QSP [2026] UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Question and
Answer | DETAILED ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
• 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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. -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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
b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
c. Drain rooftop downspouts to impervious areas
d. Stormwater treatment facility -✓✓ b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain
treatment feature
, • If the R Factor is ____, you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than 1
c. 5
d. Less than 5 -✓✓ d. Less than 5
• 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 -✓✓ d. ATS Sites only
• Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes
to BMPs:
a. Immediately
b. Within 24 hours
c. Within 48 hours
d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours -✓✓ d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours
• Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) shall consist of all of the following
except:
a. Site Map
b. Signed Certification Statement
c. Risk Assessment
d. Notice of Termination (NOT)
e. Notice of Intent (NOI) -✓✓ d. Notice of Termination (NOT)
• Project sediment risk is:
a. the relative amount of sediment that can be discharged, driven largely by
scheduling and site characteristics
b. the risk sediment discharges pose to the receiving waters. -✓✓ a. the relative
amount of sediment that can be discharged, driven largely by scheduling and site
characteristics
Answer | DETAILED ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
• 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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. -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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
b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
c. Drain rooftop downspouts to impervious areas
d. Stormwater treatment facility -✓✓ b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain
treatment feature
, • If the R Factor is ____, you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than 1
c. 5
d. Less than 5 -✓✓ d. Less than 5
• 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 -✓✓ d. ATS Sites only
• Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes
to BMPs:
a. Immediately
b. Within 24 hours
c. Within 48 hours
d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours -✓✓ d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours
• Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) shall consist of all of the following
except:
a. Site Map
b. Signed Certification Statement
c. Risk Assessment
d. Notice of Termination (NOT)
e. Notice of Intent (NOI) -✓✓ d. Notice of Termination (NOT)
• Project sediment risk is:
a. the relative amount of sediment that can be discharged, driven largely by
scheduling and site characteristics
b. the risk sediment discharges pose to the receiving waters. -✓✓ a. the relative
amount of sediment that can be discharged, driven largely by scheduling and site
characteristics
