Module QSP Exam Prep 2026–2027 Complete Review,
Rationales & Verified Answers
Should the construction start date or end date change, what is required to be submitted to SMARTS? -
correct answers -a. A revised Notice of Intent through a Change of Information.
b. A revised risk determination.
c. An amended SWPPP.
d. All of the above. (Correct Answer)
Who must sign the No Discharge Technical Report? - correct answers -a. A California licensed
professional engineer with hydrological expertise.
c. A California licensed professional geologist with hydrological expertise.
d. a or c (Correct Answer)
Which of the following must be included in the Notice of Termination photo documentation? - correct
answers -a. A description of the corresponding location and orientation of the photos as indicated in the
site map.
b. Photos of the site's final site conditions and post-construction BMPs.
c. a and b. (Correct Answer)
A Notice of Termination is automatically approved if no action is taken by the RWQCB after what
amount of time? - correct answers -30 days
Under what conditions are projects exempt from the post-construction requirements in Order, Section
IV.N.3? - correct answers -a. They are subject to the post-construction standards of an active phase I
MS4 permit.
b. They are subject to the post-construction standards of an active phase II MS4 permit.
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, c. They are linear underground and overhead projects.
d. Any of the above. (Correct Answer)
Which of the following post-construction stormwater control measures require Regional Water Board
staff review and approval? - correct answers -a. Non-structural measures.
b. Structural measures.
c. a and b.
d. Neither a nor b. (Correct Answer)
Which of the following projects might apply for Programmatic Permitting Regulatory Coverage? - correct
answers -Relocating fiberoptic cable underground while repairing noncontiguous sections of road within
the city limits.
What does a LUP discharger with programmatic permitting coverage submit prior to construction
activity? - correct answers -a. A SWPPP covering activities common to all the projects.
b. A linear construction activity notification describing site-specific project name, location, contact, and
site acreage.
c. A site-specific map detailing pollutant sources, BMPs implemented, start and end dates, and risk type.
d. All of the above. (Correct Answer)
Which of the following is required for dischargers removing residential lots, within a larger common plan
of development for residential use, from permit coverage? - correct answers -a. The residential lot is
one or more acres.
b. The residential lot being removed is currently owned by the developer and does not have occupants.
c. The unfinished yard and landscaping areas are free of construction equipment and temporary BMPs.
d. None of the above. (Correct Answer)
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Rationales & Verified Answers
Should the construction start date or end date change, what is required to be submitted to SMARTS? -
correct answers -a. A revised Notice of Intent through a Change of Information.
b. A revised risk determination.
c. An amended SWPPP.
d. All of the above. (Correct Answer)
Who must sign the No Discharge Technical Report? - correct answers -a. A California licensed
professional engineer with hydrological expertise.
c. A California licensed professional geologist with hydrological expertise.
d. a or c (Correct Answer)
Which of the following must be included in the Notice of Termination photo documentation? - correct
answers -a. A description of the corresponding location and orientation of the photos as indicated in the
site map.
b. Photos of the site's final site conditions and post-construction BMPs.
c. a and b. (Correct Answer)
A Notice of Termination is automatically approved if no action is taken by the RWQCB after what
amount of time? - correct answers -30 days
Under what conditions are projects exempt from the post-construction requirements in Order, Section
IV.N.3? - correct answers -a. They are subject to the post-construction standards of an active phase I
MS4 permit.
b. They are subject to the post-construction standards of an active phase II MS4 permit.
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, c. They are linear underground and overhead projects.
d. Any of the above. (Correct Answer)
Which of the following post-construction stormwater control measures require Regional Water Board
staff review and approval? - correct answers -a. Non-structural measures.
b. Structural measures.
c. a and b.
d. Neither a nor b. (Correct Answer)
Which of the following projects might apply for Programmatic Permitting Regulatory Coverage? - correct
answers -Relocating fiberoptic cable underground while repairing noncontiguous sections of road within
the city limits.
What does a LUP discharger with programmatic permitting coverage submit prior to construction
activity? - correct answers -a. A SWPPP covering activities common to all the projects.
b. A linear construction activity notification describing site-specific project name, location, contact, and
site acreage.
c. A site-specific map detailing pollutant sources, BMPs implemented, start and end dates, and risk type.
d. All of the above. (Correct Answer)
Which of the following is required for dischargers removing residential lots, within a larger common plan
of development for residential use, from permit coverage? - correct answers -a. The residential lot is
one or more acres.
b. The residential lot being removed is currently owned by the developer and does not have occupants.
c. The unfinished yard and landscaping areas are free of construction equipment and temporary BMPs.
d. None of the above. (Correct Answer)
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