CISEC Exam Questions And Well Elaborated
Solutions Graded A+
What factors impact rainfall erosion? - ANSWER Climate events, soil erodibility,
length of flow down a slope, slope of land (critical), erosion control BMPs,
sediment control BMPs
T/F: Clay is highly erodible - ANSWER False
What is sediment? - ANSWER The eroded material suspended in water or air
Flocculants - ANSWER Chemicals added to a mixture to make suspended
particles clump together. Cationic (bad), Anionic (good)
Who decides the necessary BMPs in the SWPPP for a project? - ANSWER
Developer/Designer (not inspector)
Types of EC BMPs - ANSWER Placement of pavement, installing landscaping
materials, establishing vegetation, construction of homes, culverts/slope drains,
diversion channels, ECB and TRMs
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
Solutions Graded A+
What factors impact rainfall erosion? - ANSWER Climate events, soil erodibility,
length of flow down a slope, slope of land (critical), erosion control BMPs,
sediment control BMPs
T/F: Clay is highly erodible - ANSWER False
What is sediment? - ANSWER The eroded material suspended in water or air
Flocculants - ANSWER Chemicals added to a mixture to make suspended
particles clump together. Cationic (bad), Anionic (good)
Who decides the necessary BMPs in the SWPPP for a project? - ANSWER
Developer/Designer (not inspector)
Types of EC BMPs - ANSWER Placement of pavement, installing landscaping
materials, establishing vegetation, construction of homes, culverts/slope drains,
diversion channels, ECB and TRMs
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
