Class A/B Operator for Underground Storage Tank Exam Questions and Answers Question : Check if the following statement is true or false: "A third party evaluation of a statistical inventory reconciliation is good for any type of tank and product."
Correct answer: False
Question : An overfill alarm is not capable of shutting off the
flow of product during fuel delivery.
Correct answer: True
Question : A spill catchment basin or spill bucket is simply a
bucket used to dispose of oil-absorbent materials and clean up materials used after a spill has occurred.
Correct answer: False
Question : The Class A and Class B certification must be
renewed every:
Correct answer: 5 years
Question : UST financial responsibility requirements apply to
what?
Correct answer: 600 gallon used oil tank
Question : Secondary Containment is required for what?
Correct answer: New UST Systems, Piping in contact with
the ground, and Replacement UST
Question : A Class A operator shall maintain the records of
UST site inspections for a minimum of:
Correct answer: 3 years
Question : New owners of an existing UST system shall
register the UST system with DEQ/LARA within what period from date of ownership?
Correct answer: 30 days
Question : UST systems with cathodic protection should be
inspected for proper operation by a qualified cathodic
protection tester on the following schedule:
Correct answer: Every three years
Question : UST systems with impressed current cathodic
protection systems must be inspected at a minimum:
Correct answer: Every 60 days
Question : Within what period after a repair should a
cathodically protected UST system be tested to ensure it is working properly?
Correct answer: 6 months
Question : Pressurized underground piping that routinely
contains regulated substances shall be monitored for releases in a manner that meets what requirements?
Correct answer: Be equipped with a line leak detector, and
have an annual line tightness test
Question : A suspected release must be confirmed to the
DEQ/LARA within:
Correct answer: 7 days
Question : What actions are required in MUSTR when there
is a spill or overfil of petroleum or hazardouz substances that result in a release into groundwater, surface water, or substance soils?
Correct answer: Notify DEQ/LARA of a confirmed release,
Immediately clean up the spill or overfill, and Contain the spill
Question : To permanently close a tank, an owner and
operator shall:
Correct answer: Remove the tank from the ground, Fill with
an inert solid if removal jeopardizes the building structure integrity, and Empty and clean the tank by removing all liquids and accumulated sludge and purge it of all vapors