QSP EXAM 2023-2024 LATEST EXAM 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A
Stockpiles require a linear sediment barrier at all times, and must be covered prior to a
rain event or when inactive. A stockpile is inactive after __days of inactivity.
a. 3
b. 7
c. 10
d. 14 - ANSWER-D
Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes to
BMPs:
a. Immediately
b. Within24 hours
c. Within48 hours
d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours - ANSWER-D
The discharger shall ensure a QSP develop a Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) __ hours
prior to any likely precipitation event.
a. Immediately
b. 24 hours
c. 48 hours
d. ASAP but not more than 72 hours - ANSWER-C
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 - ANSWER-C
TRUE OR FALSE: At Risk Level 2 & 3 sites, receiving water monitoring is required if the
receiving water monitoring trigger exceeded pH, turbidity and SSC. Bioassessment for
sites 30 acres or larger. - ANSWER-False (Risk level 3 only)
Visual monitoring is required for non-storm water, pre-rain and post-rain at what Risk
Levels?
a. Risk Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
d. All of the above
e. Risk Level 1 & 2 - ANSWER-D
, QSP EXAM 2023-2024 LATEST EXAM 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED 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 - ANSWER-A
Upload photos to SMARTS that are taken during daily inspections of the LUP site
before, during, and after every ___ storm event
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth - ANSWER-C
Which statement is false? Monitoring is not required when:
a. the site/sampling locations are unsafe to access due to the storm event
b. it is outside of scheduled site operation hours
c. the contractor elects not to work and the site is "shut down" for a rainy day -
ANSWER-C
What is the Numeric Action Level (NAL) for pH?
a. 3.5-5.5
b. 6.0-9.0
c. 6.5-8.5
d. 9.0-12.0 - ANSWER-C
What is the exceedance trigger for Receiving Water Monitoring?
a. 100 NTU
b. 250 NTU
c. 500 NTU
d. 1,000 NTU - ANSWER-C
What system that uses chemical coagulation, chemical flocculation, or electro-
coagulation to reduce turbidity?
a. ATS
b. CGP
c. CWA
d. NAL - ANSWER-A
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
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A
Stockpiles require a linear sediment barrier at all times, and must be covered prior to a
rain event or when inactive. A stockpile is inactive after __days of inactivity.
a. 3
b. 7
c. 10
d. 14 - ANSWER-D
Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes to
BMPs:
a. Immediately
b. Within24 hours
c. Within48 hours
d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours - ANSWER-D
The discharger shall ensure a QSP develop a Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) __ hours
prior to any likely precipitation event.
a. Immediately
b. 24 hours
c. 48 hours
d. ASAP but not more than 72 hours - ANSWER-C
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 - ANSWER-C
TRUE OR FALSE: At Risk Level 2 & 3 sites, receiving water monitoring is required if the
receiving water monitoring trigger exceeded pH, turbidity and SSC. Bioassessment for
sites 30 acres or larger. - ANSWER-False (Risk level 3 only)
Visual monitoring is required for non-storm water, pre-rain and post-rain at what Risk
Levels?
a. Risk Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
d. All of the above
e. Risk Level 1 & 2 - ANSWER-D
, QSP EXAM 2023-2024 LATEST EXAM 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED 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 - ANSWER-A
Upload photos to SMARTS that are taken during daily inspections of the LUP site
before, during, and after every ___ storm event
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth - ANSWER-C
Which statement is false? Monitoring is not required when:
a. the site/sampling locations are unsafe to access due to the storm event
b. it is outside of scheduled site operation hours
c. the contractor elects not to work and the site is "shut down" for a rainy day -
ANSWER-C
What is the Numeric Action Level (NAL) for pH?
a. 3.5-5.5
b. 6.0-9.0
c. 6.5-8.5
d. 9.0-12.0 - ANSWER-C
What is the exceedance trigger for Receiving Water Monitoring?
a. 100 NTU
b. 250 NTU
c. 500 NTU
d. 1,000 NTU - ANSWER-C
What system that uses chemical coagulation, chemical flocculation, or electro-
coagulation to reduce turbidity?
a. ATS
b. CGP
c. CWA
d. NAL - ANSWER-A
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
