LARE - Section 1 Practice Questions
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An owner is unsure of the best type of payment structure to adopt in their contract with a
contractor and requests that the contractor provide three different options for them to
evaluate. Of the following list, which would the contractor provide to the owner?
Choose three.
A. Unit price contract
B. Cost-plus contract
C. As-built contract
D. Lump sum contract
E. Boilerplate contract CORRECT ANSWERS Unit price contract
Cost-plus contract
Lump sum contract
Which of the following parties has the ability to place a tax lien against a property?
A. Government
B. Landscape architect
C. Material supplier
D. General contractor CORRECT ANSWERS Government
Which of the following would NOT be considered a potential use for as-built drawings?
A. Used to compare final built conditions to those in the record drawings
B. Used to determine liability in construction-related litigation
C. Used by a future party to make modifications, additions or alterations to a project site
D. Used to fabricate custom site elements as requested by the landscape architect
CORRECT ANSWERS Used to fabricate custom site elements as requested by the
landscape architect
A contractor is tasked with pouring a concrete driveway per the plans and performance
specifications supplied by a landscape architect. The work is completed to the
landscape architect's satisfaction with the exception of the broom finish on the concrete,
which is sloppy and unattractive. Of the options provided, which of the following actions
would the contractor most likely take?
A. Demolish the work and reinstall it per the landscape architect's verbal direction
regarding the broom finish
B. Stand by the work as performed and do nothing
C. Demolish the work and reinstall it because it does not meet the performance
specification
D. Demolish the work and reinstall it because it does not meet the information provided
in the plans CORRECT ANSWERS Stand by the work as performed and do nothing
The primary reason that a landscape architect should not give orders or direction
directly to a contractor's workers is that:
,A. The workers may begin to follow the landscape architect's direction instead of the
plans
B. The workers could misinterpret the direction and execute the requested work
improperly
C. Doing so places undue liability on the landscape architect and can make them
responsible for any resulting cost overruns
D. The contractor can accuse the landscape architect of misfeasance in a court of law
CORRECT ANSWERS Doing so places undue liability on the landscape architect and
can make them responsible for any resulting cost overruns
Which of the following answers correctly lists the order of project management activities
according to Ramroth in "Project Management
for Design Professionals"?
A. Defining, Planning, Directing, Coordinating, Monitoring, Learning B. Learning,
Defining, Planning, Directing. Coordinating, Monitoring C. Coordinating, Monitoring,
Learning. Defining. Planning, Directing
D. Coordinating, Monitoring, Defining, Planning, Directing. Learning CORRECT
ANSWERS Defining, Planning, Directing, Coordinating, Monitoring, Learning
A project manager might use contingency planning for which of the following objectives?
A. To reduce the risk related to uncertainties or potential threats
B. To improve overall project performance
C. To increase staff morale and meet deadlines
D. To transfer financial losses to another, equally responsible, party CORRECT
ANSWERS To reduce the risk related to uncertainties or potential threats
A landscape architect has commissioned a site survey for a project, but when the
surveyor sends the requested drawings to the landscape architect, it is missing basic
information that was omitted from the service contract. What should the landscape
architect do? A. Request that the surveyor include the missing information because it
was basic and should have been included as a best practice
B. Request that the surveyor include the missing information after signing a contract for
additional services
C. Take responsibility for the missing information and use the survey as-is
D. Go to the site and measure the missing information CORRECT ANSWERS Request
that the surveyor include the missing information after signing a contract for additional
services
7) A project manager is asked to determine the percentage completion of the
construction documents. Of the answers provided, which of the following actions would
yield the most accurate estimate?
A. Make an estimate based on the number of hours billed to the project
B. Make an estimate based on the number of drawings completed in relation to the list
of drawings required
C. Make an estimate based on self reporting from all members of the design team
,D. Make an estimate based on the number of days remaining to the submittal deadline
CORRECT ANSWERS Make an estimate based on the number of drawings completed
in relation to the list of drawings required
When acting as a subconsultant, a landscape architect is expected to:
A. Lead the overall design for the project in question
B. Coordinate with the prime consultant to produce work as described in the scope of
services section of the design contract
C. Liaise directly with the client regarding all design issues
D. Offer guidance to the contractor as needed CORRECT ANSWERS Coordinate with
the prime consultant to produce work as described in the scope of services section of
the design contract
A landscape architect is recording meeting minutes at a project-related meeting with
numerous attendees from a variety of firms and
organizations. Which of the following data should be recorded in those meeting
minutes?
Choose all that apply.
A. The date, time and location of the meeting
B. The names, positions and firms/organizations of all attendees
C. All notable and relevant statements made by the attendees
D. The number of years that each attendee has been in their current position
CORRECT ANSWERS The date, time and location of the meeting
The names, positions and firms/organizations of all attendees
All notable and relevant statements made by the attendees
The number of years that each attendee has been in their current position
Which of the following statements about the general conditions (contained in the project
manual) are TRUE?
