QSP Exam Latest Update February Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

QSP Exam Latest Update February Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ 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 ANSWER: 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 ANSWER: A 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 ANSWER: A 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 ANSWER: B Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include: a. 50%vegetative coverage b. 100% vegetative coverage c. RUSLE 2 method – CORRECT ANSWER: C 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 ANSWER: C 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 ANSWER: C 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 ANSWER: E Hydrologic source controls are a design technique that minimize and/or slow the rate of storm water 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. Storm water treatment facility – CORRECT ANSWER: B If the R factor is , you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver. a. 1 b. Less than 1 c. 5 d. Less than 5 – CORRECT ANSWER: D 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 Level1 b. Risk Level 2 c. Risk Level 3 d. ATS Sites only – CORRECT ANSWER: D Once identified, dischargers shall begin implementing repairs or design changes to BMPs: a. Immediately b. Within24 hours c. Within48 hours d. ASAP, but not more than 72 hours – CORRECT ANSWER: D 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) – CORRECT ANSWER: D 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: A 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 – CORRECT ANSWER: B Stockpiles require a linear sediment barrier at all times, and must be covered prior to a rain event or when inactive. A stockpile is inactive after days of inactivity. a. 3 b. 7 c. 10 d. 14 – CORRECT ANSWER: D The amount of eroded soil that settles out at a point in the watershed that is remote from the origin of the detached soil particles is... a. Rainfall Erosivity Factor b. Slope Length and Steepness Factors c. Soil Cover Factor d. Sediment Yield – CORRECT ANSWER: D The discharger shall ensure a QSP develop a Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) hours prior to any likely precipitation event. a. Immediately b. 24 hours c. 48 hours d. ASAP but not more than 72 hours – CORRECT ANSWER: C The FOUR phases of construction include, all of the following EXCEPT: a. Streets and Utility Phase b. Vertical Construction Phase c. Storm water Sampling d. Grading and Land Development Phase e. Final landscaping and Site Stabilization Phase – CORRECT ANSWER: C The R factor accounts for: a. Project location, length of construction period, and time of year b. Project schedule c. Historical rain events d. Potential pollutants on site – CORRECT ANSWER: A