QSP ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION GUARANTEE A+ GRADE
OVERVIEW
This section of the exam focuses on regulatory compliance, inspection responsibilities, and sediment
and erosion control for construction projects under the General Permit (CGP/LUP). It covers qualifying
precipitation events, Rain Event Action Plans (REAP), Risk Levels, NAL/NEL exceedances, and reporting
timelines. Candidates are tested on the roles of QSPs and QSDs, stormwater sampling, and BMP
implementation, including run-on/runoff controls, final stabilization methods, stockpile management,
hydrologic source controls, and RUSLE 2 factors. The exam also addresses construction phases, sheet
erosion, TMDL compliance, post-construction requirements, visual and photo monitoring, and Low
Impact Development (LID) principles, emphasizing practical application, regulatory understanding, and
proper documentation for effective stormwater management.
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 - 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. 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -d. ATS Sites only
Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes to BMPs:
a. Immediately
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION GUARANTEE A+ GRADE
OVERVIEW
This section of the exam focuses on regulatory compliance, inspection responsibilities, and sediment
and erosion control for construction projects under the General Permit (CGP/LUP). It covers qualifying
precipitation events, Rain Event Action Plans (REAP), Risk Levels, NAL/NEL exceedances, and reporting
timelines. Candidates are tested on the roles of QSPs and QSDs, stormwater sampling, and BMP
implementation, including run-on/runoff controls, final stabilization methods, stockpile management,
hydrologic source controls, and RUSLE 2 factors. The exam also addresses construction phases, sheet
erosion, TMDL compliance, post-construction requirements, visual and photo monitoring, and Low
Impact Development (LID) principles, emphasizing practical application, regulatory understanding, and
proper documentation for effective stormwater management.
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 - 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. 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -d. ATS Sites only
Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes to BMPs:
a. Immediately
