Preview Questions Landscape Architect | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does a landscape architect handle material selection during site supervision?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By leaving material selection solely to contractors without verifying compliance with the design

By limiting the scope of material checks to the most expensive items

By only overseeing the aesthetic aspects of the material selection

By verifying that materials meet the specifications in terms of quality, quantity, and sustainability before installation

Question 2: How does climate-responsive design influence plant selection and landscape functionality?

Which action should you take?

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It prioritizes water-intensive plants to maintain lush, green landscapes

It ensures that plants are selected based on their ability to thrive in local climate conditions, reducing water and maintenance needs

It ignores local climate conditions and focuses solely on aesthetic qualities of plants

It encourages the use of non-native plants that can adapt to any climate

Question 3: What is the role of hardscaping in landscape design?

Which action should you take?

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To provide essential infrastructure like pathways and retaining walls

To create functional spaces for recreational activities

To reduce the aesthetic impact of the landscape

To make the landscape appear more natural

Question 4: How does climate influence the site planning and landscape design for a construction project?

Which action should you take?

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It solely affects aesthetic choices like plant color

It has no impact on the site development process

It only affects the building's energy efficiency, not the landscape

It dictates the selection of plant species, building orientation, and energy efficiency strategies

Question 5: What should be considered when assessing the environmental impact of hardscape elements in landscape architecture projects?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The cost of installation without considering environmental effects

The maintenance needs of the materials only

The materials' aesthetic appeal only

The impact on stormwater flow, soil permeability, and wildlife movement

Question 6: When conducting an EIA for a project involving a wetland area, what is the main environmental concern?

Which action should you take?

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The potential disruption to the delicate ecosystem and hydrology of the wetland

The reduction in water drainage capabilities due to hardscape installation

The need for additional water features to balance the landscape

The aesthetic impact of wetlands on the overall landscape design