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CPESC SECTION 1 & 2 EXAM UPDATED
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
A sediment basin must provide how many cubic feet of storage for
every acre of land it drains? - 2.3.6.3
at least 3,600 ft^3
The first phase in preparing a SWPPP for construction activities is
to identify the characteristics of the construction site and the type
of construction that will be occurring at the site. This phase
consists of four required activities. What are they? - 2.3.6.1
Collecting site information, developing site plan design, describing
construction activity, and preparing a pollution prevention site
map.
True or False. The EPA has authority to criminally prosecute
corporations as well as individuals for violating the CWA? -
2.3.7.3
True
Beneficial use of surface water is defined as? - The use of water
necessary for the survival of well being of man, plants and wildlife
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True/False: Criminal penalties may proceed against corporations
as well as individuals. - 2.3.7.3
Truth, Scary.
True/False: The CPESC Principles Review Manual and
Presentation covers everything that might be on the test. - 1.5
False. The CPESC General Principles Review Manual and
Presentation is a review and is not intended to serve as detailed
in-depth training.
Name 4 certifications that EnviroCert offers. - 1.2
1. CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment
Control
2. CESSWI - Certified Erosion Sediment and StormWater
Inspector
3. CPSWQ - Certified Professional in StormWater Quality
4. CPMSM - Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater
Management
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What type of waters as described in the definition of "waters of
the United States" most pertains to Nevada? - 2.1.1.6
Intermittent Streams "All other waters such as intrastate lakes
rivers streams (including intermittent streams) mudflats sand flats
"wetlands" sloughs prairie potholes wet meadows playa lakes or
natural ponds the use degradation or destruction of which would
affect interstate or foreign commerce including any such
waters:..."
Would a municipality that has a population of 2516 require a
storm water permit? - 2.1.1.2
Yes
What are the two types of stormwater permits issued under the
NPDES Program? - General Permit & Individual Permit
If you live in a state that is not authorized to administer the
NDPES program, who must you go to for a stormwater permit? -
2.2.2
The appropriate regional office of the EPA.
CPESC SECTION 1 & 2 EXAM UPDATED
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
A sediment basin must provide how many cubic feet of storage for
every acre of land it drains? - 2.3.6.3
at least 3,600 ft^3
The first phase in preparing a SWPPP for construction activities is
to identify the characteristics of the construction site and the type
of construction that will be occurring at the site. This phase
consists of four required activities. What are they? - 2.3.6.1
Collecting site information, developing site plan design, describing
construction activity, and preparing a pollution prevention site
map.
True or False. The EPA has authority to criminally prosecute
corporations as well as individuals for violating the CWA? -
2.3.7.3
True
Beneficial use of surface water is defined as? - The use of water
necessary for the survival of well being of man, plants and wildlife
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True/False: Criminal penalties may proceed against corporations
as well as individuals. - 2.3.7.3
Truth, Scary.
True/False: The CPESC Principles Review Manual and
Presentation covers everything that might be on the test. - 1.5
False. The CPESC General Principles Review Manual and
Presentation is a review and is not intended to serve as detailed
in-depth training.
Name 4 certifications that EnviroCert offers. - 1.2
1. CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment
Control
2. CESSWI - Certified Erosion Sediment and StormWater
Inspector
3. CPSWQ - Certified Professional in StormWater Quality
4. CPMSM - Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater
Management
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What type of waters as described in the definition of "waters of
the United States" most pertains to Nevada? - 2.1.1.6
Intermittent Streams "All other waters such as intrastate lakes
rivers streams (including intermittent streams) mudflats sand flats
"wetlands" sloughs prairie potholes wet meadows playa lakes or
natural ponds the use degradation or destruction of which would
affect interstate or foreign commerce including any such
waters:..."
Would a municipality that has a population of 2516 require a
storm water permit? - 2.1.1.2
Yes
What are the two types of stormwater permits issued under the
NPDES Program? - General Permit & Individual Permit
If you live in a state that is not authorized to administer the
NDPES program, who must you go to for a stormwater permit? -
2.2.2
The appropriate regional office of the EPA.
