CPRP Planning & Design 2

Question 1

Which planning document typically establishes the long-range vision for a park system over a 10–20 year horizon?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive master plan

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Annual capital budget

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Maintenance management plan

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Risk management report

Question 2

The Level of Service (LOS) standard in parks planning is most commonly expressed as:

Accepted Answer

Acres of parkland per 1,000 residents

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Dollars spent per capita

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Number of staff per park

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Percentage of budget allocated to maintenance

Question 3

Which Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard specifically addresses accessible routes within newly constructed park facilities?

Accepted Answer

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Fair Housing Act Guidelines

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ASTM F1951 Standard

Question 4

A park designer wants to minimize urban heat island effect in a new plaza. The BEST landscape strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Plant shade trees and use light-colored permeable paving

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Install dark asphalt paving for durability

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Maximize impervious hardscape for easy maintenance

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Install synthetic turf to reduce irrigation

Question 5

In a needs assessment, gap analysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

The difference between existing service levels and desired standards

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The funding shortfall between projected and actual revenues

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The space between playground equipment pieces for safety

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The time between park opening and first maintenance cycle

Question 6

Which site analysis tool uses geographic information to layer environmental, social, and infrastructure data for park planning decisions?

Accepted Answer

Geographic Information System (GIS)

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Critical path method (CPM)

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Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

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Life-cycle cost analysis

Question 7

The primary purpose of a park classification system (e.g., mini-park, neighborhood park, community park, regional park) is to:

Accepted Answer

Guide equitable distribution of facilities by service area and scale

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Determine staff-to-visitor ratios

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Set admission fee structures

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Rank parks by environmental sensitivity