SDEP Stormwater Exam Question &
Answers 2025
Erosion is - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The process by
which the land surface is worn away by the action of
wind, water, and gravity.
Which of the following describes sedimentation? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The settling out of soil
particles transported by water and wind.
The main two types of soil erosion discussed in this
training are: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Wind and
water
An example of a physical effect of erosion and
sedimentation is: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Increased
flooding.
What are the four factors that influence the erosion
potential of an area? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Soil
characteristics, vegetative cover, topography, and
climate.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion and
sedimentation control include which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Silt fence and soil
stabilization.
,SDEP Stormwater Exam Question &
Answers 2025
Projects with which of the following issues could
experience an enforcement action and possibly monetary
penalties from regulatory agencies: - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Any of the above
When is Construction Generic Permit (CGP) coverage
required? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔When your site
disturbs over 1 acre or is less than 1 acre and part of a
larger project
What are the concerns when dewatering discharges go
offsite? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Turbidity, erosion,
flooding, release of contaminated groundwater and other
surface water quality violations.
What areas should be evaluated during your weekly/rain
event inspections? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔All of
the above
Which of the following is considered a surface water
quality violation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Turbidity
level is greater than 29 NTU above natural background
conditions.
, SDEP Stormwater Exam Question &
Answers 2025
Within ____ calendar days after your site has achieved
final stabilization and all discharges are eliminated, you
must submit your NOT form according to the Construction
Generic Permit (CGP) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔14
days
BMP maintenance activities can be classified into
categories including __________. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔All of the above
How long does the operator have to update or revise the
stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) when site
conditions have changed? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔7 Days
Along with clearing, grading and excavating, the FDEP
has determined that _____ also meet the definition of
construction activity. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔demolition activities
What is a major impact of sedimentation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔All of the above
A temporary sediment trap must have an initial storage
volume of _____ cubic yards or _____ cubic feet per acre of
Answers 2025
Erosion is - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The process by
which the land surface is worn away by the action of
wind, water, and gravity.
Which of the following describes sedimentation? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The settling out of soil
particles transported by water and wind.
The main two types of soil erosion discussed in this
training are: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Wind and
water
An example of a physical effect of erosion and
sedimentation is: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Increased
flooding.
What are the four factors that influence the erosion
potential of an area? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Soil
characteristics, vegetative cover, topography, and
climate.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion and
sedimentation control include which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Silt fence and soil
stabilization.
,SDEP Stormwater Exam Question &
Answers 2025
Projects with which of the following issues could
experience an enforcement action and possibly monetary
penalties from regulatory agencies: - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Any of the above
When is Construction Generic Permit (CGP) coverage
required? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔When your site
disturbs over 1 acre or is less than 1 acre and part of a
larger project
What are the concerns when dewatering discharges go
offsite? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Turbidity, erosion,
flooding, release of contaminated groundwater and other
surface water quality violations.
What areas should be evaluated during your weekly/rain
event inspections? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔All of
the above
Which of the following is considered a surface water
quality violation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Turbidity
level is greater than 29 NTU above natural background
conditions.
, SDEP Stormwater Exam Question &
Answers 2025
Within ____ calendar days after your site has achieved
final stabilization and all discharges are eliminated, you
must submit your NOT form according to the Construction
Generic Permit (CGP) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔14
days
BMP maintenance activities can be classified into
categories including __________. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔All of the above
How long does the operator have to update or revise the
stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) when site
conditions have changed? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔7 Days
Along with clearing, grading and excavating, the FDEP
has determined that _____ also meet the definition of
construction activity. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔demolition activities
What is a major impact of sedimentation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔All of the above
A temporary sediment trap must have an initial storage
volume of _____ cubic yards or _____ cubic feet per acre of
