CISEC Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100%
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What is the minimum number of inspections required? - ANSWER Once every 14
days
Major things to look for on S&EC plans - ANSWER What is to be installed before
grading, as per plan
NOTES sections
Major discharge points
Legends and Changes
Inspectors Obligations - ANSWER Review: NOI, SWPPP drawings, and records
Observe: SWPPP drawings and onsite BMPs in agreement
Inspect: Check for effectiveness of BMPs
Report Findings: document findings
Know and understand EPA requirements
Understand drawings
Understand legend, notes, and topography
Understand post construction conditions
T/F: Inspectors who knowingly falsify information in their report can be fined and
possibly imprisoned. - ANSWER True
CISEC Motto - ANSWER Observe, Inspect, Report, Avoid Mandating
,During vertical construction activities, an inspector's job can be quite difficult
when you have multiple builders. Who's responsibility is it to install and maintain
BMPs in this siutation? - ANSWER Builders
Of the various types of construction activities, what type will likely keep and
inspector the busiest? - ANSWER Linear
What type of wind erosion is responsible for the highest amount (50-80%) of soil
transport? - ANSWER Saltation
In regard to rainfall erosion factors, what's more important, the slope of the land or
the length of the flow? - ANSWER Slope
T/F: Inspectors must be able to calculate the amount of runoff at the rate of flows
that may occur for precipitation events? - ANSWER False: designers/reviewers
T/F: When it comes to using flocculants, designers need to have professional skills
and expertise in particle removal in order to achieve minimal turbidity of discharge
waters. - ANSWER True
T/F: When an inspector identifies an issue, they should mandate to the builder
what the builder must do to remedy the situation. - ANSWER False
Items to consider about BMPs - ANSWER Uses and limitations
Contributing drainage
areas Are BMPs available?
How long will they function?
, What pollutants do they treat?
What are some inspector DON'Ts? - ANSWER Don't redesign SWPPP plans
Don't tell GC how to solve problem
Shall not issue any false statements
Don't maliciously attempt to damage reputation of others
Not to seek profit for information/conflict of interest
When to install silt fence barriers? - ANSWER Before construction begins and
while construction is occurring
Inspecting silt fence barriers - ANSWER Are the stakes on the DS side of fabric?
Is fabric embedded in ground?
Does runoff flow under/around/over or in between fabric?
Is fabric attached to posts?
Has fabric flattened/torn?
Never put silt fence up a hill
Effectiveness: doesn't filter water, good for ponding
What are some examples of hydrocarbon materials? - ANSWER Biofuels (gas)
Adhesives
Pesticides
Inspecting fiber rolls - ANSWER Is there a barrier depression? (Check for backfill
materials US) Correct diameter used?
Are stakes holding it in place? Is spacing of stakes correct?
Will barrier contain runoff at ends too? ("Smile")
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What is the minimum number of inspections required? - ANSWER Once every 14
days
Major things to look for on S&EC plans - ANSWER What is to be installed before
grading, as per plan
NOTES sections
Major discharge points
Legends and Changes
Inspectors Obligations - ANSWER Review: NOI, SWPPP drawings, and records
Observe: SWPPP drawings and onsite BMPs in agreement
Inspect: Check for effectiveness of BMPs
Report Findings: document findings
Know and understand EPA requirements
Understand drawings
Understand legend, notes, and topography
Understand post construction conditions
T/F: Inspectors who knowingly falsify information in their report can be fined and
possibly imprisoned. - ANSWER True
CISEC Motto - ANSWER Observe, Inspect, Report, Avoid Mandating
,During vertical construction activities, an inspector's job can be quite difficult
when you have multiple builders. Who's responsibility is it to install and maintain
BMPs in this siutation? - ANSWER Builders
Of the various types of construction activities, what type will likely keep and
inspector the busiest? - ANSWER Linear
What type of wind erosion is responsible for the highest amount (50-80%) of soil
transport? - ANSWER Saltation
In regard to rainfall erosion factors, what's more important, the slope of the land or
the length of the flow? - ANSWER Slope
T/F: Inspectors must be able to calculate the amount of runoff at the rate of flows
that may occur for precipitation events? - ANSWER False: designers/reviewers
T/F: When it comes to using flocculants, designers need to have professional skills
and expertise in particle removal in order to achieve minimal turbidity of discharge
waters. - ANSWER True
T/F: When an inspector identifies an issue, they should mandate to the builder
what the builder must do to remedy the situation. - ANSWER False
Items to consider about BMPs - ANSWER Uses and limitations
Contributing drainage
areas Are BMPs available?
How long will they function?
, What pollutants do they treat?
What are some inspector DON'Ts? - ANSWER Don't redesign SWPPP plans
Don't tell GC how to solve problem
Shall not issue any false statements
Don't maliciously attempt to damage reputation of others
Not to seek profit for information/conflict of interest
When to install silt fence barriers? - ANSWER Before construction begins and
while construction is occurring
Inspecting silt fence barriers - ANSWER Are the stakes on the DS side of fabric?
Is fabric embedded in ground?
Does runoff flow under/around/over or in between fabric?
Is fabric attached to posts?
Has fabric flattened/torn?
Never put silt fence up a hill
Effectiveness: doesn't filter water, good for ponding
What are some examples of hydrocarbon materials? - ANSWER Biofuels (gas)
Adhesives
Pesticides
Inspecting fiber rolls - ANSWER Is there a barrier depression? (Check for backfill
materials US) Correct diameter used?
Are stakes holding it in place? Is spacing of stakes correct?
Will barrier contain runoff at ends too? ("Smile")
