NEFS Sample 1169 Test #2

1. API 1110, Section 3.4

A deadweight tester or an equivalent pressure sensing device should have a certificate of
calibration that is not more than _________at the start of testing or calibrated in accordance with
the manufacturers recommendations.
a. Six months old
b. One month old
c. Five years old
d. One year old

2. API 1110, Section 3.6

Before testing begins, a _______________ with explanatory notes and data should be prepared.
a. Test Plan
b. Pressure Test Procedure
c. O & M
d. Safety Manual

3. API 1110, Section 3.8.3

Test records may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following, EXCEPT:
a. Continuous pressure versus time record with appropriate information listed on it.
b. Continuous temperature versus time record with appropriate information listed on it.
c. Deadweight calibration certificate.
d. Qualified welding procedure

4. API 1110, Section Appendix A

MP stands for ___________.
a. Milling Procedure
b. Military Police
c. Mile Post
d. Maximum Pressure

5. API 1110, Section 3.9

Test medium may be displaced with ______________.
a. Smart Pig
b. Air
c. Nitrogen
d. Spheres, squeegees, or other pigging devices

6. API 1169, Section 5.11.1

A space that can be bodily entered by an individual but is not designed for continuous occupancy
and has a limited and restricted means of entrance or exit is called a ________.
a. Excavated ditchline
b. Bellhole
c. Confined space
d. Cellar

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7. API 1169, Section 5.11.1
Inspectors should be aware that ________ are required for confined space entry when either a
hazardous atmosphere exists, it contains material where an occupant could be engulfed, or is
configured where an occupant could be trapped.
a. Permissions
b. Public awareness meetings
c. Permits
d. Work Orders

8. API 1169, Section 5.12.1

A ____________ means an atmosphere that may be immediately dangerous to life and health
(IDLH) or exceeds permissible limits (PELs). The conditions are classified as follows:
 Flammable gas, vapor, mist, or dust in excess of LFL
 Oxygen deficient/excess environments where oxygen levels are below 19.5% or above
23.5%
 PELs
 Other atmospheric conditions or concentrations of toxic contaminants that may be IDLH
a. Hazardous atmosphere
b. High toxins
c. Dust storm
d. Tornado

9. API 1169, Section 5.16.4.1

Inspectors should monitor the following for both safety and job efficiency purposes:
a. Tools
b. Motorized Work Equipment
c. Physical conditions and layouts
d. Both a) and b)

10. API 1169, Section 6.5

Inspectors should be familiar with the environmental requirements for crossings of waterway
crossings, water bodies, and wetlands, including the following:
a. Types of crossing permits and the governmental agencies overseeing these permits.
b. Different water crossing installation and timing practices to comply with permit provisions.
c. Waterway and water body bank restoration, stabilization, and erosion control measures,
including facilities to minimize erosion.
d. Owner/operator procedures and expectations for inspections by responsible agencies,
including the objective of the inspection, checking credentials, and knowing who should handle
escorting the inspection personnel and answering their questions.
e. Permit documentation requirements and closeout procedures, including any deadlines.
f. All of the above.

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11. API Q1, Section 3.1.13
___________ is an obligation on an organization, including those that are statutory or regulatory.

a. Legal requirement
b. Legal promise
c. Illegal requirement
d. Legal measure

12. API Q1, Section 3.1.10

Design verifications is defined as a process of determining the result of design and development
output to determine conformity with specified requirements. Which statement(s) below are correct,
regarding design verifications activities?
a. Confirm the accuracy of design results through the performance of alternative calculations,
b. Review of design output documents independent of activities of design and development,
c. Compare new designs to similar proven designs.
d. All the above

13. API Q1, Section 3.1.17

Preventative maintenance is a planned action to maximize the likelihood of equipment failure and
unscheduled interruptions.
a. False
b. True

14. API Q1, Section 4.1.5

According to API Q1, there are two critical types of communications:
a. Internal and inter-management
b. Internal and domestic
c. Internal and external
d. domestic and foreign

