Student Manual Exam Questions And
Correct Answers.
Dial _________ to reach the Call Before You Dig Notification Center and start the utility marking
process before excavation - Answer G. 811
A ________________ is required before any kind of proposed excavation or emergency
excavation can take place - Answer C. locate request
Under normal circumstances, if the Call Before You Dig Notification Center is notified at 10:00
AM on Monday, you can begin excavation at 7:00 AM the following ________________. -
Answer D. Thursday
A hazardous leak is an example of a situation that may require a(n) ________________. -
Answer J. emergency excavation
Unless otherwise specified in company-specific procedures or state or local requirements, the
tolerance zone is ________________ inches. - Answer A. 24
Soil used for backfill should be clean and ________________. - Answer B. dry
Using a backhoe for compaction could result in poor compaction or ________________. -
Answer H. pipe damage
If utility markings are not legible, you should contact 811 Call Before You Dig and the
________________ if known before excavating. - Answer E. utility
Municipal electric systems - Answer G. safety red
Oil and gas distribution and transmission - Answer F. high visibility safety yellow
Cable television - Answer C. safety alert orange