QSP Actual Exam Questions and Answers 2025
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
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
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c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - ANSWER: a. Qualifying rain event
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
Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - ANSWER: c. RUSLE 2 method
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
All NAL data must be uploaded within after NAL exceedance has been
identified
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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
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
If the R Factor is , you can apply for the Erosivity Waiver.
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