15. API Q1, Section 4.4.3

The organization shall maintain a _________________ for the identification, distribution, and
control of documents required by the quality management system and this specification, including
required documents of an origin external to the organization.
a. Documented procedure
b. Organization chart
c. Project document control program
d. Quality assurance program

16. ANSI Z49.1, Section 5.4.1

During recirculation, precautions shall be taken to ensure that excessive levels of ____________
are not dispersed to other work areas.
a. Air
b. Smoke
c. Contaminants
d. Odor

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17. ANSI Z49.1, Section 6.3
After Hot-Work authorization and before welding or cutting is begun in a location not designed for
such purposes, inspection and authorization by a _______________ shall be required.
a. Chief Inspector
b. Foreman
c. Designated Management Representative
d. Welding Inspector

18. ANSI Z49.1, Section 8.3.2

Materials and equipment on a site designated for the installation and operation of welding, cutting
and related equipment shall be located so as not to interfere with evacuation of people during
emergency.
a. False
b. True

19. ANSI Z49.1, Section 8.6.6

Cylinders to be used during the operation of welding and cutting shall be located or secured so
that they cannot be knocked over.
a. True
b. False

20. ANSI Z49.1, Section 8.7.1

It is not necessary to locate hoses, cables, and conduits in order that they be protected and not
physically damaged.
a. False
b. True

21. CGA, Section 2.7

The benefits of using qualified contractors and allowing a competitive bidding process from
qualified and competent contractors ensures the best quality and pricing available while reducing
damages to underground are as follows:
a. Enhances Safety
b. Increases the Quality of Work
c. Reduces Damage to Facilities
d. All the above

22. CGA, Section 3.5

All one call centers have a single toll statewide telephone number with nationwide access.
a. True
b. False

23. CGA, Section 3.6

The one call center can process locate requests 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.
a. False
b. True

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24. CGA, Section 4.20
Permanent markers for underground facilities are placed as close as practical at the center and
exit points of facilities located underneath bodies of water where facilities are at risk of being
damaged.
a. True
b. False

25. CGA, Appendix B

The following APWA uniform color code (ANSI Z535.1) shall be adopted as the uniform color code
for marking excavation sites and underground facilities in conflict with an excavation, except:
a. Pink – Temporary Survey Markings
b. Yellow – Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Materials
c. Orange – Sewers and Drain Lines
d. Blue - Potable Water

26. INGAA, Crossing, II-D

Crossing Clearance Distance is the vertical separation between the existing pipeline facilities and
where the new pipeline is being installed. The recommended crossing clearance distance between
the new pipeline and the existing facilities is ________. The minimum distance is _________.
a. 18 inches, 12 inches
b. 24 inches, 12 inches
c. 20 inches, 12 inches
d. 30 inches, 12 inches

27. INGAA, Crossing, II-L

____________ is the entity that owns or operates the existing pipeline facilities.
a. Foreign Company
b. Owner
c. Landowner
d. Operator

28. INGAA, CS-S-9, 3.3

During hydrotesting operations, it is the employee’s responsibilities to perform the following, except
for:
a. Do not enter or otherwise be present at a pressure-testing event unless you are part of the
testing team.
b. Review safety requirements of the site-specific test plan.
c. Park all vehicles within 25 feet of the test header.
d. Wear the PPE as appropriate for the task being performed.

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29. INGAA, CS-S-9, 4.1.1
The hydrotesting operations should be _______ when the testing personnel (including but not
limited to: contractor, contractor’s agents) or equipment are not working in a safe manner.
a. Continued
b. Suspended
c. Recorded
d. Reorganized

30. INGAA, CS-S-9, 4.1.7

During the hydrotesting operations, the pressure and deadweight gauge shall be located at a safe
distance, at least _______ from the facility being tested.
a. 50 feet
b. 75 feet
c. 100 feet
d. 125 feet

31. INGAA, CS-S-9, 4.7.3

________ and ________ all temporary welds on test headers subject to test pressures.
a. Count, record
b. Inspect, x-ray
c. Inspect, back weld
d. Back weld, visually inspect

