LARE Practice Exam Section
2 Answered 100% Correct
A consensual agreement that restricts what can be done with private property" is known
as:
- Exemption
- Zoning overlay
- Easement
- Covenant
- Zoning variance - ANSWER-covenants (also known as deed restrictions) are
consensual agreements that restrict what can be done with private property. Covenants
place additional rules or restrictions on the use of land that supplements any regulations
established in a zoning code, subdivision regulations or building codes.
"azimuth" "angle of incidence" and albedo are companion terms in which of the
following senses?
- They are all quantitative measurements that relate in some way to the sun or sy
- They are all terms used in soil science
- They all refer to hydrological concepts
- They are all methods to measure slopes - ANSWER-first. Azimuth can be defined as
the direction of a celestial object from the observer, expressed as the angular distance
from the north or south point of the horizon to the point at which a vertical circle passing
through the object intersects with the horizon. Angle of incidence is the angle at which a
ray of light hits a surface. Albedo is the measurement of an objects reflectivity.
Specifically it measures the fraction of solar energy reflected from a surface back into
space.
"bearing capacity" can be identified as which of the following
- The ability of a soil to be deformed under pressure without breaking apart
- The measure of a soil to decrease in volume under the pressure of a given weight
- The minimum moisture content at which a soil will flow under its own weight
- The ability of a soil to return to its original shape after being subjected to a load
condition - ANSWER-the measure of a soil to decrease in volume under the pressure of
a given weight. The ability of a soil to be deformed under pressure without breaking
apart is known as "soil plasticity" , the minimum moisture content at which a soil will flow
under its own weight is known as a soils "liquid limit" and the "ability of a soil to return to
its original shape after being subjected to a load condition is referred to as "soil
elasticity"
"determining distance based on the observed height of a tall rod" is the definition for
which of the following survey techniques?
,- Backsighting
- Stadia measurement
- Traversing
- LIDAR - ANSWER-stadia measurement is a survey technique that uses the observed
height of a graduated, upright rod to infer horizontal distance
"eminent domain" refers to which of the following:
- Any adjustment to a municipality's political boundaries
- The right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose
- The right of a government or its agent to take private property for public use, with
payment of compensation
- Any unlawful violation to a conservation easement by homeowner - ANSWER-third
"time of concentration" refers to which of the following:
- The amount of time it takes for water to saturate soils completely
- The rate of infiltration through a pervious material
- The amount of time needed for water to flow from the most remote point in a
watershed to a watershed outlet
- The rate at which water flows into a stormwater retention area
- The rate of precipitation in a given watershed - ANSWER-the amount of time needed
for water to flow from the most remote point in a watershed to a watershed outlet. While
all of the answers address hydrological issues, "time of concentration" is a term used in
hydrology and other sciences to refer to the amount of time needed for water to flow
from the most remote point in a watershed to the watershed outlet. Note that the most
remote point in the watershed is not necessarily determined by the distance, since
overland and channel flow time is dependent on slope, surface, and channel
characteristics.
"topography" can be defined as which of the following?
- The study of the origin and evolution of landforms
- The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their
parts
- An earth science comprising the study of soils and rocks and the processes by which
they change
- The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area - ANSWER-
last. First definition is geomorphology, the second is physiology, the third is geology.
1. Charrettes can be characterized as:
Choose five.
- A popular tool for high-stakes and complex projects
- An intense period of design activity
- An opportunity for the design team to work closely with a group of stakeholders to
develop elements of a plan
- An opportunity for stakeholders to develop alternative concepts based upon the design
teams work
, - An opportunity for the design team to develop alternative concepts based upon
stakeholder feedback
- A process that typically takes place over a single day
- A process that can easily be held in online formats - ANSWER-first five
a "greenfield site" is defined as which of the following?
Choose all that apply
- A site that conforms to the principles of sustainable site planning
- A site with critical environmental resources
- An undeveloped site
- A site with high levels of biodiversity
- A site being used for agriculture - ANSWER-undeveloped site or is used for
agriculture. It can be located in a city, suburban or rural area. Greenfield sites are
generally considered the least expensive type of site to develop primarily because they
do not require extensive demolition or remediation.
A "Purchase of Development Rights" is typically used to:
a. Encourage agricultural, open space, or environmental uses on a site that might
otherwise be developed
b. Transfer development rights from one property to another to encourage open space
conservation
c. Increase development density on eligible sites
d. Restrict development in sensitive environmental areas - ANSWER-A. Although PDRs
can also be used to "restrict development in sensitive environmental areas" this answer
is less accurate than A. and is therefore considered incorrect. Note that B describes in
part a "transfer of Development Rights (TDR), which is similar to a PDR.
A city has updated their zoning regulations to increase population density in all
residential areas. To best accomplish this, the city has decided to:
- Allow the construction of accessory dwelling units
- Allow for more flexible building setbacks
- Decrease the maximum lot size allowed
- Allow for fast track permitting of all new residential construction - ANSWER-first. An
ADU is a residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for
one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary
resident.
a city is experiencing rapid population growth in a short period of time. Amendments
and updates need to be made to the appropriate documents to control and organize this
unplanned for growth. Which document would be most appropriate to control and
otherwise manage growth in the city?
