QSP FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
1. A storm that produces ½ inch or more of precipitation, with a 48 hour or greater
period between rain events is a/an...
a. Qualifying rain event
b. Extended storm event
c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - -ANS☑️☑️--a. Qualifying rain event
2. A temporary or permanent structural BMP that directs concentrated flows away
from disturbed areas and prevents erosion is...
a. erosion control
b. run on/ run off control
c. sediment control - -ANS☑️☑️--b. run on/ run off control
3. Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - -ANS☑️☑️--c. RUSLE 2 method
4. 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. - -ANS☑️☑️--c.
Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
5. A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to have a ____%
or greater probability of producing precipitation in the project area.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - -ANS☑️☑️--C
6. A QSP is responsible for:
a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS - -ANS☑️☑️--a. Day to day implementation,
inspections, and observations
7. 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 - -ANS☑️☑️--c. 10 days
8. 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
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance - -
ANS☑️☑️--e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or
nuisance
9. Hydrologic source controls are a design technique that minimize and/or slow the
rate of stormwater runoff from the site. Examples include:
a. Reduction of pervious surfaces
b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
c. Drain rooftop downspouts to impervious areas
d. Stormwater treatment facility - -ANS☑️☑️--b. Use of landscaping as a
storm drain treatment feature
10. If the R Factor is ____, you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than 1
c. 5
d. Less than 5 - -ANS☑️☑️--d. Less than 5
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
1. A storm that produces ½ inch or more of precipitation, with a 48 hour or greater
period between rain events is a/an...
a. Qualifying rain event
b. Extended storm event
c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - -ANS☑️☑️--a. Qualifying rain event
2. A temporary or permanent structural BMP that directs concentrated flows away
from disturbed areas and prevents erosion is...
a. erosion control
b. run on/ run off control
c. sediment control - -ANS☑️☑️--b. run on/ run off control
3. Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - -ANS☑️☑️--c. RUSLE 2 method
4. 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. - -ANS☑️☑️--c.
Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
5. A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to have a ____%
or greater probability of producing precipitation in the project area.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - -ANS☑️☑️--C
6. A QSP is responsible for:
a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS - -ANS☑️☑️--a. Day to day implementation,
inspections, and observations
7. 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 - -ANS☑️☑️--c. 10 days
8. 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
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance - -
ANS☑️☑️--e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or
nuisance
9. Hydrologic source controls are a design technique that minimize and/or slow the
rate of stormwater runoff from the site. Examples include:
a. Reduction of pervious surfaces
b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
c. Drain rooftop downspouts to impervious areas
d. Stormwater treatment facility - -ANS☑️☑️--b. Use of landscaping as a
storm drain treatment feature
10. If the R Factor is ____, you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
a. 1
b. Less than 1
c. 5
d. Less than 5 - -ANS☑️☑️--d. Less than 5
