QSP EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
TESTED AND APPROVED 2025/2026 LATEST
UPDATE
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: B
Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - CORRECT ANSWER: C
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
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,d. Discharges of storm water from areas on tribal lands. - CORRECT
ANSWER: C
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: C
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER: E
A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to
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, have a ___________ % or greater probability of producing precipitation in the
project area.
a.10
b.25
c.50
d.75
e.99 - CORRECT ANSWER: 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 - CORRECT ANSWER: A
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: A
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
TESTED AND APPROVED 2025/2026 LATEST
UPDATE
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: B
Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - CORRECT ANSWER: C
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
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,d. Discharges of storm water from areas on tribal lands. - CORRECT
ANSWER: C
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: C
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER: E
A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to
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, have a ___________ % or greater probability of producing precipitation in the
project area.
a.10
b.25
c.50
d.75
e.99 - CORRECT ANSWER: 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 - CORRECT ANSWER: A
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: A
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