LARE EXAM Bundle

ACCELERATION COST - Answers cost incurred by a contractor when the project is interfered with by the owner, in such a way, that the contractor must employ more manpower or work more hours in order to complete the project on time. If the contractor contributes to the cause of its own delays, accelera...

The process of beginning a project involves an introductory phase wherein the owner presents explicit descriptive specifications for the proposed undertaking. Rather than simply indicate interest without nuance, and to avoid issuing irresponsible considerations for multiple projects, a contractor is...

These materials determine the compressive strength of concrete - Answer water & cement Aggregate size in concrete should not exceed - Answer 1/3 the depth of the slab Machine bolt assembly - Answer used to connect metal to metal Demo Plan must always include - Answer -Survey base w/ existin...

Which of the following would NOT be documented during the site inventory and analysis phase of a project? - vehicular access points for proposed development -existing drainage patterns -neighborhood character -soils - Answer correct answer: vehicular access points for proposed development. Eleme...

USGS 7.5-Minute Quadrangle Maps - Answers The most convenient source for a paper base map in the U.S. with a scale of 1:24,000. Units should not be smaller than 10 acres. Koppen System - Answers A climate classification system that divides the World's terrestrial climates into 5 separate types, ...

General - Answer What type of specification instructs the contractor on where to deliver and store all of the materials on site? Certification of Occupancy - Answer In order for a building to be occupied after construction the local building department must issue this certification writ of exe...

Contract Documents - Answer Is made up of Construction Drawings, Technical Specifications, General Specifications and Bidding Forms and Instructions Bidding Process begins - Answer Once Construction Documents have been completed and Owner is prepared to hire contractor Invitation to Bid - Answ...

A "Purchase of Development Rights" is typically used to: a. Encourage agricultural, open space, or environmental uses on a site that might otherwise be developed b. Transfer development rights from one property to another to encourage open space conservation c. Increase development density on...

Accuracy - Answer the closeness of observations, computations, or estimates to the true values or to values accepted as being true. Aerial - Answer Of, or pertaining to, or occuring in the air or atmopshere algorithm - Answer a statement of the steps to be followed in the solution of a problem...

1.) During the course of construction, the landscape architect discovers an error in the construction that may cause a portion of the project used by the public to fail. The landscape architect informs the client, but the client refuses to allow corrections to be made. The landscape architect should...

A site with land forms exhibiting high relief, elevation change and severe slope offers which design opportunity? A) direct sight lines B) enframed views C) symmetrical organization D) architectonic spaces - Answers B) enframed views Because of its vegetative characteristics, the forest/w...

What are the 4 distortions commonly found in board lumber? - Answer Cupping (along the width of the board), Bowing (along face), Crooks (along the edge) and twisting occur along the length. What does "bark side up" refer to when laying decking boards? - Answer Laying decking boards with growth ...

1. What demolition activities do you address when converting an abandoned rail line into a walking trail for pedestrians? - Answers Select all that apply (a,b,c,) a. Soil remediation b. Removing creosote railroad ties c. Fly ash and other dust related issues d. Protecting existing vegetation e....

Air dried Lumber - Answer Dried by being exposed to natural air rather than with the aid of heating devices. Lumber that has been piled in the yard or shed for anything length of time. Board feet - Answer Most common measure to describe log and lumber volume. Board foot equals = 12" x 12" x 1...