CEPSCI PRACTICE TEST Latest Update 2024-
2025 Actual Exam from Credible Sources with
160 Questions and Verified Correct Answers
Golden Ticket to Guaranteed A+ Verified by
Professor
1972 clean water act - CORRECT ANSWER: Administered by the US environmental
protection agency (EPA) Created the NPDES
1987 - CORRECT ANSWER: Amendment to CWA CALLED WATER QUALITY ACT
3 types of PAM - CORRECT ANSWER: dry/powder polyacrylamides
liquid polyacrylamides
solid/block polyacrylamides
5quesions every inspector should address for each site visit - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.
Does this project have an approved permit.
2. Are the erosion and sediment control measures installed and being maintained as
shown on the approved plan?
3 Is erosion being controlled on the site.
4. Is sediment being contained on the site.
5. Are any adjacent properties or state waters being impacted.
All areas of sediment dam should be seeded except for - CORRECT ANSWER: Bottom
of basin
All compliance inspection must include invesg. of, at a minimum of 5 of the following -
CORRECT ANSWER: 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.
block and gravel inlet protection description - CORRECT ANSWER: block and gravel
filter can be used where heavy flows and higher velocities are expected and where
overflow capacity is necessary to prevent excessive ponding around structure.
Buffer zones - CORRECT ANSWER: Provide and maintain natural buffers around
surface waters during construction activities.
Buffers Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER: proper maintenance begins with flagging
of the buffer and includes proper inspection and maintenance of all BMPs discharging to
the buffer zone.
CGP authorizes - CORRECT ANSWER: stormwater discharges from construction sites
Construction De-watering DESCRIPTION - CORRECT ANSWER: removing storm water
or ground water from bore pits, trenches, and other excavations. Usually involves
pumping of water to sediment basin, sediment trap, or geotextile filter bag.
contractors - CORRECT ANSWER: must on Contractor Certification- D-0437
De-watering inspection/maintenace - CORRECT ANSWER: ongoing inspection is
necessary in order to detect any malfunctions or operation of equipment.
-Discharge areas should be inspected when other practices are inspected.
Ditch check installation - CORRECT ANSWER: Check dams should NEVER be places
in
blues line streams
, Dust control description - CORRECT ANSWER: reduce movement from disturbed soil
surfaces. Methods include, project phasing, vegetative cover, mulch, sprinkling water,
spray on adhesives, barriers and covers.
ECB's/ TRMs installation - CORRECT ANSWER: prepare seedbed by loosening op 2-3
inches of soil
-ALWAYS install to manufacturers specifications.
Erosion control blankets DESCRIPTION - CORRECT ANSWER: (ECBs) temporary
BMPs that hold seed and soil in place, degrading over time period of 1-3 years.
Erosion prevention BMPs - CORRECT ANSWER: -final stabilization
-Riprap for channel stabilization
-outlet protection
-Dust control
-Polyacrylamide (PAM)
field inspection - CORRECT ANSWER: observe surrounding- note weather conditions,
date, time, precipitation since last inspection.
phase of construction
check construction entrance
Filter fabric inlet protection decription - CORRECT ANSWER: inlet protection for small
storm water flows (0.5 cfs or less) with low velocities and where inlet drains relatively
flat area (SLOPES NO GREATER THAN 5%)
filter fabric inlet protection inspection/maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER: if fabric
clogs, replace it! sediment should be removed when it reaches 1/3 height of fence
Final stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER: an uniform perennial vegetative cover with a
density of 70% of native background vegetative cover has been established
2025 Actual Exam from Credible Sources with
160 Questions and Verified Correct Answers
Golden Ticket to Guaranteed A+ Verified by
Professor
1972 clean water act - CORRECT ANSWER: Administered by the US environmental
protection agency (EPA) Created the NPDES
1987 - CORRECT ANSWER: Amendment to CWA CALLED WATER QUALITY ACT
3 types of PAM - CORRECT ANSWER: dry/powder polyacrylamides
liquid polyacrylamides
solid/block polyacrylamides
5quesions every inspector should address for each site visit - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.
Does this project have an approved permit.
2. Are the erosion and sediment control measures installed and being maintained as
shown on the approved plan?
3 Is erosion being controlled on the site.
4. Is sediment being contained on the site.
5. Are any adjacent properties or state waters being impacted.
All areas of sediment dam should be seeded except for - CORRECT ANSWER: Bottom
of basin
All compliance inspection must include invesg. of, at a minimum of 5 of the following -
CORRECT ANSWER: 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.
block and gravel inlet protection description - CORRECT ANSWER: block and gravel
filter can be used where heavy flows and higher velocities are expected and where
overflow capacity is necessary to prevent excessive ponding around structure.
Buffer zones - CORRECT ANSWER: Provide and maintain natural buffers around
surface waters during construction activities.
Buffers Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER: proper maintenance begins with flagging
of the buffer and includes proper inspection and maintenance of all BMPs discharging to
the buffer zone.
CGP authorizes - CORRECT ANSWER: stormwater discharges from construction sites
Construction De-watering DESCRIPTION - CORRECT ANSWER: removing storm water
or ground water from bore pits, trenches, and other excavations. Usually involves
pumping of water to sediment basin, sediment trap, or geotextile filter bag.
contractors - CORRECT ANSWER: must on Contractor Certification- D-0437
De-watering inspection/maintenace - CORRECT ANSWER: ongoing inspection is
necessary in order to detect any malfunctions or operation of equipment.
-Discharge areas should be inspected when other practices are inspected.
Ditch check installation - CORRECT ANSWER: Check dams should NEVER be places
in
blues line streams
, Dust control description - CORRECT ANSWER: reduce movement from disturbed soil
surfaces. Methods include, project phasing, vegetative cover, mulch, sprinkling water,
spray on adhesives, barriers and covers.
ECB's/ TRMs installation - CORRECT ANSWER: prepare seedbed by loosening op 2-3
inches of soil
-ALWAYS install to manufacturers specifications.
Erosion control blankets DESCRIPTION - CORRECT ANSWER: (ECBs) temporary
BMPs that hold seed and soil in place, degrading over time period of 1-3 years.
Erosion prevention BMPs - CORRECT ANSWER: -final stabilization
-Riprap for channel stabilization
-outlet protection
-Dust control
-Polyacrylamide (PAM)
field inspection - CORRECT ANSWER: observe surrounding- note weather conditions,
date, time, precipitation since last inspection.
phase of construction
check construction entrance
Filter fabric inlet protection decription - CORRECT ANSWER: inlet protection for small
storm water flows (0.5 cfs or less) with low velocities and where inlet drains relatively
flat area (SLOPES NO GREATER THAN 5%)
filter fabric inlet protection inspection/maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER: if fabric
clogs, replace it! sediment should be removed when it reaches 1/3 height of fence
Final stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER: an uniform perennial vegetative cover with a
density of 70% of native background vegetative cover has been established
