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What would be an appropriate technique for finding out what kinds of recreational facilities would be most popular within a community? a. paid advertisement in local newspapers b. informational exhibits at public places c. news conference d. survey mailed to all residents |
d. survey mailed to all residents |
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Your client is developing a new housing complex. Which of the following is an appropriate project objective? (select all that apply) a. use traffic calming measures to slow traffic b. support community cohesiveness c. develop a strong visual identity for all structures d. provide safe public areas for residents |
a. use traffic calming measures to slow traffic |
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The problem definition process allows the designer to: I. Identify and describe symptoms of problems II. Develop possible explanations for each cause III. Investigate causes and explanations IV. Challenge anything unreasonable or invalid a. I, II, & III b. II, III, & IV c. I, III, & IV d. all of the above |
d. all of the above I. Identify and describe symptoms of problems II. Develop possible explanations for each cause III. Investigate causes and explanations IV. Challenge anything unreasonable or invalid |
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A document that describes a problem to be solved, provides historic background, sets goals and objectives, describes resources and constraints, and proposes actions to solve a problem is called? a. work plan b. master plan c. problem definition document d. strategic plan e. all of the above |
a. work plan |
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What steps would a designer take to elicit users values and needs for a public park renovation project? I. Form a community focus group II. Hold workshops III. Conduct interviews IV. Review the areas demographics data a. I, II, III b. I, II, III, IV c. II, III, IV d. I & III only |
a. I, II, III I. Form a community focus group II. Hold workshops III. Conduct interviews |
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A residential site has trees between 10 and 16 inches in diameter on the west side which are dying. The client is very fond of these trees. Which action will best meet the clients (unstated) goals? a. save as many trees as possible b. determine the cause of the trees decline c. remove dying trees to save the rest d. plant the same species in 48 inch box sizes |
a. save as many trees as possible |
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Any outdoor space must be sized to the expected level of: a. rainfall b. human activity c. enclosure desired d. automobile congestion |
b. human activity |
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Market context for commercial projects would be considered during which phase of design: a. site analysis b. programming c. schematic design d. concept development |
b. programming |
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In the next few decades, national demographic trends are likely to require greater emphasis on the design of: a. sustainable parks b. elementary schools c. teenage facilities d. senior citizen centers |
d. senior citizen centers |
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Which site program elements would be most appropriately arranged in close proximity: I. tot lot II. arterial roadway III. industrial refinery IV. public gardens a. I and II b. I and IV c. III and IV d. I, II, and IV |
b. I and IV I. tot lot IV. public gardens |
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Your client wants to develop market-rate housing on a rural scale. Which of the following would be useful to include in an opportunities and constraints map? I. slope analysis II. building envelope analysis III. Viewshed analysis IV. Existing vegetation patterns a. I and IV b. II and III c. II only d. all of the above |
d. all of the above I. slope analysis II. building envelope analysis III. Viewshed analysis IV. Existing vegetation patterns |
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Which program would be most appropriate for a low-lying site near a river delta? a. recreational facility with playing fields b. housing development c. shopping mall d. elementary school |
a. recreational facility with playing fields |
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Which stakeholder groups should be included in the site programming process for a new public park? I. elected officials II. local residents III. community activists IV. historians a. I only b. II only c. I and III only d. all of the above |
d. all of the above I. elected officials II. local residents III. community activists IV. historians |
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Which site program elements should be separated visually? I. parking lot II. visitors center III. contemplation garden IV. playing fields a. I and II b. I and IV c. II and IV d. I and III |
d. I and III I. parking lot III. contemplation garden |
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What is one of the first tasks in developing project parameters? a. select paving materials b. define user needs c. hold public meetings to present design ideas d. identify slopes exceeding 15% |
b. define user needs |
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Arrange the following items in the correct order to solve a problem I. develop a plan of action II. determine causes III. identify problems IV. outline a strategy a. III, I, II, IV b. III, II, IV, I c. I, III, II, IV d. IV, III, II, I |
b. III, II, IV, I III. identify problems II. determine causes IV. outline a strategy I. develop a plan of action |
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When selecting a site for a sanitary landfill, which of the following is the most critical to consider when evaluating potential negative environmental impacts? a. presence of screening vegetation b. location near a major highway c. distance from a perennial stream d. type of soil available on site to serve as the landfill cap |
c. distance from a perennial stream |
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Which of the following is the smallest site that could reasonably support a tennis complex of 12 courts, a 3000 sq foot, club house, parking for 50 automobiles, and 300 feet of two lane service road if no more than 30% of the site can be developed in impervious materials? a. 6 acres b. 8 acres c. 10 acres d. 12 acres |
c. 10 acres Time saver standards. tennis plus out-of-bounds play area is about 5000 square feet. Parking requires roughly 350 SF per car for the space and maneuvering room. |
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Conducting a focus group meeting accomplishes which of the following? I. helps to confirm or invalidate established goals II. allows people to speak without fear of criticism III. it elicits expert opinions IV. it supplements other forms of public involvement a. I, II, III, IV b. I & II only c. I, III, IV d. II, III, IV |
a. I, II, III, IV I. helps to confirm or invalidate established goals II. allows people to speak without fear of criticism III. it elicits expert opinions IV. it supplements other forms of public involvement |
