UST INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is not a consideration when
entering a confined space?
A) Confined entry/exit
B) Oxygen content
C) Flammable gas/vapor
D) Water table level Correct Answer D) Water table level
Title 8: 5157 permit-required confined spaces
3. Before an employee enters the space, the internal
atmosphere shall be tested, with a calibrated direct
reading instrument, for the following conditions in the order
given:
A. oxygen content
B. Flammable gases and vapors, and
C. potential toxic air containment
According to PEI 1200, at what distance should an air
compressor be located when conducting Secondary
Containment Testing?
A) 15 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 45 feet
D) 30 feet Correct Answer B) 20 feet
,PEI 1200
"If a portable air compressor is used, it should be located
at least 20 feet away from the venturi-eductor or outside
any Class I, Division 1 area." (pg. 9 & 17)
What substance is used as a test fluid when using the
Hydrostatic Test Method?
A) Diesel
B) Gasoline
C) Water
D) E85 Correct Answer C) Water
PEI 1200
"WARNING: Do not use fuels such as gasoline, E85, or
diesel as a test fluid because they present a serious fire
and safety hazard..." (pg. 14)
PEI things to note Correct Answer 500(9): fueling incident
response
500(10.4): inspecting inside of dispenser cabinet after a
fueling system incident
500(2.16, 2.8, 2.9): shear valve placement in the
dispenser island
In definitions: Class 1 Division 1 (area under normal
operation has fumes, equipment is functioning properly, ,
electrical failure can cause fire) , Class 1 division
II(container failure of a normally closed system creates a
fire or explosion hazard .
1200: What to note before secondary containment tank
testing. I believe it was tank ullage. (Tank volume,
groundwater level 4.24)
,1200(7.2): can ball valves be the primary overfill
protection? (Not recommended)
By December 31, 2003, all UST systems must have the
following installed EXCEPT:
a)Spill bucket with 5-gallon capacity
b)Secondary containment piping on vent lines
c)Striker plate
d)Under-dispenser containment Correct Answer b)
Secondary containment piping on vent lines
CCR Title 23: Sec 2635(b)(2), 2631(c), 2666(e)(1)
UST system includes the following component(s):
a) tank only
b) piping only
c) tank, associated piping and ancillary equipment
d) tank, piping, dispensing units, and nozzles Correct
Answer (c) tank, associated piping and ancillary
equipment
HS&C, sec 25281(z)
Monthly monitoring records must be kept on file for ___.
a) 5 years
b) 3 years
c) 6.5 years
d) the life of the UST system Correct Answer (b) 3 years
CCR Title 23, sec 2712 (b)
The Designated Operator shall renew the ICC certification:
a) every 24 months
, b) every 36 months
c) via correspondence course
d) there is no renewal required Correct Answer (a) every
24 months
CCR Title 23, sec 2715 (b)
Which of the following underground storage tank openings
need to be sealed during temporary closure?
a) fill and vent locations
b) fill and access locations
c) access and vent locations
d) vent locations only Correct Answer (b) fill and access
locations
CCR Title 23, sec 2671 (a)(4)
A tank system under temporary closure must be inspected
at what interval?
a) monthly
b) every 2 months
c) every 3 months
d) every 6 months Correct Answer (c) every 3 months
CCR Title 23, sec 2671 (c)
All existing USTs shall be retrofitted with Under-dispenser
containment by
a) January 1, 1984
b) December 22, 1998
c) July 1, 2003
d) December 31, 2003 Correct Answer (d) December 31,
2003
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is not a consideration when
entering a confined space?
A) Confined entry/exit
B) Oxygen content
C) Flammable gas/vapor
D) Water table level Correct Answer D) Water table level
Title 8: 5157 permit-required confined spaces
3. Before an employee enters the space, the internal
atmosphere shall be tested, with a calibrated direct
reading instrument, for the following conditions in the order
given:
A. oxygen content
B. Flammable gases and vapors, and
C. potential toxic air containment
According to PEI 1200, at what distance should an air
compressor be located when conducting Secondary
Containment Testing?
A) 15 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 45 feet
D) 30 feet Correct Answer B) 20 feet
,PEI 1200
"If a portable air compressor is used, it should be located
at least 20 feet away from the venturi-eductor or outside
any Class I, Division 1 area." (pg. 9 & 17)
What substance is used as a test fluid when using the
Hydrostatic Test Method?
A) Diesel
B) Gasoline
C) Water
D) E85 Correct Answer C) Water
PEI 1200
"WARNING: Do not use fuels such as gasoline, E85, or
diesel as a test fluid because they present a serious fire
and safety hazard..." (pg. 14)
PEI things to note Correct Answer 500(9): fueling incident
response
500(10.4): inspecting inside of dispenser cabinet after a
fueling system incident
500(2.16, 2.8, 2.9): shear valve placement in the
dispenser island
In definitions: Class 1 Division 1 (area under normal
operation has fumes, equipment is functioning properly, ,
electrical failure can cause fire) , Class 1 division
II(container failure of a normally closed system creates a
fire or explosion hazard .
1200: What to note before secondary containment tank
testing. I believe it was tank ullage. (Tank volume,
groundwater level 4.24)
,1200(7.2): can ball valves be the primary overfill
protection? (Not recommended)
By December 31, 2003, all UST systems must have the
following installed EXCEPT:
a)Spill bucket with 5-gallon capacity
b)Secondary containment piping on vent lines
c)Striker plate
d)Under-dispenser containment Correct Answer b)
Secondary containment piping on vent lines
CCR Title 23: Sec 2635(b)(2), 2631(c), 2666(e)(1)
UST system includes the following component(s):
a) tank only
b) piping only
c) tank, associated piping and ancillary equipment
d) tank, piping, dispensing units, and nozzles Correct
Answer (c) tank, associated piping and ancillary
equipment
HS&C, sec 25281(z)
Monthly monitoring records must be kept on file for ___.
a) 5 years
b) 3 years
c) 6.5 years
d) the life of the UST system Correct Answer (b) 3 years
CCR Title 23, sec 2712 (b)
The Designated Operator shall renew the ICC certification:
a) every 24 months
, b) every 36 months
c) via correspondence course
d) there is no renewal required Correct Answer (a) every
24 months
CCR Title 23, sec 2715 (b)
Which of the following underground storage tank openings
need to be sealed during temporary closure?
a) fill and vent locations
b) fill and access locations
c) access and vent locations
d) vent locations only Correct Answer (b) fill and access
locations
CCR Title 23, sec 2671 (a)(4)
A tank system under temporary closure must be inspected
at what interval?
a) monthly
b) every 2 months
c) every 3 months
d) every 6 months Correct Answer (c) every 3 months
CCR Title 23, sec 2671 (c)
All existing USTs shall be retrofitted with Under-dispenser
containment by
a) January 1, 1984
b) December 22, 1998
c) July 1, 2003
d) December 31, 2003 Correct Answer (d) December 31,
2003
