QSP EXAM STUDY 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to have a ____% or greater
probability of producing precipitation in the project area.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - ANS C
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 - ANS 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
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,c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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. - ANS c. Clearing and grading 2 acres
of land
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after NAL exceedance has been identified
a. 24 hours
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, b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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
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AND ANSWERS
A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to have a ____% or greater
probability of producing precipitation in the project area.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - ANS C
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 - ANS 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
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,c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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. - ANS c. Clearing and grading 2 acres
of land
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after NAL exceedance has been identified
a. 24 hours
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, b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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
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