LARE Project and Construction Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

During the construction of a public park, the contractor discovers that the specified bluestone pavers are unavailable due to a quarry strike.
The contractor proposes substituting a different type of stone that is readily available.
What is the first formal step the landscape architect should take in this situation?

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Request a formal Change Order proposal from the contractor detailing cost and schedule impacts.

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Issue a Construction Change Directive (CCD) to authorize the substitution immediately to avoid delays.

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Verbally approve the substitution with the contractor and document it in the next field report.

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Reject the substitution outright as it deviates from the contract documents.

Question 2

A landscape architect is managing a project where the client has a strict, non-negotiable budget. The scope of work is well-defined and a complete set of construction documents has been prepared. Which type of construction contract would be most appropriate for this scenario?

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Lump Sum (Fixed Price) Contract

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Cost-Plus Contract

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Time and Materials (T&M) Contract

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Unit Price Contract

Question 3

In project scheduling, which of the following best distinguishes the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) from the Critical Path Method (CPM)?

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PERT uses a probabilistic time estimate to account for uncertainty in activity durations, while CPM uses a single, deterministic time estimate.

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PERT is used exclusively for construction projects, while CPM is used for research and development.

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CPM focuses on identifying project milestones, whereas PERT focuses on resource allocation and cost control.

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PERT is a visual technique represented by an activity-on-node diagram, while CPM uses an activity-on-arrow diagram.

Question 4

A landscape architect is reviewing a contractor's application for payment at the end of a project. The contractor has completed all physical construction, including all punch list items, and has submitted all required closeout documents, such as warranties and as-built drawings. This milestone is known as:

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Final Completion

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Contractual Completion

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Substantial Completion

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Mechanical Completion

Question 5

During a weekly site observation meeting for a corporate campus project, a project manager for the client asks the landscape architect to award the irrigation subcontract to a specific company owned by the project manager's cousin, despite it not being the lowest bidder. Which of the following is the MOST significant ethical issue at play?

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Conflict of Interest

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Upholding the project schedule

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Ensuring quality of materials

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Maintaining the project budget

Question 6

Which of the following documents, typically prepared by the landscape architect, provides detailed, written requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards, and workmanship for the work and is a critical component of the contract documents?

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Specifications

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General Conditions

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Addenda

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