Landscape Architect Sample Exam Questions Section 1 with Latest Update
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PLA - Professional Landscape Architect
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PLA - Professional Landscape Architect
1. During the problem definition stage of a project, the landscape architect should accomplish which of the following? Choose all that apply.
a. Define the client and the user.
b. Ensure the designer's values take precedence in the event of client-user conflict.
c. Establish a problem definiti...
Landscape Architect Sample Exam
Questions Section 1 with Latest Update
1. During the problem definition stage of a project, the landscape architect should
accomplish which of the following? Choose all that apply.
a. Define the client and the user.
b. Ensure the designer's values take precedence in the event of client-user conflict.
c. Establish a problem definition that will not vary.
d. Determine the type of solution expected. - Answer-A, D
2. When writing a grant proposal to a governmental agency, which of the following
should be the initial step?
a. Development of a written survey.
b. Review of relevant literature.
c. Completion of a pilot study.
d. Assessment of alternatives. - Answer-B
3. A contractor will most often be given compensation for which of the following?
Choose all that apply.
a. A cause that neither the owner nor the contractor have any control.
b. An increase in the scope of work.
c. A delay in decision making on the part of the owner.
d. A delay due to a defect in the plans and specifications. - Answer-B, C, D
4. Registered landscape architects shall limit their services to:
a. those aspects of the profession for which they have expertise.
b. areas defined in the licensing law.
c. areas addressed in their education.
d. areas that are practiced by registered landscape architects in the region. - Answer-A
5. The registered landscape architect shall be held responsible for providing
professional services that do which of the following Choose all that apply.
a. Meet technical expertise at least at the same level as that being ordinarily provided
by other registered landscape architects in good standing within the same locality.
b. Do not violate applicable state [provincial] and local codes.
c. Are within the limit of his/her qualifications based on education and experience.
d. Are within the limit of the allowable activities as defined by the state [provincial]
licensing law. - Answer-A, B, C, D
, 6. A registered landscape architect may NOT do which of the following? Choose all that
apply.
a. Rely on the advice of other professionals as to the intent and meaning of applicable
regulations. b. Accept or solicit compensation from equipment or material suppliers in
return for specifying products.
c. Perform services for which he or she is not qualified by education, training and
experience.
d. Engage in conduct involving wanton disregard for the rights of others. - Answer-B, C,
D
7. A landscape architect is hired by a neighborhood association to oppose a proposed
development at a public hearing. During the landscape architect's presentation at the
public hearing, the landscape architect should
a. disclose that he/she is being compensated for making the statements.
b. represent both the advantages and disadvantages of the development.
c. disclose similar developments familiar to the landscape architect.
d. submit a financial disclosure statement for the public record. - Answer-A
8. Which of the following are key sociological influences on site land use planning?
Choose all that apply.
a. Adaptability.
b. Accessibility.
c. Health and stress.
d. Context. - Answer-A, B, C, D
9. A functional diagram should show which of the following elements? Choose all that
apply.
a. The major proposed spaces as simple bubbles.
b. The relative distance or proximity of the function/spaces to one another.
c. Circulation patterns.
d. Barriers or screens. - Answer-A, B, C, D
10. At which phase should tree preservation be considered during the development
process? Choose all that apply.
a. Planning.
b. Design.
c. Construction.
d. Maintenance. - Answer-A, B, C, D
11. The functional diagram is used to communicate:
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