NEW JERSEY CPWM EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
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350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What are the three approaches to management - ANSWER - - Classical
approach
- behavioral approach
- management science approach
What are the two branches of the behavioral approach to management -
ANSWER - - Human relation branch
- Behavioral science branch
The most modern approach to management is - ANSWER - management
science approach
What is the advantage to this type of organization - ANSWER - focus on
using mathematics and statics quantifiable data to solve problems
What are the six major value orientations that are required early on in
life that affect a manager's decision making process - ANSWER - social
aesthetics
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,religion
political
theoretical
economics
What are the eight functions of management - ANSWER – planning,
organizing, directing, Staffing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting,
evaluation.
List and describe 7 types of solid waste. - ANSWER – 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)
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,Name 6 causes of pavement failure - ANSWER – 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 - ANSWER – 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 - ANSWER – liquid calcium and calcium
magnesium acetate salt
What are the advantages of using prewetted salt - ANSWER – 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? -
ANSWER – Sharp points,
corners,
edges
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, crush and shear points
entanglement and impalement
string and ropes
entrapment
tripping hazards
suspended hazards
What is the appearance of septic and fresh sewage ? - ANSWER –
Septic black fresh is grey
List 5 types of materials that pipes can be made from - ANSWER –
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 - ANSWER – inspection, maintenance,
sampling
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EXAM TEST BANK| NJ CERTIFIED PUBLIC WORKS
MANAGER (CPWM) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE
350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What are the three approaches to management - ANSWER - - Classical
approach
- behavioral approach
- management science approach
What are the two branches of the behavioral approach to management -
ANSWER - - Human relation branch
- Behavioral science branch
The most modern approach to management is - ANSWER - management
science approach
What is the advantage to this type of organization - ANSWER - focus on
using mathematics and statics quantifiable data to solve problems
What are the six major value orientations that are required early on in
life that affect a manager's decision making process - ANSWER - social
aesthetics
pg. 1
,religion
political
theoretical
economics
What are the eight functions of management - ANSWER – planning,
organizing, directing, Staffing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting,
evaluation.
List and describe 7 types of solid waste. - ANSWER – 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)
pg. 2
,Name 6 causes of pavement failure - ANSWER – 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 - ANSWER – 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 - ANSWER – liquid calcium and calcium
magnesium acetate salt
What are the advantages of using prewetted salt - ANSWER – 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? -
ANSWER – Sharp points,
corners,
edges
pg. 3
, crush and shear points
entanglement and impalement
string and ropes
entrapment
tripping hazards
suspended hazards
What is the appearance of septic and fresh sewage ? - ANSWER –
Septic black fresh is grey
List 5 types of materials that pipes can be made from - ANSWER –
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 - ANSWER – inspection, maintenance,
sampling
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