CFB Site Planning & Design 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A CFB candidate is reviewing stormwater management plans for a new athletic complex. Which feature is designed to capture and slowly release runoff to prevent downstream flooding?
- French drain system
- Detention basin (Correct answer)
- Retention pond
- Infiltration trench
Correct answer: Detention basin
A detention basin temporarily holds stormwater runoff and releases it slowly at a controlled rate to reduce peak flow and prevent downstream flooding.
Question 2: When designing field access for maintenance equipment, what is the minimum gate width recommended to allow standard field equipment passage?
- 6 feet
- 8 feet
- 10 feet
- 12 feet (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 12 feet
A 12-foot minimum gate width accommodates most standard field maintenance equipment, including wide-deck mowers and aerifiers.
Question 3: Which zoning classification typically applies to public outdoor athletic fields and must be verified before beginning site development?
- R-1 Residential
- C-2 Commercial
- P/OS Park/Open Space (Correct answer)
- I-1 Industrial
Correct answer: P/OS Park/Open Space
Park/Open Space (P/OS) zoning is the typical classification for public athletic facilities, and verification ensures the intended use is permitted.
Question 4: In a site drainage plan, what does a 'swale' refer to?
- An underground pipe network for water removal
- A shallow, vegetated channel that directs surface runoff (Correct answer)
- A pump station for low-lying areas
- A permeable pavement section for infiltration
Correct answer: A shallow, vegetated channel that directs surface runoff
A swale is a shallow, vegetated channel designed to convey and filter surface stormwater runoff along the landscape.
Question 5: A site plan shows a 100-year floodplain adjacent to a proposed field location. What is the most important regulatory requirement to verify before proceeding?
- FEMA floodplain development permit requirements (Correct answer)
- State environmental noise ordinances
- Local tree preservation ordinances
- Federal endangered species habitat assessments
Correct answer: FEMA floodplain development permit requirements
FEMA floodplain development permits are required for any construction within a 100-year floodplain and must be verified before proceeding.
Question 6: What is the function of a 'cut and fill' analysis in site planning for athletic fields?
- Determining the depth of rootzone mix needed
- Calculating the earthwork balance to minimize soil import/export costs (Correct answer)
- Measuring the soil compaction levels across the site
- Analyzing the chemical composition of native soil
Correct answer: Calculating the earthwork balance to minimize soil import/export costs
A cut and fill analysis calculates how much soil needs to be removed (cut) versus added (fill) to achieve desired grades, minimizing material transport costs.
Question 7: Which type of environmental assessment is typically required before converting a previously agricultural site to athletic field use?
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Correct answer)
- Archaeological survey only
- Noise impact study
- Traffic impact analysis
Correct answer: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identifies potential contamination from prior land use activities such as pesticides, herbicides, or fuel storage.
CFB Site Planning & Design 3
A CFB candidate is reviewing stormwater management plans for a new athletic complex.
Which feature is designed to capture and slowly release runoff to prevent downstream flooding?