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A study guide or practice exam for the clarb (council of landscape architectural registration boards) exam, which is a professional licensing exam for landscape architects. A variety of topics related to landscape architecture, including easements, professional liability insurance, wetland construction, road system design, public transportation, gray water usage, design processes, bicycle and pedestrian circulation, streetscape design, campus planning, mixed-use development, project cost communication, project frameworks, school site design, historic landscape rehabilitation, materials sample boards, preservation planning, landscape maintenance, teaching gardens, heat island mitigation, public engagement, parkland planning, irrigation design, parking management, and transportation planning. Detailed answers to multiple-choice questions on these topics, indicating it is likely intended to help candidates prepare for the clarb exam.
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Which of the following project elements may be restricted by an easement? - Answer ✔✔Access, Fence Location An easement is: - Answer ✔✔A right held by one stakeholder to use the land owned by another person or entity for a specific and limited purpose The basic professional liability insurance policy affords protection for - Answer ✔✔unexpected damages which arise out of a design professional's error, omission or negligent act In a wetland, construction is limited by - Answer ✔✔Environmental Constraints Why would construction in a wetland be limited by environmental constraints as opposed to zoning uses, site orientation, or code restrictions? - Answer ✔✔Zoning uses, site orientation + code restrictions apply to any site regardless of a wetland condition, so design and construction has to work within those parameters but there are no parameters with an environmental constraint Which of the following proposed locations would typically be the most economical for a road system? - Answer ✔✔Along ridgeline
Why would locating a road system on a ridge line be economical? - Answer ✔✔There is relatively minimal grade change so less cut & fill/disturbance, water drains away from the ridge line reducing additional grading requirements Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating public transportation in community planning? - Answer ✔✔Encourages mixed- use developments Which of the following is the most appropriate use for gray water? - Answer ✔✔Shrubs + Groundcover Areas What is considered to be "grey water" - Answer ✔✔Water that already has been used domestically, commercially + industrially; includes leftover, untreated water generated from washing machines, bathtubs & bathroom sinks When studying design possibilities, the designer first creates a (an) - Answer ✔✔ideal functional diagram A concept plan is primarily intended to illustrate - Answer ✔✔Use relationships Which of the following is the most important consideration in the development of a concept plan? - Answer ✔✔Research + Site Analysis
Are cars in the road required to stop for a bicyclist in a bike trail crossing if they are not required to stop when a bicyclist isn't present at the bike trail crossing? - Answer ✔✔No, the bicyclist should stop/yield when they approach the roadway Which of the following is the MOST IMPORTANT consideration in the development of a concept plan? - Answer ✔✔Research + Site Analysis A concept narrative may be refined for use in which document? - Answer ✔✔Master Plan Why wouldn't a concept narrative be refined for use in a client proposal?
A landscape architect is asked to create a development pattern for transit-oriented development (TOD) which would optimize mass transit ridership while minimizing negative impacts to residential uses. From closest to a mass transit stop to furthest away, which development pattern reflects this program? - Answer ✔✔High Rise Office -> Mixed Use Retail/Office -> Mixed Use Retail/Multifamily -> Townhouse Residential -> Single Family Residential Elements of a new streetscape plan, including raised planters, lighting, and tree wells, have been located to avoid conflict with a new water main that will be constructed as part of the project. What is the BEST illustration type to indicate the relationship between the new water main and the streetscape elements at a public meeting? - Answer ✔✔A cross- section Which of these illustration types listed portrays sub-surface detail? - Answer ✔✔Cross-section A college campus has plans to expand. Conceptually, two academic buildings, a dormitory and parking lot are proposed. Which of the following would be MOST APPROPRIATE to be incorporated into the design development plans? - Answer ✔✔Pedestrian + bicycle circulation patterns Which of the following site elements are most important to show on a conceptual master plan for a new mixed use development? - Answer ✔✔Land uses + parking areas + roadway network + pedestrian circulation
When communicating with an owner about project costs, the landscape architect should present the - Answer ✔✔Schedule of probable costs A project framework plan is prepared at which of the following stages of a project? - Answer ✔✔Project initiation Stakeholders for a new elementary school project have identified a number of priorities for the site. The landscape architect has been asked to determine the three MOST CRITICAL priorities. Which of the following should take precedence over the rest? Choose 3 priorities. A. Views of the adjacent roadways are screened B. A large flagpole is placed in a prominent location C. Active play areas allow use by children with a range of abilities D. Plantings are durable, low maintenance, and provide a sense of calm E. Parking areas are sized to accommodate all possible after-school events F. Entrances to the site are located to promote safe walking routes to the school G. Car drop off lanes provide clear separation from pedestrian routes within the site - Answer ✔✔CFG A rehabilitation plan for a historic landscape is developed according to which of the following guidelines? Choose 3 that apply. A.Distinctive materials and features will be preserved.
