UST INSPECTOR TEST QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027

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UST INSPECTOR TEST
QUIZ
How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that
does not pose an imminent threat to human health and safety
or environment before being issued a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days - ANSWER-c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)




Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer - ANSWER-a) licensed tank tester;
CCR2644.1 and 2643(f); HSC 25484.4




Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing,
and monitoring UST's?

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a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 - ANSWER-a)
HSC Chapter 6.7 and CCR Title 23




A monitoring system certification includes all of the following
EXCEPT
a) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification
form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring
System Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment
component that is certified, repaired, or replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible
location at the UST facility - ANSWER-d) posting the Monitoring
System Certification from a visible location at the UST facility;
CCR 2638




Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
d) Flapper valve - ANSWER-a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)