QSP Exam Questions and Answers
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Solutions.
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
The R factor accounts for:
a. Project location, length of construction period, and time of year
b. Project schedule
c. Historical rain events
d. Potential pollutants on site - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Which risk level must electronically submit all storm event sampling results to
State Water Board no later than 5 days after the conclusion of the storm event?
a. Risk Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
,c. Risk Level 3
d. All Risk Levels - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which statement is true? Risk Level 2 sites:
a. Are subject to all Risk Level 3 requirements
b. Must electronically submit all NAL exceedance storm event sampling results to
State Water Board no later than 10 days after the storm event
c. Have 10 categories of year-round minimum BMP's
d. Do not need to manage run-on or run-off controls - CORRECT ANSWER -B
The REAP must be onsite during construction and available
a. for a minimum of 1 Year
b. for a minimum of 3 Years
c. 72 hours prior to any likely precipitation event
d. Until the end of the construction project - CORRECT ANSWER -B
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 Level1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
, d. ATS Sites only - CORRECT ANSWER -D
TRUE OR FALSE: All Annual Reports, or other information required by the General
Permit (other than PRDs and NOTs) or requested by the Regional Water Board,
State Water Board, U.S. EPA, or local stormwater management agency shall be
certified and submitted by the QSD - CORRECT ANSWER -False (LRP or LRP's
Approved Signatory)
TRUE OR FALSE:LID's goal is to mimic a site's pre-development hydrology by using
design and techniques that infiltrate, store, evaporate, and detain runoff close to
its source. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
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
TRUE OF FALSE:LUP projects are subject to post-construction requirements due to
the nature of their construction to return project sites to preconstruction
conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
2026/2027 With 100% Complete
Solutions.
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
The R factor accounts for:
a. Project location, length of construction period, and time of year
b. Project schedule
c. Historical rain events
d. Potential pollutants on site - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Which risk level must electronically submit all storm event sampling results to
State Water Board no later than 5 days after the conclusion of the storm event?
a. Risk Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
,c. Risk Level 3
d. All Risk Levels - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which statement is true? Risk Level 2 sites:
a. Are subject to all Risk Level 3 requirements
b. Must electronically submit all NAL exceedance storm event sampling results to
State Water Board no later than 10 days after the storm event
c. Have 10 categories of year-round minimum BMP's
d. Do not need to manage run-on or run-off controls - CORRECT ANSWER -B
The REAP must be onsite during construction and available
a. for a minimum of 1 Year
b. for a minimum of 3 Years
c. 72 hours prior to any likely precipitation event
d. Until the end of the construction project - CORRECT ANSWER -B
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 Level1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
, d. ATS Sites only - CORRECT ANSWER -D
TRUE OR FALSE: All Annual Reports, or other information required by the General
Permit (other than PRDs and NOTs) or requested by the Regional Water Board,
State Water Board, U.S. EPA, or local stormwater management agency shall be
certified and submitted by the QSD - CORRECT ANSWER -False (LRP or LRP's
Approved Signatory)
TRUE OR FALSE:LID's goal is to mimic a site's pre-development hydrology by using
design and techniques that infiltrate, store, evaporate, and detain runoff close to
its source. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
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
TRUE OF FALSE:LUP projects are subject to post-construction requirements due to
the nature of their construction to return project sites to preconstruction
conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
