NEW JERSEY CPWM REVIEW EXAM 2026 -2027\ACTUAL
TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+\LATEST
UPDATE ASSURED PASS
What is discipline?
Discipline is a condition in the organization whereby employees conduct
themselves in accordance with the organization's rules and standards of
acceptable behavior.
Name three ways to build a positive image.
Clean, identifiable uniforms, clean, identifiable vehicles, clean facilities, and a
variety of answers are acceptable.
Name three areas of public relations that apply to public works managers
Justifying purchases to council
Dealing with complaints from residents
Dealing with employees.
What are the five ingredients to success for public speaking?
Poise and confidence
Sense and feel of
audience Selection of
material Sense of
purpose
Delivery
,Explain the importance of knowing how to present a speech/ program/ talk as a
public works manager.
It is important to always project a positive image. This will help you to obtain
the resources necessary to manage a professional department.
List and describe 7 types of solid waste.
Agricultural - Waste from slaughtering animals and processing of animal products
Commercial - waste generated by stores, offices, and other activities that do
not turn out products
Industrial - Waste that results from industrial processes and manufacturing
Institutional - Waste originating from educational, healthcare, and research
facilities
Municipal - Residential and commercial solid waste that is generated within a
community Pesticide - Residue resulting from the manufacture, handling, or use
of chemicals for
killing plants and animal waste.
Residential - All waste that normally originates in a residential environment
(domestic solid waste)
Name 6 causes of pavement failure
Weak Subgrade, Design of pavement, Inadequate construction, weight of traffic,
deterioration due to water, freezing and thawing, oxidation, poor drainage,
poor bond to curb, settlement, utilities, chemicals, lack of maintenance,
improper maintenance, age, studded tires.
,what are four examples of pavement treatments
Overlay, PSO (Pulverization Stabilization Overlay) , slurry seal, micro seal,
reconstruction, mill and overlay, crack sealing
Why is Private weather more beneficial than public weather services
Private weather services provide advanced warning, more detailed reports,
forecast forms, etc.
Name some deicers
liquid calcium and calcium magnesium acetate salt
What are the advantages of using prewetted salt
reduces salt usages, work at 5 degrees, melts more snow, does not need traffic
to activate
Name five general hazards common to the playground equipment?
Sharp
points,
corners,
edges
crush and shear points
entanglement and impalement
string and ropes
entrapment
tripping hazards
suspended hazards
, What is the appearance of septic and fresh sewage ?
Septic black fresh is grey
List 5 types of materials that pipes can be made from
Vitrified clay
(terracotta), cast Iron
pipe,
asbestos
cement, ductile
iron,
plastic pipe (PVC),
concrete reinforced pipe/porous
walled pipe, plastic corrugated pipe
(HDPE)
what purpose do manholes serve
inspection, maintenance, sampling
what purpose do fire hydrants serve
fire fighting and flushing the system
Name three ways water can be stored?
Ground, elevated, reservoir
TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+\LATEST
UPDATE ASSURED PASS
What is discipline?
Discipline is a condition in the organization whereby employees conduct
themselves in accordance with the organization's rules and standards of
acceptable behavior.
Name three ways to build a positive image.
Clean, identifiable uniforms, clean, identifiable vehicles, clean facilities, and a
variety of answers are acceptable.
Name three areas of public relations that apply to public works managers
Justifying purchases to council
Dealing with complaints from residents
Dealing with employees.
What are the five ingredients to success for public speaking?
Poise and confidence
Sense and feel of
audience Selection of
material Sense of
purpose
Delivery
,Explain the importance of knowing how to present a speech/ program/ talk as a
public works manager.
It is important to always project a positive image. This will help you to obtain
the resources necessary to manage a professional department.
List and describe 7 types of solid waste.
Agricultural - Waste from slaughtering animals and processing of animal products
Commercial - waste generated by stores, offices, and other activities that do
not turn out products
Industrial - Waste that results from industrial processes and manufacturing
Institutional - Waste originating from educational, healthcare, and research
facilities
Municipal - Residential and commercial solid waste that is generated within a
community Pesticide - Residue resulting from the manufacture, handling, or use
of chemicals for
killing plants and animal waste.
Residential - All waste that normally originates in a residential environment
(domestic solid waste)
Name 6 causes of pavement failure
Weak Subgrade, Design of pavement, Inadequate construction, weight of traffic,
deterioration due to water, freezing and thawing, oxidation, poor drainage,
poor bond to curb, settlement, utilities, chemicals, lack of maintenance,
improper maintenance, age, studded tires.
,what are four examples of pavement treatments
Overlay, PSO (Pulverization Stabilization Overlay) , slurry seal, micro seal,
reconstruction, mill and overlay, crack sealing
Why is Private weather more beneficial than public weather services
Private weather services provide advanced warning, more detailed reports,
forecast forms, etc.
Name some deicers
liquid calcium and calcium magnesium acetate salt
What are the advantages of using prewetted salt
reduces salt usages, work at 5 degrees, melts more snow, does not need traffic
to activate
Name five general hazards common to the playground equipment?
Sharp
points,
corners,
edges
crush and shear points
entanglement and impalement
string and ropes
entrapment
tripping hazards
suspended hazards
, What is the appearance of septic and fresh sewage ?
Septic black fresh is grey
List 5 types of materials that pipes can be made from
Vitrified clay
(terracotta), cast Iron
pipe,
asbestos
cement, ductile
iron,
plastic pipe (PVC),
concrete reinforced pipe/porous
walled pipe, plastic corrugated pipe
(HDPE)
what purpose do manholes serve
inspection, maintenance, sampling
what purpose do fire hydrants serve
fire fighting and flushing the system
Name three ways water can be stored?
Ground, elevated, reservoir