32. ISO 9000, 3.2.6

External provider or external supplier is a provider that is a part of the organization.
a. True
b. False

33. ISO 9000, 3.3.1

Improvement is the activity to enhance performance.
a. True
b. False

34. ISO 9000, 3.3.11

_________ is the smallest identified object of work in a project.
a. Chore
b. Activity
c. Assignment
d. Purpose

35. ISO 9000, 3.4.7

A _________ is a binding agreement.
a. Compromise
b. Contract
c. Handshake

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 d. Amendment
36. ISO 9000, 3.5.8
Policy is the intentions and direction of an organization as formally expressed by its top
management.
a. False
b. True

37. API 1104, Section11.1.2.2 (d)

In the film radiography world, SWE/SWV stands for:
a. Single-wall evaluation/Single-wall velocity
b. Single-wall exposure/Single-wall volume
c. Single-wall exposure/Single-wall viewing
d. Single-wall evaluation/Single-wall viewing

38. API 1104, Section11.1.7

Only Level ______ or ______ radiographers shall interpret the radiographic images of production
welds.
a. I, II
b. II, IV
c. II, III
d. I, III

39. API 1104, Section 11.1.8

Weld images shall be clearly identified by the use of lead numbers, lead letters, markers, or other
identification so that the proper weld and any imprefections in it can be quickly and accurately
indetified. Whenever more that one image is used to inspect a weld, identification markers shall
appear on each _______ and adjacent image shall _______. The last ______ ________ on each
end of the image shall appear on the appropriate adjacent image in a way that establishes that no
part of the weld has been ________.
a. image, overlap, reference marker, omitted
b. image, appear, lead number, x-rayed
c. weld, overlap, lead marker, missed
d. weld, review, reference marker, missed

40. API 1104, Section 11.1.9.1

All unexposed films shall be stored in a clean, dry place where the conditions will not detrimentally
affect the emulsion.
a. False
b. True

41. API 1104, Section 10.6

Repaired areas shall be inspected and evaluated by the same NDT methods previously used to
determine a defect.
a. True
b. False

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42. API 1104, Section 11.4.9
The ________________ of inspected welds shall include the; weld number, datum location, length,
depth from the OD surface, and defect classification of all reported indicators.
a. Welding Inspector’s Report
b. Chief Inspector’s Report
c. Ultrasonic Testing Report
d. Weld Log

43. ASME B 31.4, 437.1.4 (c)

All controls and protective equipment, including pressure-limiting devices, shall be tested to
determine that they are in good mechanical condition; of adequate capacity, effectiveness, and
reliability of operation for the service in which they are employed; functioning at the correct
pressure; and properly installed and protected from foreign materials or other conditions that might
prevent proper operation.
a. False
b. True

44. ASME B 31.4, 437.6.3

When the nominal wall thickness is not known, it shall be determined by measuring the thickness
at quarter points on both ends of each piece of pipe.
a. True
b. False

45. ASME B 31.4, 434.21.5

The protection of the pipeline’s station, tank farm, terminal, or other facilities from damage by fire
from adjacent facilities, as well as protection of the general public, may dictate the need of
______________ around tankage or between tankage and station or terminal.
a. Dams
b. Buffer Zones
c. Dikes or Firewalls
d. Easements

46. ASME B 31.4, 434.21.1

All construction work performed on storage and working tankage and allied equipment, piping, and
facilities shall be done under ________________.
a. O&M Plan
b. Construction Specifications
c. Permits
d. EPA Guidelines

47. ASME B 31.4, 435.2.3

It is not necessary for bolts or studs to extend completely through their nuts.
a. False
b. True

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48. ASME B 31.8, 861.1.1 (c)
Coating shall be applied in a manner that ensures effective adhesion to the pipe. Voids, wrinkles,
holidays, and gas entrapment should be avoided.
a. True
b. False

49. ASME B 31.8, 861.1.1 (d)

The _________ shall be visually inspected for defects before the pipe is lowered into the ditch.
a. Pipe
b. Welds
c. Bends
d. Coating

