CEPSCI Site Assessment and Planning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a pre-construction site assessment for erosion and sediment control?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential erosion hazards and plan appropriate BMPs before disturbance begins

Answer

To determine the property boundary lines

Answer

To calculate the total construction budget

Answer

To identify existing utility locations only

Question 2

Which soil characteristic most directly influences erodibility on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Soil texture and structure

Answer

Soil color

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Soil pH

Answer

Soil temperature

Question 3

A site drainage map is used during site assessment to:

Accepted Answer

Identify natural drainage patterns and flow paths that may concentrate runoff

Answer

Locate underground utilities

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Determine soil bearing capacity

Answer

Calculate material quantities

Question 4

The RUSLE factor 'K' represents:

Accepted Answer

Soil erodibility

Answer

Rainfall erosivity

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Slope length and steepness

Answer

Cover-management factor

Question 5

Which slope percentage is generally considered the threshold requiring more intensive erosion control measures?

Accepted Answer

5%

Answer

2%

Answer

10%

Answer

25%

Question 6

During site assessment, a CEPSCI inspector should evaluate the site's proximity to:

Accepted Answer

Water bodies, wetlands, and sensitive receiving waters

Answer

Nearby commercial businesses only

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Property lines of adjacent parcels

Answer

Overhead power lines