QSP QSD EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A QSP is responsible for:
a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS. Answer: a. Day to day
implementation, inspections, and observations
◉ A storm that produces ½ inch or more of precipitation, with a 48 hour
or greater period between rain events is a/an...
a. Qualifying rain event
b. Extended storm event
c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event. Answer: a. Qualifying rain event
◉ A temporary or permanent structural BMP that directs concentrated
flows away from disturbed areas and prevents erosion is...
,a. erosion control
b. run on/ run off control
c. sediment control. Answer: b. run on/ run off control
◉ Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method. Answer: c. RUSLE 2 method
◉ Activities under the CGP include:
a. Routine maintenance to maintain original line and grade, hydraulic
capacity, or original purpose of the facility.
b. Disturbances to land surfaces solely related to agricultural operations.
c. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
d. Discharges of storm water from areas on tribal lands.. Answer: c.
Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
◉ All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after NAL exceedance has
been identified
a. 24 hours
,b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks. Answer: c. 10 days
◉ Certain non-storm water discharges may be necessary for the
completion of construction projects. Therefore the General Permit
authorizes such discharges provided they meet the following conditions
except:
a. Meet the NALs for pH and turbidity
b. Not cause or contribute to a violation of water quality standards
c. Comply with BMPs as described in the SWPPP
d. Be infeasible to eliminate
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance.
Answer: e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or
nuisance
◉ Hydrologic source controls are a design technique that minimize
and/or slow the rate of stormwater runoff from the site. Examples
include:
a. Reduction of pervious surfaces
b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
c. Drain rooftop downspouts to impervious areas
, d. Stormwater treatment facility. Answer: b. Use of landscaping as a
storm drain treatment feature
◉ If the R Factor is ____, you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than 1
c. 5
d. Less than 5. Answer: d. Less than 5
◉ NEL Violation Reports must be submitted to State Board within 24
hours after exceedance has been identified. NEL's are only subject to:
a. Risk Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
d. ATS Sites only. Answer: d. ATS Sites only
◉ Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or
design changes to BMPs:
a. Immediately
b. Within 24 hours
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A QSP is responsible for:
a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS. Answer: a. Day to day
implementation, inspections, and observations
◉ A storm that produces ½ inch or more of precipitation, with a 48 hour
or greater period between rain events is a/an...
a. Qualifying rain event
b. Extended storm event
c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event. Answer: a. Qualifying rain event
◉ A temporary or permanent structural BMP that directs concentrated
flows away from disturbed areas and prevents erosion is...
,a. erosion control
b. run on/ run off control
c. sediment control. Answer: b. run on/ run off control
◉ Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method. Answer: c. RUSLE 2 method
◉ Activities under the CGP include:
a. Routine maintenance to maintain original line and grade, hydraulic
capacity, or original purpose of the facility.
b. Disturbances to land surfaces solely related to agricultural operations.
c. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
d. Discharges of storm water from areas on tribal lands.. Answer: c.
Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
◉ All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after NAL exceedance has
been identified
a. 24 hours
,b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks. Answer: c. 10 days
◉ Certain non-storm water discharges may be necessary for the
completion of construction projects. Therefore the General Permit
authorizes such discharges provided they meet the following conditions
except:
a. Meet the NALs for pH and turbidity
b. Not cause or contribute to a violation of water quality standards
c. Comply with BMPs as described in the SWPPP
d. Be infeasible to eliminate
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance.
Answer: e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or
nuisance
◉ Hydrologic source controls are a design technique that minimize
and/or slow the rate of stormwater runoff from the site. Examples
include:
a. Reduction of pervious surfaces
b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
c. Drain rooftop downspouts to impervious areas
, d. Stormwater treatment facility. Answer: b. Use of landscaping as a
storm drain treatment feature
◉ If the R Factor is ____, you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than 1
c. 5
d. Less than 5. Answer: d. Less than 5
◉ NEL Violation Reports must be submitted to State Board within 24
hours after exceedance has been identified. NEL's are only subject to:
a. Risk Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
d. ATS Sites only. Answer: d. ATS Sites only
◉ Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or
design changes to BMPs:
a. Immediately
b. Within 24 hours
