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QSP EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
When does the CGP apply? - correct-answer -Any construction or demolition of
one acre or more
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
TRUE OR FALSE: if construction of an LUP will occur across several properties, the
utility company, municipality, or other public/private company/agency that owns
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or operates the LUP project is responsible for obtaining coverage - correct-answer
-True
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
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
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Who must file Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to the commencement
of construction activity?
a. Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
b. Legally Responsible Person (LRP) or the LRP's Approved Signatory
c. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
d. The CEO - correct-answer -B
Which regulation establishes a framework for regulating municipal and industrial
storm water discharges to waters of the United States:
a. Clean Water Act (CWA)
b. Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
c. Endangered Species Act
d. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
e. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - correct-answer -A
QSP EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
When does the CGP apply? - correct-answer -Any construction or demolition of
one acre or more
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
TRUE OR FALSE: if construction of an LUP will occur across several properties, the
utility company, municipality, or other public/private company/agency that owns
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or operates the LUP project is responsible for obtaining coverage - correct-answer
-True
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
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
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Who must file Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to the commencement
of construction activity?
a. Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
b. Legally Responsible Person (LRP) or the LRP's Approved Signatory
c. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
d. The CEO - correct-answer -B
Which regulation establishes a framework for regulating municipal and industrial
storm water discharges to waters of the United States:
a. Clean Water Act (CWA)
b. Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
c. Endangered Species Act
d. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
e. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - correct-answer -A