- Comprehensive master plan
- Capital improvements program
- Zoning ordinance
2 Answered 100% Correct
A consensual agreement that restricts what can be done with private property" is known
as:
- Exemption
- Zoning overlay
- Easement
- Covenant
- Zoning variance - ANSWER-covenants (also known as deed restrictions) are
consensual agreements that restrict what can be done with private property. Covenants
place additional rules or restrictions on the use of land that supplements any regulations
established in a zoning code, subdivision regulations or building codes.
"azimuth" "angle of incidence" and albedo are companion terms in which of the
following senses?
- They are all quantitative measurements that relate in some way to the sun or sy
- They are all terms used in soil science
- They all refer to hydrological concepts
- They are all methods to measure slopes - ANSWER-first. Azimuth can be defined as
the direction of a celestial object from the observer, expressed as the angular distance
from the north or south point of the horizon to the point at which a vertical circle passing
through the object intersects with the horizon. Angle of incidence is the angle at which a
ray of light hits a surface. Albedo is the measurement of an objects reflectivity.
Specifically it measures the fraction of solar energy reflected from a surface back into
space.
"bearing capacity" can be identified as which of the following
- The ability of a soil to be deformed under pressure without breaking apart
- The measure of a soil to decrease in volume under the pressure of a given weight
- The minimum moisture content at which a soil will flow under its own weight
- The ability of a soil to return to its original shape after being subjected to a load
condition - ANSWER-the measure of a soil to decrease in volume under the pressure of
a given weight. The ability of a soil to be deformed under pressure without breaking
apart is known as "soil plasticity" , the minimum moisture content at which a soil will flow
under its own weight is known as a soils "liquid limit" and the "ability of a soil to return to
its original shape after being subjected to a load condition is referred to as "soil
elasticity"
"determining distance based on the observed height of a tall rod" is the definition for
which of the following survey techniques?
,- Backsighting
- Stadia measurement
- Traversing
- LIDAR - ANSWER-stadia measurement is a survey technique that uses the observed
height of a graduated, upright rod to infer horizontal distance
"eminent domain" refers to which of the following:
- Any adjustment to a municipality's political boundaries
- The right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose
- The right of a government or its agent to take private property for public use, with
payment of compensation
- Any unlawful violation to a conservation easement by homeowner - ANSWER-third
"time of concentration" refers to which of the following:
- The amount of time it takes for water to saturate soils completely
- The rate of infiltration through a pervious material
- The amount of time needed for water to flow from the most remote point in a
watershed to a watershed outlet
- The rate at which water flows into a stormwater retention area
- The rate of precipitation in a given watershed - ANSWER-the amount of time needed
for water to flow from the most remote point in a watershed to a watershed outlet. While
all of the answers address hydrological issues, "time of concentration" is a term used in
hydrology and other sciences to refer to the amount of time needed for water to flow
from the most remote point in a watershed to the watershed outlet. Note that the most
remote point in the watershed is not necessarily determined by the distance, since
overland and channel flow time is dependent on slope, surface, and channel
characteristics.
"topography" can be defined as which of the following?
- The study of the origin and evolution of landforms
- The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their
parts
- An earth science comprising the study of soils and rocks and the processes by which
they change
- The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area - ANSWER-
last. First definition is geomorphology, the second is physiology, the third is geology.
1. Charrettes can be characterized as:
Choose five.
- A popular tool for high-stakes and complex projects
- An intense period of design activity
- An opportunity for the design team to work closely with a group of stakeholders to
develop elements of a plan
- An opportunity for stakeholders to develop alternative concepts based upon the design
teams work
, - An opportunity for the design team to develop alternative concepts based upon
stakeholder feedback
- A process that typically takes place over a single day
- A process that can easily be held in online formats - ANSWER-first five
a "greenfield site" is defined as which of the following?
Choose all that apply
- A site that conforms to the principles of sustainable site planning
- A site with critical environmental resources
- An undeveloped site
- A site with high levels of biodiversity
- A site being used for agriculture - ANSWER-undeveloped site or is used for
agriculture. It can be located in a city, suburban or rural area. Greenfield sites are
generally considered the least expensive type of site to develop primarily because they
do not require extensive demolition or remediation.
A "Purchase of Development Rights" is typically used to:
a. Encourage agricultural, open space, or environmental uses on a site that might
otherwise be developed
b. Transfer development rights from one property to another to encourage open space
conservation
c. Increase development density on eligible sites
d. Restrict development in sensitive environmental areas - ANSWER-A. Although PDRs
can also be used to "restrict development in sensitive environmental areas" this answer
is less accurate than A. and is therefore considered incorrect. Note that B describes in
part a "transfer of Development Rights (TDR), which is similar to a PDR.
A city has updated their zoning regulations to increase population density in all
residential areas. To best accomplish this, the city has decided to:
- Allow the construction of accessory dwelling units
- Allow for more flexible building setbacks
- Decrease the maximum lot size allowed
- Allow for fast track permitting of all new residential construction - ANSWER-first. An
ADU is a residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for
one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary
resident.
a city is experiencing rapid population growth in a short period of time. Amendments
and updates need to be made to the appropriate documents to control and organize this
unplanned for growth. Which document would be most appropriate to control and
otherwise manage growth in the city?
- Comprehensive master plan
- Capital improvements program
- Zoning ordinance