50. ASME B 31.8, 864.2.2

Which statement is true, when a corrosion inhibitor is to be used as an additive to the gas streams:
a. The equipment for the holding, transfer, and injection of the inhibitor into the stream shall be
included in the design,
b. The operation of the injection program should be a part of the planning,
c. Sufficient test coupon holders or other monitoring equipment shall be provided to allow for
continued program evaluations,
d. The corrosion inhibitor selected shall be of a type that will not cause deterioration of any
components of the piping system
e. All statements are true.

51. ASME B 31.8, 846.1.1

In areas of predominantly Class 2 Location, the maximum spacing between main line valves shall
be:
a. 5 Miles
b. 10 miles
c. 15 Miles
d. 20 Miles

52. ASME B 31.8, 845.4.1

Each pressure relief station, pressure-limiting station, or group of such stations installed to protect
a piping system or pressure vessel with pipe or pipeline components operating at hoop stress
levels over 72% of the SMYS, the required capacity shall not be less than the capacity required to
prevent the pressure from exceeding the maximum allowable operating pressure plus________.
a. 2.5%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 7.5%

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53. ASME B 31.8, 845.3 (e)
Precautions shall be taken to prevent unauthorized operation of any stop valve that will make a
pressure relief valve inoperative. Two acceptable methods are:
a. Lock the stop valve in the open position
b. Lock the stop valve in the closed position
c. Install duplicate relief valves, each having adequate capacity by itself to protect the system.
d. a) and c) above

54. 49 CFR 192, 192.319

When installed in a ditch, each transmission line that is to be operated at a pressure producing a
hoop stress of 20 percent or more of SMYS must be installed so that the pipe fits the ditch so as
to:
a. Minimize stresses and protect the pipe coating from damage
b. Eliminate damage to the weld
c. Sag bends do not rest on the ditch padding
d. Ensure that the pipe does not ride on the rock outcropping

55. 49 CFR 192, 192.319

When a ditch for a transmission line or main is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that
provides a firm support under the pipe and prevents damage to the pipe and pipe coating from
equipment or from equipment or from the backfill material.
a. True
b. False

56. 49 CFR 192, 192.505

Strength test requirements for a steel pipeline to operate at a hoop stress of 30% or more of SMYS,
in a Class 1 or Class 2 location, each compressor station, regulator station, and measuring station,
must be tested to at least ________ location test requirements.
a. Class 1
b. Class 2
c. Class 3
d. 100% SMYS

57. 49 CFR 192, 192.513

The test requirements for plastic pipelines requires that the test pressure must be at least
__________ of the maximum operating pressure or _________, whichever is greater.
a. 150%, 50 psig
b. 125%, 50 psig
c. 150%, 100 psig
d. 150%, 75 psig

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58. 49 CFR 192, 192.707
Line markers for mains and transmission lines must be written legibly on a background of sharply
contrasting color. The word “Warning”, “Caution,” or “Danger” followed by the words “Gas
Pipeline”. The marker should also contain;
a. The name of the operator and telephone number (including area code) where the operator can
be reached five days per week.
b. The name of the operator and telephone number (including area code) where the operator can
be reached at all times.
c. The name and address of the operator and the telephone number of the local office.

59. 49 CFR 192, 192.801

For the purpose of Subpart 192.801, a covered task is an activity, identified by the operator, that:
a. Is performed on a pipeline facility
b. Is an operations or maintenance task
c. Is performed as a requirement of 192.801
d. Affects the operation or integrity or the pipeline
e. All the above

60. 49 CFR 195, 195. 204

According to 195.204, no person may be used to perform inspections unless that person has been
trained and is qualified in the phase of construction to be inspected.
a. False
b. True

61. 49 CFR 195, 195. 212 (b)(3)

