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As the design team leader, what information should the landscape architect provide in order for the building architect to begin developing schematic floor plans and elevations for the proposed structure? a. Master development plan, preliminary lot layout and grading plan b. approved development plans c. contract drawings d. topographic survey, site inventory and analysis |
a. Master development plan, preliminary lot layout and grading plan |
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Which of the following techniques may be used to resolve disputes regarding work done improperly? I. Contract alteration II. Litigation III. Binding arbitration IV. Non-binding arbitration a. I and III only b. II and III only c. II and IV only d. II, III, and IV only |
d. II, III, and IV only II. Litigation III. Binding arbitration IV. Non-binding arbitration |
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In a consultant team, who is responsible for errors and omissions of a team member? a. each member of the team b. the team member making the mistake c. the prime consultant d. the project team equally and as a whole |
b. the team member making the mistake |
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Invitations for open bidding should include which of the following? I. General character of the project II. Location of bid opening III. Time of the bid opening IV. Location of the bidding documents a. I and IV only b. II and III only c. II, III, and IV only d. I, II, III, and IV |
d. I, II, III, and IV I. General character of the project II. Location of bid opening III. Time of the bid opening IV. Location of the bidding documents |
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A registered landscape architect shall NOT knowingly do which of the following? I. Violate state or federal criminal law II. Make payment to a government official in connection with an existing or prospective project III. Fail to report violations of the law by other registered landscape architects. IV. Violate registration laws and regulations governing practice in any jurisdiction a. I and IV only b. II and III only c. I, III, and IV only d. I, II, III, and IV |
d. I, II, III, and IV I. Violate state or federal criminal law II. Make payment to a government official in connection with an existing or prospective project III. Fail to report violations of the law by other registered landscape architects. IV. Violate registration laws and regulations governing practice in any jurisdiction |
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Which of the following situations would create a conflict of interest for landscape architects? I. They do not disclose to two clients that both are paying for services on the same project II. They do not disclose to their client that they have a financial interest in the project III. They discuss the project with others not associated with it IV. They report a client who has violated the law, against professional advice. a. I and II only b. I and III only c. II and IV only d. III and IV only |
a. I and II only I. They do not disclose to two clients that both are paying for services on the same project II. They do not disclose to their client that they have a financial interest in the project |
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Your commission to provide professional services for a new client on a project abutting and integral to one of your current projects may lead to a. a conflict of interest b. difficulties in attributing office resources and time c. disputes between the two owners d. win-win solutions for both sites |
a. a conflict of interest |
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Which of the following is NOT a barrier associated with sustainable construction? a. higher initial cost b. difficulty in determining industry-wide standards c. training municipal inspectors in sustainable certifications d. availability of materials to meet sustainable criteria |
c. training municipal inspectors in sustainable certifications |
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Announcements of a public meeting for a zoning change should contain which of the following? I. Purpose of the meeting II. Date, time and location III. Legal justification for the meeting IV. Names of the attendees a. I and II only b. III and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only |
c. I, II, and III only I. Purpose of the meeting II. Date, time and location III. Legal justification for the meeting |
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When a landscape architect serves as a sub-consultant, which of the following typically happens? I. The landscape architect's liability is limited. II. The landscape architect's coordination responsibility is reduced III. The landscape architect's communication with the owner is limited. IV. The landscape architect's management responsibility is reduced a. I and II only b. III and IV only c. I, II and IV only d. I, II, III, and IV |
d. I, II, III, and IV I. The landscape architect's liability is limited. II. The landscape architect's coordination responsibility is reduced. III. The landscape architect's communication with the owner is limited. IV. The landscape architect's management responsibility is reduced. |
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At the time of substantial completion (substantial performance), a mechanics lien is released to ensure which party will be paid? a. the landscape architect b. the contractor c. the material suppliers and sub-contractors d. the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants |
c. the material suppliers and sub-contractors |
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a letter agreement contract? a. it is written by the client b. it is written by the landscape architect c. it allows the proposal to be tailored to the project d. it is generally produced from a master form |
a. it is written by the client |
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A bid allowance is used to assign a dollar amount to a. a specific work item described by the contract documents b. work that has not been specifically detailed c. unit price bid items d. specific changes in the contract work |
b. work that has not been specifically detailed |
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Who is primarily responsible for approving safe and durable equipment to be incorporated into the work? a. the client b. the landscape architect c. the manufacturer d. the contractor |
