SDEP Stormwater UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Erosion is - CORRECT ANSWER -The process by which the land surface is worn away
by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
Which of the following describes sedimentation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The settling
out of soil particles transported by water and wind.
The main two types of soil erosion discussed in this training are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Wind and water
An example of a physical effect of erosion and sedimentation is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased flooding.
What are the four factors that influence the erosion potential of an area? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, topography, and climate.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion and sedimentation control include which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER -Silt fence and soil stabilization.
Projects with which of the following issues could experience an enforcement action and possibly
monetary penalties from regulatory agencies: - CORRECT ANSWER -Any of the above
When is Construction Generic Permit (CGP) coverage required? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When your site disturbs over 1 acre or is less than 1 acre and part of a larger project
What are the concerns when dewatering discharges go offsite? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Turbidity, erosion, flooding, release of contaminated groundwater and other surface water quality
violations.
, What areas should be evaluated during your weekly/rain event inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER -All of the above
Which of the following is considered a surface water quality violation? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Turbidity level is greater than 29 NTU above natural background conditions.
Within ____ calendar days after your site has achieved final stabilization and all discharges are
eliminated, you must submit your NOT form according to the Construction Generic Permit
(CGP) - CORRECT ANSWER -14 days
BMP maintenance activities can be classified into categories including __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
How long does the operator have to update or revise the stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP) when site conditions have changed? - CORRECT ANSWER -7 Days
Along with clearing, grading and excavating, the FDEP has determined that _____ also meet the
definition of construction activity. - CORRECT ANSWER -demolition activities
What is a major impact of sedimentation? - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
A temporary sediment trap must have an initial storage volume of _____ cubic yards or _____
cubic feet per acre of drainage area, measured from the low point of the ground to the crest of the
gravel outlet? - CORRECT ANSWER -134/3,600
Sand, a Type A hydrologic group has _____ infiltration rates and _____runoff potential even
when thoroughly wetted. - CORRECT ANSWER -High/Low
A floating turbidity barrier/curtain is designed to ______sediment laden water and allow enough
_____for sediments to settle out of suspension. - CORRECT ANSWER -Contain/Time
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Erosion is - CORRECT ANSWER -The process by which the land surface is worn away
by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
Which of the following describes sedimentation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The settling
out of soil particles transported by water and wind.
The main two types of soil erosion discussed in this training are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Wind and water
An example of a physical effect of erosion and sedimentation is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased flooding.
What are the four factors that influence the erosion potential of an area? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, topography, and climate.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion and sedimentation control include which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER -Silt fence and soil stabilization.
Projects with which of the following issues could experience an enforcement action and possibly
monetary penalties from regulatory agencies: - CORRECT ANSWER -Any of the above
When is Construction Generic Permit (CGP) coverage required? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When your site disturbs over 1 acre or is less than 1 acre and part of a larger project
What are the concerns when dewatering discharges go offsite? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Turbidity, erosion, flooding, release of contaminated groundwater and other surface water quality
violations.
, What areas should be evaluated during your weekly/rain event inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER -All of the above
Which of the following is considered a surface water quality violation? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Turbidity level is greater than 29 NTU above natural background conditions.
Within ____ calendar days after your site has achieved final stabilization and all discharges are
eliminated, you must submit your NOT form according to the Construction Generic Permit
(CGP) - CORRECT ANSWER -14 days
BMP maintenance activities can be classified into categories including __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
How long does the operator have to update or revise the stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP) when site conditions have changed? - CORRECT ANSWER -7 Days
Along with clearing, grading and excavating, the FDEP has determined that _____ also meet the
definition of construction activity. - CORRECT ANSWER -demolition activities
What is a major impact of sedimentation? - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
A temporary sediment trap must have an initial storage volume of _____ cubic yards or _____
cubic feet per acre of drainage area, measured from the low point of the ground to the crest of the
gravel outlet? - CORRECT ANSWER -134/3,600
Sand, a Type A hydrologic group has _____ infiltration rates and _____runoff potential even
when thoroughly wetted. - CORRECT ANSWER -High/Low
A floating turbidity barrier/curtain is designed to ______sediment laden water and allow enough
_____for sediments to settle out of suspension. - CORRECT ANSWER -Contain/Time