Choose all that apply.
A. Contains "boilerplate" language that establishes the rights, authority and obligations
of the contracting parties
B. Are also referred to as "supplementary conditions"
C. Outlines the general rules under which a project will be built
D. Contains general information related to material finishes and product specifications
CORRECT ANSWERS Contains "boilerplate" language that establishes the rights,
authority and obligations of the contracting parties
Outlines the general rules under which a project will be built
Errors and omissions insurance generally does not cover the actions of which of the
following parties:
A. Surveyors
B. Landscape Architects
C. Architects
D. Contractors CORRECT ANSWERS Contractors
, When advertising a public works project for bid, which of the following items would NOT
be included in the bid advertisement?
A. Project location
B. Bonding requirements
C. Project scope
D. Bid submittal deadline
E. Project timeline
F. Previous project experience
G. How to obtain bid documents CORRECT ANSWERS Previous project experience
The clerk of works is generally responsible for which of the following tasks on a
construction site?
A. Approving payment requests
B. Issuing shop drawings
C. Responding to Requests for Information
D. Verifying quantities of material delivered to the site CORRECT ANSWERS Verifying
quantities of material delivered to the site
If a specification is described as being 50% complete, which of the following can be
assumed to be true?
A. The specification has been started but has not been completed
B. The specification is complete but has not been reviewed for quality control
C. The specification is in progress but is missing detail drawings
D. The specification has undergone quality control but the comments have not been
picked up yet CORRECT ANSWERS The specification has been started but has not
been completed
Agency agreements consist of an agreement between a principal and an agent. Which
of the following statements is TRUE regarding agency agreements?
Choose all that apply
A. The agent can be empowered to take any legally permissible action that the principal
could
B. The agent can enter into binding contracts on the behalf of the principal
C. The agent can act outside of the granted authority established in the agency
agreement if necessary
D. Agency agreements are consensual in nature CORRECT ANSWERS The agent can
be empowered to take any legally permissible action that the principal could
The agent can enter into binding contracts on the behalf of the principal
Agency agreements are consensual in nature
Agency agreements can be terminated for which of the following reasons?
A. All of the available answers are correct
B. Death of the principal or agent
C. Unilateral termination by the principal
D. Unilateral termination by the agent
Solved Correctly To Score A+
An owner is unsure of the best type of payment structure to adopt in their contract with a
contractor and requests that the contractor provide three different options for them to
evaluate. Of the following list, which would the contractor provide to the owner?
Choose three.
A. Unit price contract
B. Cost-plus contract
C. As-built contract
D. Lump sum contract
E. Boilerplate contract CORRECT ANSWERS Unit price contract
Cost-plus contract
Lump sum contract
Which of the following parties has the ability to place a tax lien against a property?
A. Government
B. Landscape architect
C. Material supplier
D. General contractor CORRECT ANSWERS Government
Which of the following would NOT be considered a potential use for as-built drawings?
A. Used to compare final built conditions to those in the record drawings
B. Used to determine liability in construction-related litigation
C. Used by a future party to make modifications, additions or alterations to a project site
D. Used to fabricate custom site elements as requested by the landscape architect
CORRECT ANSWERS Used to fabricate custom site elements as requested by the
landscape architect
A contractor is tasked with pouring a concrete driveway per the plans and performance
specifications supplied by a landscape architect. The work is completed to the
landscape architect's satisfaction with the exception of the broom finish on the concrete,
which is sloppy and unattractive. Of the options provided, which of the following actions
would the contractor most likely take?
A. Demolish the work and reinstall it per the landscape architect's verbal direction
regarding the broom finish
B. Stand by the work as performed and do nothing
C. Demolish the work and reinstall it because it does not meet the performance
specification
D. Demolish the work and reinstall it because it does not meet the information provided
in the plans CORRECT ANSWERS Stand by the work as performed and do nothing
The primary reason that a landscape architect should not give orders or direction
directly to a contractor's workers is that:
,A. The workers may begin to follow the landscape architect's direction instead of the
plans
B. The workers could misinterpret the direction and execute the requested work
improperly
C. Doing so places undue liability on the landscape architect and can make them
responsible for any resulting cost overruns
D. The contractor can accuse the landscape architect of misfeasance in a court of law
CORRECT ANSWERS Doing so places undue liability on the landscape architect and
can make them responsible for any resulting cost overruns
Which of the following answers correctly lists the order of project management activities
according to Ramroth in "Project Management
for Design Professionals"?
