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A sediment-laden washout flows toward the storm drain during concrete cleanup. What is the best environmental response?

Correct Answer

A) Contain washout away from drains.

Concrete washout and sediment should be contained so pollutants do not enter storm drains.

Answer Options
A
Contain washout away from drains.
B
Dilute it with more water.
C
Sweep it into the gutter.
D
Wait for rain to move it.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Concrete washout and sediment should be contained so pollutants do not enter storm drains.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Dilute it with more water.

Dilute it with more water. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the environmental protection exposure being tested.

Option C: Sweep it into the gutter.

Sweep it into the gutter. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the environmental protection exposure being tested.

Option D: Wait for rain to move it.

Wait for rain to move it. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the environmental protection exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

Name the harm before the guard; dilute, more, water cannot stand in for Managing Cleanup.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Environmental protection from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code construction site environmental protection concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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