,CWEA CSM Grade 2 – Complete Practice Test with Answers –
California Wastewater Environmental Association – Wastewater
Collection System Maintenance Certification Preparation
In order to accurately estimate the flow of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) you must have:
Spill start time, spill end time and spill rate
Providing a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer
system is the goal of a:
A sewer system management plan (SSMP)
What are the basics elements of a safety program?
Safety policy, statement, safety training, accident investigation
What factor must be considered when obtaining an easement for construction and maintenance of a
collection system?
Access for equipment and personnel
As the division manager you receive a request from your board or council, and they want an immediate
response. You do not know all the answers you should:
Respond with the information available and update them with more
If you were a supervisor of two lead workers, one whose work was exceptionally good and a second
whose work was substandard, what should you do?
,Discuss the problem with the substandard foreman and offer to help before any other action is taken
In selecting pipe material for maximum service life which factor is more important?
Life expectancy of pipe
What affects the flow capacity of a sewer line?
Pipe size, pipe, material, grade
When a grade conflict exists between a Water main and a sewer main, which of the following is the best
solution?
Have the Water main adjusted and hold the grade on the sewer main
Why is the replacement of wastewater collection systems in some downtown streets difficult?
Crowding of other underground utilities.
Under what conditions must each member of the rescue service practice permit space rescues?
At least once a year in simulated situation using non-representative space conditions
If the camera becomes wedged during a video inspection, which of the following would be your first
step in solving the problem?
Attempt to free the camera with the tag line.
, Drawings which are considered "As Built" would be?
Corrected construction drawings showing changes made in the field installation.
Legally Responsible Officials are required to report category 1 sanitary sewer overflows:
Within 2 hrs.
Span & Control relates to the number of subordinates who can be supervised effectively by one
supervisor. At the top level of organizations, what is this number?
9 to 11
What is the best approach to take when handling on-the-job conflicts?
Communicate clearly without attacking the other person or personalizing the conflict
What tools are used with a power rodder?
Spring blades
Tools used for sewer rodding do not include the:
Lag screw
What items would you consider when selecting a solution to clear a stoppage in a sewer?
Cause of stoppage
California Wastewater Environmental Association – Wastewater
Collection System Maintenance Certification Preparation
In order to accurately estimate the flow of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) you must have:
Spill start time, spill end time and spill rate
Providing a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer
system is the goal of a:
A sewer system management plan (SSMP)
What are the basics elements of a safety program?
Safety policy, statement, safety training, accident investigation
What factor must be considered when obtaining an easement for construction and maintenance of a
collection system?
Access for equipment and personnel
As the division manager you receive a request from your board or council, and they want an immediate
response. You do not know all the answers you should:
Respond with the information available and update them with more
If you were a supervisor of two lead workers, one whose work was exceptionally good and a second
whose work was substandard, what should you do?
,Discuss the problem with the substandard foreman and offer to help before any other action is taken
In selecting pipe material for maximum service life which factor is more important?
Life expectancy of pipe
What affects the flow capacity of a sewer line?
Pipe size, pipe, material, grade
When a grade conflict exists between a Water main and a sewer main, which of the following is the best
solution?
Have the Water main adjusted and hold the grade on the sewer main
Why is the replacement of wastewater collection systems in some downtown streets difficult?
Crowding of other underground utilities.
Under what conditions must each member of the rescue service practice permit space rescues?
At least once a year in simulated situation using non-representative space conditions
If the camera becomes wedged during a video inspection, which of the following would be your first
step in solving the problem?
Attempt to free the camera with the tag line.
, Drawings which are considered "As Built" would be?
Corrected construction drawings showing changes made in the field installation.
Legally Responsible Officials are required to report category 1 sanitary sewer overflows:
Within 2 hrs.
Span & Control relates to the number of subordinates who can be supervised effectively by one
supervisor. At the top level of organizations, what is this number?
9 to 11
What is the best approach to take when handling on-the-job conflicts?
Communicate clearly without attacking the other person or personalizing the conflict
What tools are used with a power rodder?
Spring blades
Tools used for sewer rodding do not include the:
Lag screw
What items would you consider when selecting a solution to clear a stoppage in a sewer?
Cause of stoppage
