Deck 28: Finishing Site Work

Question 1

The planter should be lined with a waterproof membrane, such as ____ (common plastic sheeting), or coated with asphalt waterproofing.

A) a weep hole
B) stucco
C) composite
D) polyethylene

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Grass is planted by seeding or ____.

A) sodding
B) hydroponics
C) silting
D) strewing

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A low retaining wall is sometimes built around the base of a tree when the finished grade is ____ than the natural grade.

A) lower
B) higher
C) denser
D) moister

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Plantings include two types: shrubs and trees.

Question 5

Coniferous trees are ____ trees.

A) deciduous
B) leaf shedding
C) grass-like
D) evergreen

Question 6

____ holes are openings just above ground level that allow water to escape.

A) Planter
B) Sheet
C) Weep
D) Retaining

Question 7

Paved areas can be either impervious or pervious.

Question 8

When planting grass, more detailed information is usually given on the schedule of plantings or in the specifications.

Question 9

Paved areas on housing sites are drives and walks only.

Question 10

The accompanying figure shows a ____ construction detail.

A) patio
B) drive
C) retaining wall
D) planter

Question 11

The symbols used to represent trees and shrubs ____.

A) are standardized by species
B) have no widely accepted standard
C) are found in the Builder's Code
D) are not shown on the site plane

Question 12

When landscaping, any constructed features (called site ____) are completed first.

A) lawns
B) retainers
C) appurtenances
D) patios

Question 13

Deciduous trees are ____ trees.

A) grass-like
B) evergreen
C) leaf-shedding
D) coniferous

Question 14

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 1 signifies ____.

A) deciduous trees
B) palm trees
C) spreading ground cover
D) low shrubs

Question 15

Retaining walls are used where gradual changes in elevation are required.

Question 16

____ are similar to drives and walks in that they are flat areas of paving with easy-to-follow dimensions.

A) Planters
B) Patios
C) Paths
D) Retainers

Question 17

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 2 signifies ____.

A) deciduous trees
B) palm trees
C) coniferous trees
D) low shrubs

Question 18

The last landscaping features to be planted are ____.

A) flowers
B) lawns
C) shrubs
D) trees

Question 19

A low retaining wall forms a well around the tree, allowing the roots of the tree to breathe.

Question 20

Planters are sometimes included in the construction of retaining walls or attached to the building.

Question 21

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 5 signifies ____.

A) spreading ground cover
B) palm trees
C) coniferous trees
D) low shrubs

Question 22

Among trees, shrubs and lawns, which are planted last?

A) Trees
B) Shrubs
C) Lawns
D) None of these are correct

Question 23

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 4 signifies ____.

A) deciduous trees
B) palm trees
C) coniferous trees
D) low shrubs

Question 24

____ should be done to ensure that storm run-off does not damage the plantings.

A) Digging
B) Shedding
C) Grading
D) Leveling

Question 25

In _____________ regions, design landscaping that requires little or no watering.

A) arid
B) semi-arid
C) coastal
D) highland

Question 26

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 3 signifies ____.

A) deciduous trees
B) palm trees
C) coniferous trees
D) low shrubs

Question 27

In cold climates, the planter may be lined with compressible ___________, which allows the earth in the planter to expand as it freezes, without cracking the planter.

A) weep holes
B) polyethylene
C) waterproof membrane
D) plastic foam