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Which of the following are the responsibilities of the prime's Project Manager when setting up and conducting a meeting? I. Preparing the schedule, keeping notes, and distributing minutes II. Creating the agenda, initiating post meeting discussions III. Arranging the venue and making sure key personnel are present prior to starting the meeting IV. Verifying decisions with the Client and keeping focus on key issues A. I, III, & IV only B. I, II, & III only C. I, II, & IV only D. II, III, & IV only E. All of the above |
C. I, II, & IV only I. Preparing the schedule, keeping notes, and distributing minutes II. Creating the agenda, initiating post meeting discussions IV. Verifying decisions with the Client and keeping focus on key issues |
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Complex projects generally require: I. Clear lines of communication. II. A strictly adhered to communication hierarchy III. A separate project management firm retained by the owner IV. A heuristic (trial & error) communication system. A. I, II, & IV B. I & II C. I & IV D. All of the above |
B. I & II I. Clear lines of communication. II. A strictly adhered to communication hierarchy |
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Examples of good consensus building techniques include: I. Participant identification and recruitment II. Problem definition and analysis III. Identification and evaluation of alternatives IV. Process negotiation A. III only B. I, III, and IV C. I, II, and IV D. All of the above |
D. All of the above I. Participant identification and recruitment II. Problem definition and analysis III. Identification and evaluation of alternatives IV. Process negotiation |
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An RFP: I. Has design professionals as the target audience II. Has contractors as the target audience III. Describes a project scope of work IV. Has a potential client as the target audience A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. IV only E. I, II, and IV |
C. I and III I. Has design professionals as the target audience III. Describes a project scope of work |
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Outcome facilitation methods may include: I. Discussion groups II. Goal setting III. Information sharing IV. Conflict Resolution A. I, II and IV B. II and IV C. II only D. II, III, and IV E. All of the above |
E. All of the above I. Discussion groups II. Goal setting III. Information sharing IV. Conflict Resolution |
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Which of the following statements are false? I. A satellite office of a company does not have to have a registered landscape architect based there if the main office has several registered landscape architect. II. A landscape architect may not pay for a client's lunch nor accept a free lunch from a client III. A landscape architect based in California does not have to comply with laws regulating their professional practice in other states IV. A landscape architect may represent himself to a potential client as being competent in any specialty he is licensed to perform regardless of actual expertise. A. II only B. I, II, and IV C. I, III, and IV D. III and IV only E. All of the above |
E. All of the above I. A satellite office of a company does not have to have a registered landscape architect based there if the main office has several registered landscape architect. II. A landscape architect may not pay for a client's lunch nor accept a free lunch from a client III. A landscape architect based in California does not have to comply with laws regulating their professional practice in other states IV. A landscape architect may represent himself to a potential client as being competent in any specialty he is licensed to perform regardless of actual expertise. |
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A field report might include the following: I. Existing condition code violations II. Record of observations during a visit to a construction site III. A notation of individuals spoken with during a site visit IV. Notes about additional information needed in order to make a ruling or recommendation A. I only B. II and III only C. II, III, and IV D. All of the above |
C. II, III, and IV II. Record of observations during a visit to a construction site III. A notation of individuals spoken with during a site visit IV. Notes about additional information needed in order to make a ruling or recommendation |
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Which of the following statements is least correct? A professional Landscape Architect: a. Is obligated to perform according to the standards and code of ethics set by the ASLA b. May accept compensation for his/her services on a project from more than one party c. Shall not knowingly permit the misrepresentation of their professional experience d. Has specific and legally binding obligations to clients |
b. A professional Landscape Architect: may accept compensation for his/her services on a project from more than one party |
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Compliance with ethical standards of professional practice includes: I. Taking into consideration the public's interest II. Giving advice that is fair and balanced III. Complying with current accepted professional practice IV. Taking action that will cause a party to alter their judgment when that part should remain impartial A. I, II, and III B. I, II, and IV C. II, III, and IV D. I, III, and IV |
A. I, II, and III I. Taking into consideration the public's interest II. Giving advice that is fair and balanced III. Complying with current accepted professional practice |
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A registered landscape architect may not: A. Seal drawings which contain errors B. Seal drawings when he or she has not personally supervised their development C. Seal drawings by other consultants D. None of the above are correct answers |
B. Seal drawings when he or she has not personally supervised their development |
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Some principles of outcome facilitation include: I. Information is distributed to stakeholders in a timely manner II. Processes are in place to convey, discuss, and act on information III. Clearly define the purpose of each meeting IV. Identification of the next step in the process. V. Prioritizing through focused questioning the issues and areas of agreement A. I, II, & V B. III & IV C. I, II, IV & V D. III, IV & V E. All of the above |
E. All of the above I. Information is distributed to stakeholders in a timely manner II. Processes are in place to convey, discuss, and act on information III. Clearly define the purpose of each meeting IV. Identification of the next step in the process V. Prioritizing through focused questioning the issues and areas of agreement |
