QSP Final Exam Prep 2026–2027 Practice Questions,
Detailed Rationales & Study Guide
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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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
Detailed Rationales & Study Guide
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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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 answers -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
