QSP Exam Latest Update 2026–2027 Complete Study
Guide, Comprehensive Practice Questions, Detailed
Rationales & Verified Answers
When does the CGP apply? - correct answers -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 answers -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 or operates the LUP project is
responsible for obtaining coverage - correct answers -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 answers -B
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after NAL exceedance has been identified
a. 24 hours
b. 1 week
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, c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks - correct answers -C
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 answers -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 answers -A
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
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Guide, Comprehensive Practice Questions, Detailed
Rationales & Verified Answers
When does the CGP apply? - correct answers -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 answers -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 or operates the LUP project is
responsible for obtaining coverage - correct answers -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 answers -B
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after NAL exceedance has been identified
a. 24 hours
b. 1 week
1
, c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks - correct answers -C
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 answers -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 answers -A
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
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