UST Questions and Answers to Study for 2023 Final
Exam/100% Verified
The regulations to enforce compliance of underground storage tank systems in the state
are found in?
a.) Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 281
b.) California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16
c.) Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 280
d.) California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 17 - ANSWER-b.) California Code
of Regulations; Title 23, Chapter 16
By definition an "underground storage tank system" includes
a.) The tank, all connected piping and dispensers
b.) The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system
c.) Only the tank
d.) Only tanks totally beneath the surface of the ground - ANSWER-b.) The tank, all
connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system
(H&SC, Sec 25281(z))
Under-dispenser containment was required for all UST systems by ___________.
a.) December 31, 2003
b.) July 1, 1987
c.) January 1, 1984
d.) January 1, 2000 - ANSWER-a.) December 31, 2003
CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(C)
According to California Law, UST systems installed after July 1, 2003, require a one-
time ELD test to ensure that the tank is product tight...
a.) If the tank is located within one (1) mile of a public drinking water well
b.) If the tank is located within 1000 feet of a public drinking water well
c.) Unless the tank is equipped with secondary containment
d.) In all cases - ANSWER-For ALL tanks before use (H&SC 25290.2 (I))
d.) In all cases
H&SC, Sec 25290.2(i)
The written report submitted to the local agency after an unauthorized release is
required to include the following except:
a.) Description of actions taken to stop the release
b.) Cause of the release
,c.) Method of disposal of released product
d.) Date on which the release was discovered - ANSWER-b.) Cause of the release
CCR Title 23, Sec 2652(c)
An unauthorized release which does not escape from secondary containment only
requires a record on the operator's monitoring reports provided:
A. It did not increase the hazard of fire
B. It did not cause any deterioration of the secondary containment
C. It was cleaned up within 8 hours of detection
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
H&SC, Sec 25294
The annual monitoring certification may be performed by:
A. A person possessing the appropriate contractors licenses
B. An individual trained and certified by the manufacturer of the monitoring equipment
C. A designated UST operator
D. A person who meets the requirements of both a and b - ANSWER-D. A person who
meets the requirements of both a and b
CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(i)
The following is true of secondary containment testing, EXCEPT:
a.) Must be tested every 24 months
b.) Must be tested every 36 months
c.) Results must be submitted to the local agency within 30 days of testing
d.) Local agency must be notified 48 hours prior to testing - ANSWER-a.) Must be
tested every 24 months
CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(a)
Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for
______________.
a.) 10 years
b.) 1.5 years
c.) 3 years
d.) 6.5 years - ANSWER-d.) 6.5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Impressed current cathodic protection systems shall be inspected no less than every
___________ to ensure that they are in proper working order:
a.) 60 days
b.) 90 days
c.) 30 days
,d.) 120 days - ANSWER-a.) 60 days
CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)
Monthly monitoring data must be kept on file for _________________.
a.) 3 years
b.) 6.5 years
c.) 5 years
d.) For the life of the UST system - ANSWER-a.) 3 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
By December 22, 1998, all automatic line leak detectors installed on single-walled
pressurized piping must be capable of:
a.) Restricting product flow
b.) Triggering an audible and visual alarm
c.) Shutting down the pumping system
d.) Shutting off the flow at the dispenser - ANSWER-c.) Shutting down the pumping
system
CCR Title 23, Sec 2666(c)
When an automatic tank gauge is utilized for single-walled tank leak detection, it shall
generate a post-test hard copy data report of the following information, except:
a.) Liquid volume
b.) Fuel depth
c.) Outside air temperature
d.) Time and date of test - ANSWER-c.) Outside air temperature
CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)
If a UST system is utilizing an overfill alarm, the alarm must be triggered to alert the
transfer operator when the tank is no more than ___________ full
a.) 85%
b.) 95%
c.) 90%
d.) 80% - ANSWER-c.) 90%
CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(b)(2)(A)
A service technician has performed calibration and maintenance on an ATG probe; this
maintenance record must be kept on file for ______________.
a.) 6.5 years
b.) 3 years
c.) 5 years
d.) Life of the UST system - ANSWER-c.) 5 years
, CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
An automatic tank gauge is utilized for leak detection of the ______________.
a.) Tank
b.) Tank and Piping
c.) Piping
d.) Interstitial space - ANSWER-a.) Tank
CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)
After completion of enhanced leak detection (ELD) test, the ELD test results must be
submitted to the _________________.
a.) The local agency
b.) The SWRCB
c.) Owner of the UST system
d.) To both the SWRCB and the local agency - ANSWER-d.) To both the SWRCB and
the local agency
CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1(a)(5)
Which agency approves a site-specific variance which allows for an alternative method
of construction or monitoring:
a.) The Regional Water Quality Board
b.) The State Water Resources Control Board
c.) The Department of Toxic Substance Control
d.) The local agency - ANSWER-a.) The Regional Water Quality Board
CCR Title 23, Sec 2681(a)
A permit to operate a UST system must have all of the following listed on the permit,
EXCEPT:
a.) The state UST identification number(s)
b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank capacity
c.) Permit expiration date
d.) Monitoring requirements - ANSWER-b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank
capacity
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)
All underground pressurized product piping shall have an automatic line leak detector
capable of detecting a 3-gallon per hour leak rate installed by______________.
a.) July 1, 2003
b.) November 9, 2004
c.) July 1, 2004
d.) July 1, 1987 - ANSWER-b.) November 9, 2004
Exam/100% Verified
The regulations to enforce compliance of underground storage tank systems in the state
are found in?
