QSP EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
A likely precipitation event is defined as any weather pattern with a ____% or
higher probability of causing precipitation in the project region.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - Answer C
A QSP is responsible for:
a. Daily implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS - ANSWER A. Daily implementation,
inspections, and observations
A storm with ½ inch or more of precipitation and a 48-hour or longer interval
between rain episodes is considered a/an.
a. Qualifying rainfall event
b. Extended storm occurrence.
c. Inactive storm occurrence.
,d. Unsafe monitoring event: ANSWER a. Qualifying rainfall event
A temporary or permanent structural BMP that diverts concentrated flows away
from disturbed regions while preventing erosion is...
a. Erosion Control
b. Run on/off control
c. sediment control - ANSWER B. Run on/off control
Acceptable ways for demonstrating final stabilization are:
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 is performed to maintain the facility's original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity, and purpose.
b. Disturbances to land surfaces caused solely by agricultural activity.
c. Clearing and grading two acres of land.
d. Stormwater discharge from tribal grounds. - ANSWER C. Clearing and grading
two acres of land.
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after the NAL exceedance is
determined.
,a. Twenty-four hours
b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. Two weeks - ANSWER C. 10 days
Certain non-stormwater discharges may be required for the completion of building
projects. As a result, the General Permit enables such releases provided they meet
the following standards,:
a. Meet NALs for pH and turbidity.
b. Avoid causing or contributing to a breach of water quality requirements.
c. Comply with BMPs as outlined in the SWPPP.
d. Be impossible to eliminate.
e. Causes or threatens pollution, contamination, or nuisance - ANSWER e. Causes
or threatens pollution, contamination, or nuisance.
Hydrologic source controls are a design strategy that reduces and/or slows
stormwater flow from a place. Examples include:
a. Reduction of pervious surfaces
b. Using landscaping as a storm drain treatment element.
c. Drain roof downspouts into impervious regions.
d. Stormwater treatment facility - ANSWER B. Using landscaping as a storm drain
treatment element.
, If your R Factor is ____, you may apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than one.
c. 5
d. Less than 5 - ANSWER D. Less than five.
NEL Violation Reports must be reported to the State Board within 24 hours of the
exceedance being found. The NELs 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 must begin performing repairs or design improvements
to BMPs.
a. Immediately
b. Within 24-hours
c. Within 48 hours.
d. ASAP, but no more than 72 hours - ANSWER d. ASAP, but no more than 72
hours.
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
A likely precipitation event is defined as any weather pattern with a ____% or
higher probability of causing precipitation in the project region.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - Answer C
A QSP is responsible for:
a. Daily implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS - ANSWER A. Daily implementation,
inspections, and observations
A storm with ½ inch or more of precipitation and a 48-hour or longer interval
between rain episodes is considered a/an.
a. Qualifying rainfall event
b. Extended storm occurrence.
c. Inactive storm occurrence.
,d. Unsafe monitoring event: ANSWER a. Qualifying rainfall event
A temporary or permanent structural BMP that diverts concentrated flows away
from disturbed regions while preventing erosion is...
a. Erosion Control
b. Run on/off control
c. sediment control - ANSWER B. Run on/off control
Acceptable ways for demonstrating final stabilization are:
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 is performed to maintain the facility's original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity, and purpose.
b. Disturbances to land surfaces caused solely by agricultural activity.
c. Clearing and grading two acres of land.
d. Stormwater discharge from tribal grounds. - ANSWER C. Clearing and grading
two acres of land.
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after the NAL exceedance is
determined.
,a. Twenty-four hours
b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. Two weeks - ANSWER C. 10 days
Certain non-stormwater discharges may be required for the completion of building
projects. As a result, the General Permit enables such releases provided they meet
the following standards,:
a. Meet NALs for pH and turbidity.
b. Avoid causing or contributing to a breach of water quality requirements.
c. Comply with BMPs as outlined in the SWPPP.
d. Be impossible to eliminate.
e. Causes or threatens pollution, contamination, or nuisance - ANSWER e. Causes
or threatens pollution, contamination, or nuisance.
Hydrologic source controls are a design strategy that reduces and/or slows
stormwater flow from a place. Examples include:
a. Reduction of pervious surfaces
b. Using landscaping as a storm drain treatment element.
c. Drain roof downspouts into impervious regions.
d. Stormwater treatment facility - ANSWER B. Using landscaping as a storm drain
treatment element.
, If your R Factor is ____, you may apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than one.
c. 5
d. Less than 5 - ANSWER D. Less than five.
NEL Violation Reports must be reported to the State Board within 24 hours of the
exceedance being found. The NELs 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 must begin performing repairs or design improvements
to BMPs.
a. Immediately
b. Within 24-hours
c. Within 48 hours.
d. ASAP, but no more than 72 hours - ANSWER d. ASAP, but no more than 72
hours.