A. Defining, Planning, Directing, Coordinating, Monitoring, Learning B. Learning,
Defining, Planning, Directing. Coordinating, Monitoring C. Coordinating, Monitoring,
Learning. Defining. Planning, Directing
D. Coordinating, Monitoring, Defining, Planning, Directing. Learning CORRECT
ANSWERS Defining, Planning, Directing, Coordinating, Monitoring, Learning
A project manager might use contingency planning for which of the following objectives?
A. To reduce the risk related to uncertainties or potential threats
B. To improve overall project performance
C. To increase staff morale and meet deadlines
D. To transfer financial losses to another, equally responsible, party CORRECT
ANSWERS To reduce the risk related to uncertainties or potential threats
A landscape architect has commissioned a site survey for a project, but when the
surveyor sends the requested drawings to the landscape architect, it is missing basic
information that was omitted from the service contract. What should the landscape
architect do? A. Request that the surveyor include the missing information because it
was basic and should have been included as a best practice
B. Request that the surveyor include the missing information after signing a contract for
additional services
C. Take responsibility for the missing information and use the survey as-is
D. Go to the site and measure the missing information CORRECT ANSWERS Request
that the surveyor include the missing information after signing a contract for additional
services
7) A project manager is asked to determine the percentage completion of the
construction documents. Of the answers provided, which of the following actions would
yield the most accurate estimate?
A. Make an estimate based on the number of hours billed to the project
B. Make an estimate based on the number of drawings completed in relation to the list
of drawings required
C. Make an estimate based on self reporting from all members of the design team
,D. Make an estimate based on the number of days remaining to the submittal deadline
CORRECT ANSWERS Make an estimate based on the number of drawings completed
in relation to the list of drawings required
When acting as a subconsultant, a landscape architect is expected to:
A. Lead the overall design for the project in question
B. Coordinate with the prime consultant to produce work as described in the scope of
services section of the design contract
C. Liaise directly with the client regarding all design issues
D. Offer guidance to the contractor as needed CORRECT ANSWERS Coordinate with
the prime consultant to produce work as described in the scope of services section of
the design contract
A landscape architect is recording meeting minutes at a project-related meeting with
numerous attendees from a variety of firms and
organizations. Which of the following data should be recorded in those meeting
minutes?
Choose all that apply.
A. The date, time and location of the meeting
B. The names, positions and firms/organizations of all attendees
C. All notable and relevant statements made by the attendees
D. The number of years that each attendee has been in their current position
CORRECT ANSWERS The date, time and location of the meeting
The names, positions and firms/organizations of all attendees
All notable and relevant statements made by the attendees
The number of years that each attendee has been in their current position
Which of the following statements about the general conditions (contained in the project
manual) are TRUE?
Choose all that apply.
A. Contains "boilerplate" language that establishes the rights, authority and obligations
of the contracting parties
B. Are also referred to as "supplementary conditions"
C. Outlines the general rules under which a project will be built
D. Contains general information related to material finishes and product specifications
CORRECT ANSWERS Contains "boilerplate" language that establishes the rights,
authority and obligations of the contracting parties
Outlines the general rules under which a project will be built
Errors and omissions insurance generally does not cover the actions of which of the
following parties:
A. Surveyors
B. Landscape Architects
C. Architects
D. Contractors CORRECT ANSWERS Contractors
, When advertising a public works project for bid, which of the following items would NOT
be included in the bid advertisement?
A. Project location
B. Bonding requirements
C. Project scope
D. Bid submittal deadline
E. Project timeline
F. Previous project experience
G. How to obtain bid documents CORRECT ANSWERS Previous project experience
The clerk of works is generally responsible for which of the following tasks on a
construction site?
A. Approving payment requests
B. Issuing shop drawings
C. Responding to Requests for Information
D. Verifying quantities of material delivered to the site CORRECT ANSWERS Verifying
quantities of material delivered to the site
If a specification is described as being 50% complete, which of the following can be
assumed to be true?
A. The specification has been started but has not been completed
B. The specification is complete but has not been reviewed for quality control
C. The specification is in progress but is missing detail drawings
D. The specification has undergone quality control but the comments have not been
picked up yet CORRECT ANSWERS The specification has been started but has not
been completed
Agency agreements consist of an agreement between a principal and an agent. Which
of the following statements is TRUE regarding agency agreements?
Choose all that apply
A. The agent can be empowered to take any legally permissible action that the principal
could
B. The agent can enter into binding contracts on the behalf of the principal
C. The agent can act outside of the granted authority established in the agency
agreement if necessary
D. Agency agreements are consensual in nature CORRECT ANSWERS The agent can
be empowered to take any legally permissible action that the principal could
The agent can enter into binding contracts on the behalf of the principal
Agency agreements are consensual in nature
Agency agreements can be terminated for which of the following reasons?
A. All of the available answers are correct
B. Death of the principal or agent
C. Unilateral termination by the principal
D. Unilateral termination by the agent
