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Certification: UST System Operator (National Exam)

Exam ID: U6
 
  • 60 multiple-choice questions
  • 1½-hour limit
  • Open book
Sample Examination Questions: The sample questions are provided to give you an idea of the style and format of examination questions. The questions are not intended to represent content, references or questions that will be on the examination. They are not intended nor should they be referenced/used as a study tool for the examination.
1. According to EPA 40 CFR, a leak should be suspected in a 1,560 gallon tank if the variation between the beginning and ending manual tank gauging liquid level measurements exceeds the weekly standard of _____ gallons. Click for Answer
    A. 10
    B. 13
    C. 20
    D. 26
2. Leak detection methods must be able to detect a leak from what part or parts of the UST system? Click for Answer
    A. Only the sumps
    B. Only the pressurized product piping
    C. Any portion of the UST system that routinely contains product
    D. Any portion of the UST system including vent, riser and vent recovery piping
3. Where a high level alarm is used as the tank overfill prevention method, the alarm must alert the transfer operator when the tank is a maximum of how full? Click for Answer
    A. 80%
    B. 85%
    C. 90%
    D. 95%
4. When an underground storage tank system is temporarily closed for three months or more without performing leak detection, an operator must do all of the following, EXCEPT: Click for Answer
    A. cap and secure the vent line.
    B. maintain corrosion protection.
    C. remove the product to less than one inch.
    D. cap and secure pumps, man ways, and product lines.
5. According to EPA 40 CFR 280, when using interstitial monitoring as a leak detection method, you must retain records of your monthly monitoring for: Click for Answer
    A. 6 months.
    B. 1 year.
    C. 3 years.
    D. 5 years.

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