VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions and Verified
Answers Latest 2026/2027 | Actual Exam 100% Correct |
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The Virginia Stormwater Management Program is authorized by the
______ and administered through the ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Virginia Stormwater Management Act, Virginia
Stormwater Management Program Regulation
VPDES Permit/Construction GP authorizes discharge of stormwater
from construction activities that are - CORRECT ANSWER-greater
than or equal to an acre
The Stormwater Management Act requires the State Water Control
Board to - CORRECT ANSWER-permit, regulate, and control
stormwater runoff
DEQ has ___ days to complete review of real or potential inter-
jurisdictional impacts upon request -
CORRECT ANSWER-90
The Stormwater Management Act requires the following individuals
to obtain and maintain a certificate of competency - CORRECT
ANSWER-staff of a stormwater program, anyone contracted by a
VSMP authority, standard and specification holders
,SWM plan must be approved by ___ before land disturbance -
CORRECT ANSWER-VSMP program authority
The water quality criteria sets a site-based load limit of ____ of total
phosphorus for new development - CORRECT ANSWER-0.41
lbs/acre/year
The phosphorus load limit uses the - CORRECT ANSWER-10%
impervious cover
Part II B and II C water quantity criteria addresses - CORRECT
ANSWER-channel protection and flood protection
Which two plans in the SWPPP must be approved? - CORRECT
ANSWER-SWM plan, ESC plan
Does the SWM plan address runoff during or after construction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-postconstruction
What is the lower limit of the range of imperviousness that can result
in stream degradation? -
, CORRECT ANSWER-10%
The dual certificate will expire three years from - CORRECT
ANSWER-the latest date of the certificates
Localities without MS4 - CORRECT ANSWER-may choose to
administer a VSMP or have DEQ administer the program
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ____ while locality ____ are
responsible for enforcing local ordinances - CORRECT ANSWER-
Construction GP, VSMP
What do land disturbing activities consist of? - CORRECT
ANSWER-excavating, clearing, grading
LDA threshold for the SWM Act and Regulation - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 acre or 2500 square feet for Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Act
In situations where an initial exemption was applicable because LDAs
were related to emergency work, VSMP authority shall be advised of
the disturbance within - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days of
Answers Latest 2026/2027 | Actual Exam 100% Correct |
Graded A+.
The Virginia Stormwater Management Program is authorized by the
______ and administered through the ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Virginia Stormwater Management Act, Virginia
Stormwater Management Program Regulation
VPDES Permit/Construction GP authorizes discharge of stormwater
from construction activities that are - CORRECT ANSWER-greater
than or equal to an acre
The Stormwater Management Act requires the State Water Control
Board to - CORRECT ANSWER-permit, regulate, and control
stormwater runoff
DEQ has ___ days to complete review of real or potential inter-
jurisdictional impacts upon request -
CORRECT ANSWER-90
The Stormwater Management Act requires the following individuals
to obtain and maintain a certificate of competency - CORRECT
ANSWER-staff of a stormwater program, anyone contracted by a
VSMP authority, standard and specification holders
,SWM plan must be approved by ___ before land disturbance -
CORRECT ANSWER-VSMP program authority
The water quality criteria sets a site-based load limit of ____ of total
phosphorus for new development - CORRECT ANSWER-0.41
lbs/acre/year
The phosphorus load limit uses the - CORRECT ANSWER-10%
impervious cover
Part II B and II C water quantity criteria addresses - CORRECT
ANSWER-channel protection and flood protection
Which two plans in the SWPPP must be approved? - CORRECT
ANSWER-SWM plan, ESC plan
Does the SWM plan address runoff during or after construction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-postconstruction
What is the lower limit of the range of imperviousness that can result
in stream degradation? -
, CORRECT ANSWER-10%
The dual certificate will expire three years from - CORRECT
ANSWER-the latest date of the certificates
Localities without MS4 - CORRECT ANSWER-may choose to
administer a VSMP or have DEQ administer the program
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ____ while locality ____ are
responsible for enforcing local ordinances - CORRECT ANSWER-
Construction GP, VSMP
What do land disturbing activities consist of? - CORRECT
ANSWER-excavating, clearing, grading
LDA threshold for the SWM Act and Regulation - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 acre or 2500 square feet for Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Act
In situations where an initial exemption was applicable because LDAs
were related to emergency work, VSMP authority shall be advised of
the disturbance within - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days of
