NM A/B Operator Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
The definition of ancillary equipment is:
Correct Answer
Electrical, vapor recovery, access or other systems and devices, such as piping, fittings, flanges, valves, and pumps used to
distribute, meter, monitor or control the flow of a regulated substance to or from a storage tank system
Question 2
When a temporary closure lasts _______ or more, owners and operators must ensure that the vent lines, pumps, manways,
and ancillary equipment are capped and secured, and for ASTs, all associated piping from the last AST is disconnected and
capped as soon as the tank is emptied.
Correct Answer
3 months
Question 3
Reports of line tightness testing need to be available for the ________.
Correct Answer
Regulatory agency
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,Question 4
What method of release detection involves taking manual measurements of the tank's contents on a weekly basis to see if
there have been changes in volume that would indicate a possible leak?
Correct Answer
Manual tank gauging
Question 5
A confirmed release can be identified by _________.
Correct Answer
visible evidence of leaks or seeps from any part of the storage tank system
Question 6
Owners and operators must immediately shut down their storage tank system and follow release reporting procedures for
the following examples ECXCEPT:
Correct Answer
the price of fuel suddenly changes
Question 7
Who is responsible for understanding and following the federal reporting requirements for the storage of a hazardous
substance?
Correct Answer
the tank owner and operator
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,Question 8
Vapor monitoring sense and measures product vapor _____ to determine the presence of a leak.
Correct Answer
in the soil around the tank and piping
Question 9
The heavy-duty coating used on a STIP-3 tank is located where?
Correct Answer
externally
Question 10
If contaminated dirt (or soil) is discovered during the Closure Assessment period, then the owner or responsible party must
begin the _________ process.
Correct Answer
Corrective Action
Question 11
Automated vapor monitoring systems have permanently installed equipment to analyze vapor samples at what frequency?
Correct Answer
Continuously or periodically
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, Question 12
Interstitial monitoring leak detection is utilized for what form of piping?
Correct Answer
Double wall piping
Question 13
Fluid sensors ______ monitor the interstitial space of a double-walled storage tank.
Correct Answer
continuously
Question 14
In order for the automatic shut off to work properly, owners or operators must ensure that:
Correct Answer
There are no obstructions in the fill pipe
Question 15
What would happen if a leak occurred and the STP did not have a sump
Correct Answer
Contamination of the soil around the STP would occur
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Question 1
The definition of ancillary equipment is:
Correct Answer
Electrical, vapor recovery, access or other systems and devices, such as piping, fittings, flanges, valves, and pumps used to
distribute, meter, monitor or control the flow of a regulated substance to or from a storage tank system
Question 2
When a temporary closure lasts _______ or more, owners and operators must ensure that the vent lines, pumps, manways,
and ancillary equipment are capped and secured, and for ASTs, all associated piping from the last AST is disconnected and
capped as soon as the tank is emptied.
Correct Answer
3 months
Question 3
Reports of line tightness testing need to be available for the ________.
Correct Answer
Regulatory agency
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,Question 4
What method of release detection involves taking manual measurements of the tank's contents on a weekly basis to see if
there have been changes in volume that would indicate a possible leak?
Correct Answer
Manual tank gauging
Question 5
A confirmed release can be identified by _________.
Correct Answer
visible evidence of leaks or seeps from any part of the storage tank system
Question 6
Owners and operators must immediately shut down their storage tank system and follow release reporting procedures for
the following examples ECXCEPT:
Correct Answer
the price of fuel suddenly changes
Question 7
Who is responsible for understanding and following the federal reporting requirements for the storage of a hazardous
substance?
Correct Answer
the tank owner and operator
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,Question 8
Vapor monitoring sense and measures product vapor _____ to determine the presence of a leak.
Correct Answer
in the soil around the tank and piping
Question 9
The heavy-duty coating used on a STIP-3 tank is located where?
Correct Answer
externally
Question 10
If contaminated dirt (or soil) is discovered during the Closure Assessment period, then the owner or responsible party must
begin the _________ process.
Correct Answer
Corrective Action
Question 11
Automated vapor monitoring systems have permanently installed equipment to analyze vapor samples at what frequency?
Correct Answer
Continuously or periodically
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, Question 12
Interstitial monitoring leak detection is utilized for what form of piping?
Correct Answer
Double wall piping
Question 13
Fluid sensors ______ monitor the interstitial space of a double-walled storage tank.
Correct Answer
continuously
Question 14
In order for the automatic shut off to work properly, owners or operators must ensure that:
Correct Answer
There are no obstructions in the fill pipe
Question 15
What would happen if a leak occurred and the STP did not have a sump
Correct Answer
Contamination of the soil around the STP would occur
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