Construction Documentation & Implementation in Certified Landscape Architect (CLA Practice Test Exam) Flashcards

Which stormwater management practice is designed to capture the 'first flush' of runoff, which contains the highest concentration of pollutants?

Answer: First-flush diverter or water quality volume (WQv) BMP

First-flush BMPs capture the initial, most polluted portion of storm runoff for treatment or diversion before overflow reaches downstream receiving waters.

What does a landscape architect certify when issuing a Certificate of Substantial Completion?

Answer: The work is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use it for its intended purpose

Substantial Completion certifies that the work has reached the stage where the owner can use or occupy the project for its intended purpose, triggering specific contractual obligations including warranty periods.

A landscape architect reviews a contractor's shop drawing for custom site furnishings. The correct stamp to use when the submittal meets design intent but requires minor contractor-confirmed corrections is:

Answer: Approved as Noted

'Approved as Noted' indicates the submittal meets design intent subject to corrections noted on the drawing, allowing fabrication to proceed after the contractor confirms corrections.

Which specification format organizes each specification section into three parts: General, Products, and Execution?

Answer: CSI 3-Part SectionFormat

CSI's 3-Part SectionFormat divides every specification section into Part 1 (General), Part 2 (Products), and Part 3 (Execution), providing a consistent, nationally recognized structure.

When designing accessible parking spaces per ADA standards, the minimum width of an accessible parking space (non-van) is:

Answer: 8 feet with a 5-foot access aisle

ADA requires standard accessible spaces to be at least 8 feet wide with an adjacent 5-foot access aisle, for a combined width of 13 feet.

In a project manual, 'Division 01 - General Requirements' specifications typically include:

Answer: Project meeting requirements, submittals procedures, temporary facilities, and closeout requirements

Division 01 establishes administrative and procedural requirements that apply to all work on the project, such as coordination meetings, submittal review, temporary controls, and project closeout.

Which grading term describes the ratio of horizontal distance to vertical rise, commonly used to express slope in landscape construction?

Answer: Horizontal to vertical ratio (H:V)

The horizontal-to-vertical (H:V) ratio expresses slope as the number of horizontal units per unit of vertical change, e.g., 3:1 means 3 feet horizontal per 1 foot vertical.