b. the landscape architect |
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A requirement for the contractor to adjust tree staking and the spray pattern of sprinkler heads would most likely be defined in a a. change order b. change directive c. minor change directive d. punch list (deficiency list) |
d. punch list (deficiency list) |
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Retainage is released to the contractor after a. the project is 70% complete, if not claims have been filed b. substantial completion (substantial performance) c. final acceptance d. the warranty period ends |
c. final acceptance |
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Which of the following are appropriate responses to a contractor's request for information? I. Ignore the question if it is not in writing II. Answer the questions within a specified time period III. Answer the question through the proper channels IV. Provide a written response a. I and II only b. I, III and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. I, II, III, IV |
c. II, III, and IV only II. Answer the questions within a specified time period III. Answer the question through the proper channels IV. Provide a written response |
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During construction, the landscape architect is responsible for which of the following? I. Responding to questions from the general contractor II. Reviewing shop drawings and other submittals III. Keeping detailed records of materials quantities and construction procedures on the project IV. Authorizing minor changes in the work a. I and III only b. I, II, and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. I, II, III, and IV |
b. I, II, and IV only I. Responding to questions from the general contractor II. Reviewing shop drawings and other submittals IV. Authorizing minor changes in the work |
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Post-occupancy evaluations may be included as part of which of the following? I. Post-construction services II. As-built plan III. Future projects IV. Client satisfaction a. I only b. II and III only c. I, III, and IV only d. I, II, III, and IV |
c. I, III, and IV only I. Post-construction services III. Future projects IV. Client satisfaction |
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Construction quality control requirements commonly include which of the following? I. Material mix designs II. Mock-ups III. Shop drawings IV. Field engineering a. I and II only b. I and IV only c. II and III only d. III and IV only |
a. I and II only I. Material mix designs II. Mock-ups |
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Follow-up site visits after the project is complete are important for all of the reasons EXCEPT which of the following? a. detecting maintenance failures b. helping to maintain the original design intent c. providing on-going relationships with the client d. submitting additional invoices for service |
d. submitting additional invoices for service |
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Why are erosion control fencing, anti-siltation and filters used to prevent land disturbance? a. To define the limits of construction and scope of work b. To prevent construction site run-off from contaminating adjacent lands and streams c. to protect resident wildlife populations d. to establish new vegetation for the purpose of preventing run-off |
b. To prevent construction site run-off from contaminating adjacent lands and streams |
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The losses on a partially completed project damaged by arson would a. be covered by the owner's all-risk-builder's insurance b. be covered by the contractor's comprehensive liability insurance c. be covered by the owner's protective liability insurance d. not be covered by insurance because arson is not an accidental cause |
a. be covered by the owner's all-risk-builder's insurance |
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Which of the following are responsibilities of the contractor under private contracts? I. secure easements II. secure the building permit III. prepare the request for payment IV. prepare the schedule of values a. I and II only b. III and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. I, II, III, and IV |
c. II, III, and IV only II. secure the building permit III. prepare the request for payment IV. prepare the schedule of values |
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Which of the following are typically characteristics of closed bid openings? I. they exclude the public II. they are used for military projects III. they are used when only one bid is submitted IV. they are restricted to private contracts a. I and II only b. II and III only c. I, III, and IV only d. I, II, III and IV only |
a. I and II only I. they exclude the public II. they are used for military projects |
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Who has the legal authority to issue a change order? a. landscape architect b. owner c. general contractor d. code compliance officer |
b. owner |
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In construction contracts, which of the following are NOT considered typical contract submittals? a. shop drawings, product data or samples b. construction schedule c. certificates of tests, inspections or approvals d. requests for product substitutions |
d. requests for product substitutions |
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A landscape architect has been out of town and is unable to seal a set of documents. The landscape architect asks a colleague and former business partner to attend this responsibility by quickly reviewing the work and applying the seal. If the colleague carries out this request, the colleague will a. breach a rule of professional conduct b. be in a conflict of interest c. be assuming responsibility for the work d. need to fully disclose lack of involvement in this project |
a. breach a rule of professional conduct |
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The client as requested a design that can be constructed within a specific cost limitation. The contract for professional services should include which of the following? a. cost of construction b. estimate of probable cost c. cost not to exceed d. estimate of design fee |
b. estimate of probable cost |
