LARE LARE Prep Section 4

Question 1

In landscape architecture practice management, an 'Errors and Omissions' (E&O) insurance policy protects the firm against claims arising from:

Accepted Answer

Professional negligence or mistakes in design services

Answer

E&O insurance (professional liability insurance) covers claims resulting from professional mistakes, errors, or omissions in design and consulting services.

Question 2

A landscape architect acting as the 'prime consultant' on a project is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating all design disciplines and holding the primary client contract

Answer

The prime consultant holds the primary agreement with the client and coordinates all subconsultants and design disciplines under that contract.

Question 3

Which project delivery method gives the owner the most control over design quality but typically takes the longest to complete?

Accepted Answer

Design-Bid-Build

Answer

Design-Bid-Build (traditional delivery) keeps design and construction separate and fully sequential, giving owners maximum design control but the longest overall schedule.

Question 4

CLARB is the organization responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Administering the LARE examination and maintaining licensure records

Answer

The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) develops and administers the LARE and maintains the national licensure record system.

Question 5

Under a typical AIA Owner-Architect agreement, the architect's 'basic services' during the Construction Administration phase include:

Accepted Answer

Reviewing and certifying contractor payment applications

Answer

During construction administration, the architect reviews and certifies contractor pay applications but does not supervise workers or guarantee the work.

LARE Test Practice Test

LARE Test Practice Test

LARE LARE Prep Section 4