QSP/QSD CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Should the construction start date or end date change, what is required to be
submitted to SMARTS?.
Answer: a. A revised Notice of Intent through a Change of Information.b. A
revised risk determination.c. An amended SWPPP.d. All of the above.
(Correct Answer)
◍ 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.
Answer: C
◍ 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.
Answer: a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
◍ Who must sign the No Discharge Technical Report?.
Answer: a. A California licensed professional engineer with hydrological
expertise.c. A California licensed professional geologist with hydrological
expertise.d. a or c (Correct Answer)
◍ Which of the following must be included in the Notice of Termination photo
documentation?.
Answer: a. A description of the corresponding location and orientation of
the photos as indicated in the site map.b. Photos of the site's final site
conditions and post-construction BMPs.c. a and b. (Correct Answer)
◍ 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.
Answer: a. Qualifying rain event
◍ A Notice of Termination is automatically approved if no action is taken by
the RWQCB after what amount of time?.
Answer: 30 days
◍ 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.
Answer: b. run on/ run off control
◍ Under what conditions are projects exempt from the post-construction
requirements in Order, Section I
V. N.3?.
Answer: a. They are subject to the post-construction standards of an active
phase I MS4 permit.b. They are subject to the post-construction standards of
an active phase II MS4 permit.c. They are linear underground and overhead
projects.d. Any of the above. (Correct Answer)
◍ Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:a.
50%vegetative coverage b. 100% vegetative coverage c. RUSLE 2 method.
Answer: c. RUSLE 2 method
◍ Which of the following post-construction stormwater control measures
require Regional Water Board staff review and approval?.
Answer: a. Non-structural measures.b. Structural measures.c. a and b.d.
Neither a nor b. (Correct Answer)
◍ 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..
Answer: c. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
, ◍ Which of the following projects might apply for Programmatic Permitting
Regulatory Coverage?.
Answer: Relocating fiberoptic cable underground while repairing
noncontiguous sections of road within the city limits.
◍ 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.
Answer: c. 10 days
◍ 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.
Answer: e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or
nuisance
◍ What does a LUP discharger with programmatic permitting coverage submit
prior to construction activity?.
Answer: a. A SWPPP covering activities common to all the projects.b. A
linear construction activity notification describing site-specific project
name, location, contact, and site acreage.c. A site-specific map detailing
pollutant sources, BMPs implemented, start and end dates, and risk type.d.
All of the above. (Correct Answer)
◍ 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.
Answer: b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
◍ Which of the following is required for dischargers removing residential lots,
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Should the construction start date or end date change, what is required to be
submitted to SMARTS?.
Answer: a. A revised Notice of Intent through a Change of Information.b. A
revised risk determination.c. An amended SWPPP.d. All of the above.
(Correct Answer)
◍ 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.
Answer: C
◍ 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.
Answer: a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
◍ Who must sign the No Discharge Technical Report?.
Answer: a. A California licensed professional engineer with hydrological
expertise.c. A California licensed professional geologist with hydrological
expertise.d. a or c (Correct Answer)
◍ Which of the following must be included in the Notice of Termination photo
documentation?.
Answer: a. A description of the corresponding location and orientation of
the photos as indicated in the site map.b. Photos of the site's final site
conditions and post-construction BMPs.c. a and b. (Correct Answer)
◍ 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.
Answer: a. Qualifying rain event
◍ A Notice of Termination is automatically approved if no action is taken by
the RWQCB after what amount of time?.
Answer: 30 days
◍ 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.
Answer: b. run on/ run off control
◍ Under what conditions are projects exempt from the post-construction
requirements in Order, Section I
V. N.3?.
Answer: a. They are subject to the post-construction standards of an active
phase I MS4 permit.b. They are subject to the post-construction standards of
an active phase II MS4 permit.c. They are linear underground and overhead
projects.d. Any of the above. (Correct Answer)
◍ Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:a.
50%vegetative coverage b. 100% vegetative coverage c. RUSLE 2 method.
Answer: c. RUSLE 2 method
◍ Which of the following post-construction stormwater control measures
require Regional Water Board staff review and approval?.
Answer: a. Non-structural measures.b. Structural measures.c. a and b.d.
Neither a nor b. (Correct Answer)
◍ 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..
Answer: c. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
, ◍ Which of the following projects might apply for Programmatic Permitting
Regulatory Coverage?.
Answer: Relocating fiberoptic cable underground while repairing
noncontiguous sections of road within the city limits.
◍ 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.
Answer: c. 10 days
◍ 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.
Answer: e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or
nuisance
◍ What does a LUP discharger with programmatic permitting coverage submit
prior to construction activity?.
Answer: a. A SWPPP covering activities common to all the projects.b. A
linear construction activity notification describing site-specific project
name, location, contact, and site acreage.c. A site-specific map detailing
pollutant sources, BMPs implemented, start and end dates, and risk type.d.
All of the above. (Correct Answer)
◍ 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.
Answer: b. Use of landscaping as a storm drain treatment feature
◍ Which of the following is required for dischargers removing residential lots,
