CWEA Collections Systems Grade 1 Exam: Practice Test & Study Guide 2024

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CWEA COLLECTIONS SYSTEMS GRADE 2 EXAMS 2025

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Why are gasoline and volatile solvents objectionable when

present in a sewer? .....ANSWER.....They produce an explosion

hazard

You should never attempt to install, troubleshoot, maintain,

repair, or replace electrical equipment unless: .....ANSWER.....You

know what you are doing, are qualified, and are authorized.

How many different areas of traffic zones are there when

working in roadways? .....ANSWER.....Five

Why should hydrogen sulfide be controlled? .....ANSWER.....To

protect sewers and structures from corrosion

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Personnel entering a Permit Required Confined Space must have

the following training: .....ANSWER.....Entry and rescue

procedures

To find proper protective gear before application of a product,

you would: .....ANSWER.....Look at the MSDS (Material Safety

Data Sheet)

The gas most commonly associated with septic wastewater is:

.....ANSWER.....Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

The lack of an unpleasant odor in a structure does not always

mean that dangerous gases are not present because:

.....ANSWER.....Some dangerous gases have no odor

What four conditions are necessary to create an explosion?

.....ANSWER.....Combustible gas, adequate oxygen, sufficient

heat, and proper mixing of gas and oxygen.

What does "transition area" mean in traffic control?

.....ANSWER.....Moves traffic out of its normal path

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The term "transition area" is one component of a:

.....ANSWER.....Traffic Control Zone

What elements should be considered to improve worker safety in

High Speed Temporary Traffic Control Zones?

.....ANSWER.....Rerouting traffic around the work site, positioning

of law enforcement officers in the temporary traffic control zone,

and work zone training.

What key factors would you need to address when developing

an S.O.P. for Lift Station failure? .....ANSWER.....Traffic control

plan, by-pass connections, and spill containment.

"Spring Blades" are a type of tool used with:

.....ANSWER.....Power Rodder

Porcupine, Root Saw, and a Square Bar Cork Screw are all tools

used for: .....ANSWER.....Sewer rodding

What tool would you use to cut VCP pipe? .....ANSWER.....Chain

pipe cutter