LARE LARE 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the LARE planning and analysis section, which tool is most commonly used to assess suitability of land for various uses?
- CAD overlay mapping
- Sieve analysis
- Ian McHarg's overlay analysis method (Correct answer)
- GIS hydrological modeling only
Correct answer: Ian McHarg's overlay analysis method
Ian McHarg's overlay analysis method, popularized in 'Design with Nature,' is a foundational technique for land suitability assessment.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'viewshed analysis'?
- A study of drainage patterns across a watershed
- An assessment of what areas are visible from a specific point or set of points (Correct answer)
- A noise propagation study for urban environments
- A wildlife habitat connectivity assessment
Correct answer: An assessment of what areas are visible from a specific point or set of points
A viewshed analysis identifies all areas visible from a given observation point, commonly used in site planning and scenic resource protection.
Question 3: NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) when a project may:
- Cost more than $1 million
- Significantly affect the quality of the human environment (Correct answer)
- Disturb more than one acre of land
- Cross state boundaries
Correct answer: Significantly affect the quality of the human environment
NEPA requires an EIS for federal actions that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
Question 4: In a LARE site design scenario, the term 'program' refers to:
- The construction schedule
- The list of client needs, activities, and spatial requirements (Correct answer)
- The computer software used for design
- The grading plan specifications
Correct answer: The list of client needs, activities, and spatial requirements
The program is the compiled list of client goals, desired activities, and space requirements that inform the design solution.
Question 5: Which zoning classification typically permits a mix of residential and commercial uses in the same building or district?
- R-1 Single Family Residential
- C-2 General Commercial
- MU Mixed-Use (Correct answer)
- I-1 Light Industrial
Correct answer: MU Mixed-Use
Mixed-Use (MU) zoning allows a combination of residential, commercial, and sometimes civic uses within a single zone or building.
Question 6: The 100-year floodplain boundary is defined as the area inundated by a flood event with what annual probability?
- 1% chance of occurrence in any given year (Correct answer)
- 0.1% chance of occurrence in any given year
- 10% chance of occurrence in any given year
- 100% chance of occurrence within 100 years
Correct answer: 1% chance of occurrence in any given year
The 100-year floodplain has a 1% annual chance of being flooded, which means it is not guaranteed to flood once every 100 years.
Question 7: Which Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard governs the maximum cross-slope of an accessible pedestrian route?
- 1:50 (2%) (Correct answer)
- 1:20 (5%)
- 1:12 (8.3%)
- 1:8 (12.5%)
Correct answer: 1:50 (2%)
ADA standards limit cross-slopes on accessible routes to a maximum of 1:50 (2%) to prevent tipping hazards for wheelchair users.
LARE LARE 4
In the LARE planning and analysis section, which tool is most commonly used to assess suitability of land for various uses?