QSP QSD EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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. Answer: C
◉ TRUE OR FALSE: if construction of an LUP will occur across
several properties, the utility company, municipality, or other
public/private company/agency that owns or operates the LUP project is
responsible for obtaining coverage. Answer: True
◉ Risk Level 2 monitoring requirements include:
a. Effluent sampling where applicable
b. Sampling for pH and turbidity
c. Sampling for pH, turbidity, and suspended sediments. Answer: B
, ◉ 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. Answer: C
◉ Who must file Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to the
commencement of construction activity?
a. Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
b. Legally Responsible Person (LRP) or the LRP's Approved Signatory
c. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
d. The CEO. Answer: B
◉ Which regulation establishes a framework for regulating municipal
and industrial storm water discharges to waters of the United States:
a. Clean Water Act (CWA)
b. Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
c. Endangered Species Act
d. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
e. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Answer: A
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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. Answer: C
◉ TRUE OR FALSE: if construction of an LUP will occur across
several properties, the utility company, municipality, or other
public/private company/agency that owns or operates the LUP project is
responsible for obtaining coverage. Answer: True
◉ Risk Level 2 monitoring requirements include:
a. Effluent sampling where applicable
b. Sampling for pH and turbidity
c. Sampling for pH, turbidity, and suspended sediments. Answer: B
, ◉ 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. Answer: C
◉ Who must file Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to the
commencement of construction activity?
a. Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
b. Legally Responsible Person (LRP) or the LRP's Approved Signatory
c. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
d. The CEO. Answer: B
◉ Which regulation establishes a framework for regulating municipal
and industrial storm water discharges to waters of the United States:
a. Clean Water Act (CWA)
b. Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
c. Endangered Species Act
d. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
e. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Answer: A
