SWPPP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
▶ Regulations for managing stormwater activity on a construction site are
outlined in the. Answer: NPDES
▶ When should you read and understand your project stormwater pollution
prevention plan. Answer: Immediately after the project awarded and before
you begin any site work is
▶ Which of the following is not an allowable stormwater discharge or non-
stormwater discharge. Answer: Discharges are contaminated groundwater
▶ Construction activity may begin. Answer: When the jurisdiction of
operation specifies you can start
▶ Waters that sell anti-degration standards are placed on the _______ list.
Answer: 303D
▶ SWPP certifications are signed by. Answer: An officer of the project
owner or an officer of the general contractor.
▶ TRUE OR FALSE: The document that must be completed signed and
submitted to the state to obtain authorization to discharge is the NOT.
Answer: False
▶ The notice of termination can be filed when. Answer: All construction
inside and outside of the building is completed and the final stabilization
has been verified as complete
▶ Operators on a construction site are the entity in charge of plans and
specifications and the entity who is. Answer: Is in charge of daily activities
▶ You should have a SWPPP for your construction site because (3
reasons). Answer: 1. Its documents stormwater management
2. Demonstrates your intent to manage stormwater on your site
, 3. It is required by law
▶ A well constructed SWPPP for your site should be. Answer: Site specific
▶ The NO must be submitted. Answer: Prior to you commencing
construction
▶ One necessary component of a good SWPPP is. Answer: A schedule of
activities
▶ Factors that may impact the SWPPP scheduling activities include.
Answer: Weather and climate
▶ Pollutant sources on a construction site may include (3). Answer: 1.
petroleum storage tanks
2. Masonry material
3. soil amendment
▶ The following considerations may be incorporatedd into SWPPP.
Answer: Endangered species and historical preservation
▶ If you beileve BMP modifications are necessary onsite you must,.
Answer: Seek written approval of the project SWPPP designer and project
owner
▶ The SWPPP will contain the following (3). Answer: 1. Erosion and
sediment control bet management practices
2. A site specific sequence of construction activiites
3. site maps
▶ Once a site has experienced a rain event of measurable quantity you
must identify. Answer: Deficit and fialed BMP's and repair
▶ The document that contains the permit number is. Answer: The permit
authorization letter
▶ The portion of the the SWPPP that specifies the content of the SWPPP
is. Answer: The table of contents
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
▶ Regulations for managing stormwater activity on a construction site are
outlined in the. Answer: NPDES
▶ When should you read and understand your project stormwater pollution
prevention plan. Answer: Immediately after the project awarded and before
you begin any site work is
▶ Which of the following is not an allowable stormwater discharge or non-
stormwater discharge. Answer: Discharges are contaminated groundwater
▶ Construction activity may begin. Answer: When the jurisdiction of
operation specifies you can start
▶ Waters that sell anti-degration standards are placed on the _______ list.
Answer: 303D
▶ SWPP certifications are signed by. Answer: An officer of the project
owner or an officer of the general contractor.
▶ TRUE OR FALSE: The document that must be completed signed and
submitted to the state to obtain authorization to discharge is the NOT.
Answer: False
▶ The notice of termination can be filed when. Answer: All construction
inside and outside of the building is completed and the final stabilization
has been verified as complete
▶ Operators on a construction site are the entity in charge of plans and
specifications and the entity who is. Answer: Is in charge of daily activities
▶ You should have a SWPPP for your construction site because (3
reasons). Answer: 1. Its documents stormwater management
2. Demonstrates your intent to manage stormwater on your site
, 3. It is required by law
▶ A well constructed SWPPP for your site should be. Answer: Site specific
▶ The NO must be submitted. Answer: Prior to you commencing
construction
▶ One necessary component of a good SWPPP is. Answer: A schedule of
activities
▶ Factors that may impact the SWPPP scheduling activities include.
Answer: Weather and climate
▶ Pollutant sources on a construction site may include (3). Answer: 1.
petroleum storage tanks
2. Masonry material
3. soil amendment
▶ The following considerations may be incorporatedd into SWPPP.
Answer: Endangered species and historical preservation
▶ If you beileve BMP modifications are necessary onsite you must,.
Answer: Seek written approval of the project SWPPP designer and project
owner
▶ The SWPPP will contain the following (3). Answer: 1. Erosion and
sediment control bet management practices
2. A site specific sequence of construction activiites
3. site maps
▶ Once a site has experienced a rain event of measurable quantity you
must identify. Answer: Deficit and fialed BMP's and repair
▶ The document that contains the permit number is. Answer: The permit
authorization letter
▶ The portion of the the SWPPP that specifies the content of the SWPPP
is. Answer: The table of contents
