent tank closure shall not exceed 90 calendar days.
c. Soil samples are not required, if there is no staining or other visible evidence of a
release.
d. USTs, permanently closed on-site by cleaning and filling with an inert solid prior to
January 1, 1984, need not comply with the closure requirements.
Correct Answer
c. Soil samples are not required, if there is no staining or other visible evidence of a
release.
CCR; 2670 & 2672
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,Question 5
A local agency determines that a UST facility within the last year had compliance
issues. Prior to issuing a new permit or renewal to operate an UST the local agency
shall:
a.) Ask the state to assist in a joint inspection
b.) Request the owner/operator to submit a "Return to Compliance" form.
c.) Refer to a District Attorney Investigator
d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
Correct Answer
d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)
Question 6
Records for UST construction, repairs, lining, and upgrades must be kept for:
a.) 3 years
b.) 10 years
c.) 5 years
d.) The life of the tank
Correct Answer
d.) The life of the tank
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Question 7
A written statement indication statistical inventory reconciliation results must be
submitted to the ____ every ____.
a) Local Agency, 12 months
b) SWRCB and the Local Agency, 12 months
c) SWRCB and the Local Agency, 36 months
d) Local Agency, 36 months
Correct Answer
(a) Local Agency, 12 months
CCR Title 23, sec 2646.1(j)
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, Question 8
Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for
______________.
a.) 10 years
b.) 1.5 years
c.) 3 years
d.) 6.5 years
Correct Answer
d.) 6.5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Question 9
After completion of a local agency inspection at a facility where the UST operating
permit is held by an operator, who does not own the USTs, a copy of the compliance
inspection must be sent/given report to,
a. The inspection contact, who as an employee of the operator is responsible for
report distribution.
b. The UST permit holder (operator)
c. The UST owner
d. The UST permit holder (operator) and the UST owner.
Correct Answer
d. The UST permit holder (operator) and the UST owner.
H≻ 25288 (b)
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