NCARB Site Planning and Design 2

Question 1

What does 'topography' refer to in site analysis?

Accepted Answer

The configuration of the land surface including slopes, elevations, and contours

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The type of soil present on the site

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The legal boundaries of a property

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The location of underground utilities

Question 2

Which survey document establishes a property's legal boundaries, easements, and existing improvements?

Accepted Answer

ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey

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Topographic Survey

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Geotechnical Report

Answer

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Question 3

A 100-year storm event in hydrology means what?

Accepted Answer

A storm with a 1% probability of occurring in any given year

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A storm that occurs exactly once per century

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The worst storm ever recorded in 100 years

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A storm that causes 100 inches of rainfall

Question 4

What is the purpose of a retention pond on a developed site?

Accepted Answer

To permanently store stormwater on-site and allow it to infiltrate or slowly release

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To provide drinking water storage

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To irrigate landscaping only

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To serve as a decorative water feature

Question 5

Sun path diagrams are used in site design primarily to determine what?

Accepted Answer

Shadow patterns on a site at different times of year to optimize building orientation

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Wind direction and speed

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Soil bearing capacity

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Topographic slope percentages

Question 6

What does the term 'easement' mean in the context of property law and site design?

Accepted Answer

A legal right to use another's land for a specific purpose

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A required setback from a public street

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A zoning variance for nonconforming use

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A survey boundary marker