On pipe containing a longitudinal weld, the longitudinal weld must be as near as practicable to the
________ axis of the bend, unless the bend is made with an internal bending mandrel or the pipe
is 12.75” or less nominal diameter or has a diameter to wall thickness ration less than 70.
a. Outside diameter
b. Neutral
c. Central
d. Longitudinal

62. 49 CFR 195, 195.222 (b)

No welder or welding operator may weld with a welding process unless, within the preceding
_________ , the welder or welding operator has engaged in welding with that process or had one
weld tested and found acceptable.
a. 3 calendar months
b. 6 calendar months
c. 12 months
d. 90 days

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63. 49 CFR 195, 195.226
Each arc burn must be repaired. It may be repaired by completely removing the notch by grinding,
if the grinding does not reduce the _____________ to less than the minimum thickness required
by the tolerances in the specification to which the pipe was manufactured.
a. Outside diameter
b. Remaining wall thickness
c. Bevel
d. Fitting

64. 49 CFR 195, 195.412

Except for offshore pipelines, each operator shall, at intervals not exceeding ________, inspect
each crossing under a navigable waterway to determine the condition of the crossing.
a. 24 months
b. 36 months
c. 60 months
d. 6 years

65. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart H, 1910.119 (b)

Atmospheric tank means a storage tank which has been designed to operate at pressures from
atmospheric through 0.5 psig.
a. True
b. False

66. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart H, 1910.119 (b)

Catastrophic release means a major uncontrolled emission, fire, or explosion involving one or more
highly hazardous chemicals, that presents serious danger to employees in the workplace.
a. False
b. True

67. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, 1910.132 (f)

The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required to use PPE. Each employee
shall be trained to know at least the following – Pick one!
a. What and when PPE is necessary;
b. How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE;
c. The limitations of the PPE and the proper care, useful life and disposal of the PPE.
d. All the above

68. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart J, 1910.145 (d) (4)

On caution signs, the standard color of the background shall be ________.
a. Red
b. Blue
c. Yellow
d. Green

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69. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart J, 1910.145 (d) (10)
The ____________ emblem consists of a fluorescent yellow-orange triangle with a dark red
reflective border.
a. Accident prevention
b. Slow-moving vehicle
c. Biological hazard
d. Danger sign

70. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart J, 1910.146 (b)

______________ means the employer’s written authorization to perform operations; riveting,
welding, cutting, burning, and heating, capable of providing a source of ignition.
a. Hot work permit
b. O&M Manual
c. Process Safety Management

71. 29 CFR 1910, Subpart J, 1910.146 (b)

_____________ means the closure of a line, duct, or pipe by closing and locking or tagging two
in-line valves and by opening and locking or tagging a drain or vent valve in the line between the
two closed valves.
a. Emergency closure
b. Double block and bleed
c. Double valve
d. Blow-down

72. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart C, 1926.28

The ___________ is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective
equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part
indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees.
a. Chief Inspector
b. Safety Inspector
c. Employer
d. HR Director

73. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart C, 1926.32 (h)

___________ means any characteristic of condition which tends to weaken or reduce the strength
of the tool, object, or structure of which it is a part.
a. Reject
b. Defect
c. Flaw
d. Repair

74. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart C, 1926.32 (b)

ANSI means:
a. American National Sanitation Inspection
b. American National Standards Institute
c. American Neutral Standards Institute
d. American Northern Standards Institution
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75. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart C, 1926.32 (l)
Hazardous substance means a substance which, by reason of being explosive, flammable,
poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful, is likely to cause death or injury.
a. True
b. False

76. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F, 1926.152 (a)

Which statement is incorrect?
a. Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of
flammable liquids.
b. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for
the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this
shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to
pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers.
c. For quantities of five gallons or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use
and handling of flammable liquids.

77. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F, 1926.152 (b)

Regarding the indoor storage of flammable liquids, no more than _____ gallons of flammable
liquids shall be stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet.
a. 25
b. 30
c. 45
d. 50

78. 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F, 1926.152 (c)

Regarding the outdoor storage of flammable liquids, which statement is incorrect?
a. Storage of containers (not more than 60 gallons each) shall not exceed 1,100 gallons in any
one pile or area.
b. Piles or groups of containers shall be separated by a 5-foot clearance.
c. Piles or groups of containers shall not be nearer than 20 feet to a building.
d. Flammable liquids shall be stored in areas used for exits

79. 49 CFR 172, Subpart B, 172.101

According to the Hazardous Materials Table it is acceptable to ship propane by aircraft or rail.
a. True
b. False

80. 33 CFR 321, 321.3 (b)

The _________ are authorized to decide whether Department of Army (DA) authorization for a
dam or dike in an intrastate navigable water of the United States will be issued.
a. Area Managers
b. District Engineers
c. Local Agents
d. Post Commanders

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81. 40 CFR 300, Subpart A, 300.5
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding classification of any oil discharge that
poses a substantial threat to public health or welfare of the US or to the environment or results in
significant public concern shall be classified as a major discharge regardless of the following
quantitative measures:
a. Minor discharge means a discharge to the inland waters of less than 500 gallons of oil or a
discharge to the coastal waters of less than 10,000 gallons of oil.
b. Medium discharge means a discharge of 1,000 to 10,000 gallons of oil to the inland waters or
a discharge of 10,000 to 100,000 gallons of oil to the coastal waters.
c. Major discharge means a discharge of more than 10,000 gallons of oil to the inland waters
or more than 100,000 gallons of oil to the coastal waters.

82. 40 CFR 300, Subpart A, 300.5

Coastal waters for the purposes of classifying the size of discharges, means the waters of the
coastal zone except for the Great Lakes and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers.
a. True
b. False

83. 40 CFR 300, Subpart A, 300.4

The abbreviations; DOL and USCG stand for:
a. Department of Labor & United States Coastal Graduation
b. Department of Labor & United States Coast Guard
c. Department of Linguistics & US Coast Guard
d. Development Labor & US Catastrophic Guard

84. 40 CFR 300, Subpart A, 300.5

Chemical agents means those elements, compounds, or mixtures that coagulate, disperse,
dissolve, emulsify, foam, neutralize, precipitate, reduce, solubilize, oxidize, concentrate, congeal,
entrap, fix, make the pollutant mass more rigid or viscous, or otherwise facilitate the mitigation of
deleterious effects or the removal of the pollutant from the water.
a. False
b. True

85. 40 CFR 300, Subpart A, 300.5

Discharge as defined by section 311(a)(2) of the CWA, includes, but is not limited to, any
spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of oil.
a. True
b. False

86. FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, VI-A (2)

When looping an existing pipeline located in a wetland, which statement below is correct?
a. Overlap the existing pipeline right-of-way with the new construction right-of-way.
b. Locate the loop line no more than 25 feet away from the existing pipeline unless site-
specific constraints would adversely affect the stability of the existing pipeline.
c. Both statements are correct.

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87. FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, VI-A (3)
When routing a pipeline through a wetland, the width of the construction ROW should be limited
to_________.
a. 50 feet or less
b. 75 feet or less
c. 100 feet or less
d. 80 feet

88. FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, V-A (3)

Early in the planning process of routing a pipeline through a wetland, the project sponsor is
encouraged to identify site-specific areas where excessively wide trenches could occur and/or
where spoil piles could be difficult to maintain because existing soils lack adequate unconfined
compressive strength.
a. False
b. True

89. FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, V-B (1) a

When routing a pipeline through a wetland, locate all extra work areas (such as staging areas and
additional spoil storage areas) at least _______ away from wetland boundaries, except where the
adjacent upland consists of cultivated or rotated cropland or other disturbed land.
a. 35 feet
b. 50 feet
c. 75 feet
d. 100 feet

90. FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, V-B (2)

Regarding procedures of crossing wetlands, which statement below is incorrect?
a. Assemble the pipeline in an upland area unless the wetland is dry enough to adequately
support skids and pipe.
b. Limit pulling of tree stumps and grading activities to directly over the trenchline.
c. Maximize the length of time that topsoil is segregated and the trench is open. Trench the
wetland a good length of time prior to the assembly of the pipeline.
d. Remove all project-related material used to support equipment on the construction right-of-
way upon completion of construction.

91. FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, V-B (3) b

Where wetlands are adjacent to the construction right-of-way and the right-of-way slopes toward
the wetland, do not install sediment barriers along the edge of the construction right-of-way. It is
not necessary to contain spoil within the construction right-of-way and prevent sediment flow into
the wetland.
a. False
b. True

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92. FERC Upland Erosion Control, IV-B(1)
Unless the landowner or land management agency specifically approves otherwise, prevent the
mixing of topsoil with subsoil by stripping topsoil from either the full work area or from the trench
and subsoil storage area (ditch plus spoil side method) in: WHICH STATEMENT IS TRUE?
a. Cultivated or rotated croplands, and managed pastures;
b. Residential areas;
c. Hayfields and other areas at the landowner’s or land managing agency’s request
d. All the statements are true.

93. FERC Upland Erosion Control, IV-E(1-4)

During installation of a pipeline, the following rules should apply regarding road crossings and
access points, except:
a. Maintain safe and accessible conditions at all road crossings and access points during
construction.
b. If crushed stone access pads are used in residential or agricultural areas, place the stone on
synthetic fabric to facilitate removal.
c. Minimize the use of tracked equipment on public roadways. Remove any soil or gravel spilled
or tracked onto roadways daily or more frequent as necessary to maintain safe road
conditions. Repair any damages to roadway surfaces, shoulders, and bar ditches.
d. Tires or skids should not be utilized when moving equipment across roadway.

94. FERC Upland Erosion Control, IV-F(1) (a)

Temporary slope breakers are intended to reduce runoff velocity and divert water off the
construction right-of-way. Temporary slope breakers may be constructed of materials such as soil,
silt fence, staked hay or straw bales, or sand bags.
a. True
b. False

95. FERC Upland Erosion Control, IV-F(2)

Which statement below is incorrect regarding temporary trench plugs?
a. Temporary trench plugs are intended to segment a continuous open trench prior to
backfill.
b. Temporary trench plugs may consist of unexcavated portions of the trench, compacted
subsoil, sandbags, or some functional equivalent.
c. Temporary trench plugs are the ideal location to dispose of rocks and stumps during the
construction process.
d. Position temporary trench plugs, as necessary, to reduce trenchline erosion and minimize the
volume and velocity of trench water flow at the base of slopes.

96. FERC Upland Erosion Control, IV-F(4)

_________________ can be applied on all slopes concurrent with or immediately after seeding,
where necessary to stabilize the soil surface and to reduce wind and water erosion.
a. Fertilizer
b. Topsoil
c. Crushed stone

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97. 33 U.S. Code Chap. 9, 403a
The creation of any obstruction, not affirmatively authorized by law, to the navigable capacity of
any waters, in respect of which the United States has jurisdiction, is prohibited.
a. True
b. False

98. 33 U.S. Code Chap. 9, 407

It is lawful to throw, discharge, or deposit, or cause, suffer, or procure to be thrown, discharged, or
deposited either from or out of any ship, barge, or other floating craft of any kind, or from the shore,
wharf, manufacturing establishment, or mill of any kind, any refuse matter of any kind or description
whatever other than that flowing from streets and sewers and passing therefrom in a liquid state,
into any navigable water of the United States, or into any tributary of any navigable water from
which the same shall float or be washed into such navigable water.
a. False
b. True

99. Endangered Species Act of 1973, Sect. 3-(7)

The term "Federal agency" means any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States.
a. True
b. False

100. Endangered Species Act of 1973, Sect 3-(9)

The term “foreign commerce” includes, among other things, an transaction, except-
a. between persons within one foreign country or between persons in two or more foreign
countries
b. between a person within the United States and a person in a foreign country;
c. between persons within the United States, where the fish and wildlife in question are moving
in any country or countries outside the United States.
d. Between persons within the United States but residing in different states

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