QSP (QSD) Exam Questions with Verified Answers
|2026/2027 Update | A+ Graded
SMARTS refers to - Answer -A tracking system
Which of the following is true? - Answer -An LRP can submit PRDs via SMARTS
A Compliance Strom Exemption may be available for what would otherwise be a - Answer -NEL
violation or RWMT
Non-Stormwater reports are to be documented - Answer -Quarterly
Annual reports are due each year by - Answer -September 1st
Unless otherwise noted, SWPPP documents are to be retained for - Answer -3 years
Annual reports must contain all except - Answer -Inspection photographs from LUP projects
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,Which entity is tasked to obtain and retain a printed copy of forecast information from the
National Weather Service? - Answer -QSP
Which of the following two factors are primary for making a risk determination - Answer -
Receiving Waters and Sediment Risk
Under the CGP, a project's hydromodification requirements are superseded by - Answer -A local
SWMP
Which hydrological soil group has the highest infiltration rate? - Answer -A - Sand
Water balance (hydromodification) requirements are intended to manage pre-project storm
volumes up to the ____ percentile - Answer -85th
Bioassessment exemptions may be allowed for projects in ecoregions with an index period that
is - Answer -Outside of construction commencement
Bioassessment protocols used on Level 3 projects must follow those found in - Answer -SWAMP
Amendments to the SWPPP are the responsibility of the - Answer -QSD
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, All linear project SWPPPs must be developed to - Answer -include Narrative BMPs which may or
may not be drawn on a BMP map
LUP projects can possibly have monitoring/reporting requirements for all except which one of
the following? - Answer -Quarterly Non-Stormwater runoff
A NOT may be requested under the following conditions except: - Answer -All disturbed lands
have been stabilized and material storage areas have secondary containment
Which of the following conditions must be met before a NOT can be submitted ? - Answer -The
site is in compliance with local stormwater management requirements
New owners of a permitted project must be notified of permit requirements by - Answer -The
LRP
Which of the following is not a basis to demonstrate final stabilization - Answer -%
impermeability
RUSLE 2 computer modeling to demonstrate final stabilization will provide estimated of soil loss
in - Answer -Tons per acre per year
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|2026/2027 Update | A+ Graded
SMARTS refers to - Answer -A tracking system
Which of the following is true? - Answer -An LRP can submit PRDs via SMARTS
A Compliance Strom Exemption may be available for what would otherwise be a - Answer -NEL
violation or RWMT
Non-Stormwater reports are to be documented - Answer -Quarterly
Annual reports are due each year by - Answer -September 1st
Unless otherwise noted, SWPPP documents are to be retained for - Answer -3 years
Annual reports must contain all except - Answer -Inspection photographs from LUP projects
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,Which entity is tasked to obtain and retain a printed copy of forecast information from the
National Weather Service? - Answer -QSP
Which of the following two factors are primary for making a risk determination - Answer -
Receiving Waters and Sediment Risk
Under the CGP, a project's hydromodification requirements are superseded by - Answer -A local
SWMP
Which hydrological soil group has the highest infiltration rate? - Answer -A - Sand
Water balance (hydromodification) requirements are intended to manage pre-project storm
volumes up to the ____ percentile - Answer -85th
Bioassessment exemptions may be allowed for projects in ecoregions with an index period that
is - Answer -Outside of construction commencement
Bioassessment protocols used on Level 3 projects must follow those found in - Answer -SWAMP
Amendments to the SWPPP are the responsibility of the - Answer -QSD
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, All linear project SWPPPs must be developed to - Answer -include Narrative BMPs which may or
may not be drawn on a BMP map
LUP projects can possibly have monitoring/reporting requirements for all except which one of
the following? - Answer -Quarterly Non-Stormwater runoff
A NOT may be requested under the following conditions except: - Answer -All disturbed lands
have been stabilized and material storage areas have secondary containment
Which of the following conditions must be met before a NOT can be submitted ? - Answer -The
site is in compliance with local stormwater management requirements
New owners of a permitted project must be notified of permit requirements by - Answer -The
LRP
Which of the following is not a basis to demonstrate final stabilization - Answer -%
impermeability
RUSLE 2 computer modeling to demonstrate final stabilization will provide estimated of soil loss
in - Answer -Tons per acre per year
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