CPP Landscape Design & Installation

Question 1

Which design principle refers to the visual weight and equilibrium achieved when one side of a landscape mirrors the other?

Accepted Answer

Symmetrical balance

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Rhythm

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Unity

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Proportion

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a grading plan in landscape installation?

Accepted Answer

To define landform and drainage patterns

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To specify plant species locations

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To show existing utility lines

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To list hardscape materials

Question 3

In landscape design, the term 'hardscape' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Non-living constructed elements like patios and walls

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Drought-tolerant plants

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Compacted soil areas

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Native plant communities

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sight lines' in landscape design?

Accepted Answer

Visual paths from a viewpoint to focal points or beyond

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The height of the tallest plant in a bed

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The spacing between plants in a row

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Underground irrigation line routes

Question 5

When installing balled-and-burlapped trees, the root flare should be positioned at:

Accepted Answer

Grade level or slightly above

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6 inches below grade

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12 inches below grade

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The same depth as in the nursery container

Question 6

Which factor is MOST important when selecting plants for a specific landscape site?

Accepted Answer

Compatibility with site conditions including soil, light, and water availability

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Current market price of the plant

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Aesthetic preference of the designer

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Availability at local nurseries

Question 7

A planting plan drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 10 feet means that a 30-foot-wide planting bed would be represented on the plan as:

Accepted Answer

3 inches

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30 inches

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10 inches

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300 inches