NM A/B Operator Practice Exam Questions and
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Question>> 1
In order for the automatic shut off to work properly, owners or operators must ensure
that:
Answer>>
There are no obstructions in the fill pipe
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.
Answer>>
3 months
Question>> 3
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,Reports of line tightness testing need to be available for the .
Answer>>
Regulatory agency
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?
Answer>>
Manual tank gauging
Question>> 5
A confirmed release can be identified by .
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:
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,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?
Answer>>
the tank owner and operator
Question>> 8
Vapor monitoring sense and measures product vapor to determine the presence of
a leak.
Answer>>
in the soil around the tank and piping
Question>> 9
The heavy-duty coating used on a STIP-3 tank is located where?
Answer>>
externally
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, Question>> 10
If contaminated dirt (or soil) is discovered during the Closure Assessment period, then
the owner or responsible party must begin the process.
Answer>>
Corrective Action
Question>> 11
Automated vapor monitoring systems have permanently installed equipment to
analyze vapor samples at what frequency?
Answer>>
Continuously or periodically
Question>> 12
Interstitial monitoring leak detection is utilized for what form of piping?
Answer>>
Double wall piping
Question>> 13
Fluid sensors monitor the interstitial space of a double-walled storage tank.
Answer>>
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Answers Top Rated A+ Latest Version
Question>> 1
In order for the automatic shut off to work properly, owners or operators must ensure
that:
Answer>>
There are no obstructions in the fill pipe
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.
Answer>>
3 months
Question>> 3
Page 1 of 62
,Reports of line tightness testing need to be available for the .
Answer>>
Regulatory agency
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?
Answer>>
Manual tank gauging
Question>> 5
A confirmed release can be identified by .
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:
Answer>>
Page 2 of 62
,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?
Answer>>
the tank owner and operator
Question>> 8
Vapor monitoring sense and measures product vapor to determine the presence of
a leak.
Answer>>
in the soil around the tank and piping
Question>> 9
The heavy-duty coating used on a STIP-3 tank is located where?
Answer>>
externally
Page 3 of 62
, Question>> 10
If contaminated dirt (or soil) is discovered during the Closure Assessment period, then
the owner or responsible party must begin the process.
Answer>>
Corrective Action
Question>> 11
Automated vapor monitoring systems have permanently installed equipment to
analyze vapor samples at what frequency?
Answer>>
Continuously or periodically
Question>> 12
Interstitial monitoring leak detection is utilized for what form of piping?
Answer>>
Double wall piping
Question>> 13
Fluid sensors monitor the interstitial space of a double-walled storage tank.
Answer>>
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