QSP EXAM STUDY FINAL STUDY GUIDE
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ 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
⩥ 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
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
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
Answer: 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
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)
, Answer: 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
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance
Answer: E
⩥ When possible, use erosion controls as the ___ protection, with
sediment controls as a ___system.
a. primary, secondary
b. secondary, primary
Answer: A
⩥ 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
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ 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
⩥ 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
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
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
Answer: 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
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)
, Answer: 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
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance
Answer: E
⩥ When possible, use erosion controls as the ___ protection, with
sediment controls as a ___system.
a. primary, secondary
b. secondary, primary
Answer: A
⩥ 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
