CEPSCI PRACTICE EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
All compliance inspection must include invesg. of, at a minimum of 5 of the
following
1. areas of site disturbed by construction activity and areas used for storage of
materials exposed to precipitation
2. stormwater conveyance systems for evidence of sediment
3. BMP's identified in OS-SWPPP
4. Discharge location to investigate if sediment leaving site, or if such locations are
inaccessible, nearby downstream location if possible.
5. Where vehicles enter or exit site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking.
inspection frequency after construction begins
at least once a week or within 24 hours of end of storm event >0.5 inches
Inspection frequency for sites that have reached temporary stablization
Once every month
Linear site inspection
linear activites may limit access to disturbed areas, in such cases representative
inspections may be performed
,representative inspections (linear site inspection)
personnel must investigate BMP's along the site for 0.25 miles above and below
each access point where the site intersects with -roadway - undisturbed right of
way - other similar feature- Condition along each inspected segment are considered
"respresentative" along that reach of construction
permittees must record rainfall events of
0.5 inches or greater
where should rainfall records be kept
maintained in rain log located as part of the OS-SWPPP
Inspection reports of rainfall must be
reported on each weekly inspection report and maintained in rain log
For each compliance inspecton a report must be completed and include at a
mininum
1. Inspection date
2. Name, title, qualification of inspector
3. Weather information for period since last inspection
, 4.Weaher information and description of any discharges occurring at time of
inspection.
5. Locations(s) of discharges of sediment or other pollutants leaving the site.
6. Location(s) of BMP's that need maintenance only.
7. Location of any BMPs that failed to operate as designed or have proven
inadequate for a particular location.
8. Location where additional BMPs are needed that did not exist at the time of
inspection.
9. Corrective action required including any changes to the OS-SWPPP necessary.
10. Site name, operator name and permit identification number.
11. Compliance inspectors must sign inspection reports. (SEC. 4.2.H)
if inspection indicates a BMP has been used inappropriately or incorrectly, the
permittee must address replacement or modification within
48 hours
pipe slope drain
PSD's are used when it is necessary for water to flow down slope without causing
erosion, especially before slope has been stabilized or before permanent drainage
structures are installed.
Runoff Diversion Measures INSTALLATION
Prior to swale excavation or dike building, clear and grub all trees, brush, stumps,
and other objects in path of diversion structure.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
All compliance inspection must include invesg. of, at a minimum of 5 of the
following
1. areas of site disturbed by construction activity and areas used for storage of
materials exposed to precipitation
2. stormwater conveyance systems for evidence of sediment
3. BMP's identified in OS-SWPPP
4. Discharge location to investigate if sediment leaving site, or if such locations are
inaccessible, nearby downstream location if possible.
5. Where vehicles enter or exit site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking.
inspection frequency after construction begins
at least once a week or within 24 hours of end of storm event >0.5 inches
Inspection frequency for sites that have reached temporary stablization
Once every month
Linear site inspection
linear activites may limit access to disturbed areas, in such cases representative
inspections may be performed
,representative inspections (linear site inspection)
personnel must investigate BMP's along the site for 0.25 miles above and below
each access point where the site intersects with -roadway - undisturbed right of
way - other similar feature- Condition along each inspected segment are considered
"respresentative" along that reach of construction
permittees must record rainfall events of
0.5 inches or greater
where should rainfall records be kept
maintained in rain log located as part of the OS-SWPPP
Inspection reports of rainfall must be
reported on each weekly inspection report and maintained in rain log
For each compliance inspecton a report must be completed and include at a
mininum
1. Inspection date
2. Name, title, qualification of inspector
3. Weather information for period since last inspection
, 4.Weaher information and description of any discharges occurring at time of
inspection.
5. Locations(s) of discharges of sediment or other pollutants leaving the site.
6. Location(s) of BMP's that need maintenance only.
7. Location of any BMPs that failed to operate as designed or have proven
inadequate for a particular location.
8. Location where additional BMPs are needed that did not exist at the time of
inspection.
9. Corrective action required including any changes to the OS-SWPPP necessary.
10. Site name, operator name and permit identification number.
11. Compliance inspectors must sign inspection reports. (SEC. 4.2.H)
if inspection indicates a BMP has been used inappropriately or incorrectly, the
permittee must address replacement or modification within
48 hours
pipe slope drain
PSD's are used when it is necessary for water to flow down slope without causing
erosion, especially before slope has been stabilized or before permanent drainage
structures are installed.
Runoff Diversion Measures INSTALLATION
Prior to swale excavation or dike building, clear and grub all trees, brush, stumps,
and other objects in path of diversion structure.
