CEPSCI PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% (VERIFIED)
1972 clean water act - ANSWER-Administered by the US environmental protection
agency (EPA) Created the NPDES
1987 - ANSWER-Amendment to CWA CALLED WATER QUALITY ACT
3 types of PAM - ANSWER-dry/powder polyacrylamides
liquid polyacrylamides
solid/block polyacrylamides
5quesions every inspector should address for each site visit - ANSWER-1. Does this
project have an approved permit.
2. Are the erosion and sediment control measures installed and being maintained as
shown on the approved plan?
3 Is erosion being controlled on the site.
4. Is sediment being contained on the site.
5. Are any adjacent properties or state waters being impacted.
All areas of sediment dam should be seeded except for - ANSWER-Bottom of basin
All compliance inspection must include invesg. of, at a minimum of 5 of the following -
ANSWER-1. areas of site disturbed by construction activity and areas used for storage
of materials exposed to precipitation
2. stormwater conveyance systems for evidence of sediment
3. BMP's identified in OS-SWPPP
4. Discharge location to investigate if sediment leaving site, or if such locations are
inaccessible, nearby downstream location if possible.
5. Where vehicles enter or exit site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking.
block and gravel inlet protection description - ANSWER-block and gravel filter can be
used where heavy flows and higher velocities are expected and where overflow
capacity is necessary to prevent excessive ponding around structure.
Buffer zones - ANSWER-Provide and maintain natural buffers around surface waters
during construction activities.
Buffers Maintenance - ANSWER-proper maintenance begins with flagging of the buffer
and includes proper inspection and maintenance of all BMPs discharging to the buffer
zone.
CGP authorizes - ANSWER-stormwater discharges from construction sites
, Construction De-watering DESCRIPTION - ANSWER-removing storm water or ground
water from bore pits, trenches, and other excavations. Usually involves pumping of
water to sediment basin, sediment trap, or geotextile filter bag.
contractors - ANSWER-must on Contractor Certification- D-0437
De-watering inspection/maintenace - ANSWER-ongoing inspection is necessary in
order to detect any malfunctions or operation of equipment.
-Discharge areas should be inspected when other practices are inspected.
Ditch check installation - ANSWER-Check dams should NEVER be places in
blues line streams
Dust control description - ANSWER-reduce movement from disturbed soil surfaces.
Methods include, project phasing, vegetative cover, mulch, sprinkling water, spray on
adhesives, barriers and covers.
ECB's/ TRMs installation - ANSWER-prepare seedbed by loosening op 2-3 inches of
soil
-ALWAYS install to manufacturers specifications.
Erosion control blankets DESCRIPTION - ANSWER-(ECBs) temporary BMPs that hold
seed and soil in place, degrading over time period of 1-3 years.
Erosion prevention BMPs - ANSWER--final stabilization
-Riprap for channel stabilization
-outlet protection
-Dust control
-Polyacrylamide (PAM)
field inspection - ANSWER-observe surrounding- note weather conditions, date, time,
precipitation since last inspection.
phase of construction
check construction entrance
Filter fabric inlet protection decription - ANSWER-inlet protection for small storm water
flows (0.5 cfs or less) with low velocities and where inlet drains relatively flat area
(SLOPES NO GREATER THAN 5%)
filter fabric inlet protection inspection/maintenance - ANSWER-if fabric clogs, replace it!
sediment should be removed when it reaches 1/3 height of fence
Final stabilization - ANSWER-an uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of
70% of native background vegetative cover has been established
AND ANSWERS 100% (VERIFIED)
1972 clean water act - ANSWER-Administered by the US environmental protection
agency (EPA) Created the NPDES
1987 - ANSWER-Amendment to CWA CALLED WATER QUALITY ACT
3 types of PAM - ANSWER-dry/powder polyacrylamides
liquid polyacrylamides
solid/block polyacrylamides
5quesions every inspector should address for each site visit - ANSWER-1. Does this
project have an approved permit.
2. Are the erosion and sediment control measures installed and being maintained as
shown on the approved plan?
3 Is erosion being controlled on the site.
4. Is sediment being contained on the site.
5. Are any adjacent properties or state waters being impacted.
All areas of sediment dam should be seeded except for - ANSWER-Bottom of basin
All compliance inspection must include invesg. of, at a minimum of 5 of the following -
ANSWER-1. areas of site disturbed by construction activity and areas used for storage
of materials exposed to precipitation
2. stormwater conveyance systems for evidence of sediment
3. BMP's identified in OS-SWPPP
4. Discharge location to investigate if sediment leaving site, or if such locations are
inaccessible, nearby downstream location if possible.
5. Where vehicles enter or exit site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking.
block and gravel inlet protection description - ANSWER-block and gravel filter can be
used where heavy flows and higher velocities are expected and where overflow
capacity is necessary to prevent excessive ponding around structure.
Buffer zones - ANSWER-Provide and maintain natural buffers around surface waters
during construction activities.
Buffers Maintenance - ANSWER-proper maintenance begins with flagging of the buffer
and includes proper inspection and maintenance of all BMPs discharging to the buffer
zone.
CGP authorizes - ANSWER-stormwater discharges from construction sites
, Construction De-watering DESCRIPTION - ANSWER-removing storm water or ground
water from bore pits, trenches, and other excavations. Usually involves pumping of
water to sediment basin, sediment trap, or geotextile filter bag.
contractors - ANSWER-must on Contractor Certification- D-0437
De-watering inspection/maintenace - ANSWER-ongoing inspection is necessary in
order to detect any malfunctions or operation of equipment.
-Discharge areas should be inspected when other practices are inspected.
Ditch check installation - ANSWER-Check dams should NEVER be places in
blues line streams
Dust control description - ANSWER-reduce movement from disturbed soil surfaces.
Methods include, project phasing, vegetative cover, mulch, sprinkling water, spray on
adhesives, barriers and covers.
ECB's/ TRMs installation - ANSWER-prepare seedbed by loosening op 2-3 inches of
soil
-ALWAYS install to manufacturers specifications.
Erosion control blankets DESCRIPTION - ANSWER-(ECBs) temporary BMPs that hold
seed and soil in place, degrading over time period of 1-3 years.
Erosion prevention BMPs - ANSWER--final stabilization
-Riprap for channel stabilization
-outlet protection
-Dust control
-Polyacrylamide (PAM)
field inspection - ANSWER-observe surrounding- note weather conditions, date, time,
precipitation since last inspection.
phase of construction
check construction entrance
Filter fabric inlet protection decription - ANSWER-inlet protection for small storm water
flows (0.5 cfs or less) with low velocities and where inlet drains relatively flat area
(SLOPES NO GREATER THAN 5%)
filter fabric inlet protection inspection/maintenance - ANSWER-if fabric clogs, replace it!
sediment should be removed when it reaches 1/3 height of fence
Final stabilization - ANSWER-an uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of
70% of native background vegetative cover has been established