B.The historic character of a property will be retained. C.Deteriorated features will be replaced rather than restored. D.Archaeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. E.New changes to the property that have acquired historical significance will be removed. - Answer ✔✔ABD T/F When rehabilitating a historic landscape, every effort is made to restore deteriorated features rather than replace - Answer ✔✔TRUE Which of the following statements are true regarding the benefits of a materials sample board? Choose all the apply A.It synthesizes stakeholder goals. B.It provides a starting point for a vision plan. C.It aids in the development of project phasing. D.It is useful in preparing preliminary cost estimates. E.It assists the stakeholders in visualizing the finishes and furnishing proposed for a project. - Answer ✔✔DE What of the following are the MOST IMPORTANT considerations when developing a preservation plan for a historical/cultural landscape? Choose 4 that apply. A. sourcing historically compatible materials B. adaptations to mitigate for effects of climate change
C. sourcing historically accurate dress for staff and workers D. preservation of historical/cultural trees and plants versus use of native planting E. availability of tradesmen knowledgeable in relevant building/maintenance practices F. establishment of spatial hierarchy for implementation of interpretative opportunities G. assessing recommended levels of restoration versus preserving appearance of natural weathering - Answer ✔✔ADEG When should a landscape architect typically provide a landscape maintenance manual? - Answer ✔✔At project close out What should the landscape architect's PRIMARY concerns be when preparing plans for an elementary school teaching garden? Choose all that apply. A.health B.safety C.liability D.budget E.welfare F.sustainability - Answer ✔✔ABE An implementation plan was included in a connectivity plan prepared for a small town. Based on the following factors, which would be the first phase?
A.population based needs assessment B.inherent visual quality in the landscape C.preservation of agricultural land reserves D.inventory of existing parks and facility types E.parkland as a percentage of total land cover and location F.mitigation for climate change effects on parkland tree coverage - Answer ✔✔ADE What type of head layout pattern is MOST EFFICIENT when irrigating large turf areas such as athletic fields? - Answer ✔✔Triangular Municipalities are increasingly addressing inefficient parking areas as part of their urban plan development process. Which strategies will result in MORE EFFICIENT urban parking approaches? Choose 3 strategies. A.reducing parking space size B.accommodating highest parking demand C.implementing shared parking arrangements D.implementing maximum site parking allowances E.implementing minimum site parking requirements F.encouraging development of additional overflow lots - Answer ✔✔ACD
What design guideline will promote mixed-use development? - Answer ✔✔Wide, shared pedestrian paths Which lighting source is the least energy efficient? - Answer ✔✔Incandescent When asked to evaluate alternative transportation and land-use scenarios to identify major travel corridors, a landscape architect begins by preparing a street framework plan showing collector and local streets in multiple jurisdictions. What type of transportation plan is MOST LIKELY being prepared? - Answer ✔✔Metropolitan area long-range transportation plan A committee for a new memorial shared features and monument preferences with the landscape architect after a site visit. What is the next step in developing a master plan? - Answer ✔✔Information Evaluation What is the objective of a defensible space design for a community that is located in a high fire-risk area? - Answer ✔✔To limit damage and spread of wildfires When developing design alternatives to include in the bid package, which of the following results in better contractor pricing? - Answer ✔✔Additive alternate
What are the MOST RESILIENT strategies for water use reduction in the landscape? Choose 2 strategies. A.native plantings B.non-potable water use C.solar irrigation controllers D.Low Impact Development E.active rainwater harvesting - Answer ✔✔AD A residential infill project with proposed open space is moving forward at an expedited pace. In the interest of avoiding delays in city design review, what should the Landscape Architect do? Choose 3 that apply. A.request a preliminary assistance meeting with city reviewers B.check whether a non-discretionary review process is available C.consult the zoning ordinance to understand design requirements relating to landscape D.add very detailed design information to design review plans with callouts above requirements E.recommend pursuing a simpler open space concept in order to skip the design review process - Answer ✔✔ABC