CLA CLA Professional Practice & Ethics

Question 1

Which organization administers the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)

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American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

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US Green Building Council (USGBC)

Question 2

Under what circumstance may a licensed landscape architect legally seal documents in a state where they are not licensed?

Accepted Answer

Generally they may not — licensure is state-specific

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If they have 10+ years of experience

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If a licensed engineer co-signs the documents

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If the project is under $500,000 in construction value

Question 3

What does the term 'standard of care' mean in landscape architecture professional practice?

Accepted Answer

The level of skill and diligence ordinarily exercised by competent practitioners under similar circumstances

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The minimum fee a licensed LA must charge

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The maximum liability coverage required by state law

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The code of ethics published by ASLA

Question 4

A client asks a landscape architect to certify that construction was completed 'in substantial conformance' with the contract documents. What does this certification mean?

Accepted Answer

The work generally conforms to the design intent with minor deviations

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Every detail was executed exactly as drawn

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The contractor warrants the work for one year

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The LA personally inspected every stage of work

Question 5

What is a 'Request for Information' (RFI) in the context of landscape architecture construction administration?

Accepted Answer

A contractor's formal question about contract documents submitted to the design team for clarification

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An owner's request for additional services

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A government permit inquiry

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A subcontractor bid solicitation

Question 6

Which delivery method has the owner contract separately with a designer and a contractor, with the designer typically managing construction administration?

Accepted Answer

Design-bid-build

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Design-build

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Construction manager at risk

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Integrated project delivery