CEM CEM Environmental Auditing & Site Assessment

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through records review and site inspection

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To remediate contaminated soil on-site

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To collect soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis

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To calculate cleanup costs for a contaminated property

Question 2

Under ASTM E1527-21, which of the following is NOT a standard component of a Phase I ESA?

Accepted Answer

Collection of soil samples for chemical analysis

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Interviews with owners and occupants

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Review of historical aerial photographs

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Review of federal and state environmental databases

Question 3

An environmental audit that verifies whether a facility's operations comply with applicable laws and regulations is called a:

Accepted Answer

Compliance audit

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Management systems audit

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Liability audit

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Functional audit

Question 4

Which document serves as the primary guide for conducting environmental management system (EMS) audits?

Accepted Answer

ISO 19011

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ISO 14001

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ASTM E2107

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40 CFR Part 63

Question 5

During a site assessment, a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The presence or likely presence of hazardous substances under conditions that indicate an existing or past release

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Any chemical stored on-site regardless of quantity

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A permit violation documented by a regulatory agency

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An area where stormwater runoff collects on the property

Question 6

Which phase of an environmental site assessment involves soil borings, groundwater monitoring wells, and laboratory analysis?

Accepted Answer

Phase II ESA

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Phase I ESA

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Phase III ESA

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Remedial Investigation