CWEA CSM GRADE 2 - PRACTICE TEST | 252 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
In order to accurately estimate the flow of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) you
must have: Answer - Spill start time, spill end time and spill rate
Providing a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate and maintain all
parts of the sanitary sewer system is the goal of a: Answer - A sewer system
management plan (SSMP)
What are the basics elements of a safety program? Answer - Safety policy,
statement, safety training, accident investigation
What factor must be considered when obtaining an easement for construction
and maintenance of a collection system? Answer - Access for equipment and
personnel
As the division manager you receive a request from your board or council, and
they want an immediate response. You do not know all the answers you
should: Answer - Respond with the information available and update them
with more
If you were a supervisor of two lead workers, one whose work was
exceptionally good and a second whose work was substandard, what should
you do? Answer - Discuss the problem with the substandard foreman and offer
to help before any other action is taken
,In selecting pipe material for maximum service life which factor is more
important? Answer - Life expectancy of pipe
What affects the flow capacity of a sewer line? Answer - Pipe size, pipe,
material, grade
When a grade conflict exists between a Water main and a sewer main, which of
the following is the best solution? Answer - Have the Water main adjusted and
hold the grade on the sewer main
Why is the replacement of wastewater collection systems in some downtown
streets difficult? Answer - Crowding of other underground utilities.
Under what conditions must each member of the rescue service practice
permit space rescues? Answer - At least once a year in simulated situation
using non-representative space conditions
If the camera becomes wedged during a video inspection, which of the
following would be your first step in solving the problem? Answer - Attempt to
free the camera with the tag line.
Drawings which are considered "As Built" would be? Answer - Corrected
construction drawings showing changes made in the field installation.
Legally Responsible Officials are required to report category 1 sanitary sewer
overflows: Answer - Within 2 hrs.
Span & Control relates to the number of subordinates who can be supervised
effectively by one supervisor. At the top level of organizations, what is this
number? Answer - 9 to 11
, What is the best approach to take when handling on-the-job conflicts? Answer
- Communicate clearly without attacking the other person or personalizing the
conflict
What tools are used with a power rodder? Answer - Spring blades
Tools used for sewer rodding do not include the: Answer - Lag screw
What items would you consider when selecting a solution to clear a stoppage
in a sewer? Answer - Cause of stoppage
The lowest point on the inside of a pipeline is called the: Answer - Invert
Emergency stoppages in pipelines may be cleared safely by use of: Answer -
High velocity cleaners (HVC)
Based on new best practices of the common ground alliance for marking
underground utilities, the inquiry identification number for an underground
service alert (USA) is viable for: Answer - 28 days
After completing a temporary traffic control setup for your work zone it is a
good practice to: Answer - Observe how effective your TTC setup is working to
control traffic and make the necessary changes to it if necessary.
Explosive or flammable atmospheres can develop _____________ in the
collections system? Answer - At any time
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
In order to accurately estimate the flow of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) you
must have: Answer - Spill start time, spill end time and spill rate
Providing a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate and maintain all
parts of the sanitary sewer system is the goal of a: Answer - A sewer system
management plan (SSMP)
What are the basics elements of a safety program? Answer - Safety policy,
statement, safety training, accident investigation
What factor must be considered when obtaining an easement for construction
and maintenance of a collection system? Answer - Access for equipment and
personnel
As the division manager you receive a request from your board or council, and
they want an immediate response. You do not know all the answers you
should: Answer - Respond with the information available and update them
with more
If you were a supervisor of two lead workers, one whose work was
exceptionally good and a second whose work was substandard, what should
you do? Answer - Discuss the problem with the substandard foreman and offer
to help before any other action is taken
,In selecting pipe material for maximum service life which factor is more
important? Answer - Life expectancy of pipe
What affects the flow capacity of a sewer line? Answer - Pipe size, pipe,
material, grade
When a grade conflict exists between a Water main and a sewer main, which of
the following is the best solution? Answer - Have the Water main adjusted and
hold the grade on the sewer main
Why is the replacement of wastewater collection systems in some downtown
streets difficult? Answer - Crowding of other underground utilities.
Under what conditions must each member of the rescue service practice
permit space rescues? Answer - At least once a year in simulated situation
using non-representative space conditions
If the camera becomes wedged during a video inspection, which of the
following would be your first step in solving the problem? Answer - Attempt to
free the camera with the tag line.
Drawings which are considered "As Built" would be? Answer - Corrected
construction drawings showing changes made in the field installation.
Legally Responsible Officials are required to report category 1 sanitary sewer
overflows: Answer - Within 2 hrs.
Span & Control relates to the number of subordinates who can be supervised
effectively by one supervisor. At the top level of organizations, what is this
number? Answer - 9 to 11
, What is the best approach to take when handling on-the-job conflicts? Answer
- Communicate clearly without attacking the other person or personalizing the
conflict
What tools are used with a power rodder? Answer - Spring blades
Tools used for sewer rodding do not include the: Answer - Lag screw
What items would you consider when selecting a solution to clear a stoppage
in a sewer? Answer - Cause of stoppage
The lowest point on the inside of a pipeline is called the: Answer - Invert
Emergency stoppages in pipelines may be cleared safely by use of: Answer -
High velocity cleaners (HVC)
Based on new best practices of the common ground alliance for marking
underground utilities, the inquiry identification number for an underground
service alert (USA) is viable for: Answer - 28 days
After completing a temporary traffic control setup for your work zone it is a
good practice to: Answer - Observe how effective your TTC setup is working to
control traffic and make the necessary changes to it if necessary.
Explosive or flammable atmospheres can develop _____________ in the
collections system? Answer - At any time
