C27 License - C-27 Landscaping Contractor License Planning and Estimating Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client wants to install a new rectangular lawn measuring 50 feet long by 30 feet wide. You need to add a 3-inch layer of topsoil before laying the sod. How many cubic yards of topsoil are required?

Accepted Answer

13.9 cubic yards

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10.5 cubic yards

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41.7 cubic yards

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125 cubic yards

Question 2

When developing a bid for a large landscaping project, which of the following represents an indirect cost?

Accepted Answer

The monthly rent for the contractor's equipment storage yard.

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The cost of the 5-gallon shrubs listed in the planting plan.

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The wages paid to the crew for installing a paver patio.

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The purchase price of the sod for the new lawn installation.

Question 3

A crucial first step in the estimating process, after receiving the project plans, is to perform a 'takeoff.' What is the primary purpose of a landscape takeoff?

Accepted Answer

To identify and measure the quantities of materials and labor needed.

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To finalize the project schedule and completion date.

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To negotiate material prices with local suppliers.

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To obtain the necessary permits from the local building department.

Question 4

A contractor's bid for a project has $15,000 in direct material costs and $20,000 in direct labor costs. The company applies a 15% overhead rate to the total direct costs. To achieve a 10% profit margin on the total cost (direct costs + overhead), what should the final bid price be?

Accepted Answer

$44,275

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$38,500

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$40,250

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$42,500

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST critical reason for conducting a thorough site assessment before submitting a final estimate?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential problems like poor drainage or soil compaction.

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To introduce the crew to the client.

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To take marketing photos of the property.

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To finalize the color of the hardscape materials.

Question 6

According to the CSLB's C-27 exam content outline, the 'Planning and Estimating' section covers all of the following topics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Erosion control

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Project planning

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Hardscape, drainage, and irrigation design

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Project estimating

A client wants to install a new rectangular lawn measuring 50 feet long by 30 feet wide.You need to add a 3-inch layer of topsoil before laying the sod.How many cubic yards of topsoil are required?

A client wants to install a new rectangular lawn measuring 50 feet long by 30 feet wide.
You need to add a 3-inch layer of topsoil before laying the sod.
How many cubic yards of topsoil are required?