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The primary reason for Landscape Architecture licensure is: a. To reduce professional competition b. To demonstrate to the public that one is professionally competent c. To ensure full employment for bureaucratic functionaries d. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public |
d. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public |
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During the bidding period of a public project, a subcontractor telephones to ask for clarification of the location of the irrigation controller. The Landscape Architect gives a verbal answer, but provides no written clarification to the sub. Neither does he issue a general addendum to all bidders on the project. The rationale is that the amount of wire is involved is very minor and the controller model remained unchanged. This is an example of: I. Professional negligence II. A lapse in professional ethics III. A standard inconsequential event in project management IV. Harmful to the integrity of the bid process A. III only B. I, II, and IV C. IV only D. I and IV E. II only |
B. I, II, and IV I. Professional negligence II. A lapse in professional ethics IV. Harmful to the integrity of the bid process |
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Which of the following combinations below describes the critical path in the figure? a. A-B-E-G-I b. A-C-G-I c. A-C-F-G-I d. A-D-F-G-I e. A-C-F-H-I f. A-D-F-H-I |
d. A-D-F-G-I (10 months) |
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A contract unit price is: a. a price stated in the bid documents by the contractor b. a price stated in the bid documents by the owner c. a price stated in the bid documents by the designer d. none of the above |
a. a price stated in the bid documents by the contractor |
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Who is responsible for establishing standards for the licensure of Landscape Architects? a. State Chapter ASLA b. Council of Landscape Architects Registration Boards (CLARB) c. American Society of Landscape Architects d. State Licensing Boards |
d. State Licensing Boards |
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Once bids are received, the Landscape architect must take certain actions which include: I. Prepare a list of additional documents which the three lowest bidders must submit II. Examine the qualifications of the three lowest bidders III. Check the references of the three lowest bidders IV. Review the bids and supporting documents submitted by the bidders A. II and IV only B. I and II only C. II, III, and IV D. All of the above E. None of the above |
C. II, III, and IV II. Examine the qualifications of the three lowest bidders III. Check the references of the three lowest bidders IV. Review the bids and supporting documents submitted by the bidders |
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Duties of the Landscape Architect during construction include: I. Insures compliance with the contract documents II. Asserts control over methods of construction III. Rules on the acceptability of materials IV. Keeps the Owner informed of project status A. I and III only B. I, II, and III C. I, III, and IV D. All of the above |
C. I, III, and IV I. Insures compliance with the contract documents III. Rules on the acceptability of materials IV. Keeps the Owner informed of project status |
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Duties and responsibilities of the Contractor during construction are: a. Construction scheduling and take responsibility for quality of materials b. Preparing record drawings and supervise sub-contractors c. Comply with all laws applicable to the work and prepare record drawings d. All of the Above |
d. All of the Above (Construction scheduling and take responsibility for quality of materials; Preparing record drawings and supervise sub-contractors; Comply with all laws applicable to the work and prepare record drawing) |
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Arbitration is: a. Settlement of a claim in court b. Settlement of a claim by agreement of the lawyers of both sides c. Settlement of a claim by an impartial panel d. Settlement of a claim by a judge or magistrate |
c. Settlement of a claim by an impartial panel |
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Business records can be a valuable defense against a lawsuit if: a. They are recognizably authentic and clearly a routine business practice b. They are legible and well organized c. They cover critical decisions. Routine matters need not be documented d. They follow formats supplied by the firms attorneys |
a. They are recognizably authentic and clearly a routine business practice |
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The Standard General Conditions of a specification book contain: A. The Instructions to Bidders B. The legal requirements of all parties to the contract C. The legal requirements of the General Contractor D. All of the forms to be submitted with the bid E. All of the above |
B. The legal requirements of all parties to the contract |
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During construction, the Client decides to use a color admixture in the concrete flatwork. The Contractor wants to be paid an additional amount for this work. Colored concrete admixtures have not been covered in the specifications or bid documents. An appropriate means for determining the change to the contract price would be: a. Contract Unit Price b. Stipulated Unit Price c. Field Order d. Agreed Price |
d. Agreed Price |
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During the course of a regular site visit during construction, the Landscape Architect notices that improper sealing of pipe penetrations through a new building wall are causing soil and mulch from a planter to wash into the parking garage for the building. Which action(s) are appropriate? I. Point out the problem to the Landscape Contractor II. Notify the Architect III. Notify the General Contractor IV. Notify the Mechanical Engineer V. Make a note to add this to the punch list a. I and IV b. II and III c. II and IV d. V only e. III only |
b. II and III II. Notify the Architect III. Notify the General Contractor |
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A Landscape Architect reviewed and stamped a set of shop drawings submitted by a Contractor as approved. It was later discovered that the shop drawings failed to conform to a technical requirement of the Contract Documents. What is the most correct statement? a. The approved shop drawings take precedence over the contract documents b. The owner must compensate the Contractor for any further revisions to the shop drawings c. The Contractor must revise the shop drawings to bring them into compliance with the contract documents d. The Landscape Architect must pay for any further revisions to the shop drawings because he/she approved them |
c. The Contractor must revise the shop drawings to bring them into compliance with the contract documents |
