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

Answer

Symmetrical balance occurs when both sides of a central axis are mirror images, creating a formal, stable appearance.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To define landform and drainage patterns

Answer

A grading plan shows proposed elevation changes and contours to direct surface water drainage away from structures and toward appropriate outlets.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Non-living constructed elements like patios and walls

Answer

Hardscape encompasses all non-living, constructed features in a landscape such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fencing.

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

Answer

Sight lines are the visual corridors that guide the eye from a specific viewpoint to a focal point or borrowed scenery, shaping how space is perceived.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Grade level or slightly above

Answer

The root flare should sit at or just slightly above finished grade to prevent crown rot and ensure proper establishment.

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