QSP FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
1. 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
2. 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 - ANSWER-a. Day to day
implementation, inspections, and observations
3. 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. Qualifying rain event
4. 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 - ANSWER-b. run on/ run off control
5. Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - ANSWER-c. RUSLE 2 method
6. 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. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
7. 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. 10 days
8. 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 - ANSWER-e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution,
contamination, or nuisance
9. 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 - ANSWER-b. Use of landscaping as
a storm drain treatment feature
10. 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. Less than 5
11. 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 Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
d. ATS Sites only - ANSWER-d. ATS Sites only
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
1. 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
2. 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 - ANSWER-a. Day to day
implementation, inspections, and observations
3. 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. Qualifying rain event
4. 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 - ANSWER-b. run on/ run off control
5. Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - ANSWER-c. RUSLE 2 method
6. 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. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
7. 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. 10 days
8. 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 - ANSWER-e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution,
contamination, or nuisance
9. 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 - ANSWER-b. Use of landscaping as
a storm drain treatment feature
10. 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. Less than 5
11. 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 Level 1
b. Risk Level 2
c. Risk Level 3
d. ATS Sites only - ANSWER-d. ATS Sites only
