Preview Questions Landscape Architect | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How can landscape architects reduce the urban heat island effect in their designs?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By increasing vehicle access and road surfaces

By using reflective materials and increasing vegetation cover

By minimizing green spaces and maximizing concrete surfaces

By focusing solely on aesthetic features

Question 2: How can landscape architects mitigate the impact of invasive species in their designs?

Which action should you take?

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By planting only non-native species

By avoiding the use of plants altogether

By selecting native plants that prevent the spread of invasives

By using chemical pesticides and herbicides

Question 3: What is the primary role of sustainable site design in landscape architecture?

Which action should you take?

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To increase the density of urban areas

To minimize water usage in green spaces

To create aesthetically pleasing environments

To reduce the ecological footprint and enhance biodiversity

Question 4: How does mixed-use development affect the design of public spaces in urban planning?

Which action should you take?

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It creates multifunctional areas that accommodate residential, commercial, and recreational activities, enhancing public space usage

It encourages only low-density buildings, limiting opportunities for mixed-use development

It limits public space design by focusing primarily on residential or commercial development

It eliminates the need for green spaces in favor of building more residential units

Question 5: What is the role of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in landscape architecture?

Which action should you take?

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To maximize the use of impermeable surfaces

To reduce the amount of green space available

To increase the aesthetic value of the landscape

To manage surface water and prevent flooding

Question 6: What role does stormwater management play in landscape design for large-scale construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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It increases the complexity of the landscape design by focusing on soil quality alone

It primarily focuses on aesthetic elements like water fountains and decorative ponds

It guides the incorporation of features like bioswales and permeable surfaces to manage runoff and reduce flood risk

It is unnecessary as long as proper drainage systems are in place