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Landscape Architect Practice Test

Check what you know about the landscape architect job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on landscape architect knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A bioswale:
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Answer: Filters runoff. It treats stormwater.

Question 2 of 15The LARE is:
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Answer: A licensing exam. It licenses landscape architects.

Question 3 of 15Site analysis studies:
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Answer: Site conditions. It informs design.

Question 4 of 15Native plants are:
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Answer: Native to the region. They suit local conditions.

Question 5 of 15Accessibility means:
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Answer: Design for all abilities. Spaces work for everyone.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A long-range plan for a site.”
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Answer: Master plan. Master plan: A long-range plan for a site.

Question 7 of 15What does “Accessibility” mean?
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Answer: Design that works for all abilities.. Accessibility: Design that works for all abilities.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Written requirements.”
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Answer: Specification. Specification: Written requirements.

Question 9 of 15What does “Submittal” mean?
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Answer: Material proposals from contractors.. Submittal: Material proposals from contractors.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Landscape Architect Registration Examination.”
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Answer: LARE. LARE: Landscape Architect Registration Examination.

Question 11 of 15What does “Construction documents” mean?
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Answer: Drawings for building.. Construction documents: Drawings for building.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Paved and built features.”
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Answer: Hardscape. Hardscape: Paved and built features.

Question 13 of 15What does “Bioswale” mean?
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Answer: A planted channel that filters runoff.. Bioswale: A planted channel that filters runoff.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Studying a site’s conditions.”
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Answer: Site analysis. Site analysis: Studying a site’s conditions.

Question 15 of 15What does “Punch list” mean?
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Answer: Final items to fix.. Punch list: Final items to fix.

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