a.) Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 281
b.) California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16
c.) Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 280
d.) California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 17 - ANSWER-b.) California Code
of Regulations; Title 23, Chapter 16
By definition an "underground storage tank system" includes
a.) The tank, all connected piping and dispensers
b.) The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system
c.) Only the tank
d.) Only tanks totally beneath the surface of the ground - ANSWER-b.) The tank, all
connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system
(H&SC, Sec 25281(z))
Under-dispenser containment was required for all UST systems by ___________.
a.) December 31, 2003
b.) July 1, 1987
c.) January 1, 1984
d.) January 1, 2000 - ANSWER-a.) December 31, 2003
CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(C)
According to California Law, UST systems installed after July 1, 2003, require a one-
time ELD test to ensure that the tank is product tight...
a.) If the tank is located within one (1) mile of a public drinking water well
b.) If the tank is located within 1000 feet of a public drinking water well
c.) Unless the tank is equipped with secondary containment
d.) In all cases - ANSWER-For ALL tanks before use (H&SC 25290.2 (I))
d.) In all cases
H&SC, Sec 25290.2(i)
The written report submitted to the local agency after an unauthorized release is
required to include the following except:
a.) Description of actions taken to stop the release
b.) Cause of the release
,c.) Method of disposal of released product
d.) Date on which the release was discovered - ANSWER-b.) Cause of the release
CCR Title 23, Sec 2652(c)
An unauthorized release which does not escape from secondary containment only
requires a record on the operator's monitoring reports provided:
A. It did not increase the hazard of fire
B. It did not cause any deterioration of the secondary containment
C. It was cleaned up within 8 hours of detection
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
H&SC, Sec 25294
The annual monitoring certification may be performed by:
A. A person possessing the appropriate contractors licenses
B. An individual trained and certified by the manufacturer of the monitoring equipment
C. A designated UST operator
D. A person who meets the requirements of both a and b - ANSWER-D. A person who
meets the requirements of both a and b
CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(i)
The following is true of secondary containment testing, EXCEPT:
a.) Must be tested every 24 months
b.) Must be tested every 36 months
c.) Results must be submitted to the local agency within 30 days of testing
d.) Local agency must be notified 48 hours prior to testing - ANSWER-a.) Must be
tested every 24 months
CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(a)
Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for
______________.
a.) 10 years
b.) 1.5 years
c.) 3 years
d.) 6.5 years - ANSWER-d.) 6.5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Impressed current cathodic protection systems shall be inspected no less than every
___________ to ensure that they are in proper working order:
a.) 60 days
b.) 90 days
c.) 30 days
,d.) 120 days - ANSWER-a.) 60 days
CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)
Monthly monitoring data must be kept on file for _________________.
a.) 3 years
b.) 6.5 years
c.) 5 years
d.) For the life of the UST system - ANSWER-a.) 3 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
By December 22, 1998, all automatic line leak detectors installed on single-walled
pressurized piping must be capable of:
a.) Restricting product flow
b.) Triggering an audible and visual alarm
c.) Shutting down the pumping system
d.) Shutting off the flow at the dispenser - ANSWER-c.) Shutting down the pumping
system
CCR Title 23, Sec 2666(c)
When an automatic tank gauge is utilized for single-walled tank leak detection, it shall
generate a post-test hard copy data report of the following information, except:
a.) Liquid volume
b.) Fuel depth
c.) Outside air temperature
d.) Time and date of test - ANSWER-c.) Outside air temperature
CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)
If a UST system is utilizing an overfill alarm, the alarm must be triggered to alert the
transfer operator when the tank is no more than ___________ full
a.) 85%
b.) 95%
c.) 90%
d.) 80% - ANSWER-c.) 90%
CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(b)(2)(A)
A service technician has performed calibration and maintenance on an ATG probe; this
maintenance record must be kept on file for ______________.
a.) 6.5 years
b.) 3 years
c.) 5 years
d.) Life of the UST system - ANSWER-c.) 5 years
, CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
An automatic tank gauge is utilized for leak detection of the ______________.
a.) Tank
b.) Tank and Piping
c.) Piping
d.) Interstitial space - ANSWER-a.) Tank
CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)
After completion of enhanced leak detection (ELD) test, the ELD test results must be
submitted to the _________________.
a.) The local agency
b.) The SWRCB
c.) Owner of the UST system
d.) To both the SWRCB and the local agency - ANSWER-d.) To both the SWRCB and
the local agency
CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1(a)(5)
Which agency approves a site-specific variance which allows for an alternative method
of construction or monitoring:
a.) The Regional Water Quality Board
b.) The State Water Resources Control Board
c.) The Department of Toxic Substance Control
d.) The local agency - ANSWER-a.) The Regional Water Quality Board
CCR Title 23, Sec 2681(a)
A permit to operate a UST system must have all of the following listed on the permit,
EXCEPT:
a.) The state UST identification number(s)
b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank capacity
c.) Permit expiration date
d.) Monitoring requirements - ANSWER-b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank
capacity
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)
All underground pressurized product piping shall have an automatic line leak detector
capable of detecting a 3-gallon per hour leak rate installed by______________.
a.) July 1, 2003
b.) November 9, 2004
c.) July 1, 2004
d.) July 1, 1987 - ANSWER-b.) November 9, 2004
