UST SERVICE TECHNICIAN EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ A local agency determines that a UST facility within the last year
had compliance issues. Prior to issuing a new permit or renewal to
operate an UST the local agency shall:
a.) Ask the state to assist in a joint inspection
b.) Request the owner/operator to submit a "Return to Compliance"
form.
c.) Refer to a District Attorney Investigator
d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
Answer: d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)
◉ Spill containers must be tested no less than _______________ to
demonstrate that it is capable of containing the hazardous
substances until it is detected and cleaned up.
a.) Every 6 months
,b.) Every 36 months
c.) Every 12 months
d.) At the time of install or replacement
Answer: c.) Every 12 months
H&SC, Sec 25284.2
◉ All the following components require third party certification,
except:
a.) Automatic tank gauging systems
b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation methods
c.) Spill Containment lids
d.) Liquid phase out-of-tank products
Answer: c.) Spill Containment lids
◉ The exterior surface of an underground storage tank must bear a
marking or label which shows the following information, except:
a.) Design pressure in psig
b.) Useable capacity in gallons.
c.) Width of the interstitial space
,d.) Identity of manufacturer
Answer: c.) Width of the interstitial space
CCR Title 23, Sec 2631(b)
◉ Which of the following is not a confined space:
a.) A really deep turbine sump
b.) A space not designed for continuous employee occupancy
c.) An area with limited access
d.) An area with limited ventilation
Answer: d.) An area with limited ventilation
CCR Title 8, Sec 5157(b)
◉ Records for UST construction, repairs, lining, and upgrades must
be kept for:
a.) 3 years
b.) 10 years
c.) 5 years
d.) The life of the tank
, Answer: d.) The life of the tank
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
◉ Under-dispenser containment was required at the time of
installation for all UST systems installed after _________________.
a.) July 1, 1987
b.) January 1, 2000
c.) January 1, 1984
d.) December 31, 2003
Answer: b.) January 1, 2000
CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(1)(A)
◉ Cathodic protection systems must be inspected by a certified
cathodic protection tester within __________________months of
installation:
a.) 3
b.) 6
c.) 12
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ A local agency determines that a UST facility within the last year
had compliance issues. Prior to issuing a new permit or renewal to
operate an UST the local agency shall:
a.) Ask the state to assist in a joint inspection
b.) Request the owner/operator to submit a "Return to Compliance"
form.
c.) Refer to a District Attorney Investigator
d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
Answer: d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)
◉ Spill containers must be tested no less than _______________ to
demonstrate that it is capable of containing the hazardous
substances until it is detected and cleaned up.
a.) Every 6 months
,b.) Every 36 months
c.) Every 12 months
d.) At the time of install or replacement
Answer: c.) Every 12 months
H&SC, Sec 25284.2
◉ All the following components require third party certification,
except:
a.) Automatic tank gauging systems
b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation methods
c.) Spill Containment lids
d.) Liquid phase out-of-tank products
Answer: c.) Spill Containment lids
◉ The exterior surface of an underground storage tank must bear a
marking or label which shows the following information, except:
a.) Design pressure in psig
b.) Useable capacity in gallons.
c.) Width of the interstitial space
,d.) Identity of manufacturer
Answer: c.) Width of the interstitial space
CCR Title 23, Sec 2631(b)
◉ Which of the following is not a confined space:
a.) A really deep turbine sump
b.) A space not designed for continuous employee occupancy
c.) An area with limited access
d.) An area with limited ventilation
Answer: d.) An area with limited ventilation
CCR Title 8, Sec 5157(b)
◉ Records for UST construction, repairs, lining, and upgrades must
be kept for:
a.) 3 years
b.) 10 years
c.) 5 years
d.) The life of the tank
, Answer: d.) The life of the tank
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
◉ Under-dispenser containment was required at the time of
installation for all UST systems installed after _________________.
a.) July 1, 1987
b.) January 1, 2000
c.) January 1, 1984
d.) December 31, 2003
Answer: b.) January 1, 2000
CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(1)(A)
◉ Cathodic protection systems must be inspected by a certified
cathodic protection tester within __________________months of
installation:
a.) 3
b.) 6
c.) 12
