Preview Questions Landscape Architect | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How can the use of local materials contribute to the sustainability of a landscape design?

Which action should you take?

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Local materials do not provide any real environmental benefits

Local materials reduce transportation emissions, support regional economies, and integrate well with the environment

Local materials are less durable and should be replaced with imported options

Local materials are often more expensive and should be avoided

Question 2: How does a landscape architect incorporate ecological restoration into the design of disturbed urban sites?

Which action should you take?

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By ignoring ecological considerations in favor of development

By enhancing native habitats, improving soil quality, and managing water runoff to restore ecological balance

By using non-native, ornamental species without considering their impact on the local ecosystem

By focusing solely on aesthetic planting schemes without regard to ecological restoration

Question 3: What is the primary responsibility of a landscape architect during the site supervision phase?

Which action should you take?

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Managing construction schedules

Negotiating contracts with contractors

Selecting materials and plant species

Ensuring compliance with design documents

Question 4: When supervising hardscape installation, what is a key aspect that landscape architects must check?

Which action should you take?

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The texture and color of the material used

The speed at which the contractor completes work

The functionality and structural integrity of the hardscape elements

The aesthetic appeal of the finished product

Question 5: What is the role of sustainable materials in landscape design, and how do they impact environmental outcomes?

Which action should you take?

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They reduce the environmental impact of construction by using renewable, recycled, and locally sourced materials

They increase material costs and complicate design processes without providing any sustainability benefits

They are primarily decorative and do not affect the overall environmental footprint

They are used only in certain aesthetic contexts and have no impact on sustainability

Question 6: What is the role of native plants in urban green spaces design?

Which action should you take?

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Native plants are less attractive and harder to maintain

Native plants increase water consumption and maintenance needs

Native plants are not suitable for urban areas

Native plants are better suited to local climate conditions, require less water, and support local wildlife