LARE Test Questions and Answers12
Retainage - ANSWERS -A certain percentage of money owed to the contractor for work progress
that is held back by the owner to encourage completion of the project.
General - ANSWERS -What type of specification instructs the contractor on where to deliver and
store all of the materials on site?
Certification of Occupancy - ANSWERS -In order for a building to be occupied after construction
the local building department must issue this certification
writ of execution - ANSWERS -A landscape architect has won a case in small claims court against
a former client. The client has refused to pay the judgment in the case. What action should the
landscape architect take next?
Standard of practice - ANSWERS -All contractors are held to the same expectations in this arena
regardless of geographical distinction or manner of specialization. Veracity of legal cases is
ostensibly determined utilizing this method of reasoning
Reasons to lose license - ANSWERS -sealing drawings that he or she has not directly supervised
the creationof, he or she has become mentally disabled, he or she has accepted compensation
from a specific supplier and receiving payments for making public statements without disclosing
it to the public.
Construction Administration - ANSWERS -the Landscape Architect must have a great deal of
knowledge in the field and be able to make quick decisions to keep work moving and avoid
delays. The Landscape Architect should always have the owner's best interests in mind. The
Landscape Architect is also responsible for checking the quality of work and making sure it
meets code and complies with the specifications of the contract. Any questions that arise about
, the drawings or specifications are run through the Landscape Architect who is responsible for
resolving the problem in as quickly a manner as possible.
The Contractor - ANSWERS -Who is responsible for safety on the construction site?
OSHA - ANSWERS -Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Liquidated Damages - ANSWERS -an amount that is specified in the contract for any breach of
contract including missing a deadline.
Actual/Compensatory Damages - ANSWERS -Actual and compensatory damages
restricted covenants - ANSWERS -Prohibiting dramatic changes to a piece of property
Prevailing Wage - ANSWERS -When working on a federally funded project, what is the minimum
amount that contractors are required to pay their employees?
Prevailing Wage - ANSWERS -an hourly wage determined by a formula that considers the rate
paid for a job by a majority of the employers in the appropriate geographic area
General Warranty - ANSWERS -a confirmation that what is stated within an ownership article is
actual fact, and serves to assure that nothing negative was incurred while the owner was in
ownership of said property.
Special Warranty - ANSWERS -deals with a more detailed/limited time frame, precluding the
owner from liability for anything incurred before their actual ownership.
Tort Law - ANSWERS -Law that deals with harm to a person or a person's property.
Retainage - ANSWERS -A certain percentage of money owed to the contractor for work progress
that is held back by the owner to encourage completion of the project.
General - ANSWERS -What type of specification instructs the contractor on where to deliver and
store all of the materials on site?
Certification of Occupancy - ANSWERS -In order for a building to be occupied after construction
the local building department must issue this certification
writ of execution - ANSWERS -A landscape architect has won a case in small claims court against
a former client. The client has refused to pay the judgment in the case. What action should the
landscape architect take next?
Standard of practice - ANSWERS -All contractors are held to the same expectations in this arena
regardless of geographical distinction or manner of specialization. Veracity of legal cases is
ostensibly determined utilizing this method of reasoning
Reasons to lose license - ANSWERS -sealing drawings that he or she has not directly supervised
the creationof, he or she has become mentally disabled, he or she has accepted compensation
from a specific supplier and receiving payments for making public statements without disclosing
it to the public.
Construction Administration - ANSWERS -the Landscape Architect must have a great deal of
knowledge in the field and be able to make quick decisions to keep work moving and avoid
delays. The Landscape Architect should always have the owner's best interests in mind. The
Landscape Architect is also responsible for checking the quality of work and making sure it
meets code and complies with the specifications of the contract. Any questions that arise about
, the drawings or specifications are run through the Landscape Architect who is responsible for
resolving the problem in as quickly a manner as possible.
The Contractor - ANSWERS -Who is responsible for safety on the construction site?
OSHA - ANSWERS -Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Liquidated Damages - ANSWERS -an amount that is specified in the contract for any breach of
contract including missing a deadline.
Actual/Compensatory Damages - ANSWERS -Actual and compensatory damages
restricted covenants - ANSWERS -Prohibiting dramatic changes to a piece of property
Prevailing Wage - ANSWERS -When working on a federally funded project, what is the minimum
amount that contractors are required to pay their employees?
Prevailing Wage - ANSWERS -an hourly wage determined by a formula that considers the rate
paid for a job by a majority of the employers in the appropriate geographic area
General Warranty - ANSWERS -a confirmation that what is stated within an ownership article is
actual fact, and serves to assure that nothing negative was incurred while the owner was in
ownership of said property.
Special Warranty - ANSWERS -deals with a more detailed/limited time frame, precluding the
owner from liability for anything incurred before their actual ownership.
Tort Law - ANSWERS -Law that deals with harm to a person or a person's property.
