CLA CLA Professional Practice & Ethics

Question 1

Which organization administers the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)

Answer

CLARB develops and administers the LARE, the national licensing examination required to become a registered landscape architect in most US states.

Question 2

Under what circumstance may a licensed landscape architect legally seal documents in a state where they are not licensed?

Accepted Answer

Generally they may not — licensure is state-specific

Answer

Landscape architects must hold a valid license in each state where they seal documents; practicing without a license is illegal regardless of experience.

Question 3

What does the term 'standard of care' mean in landscape architecture professional practice?

Accepted Answer

The level of skill and diligence ordinarily exercised by competent practitioners under similar circumstances

Answer

Standard of care is the legal benchmark against which a professional's conduct is measured — essentially, what a reasonable, competent practitioner would do in the same situation.

Question 4

A client asks a landscape architect to certify that construction was completed 'in substantial conformance' with the contract documents. What does this certification mean?

Accepted Answer

The work generally conforms to the design intent with minor deviations

Answer

Substantial conformance certification means the completed work generally follows the design intent; it does not mean every detail is perfect or that the LA provided continuous inspection.

Question 5

What is a 'Request for Information' (RFI) in the context of landscape architecture construction administration?

Accepted Answer

A contractor's formal question about contract documents submitted to the design team for clarification

Answer

An RFI is a written document from the contractor to the design team asking for clarification or additional information about the construction documents.

(CLA) Certified Landscape Architect Practice Test

(CLA) Certified Landscape Architect Practice Test

CLA CLA Professional Practice & Ethics