CISEC EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Which of the following represents the definition of sediment?
a. The deposition of soil particles suspended in water or air
b. Eroded material suspended in water or air
c. Soil particles displaced by the action of wind or water - ANSWER-b. Eroded material
suspended in water or air
Which of the following does not represent rainfall or runoff erosion?
a. Splash
b. Sheet flow
c. Creep
d. Rill and gully - ANSWER-c. Creep
T/F: Contractors are authorized by the CGP to discharge pollutants - ANSWER--True: permit
authorizes operators to discharge pollutants in accordance with limitations and conditions set
forth by the permite
T/F: The CGP mandates that qualified inspectors be knowledgeable about S&EC and pollution
prevention - ANSWER--True
T/F: The CGP mandates that erosion due to runoff events must be prevented - ANSWER—False
Who can file a civil action per the CWA? - ANSWER-Any citizen
,Who can have a civil action filed against them? - ANSWER-Any person, the US, or other
government agency, or the EPA
When would a governor file a civil suit? - ANSWER-If there is a violation occurring in another
state that is causing an adverse effect on the public health/welfare of their state or for a
violation of any water quality requirement in their state
Explain Class I vs. Class II violations - ANSWER-Class I is negligent and Class II is knowingly
T/F: Contractors are authorized by the CGP to discharge pollutants - ANSWER-True
T/F: The CGP mandates that erosion due to runoff events must be prevented - ANSWER-True
T/F: The CGP mandates that qualified inspectors be knowledgeable about sediment and erosion
control and pollution prevention - ANSWER-True
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal working hours - ANSWER-
True
T/F: The CGP does not mandate inspectors of equipment storage and maintenance areas -
ANSWER-False
, Which of the following are correct statements about the CWA?
1. Citizens can bring civil actions against alleged violators and/or the EPA
2. State Governors can bring civil action against the EPA
3. Administrative penalties are updated annually
4. All of the above
5. Only no.1 and no.2 - ANSWER-4. All of the above
When are inspections required? - ANSWER-Only during normal business hours.
At least once every 7 calendar days OR once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of a
0.25-inch or greater storm event (or snow - N/A for me)
How long do inspection records need to be kept? - ANSWER-3 years after permit expires or
terminates
T/F: Clay is more erodible than silt - ANSWER-False
T/F: Saltation creates more wind-borne particles than suspension - ANSWER-True
T/F: Sediment is a major pollutant of our national rivers and streams and excessive amounts
have a direct impact on aquatic life - ANSWER- True
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