Questions for Construction Module
1. What is the most common pollutant discharged from construction sites?
a.
b.
c.
d.
lumber
concrete washout
sediment
trash
2. What is the process in which soil particles become detached from the soil surface by
water or wind?
a.
b.
c.
d.
sedimentation
siltation
erosion
aggradation
3. How do you calculate surface area under the LUP permit?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Width of trench
Length of pipe
Stockpiles
All of the above
4. What type of permit is required for land disturbances greater than once acre?
a.
b.
c.
d.
General land disturbance permit
General Construction Permit
General Stormwater permit
Erosion Permit
5. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans are required:
a.
b.
c.
d.
for projects that discharge to sensitive water bodies
on the job site during all phases of construction
to be provided by the Regional Board before the start of construction
to be read by primary contractor daily
6. Best Management Practices would NOT include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Silt fence around perimeter of site
Gravel installed at exit points
Covered stockpiles
Washing down sediment in catch basin
7. What is the most appropriate BMP for this site as shown by this photo?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Washing down street to remove sediment
Stabilized entrance/exit
Asphalt ramp
Install sand bags in the gutter
8. Dewatering of a construction sites as shown by this photo:
a.
b.
c.
d.
is allowed as long as adequate filtration occurs prior to discharge
is an exemption under the permit regulations
should be reported to Regional Board prior to discharge
is allowed if you have no other option
9. The SWPPP must contain all the following except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Site map
Grading permit and building permits
Monitoring locations
BMPs
10. The Water Quality Management Plans:
a.
b.
c.
d.
cover site, source and treatment control BMPs
cover temporary construction BMPs
replace the SWPPP document
are not needed after construction ends
Answers
Construction
1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (b)
5. (b)
6. (d)
7. (b)
8. (a)
9. (b)
10. (a)