Exam 10: Hardscape

A ____________________ draws debris from the surface of a water feature and prevents it from clogging the pump.

Skillful outdoor lighting mimics theatrical lighting by evoking ____________________ from viewers.

Hardscape items and materials can be used to evoke certain attitudes and expressions.

What is the correct formula for the design of outdoor steps?

The best outdoor lighting systems emphasize the ____________________, not the fixture.

What is the minimum width of a single car driveway?

What is a benefit of concrete pavers over poured concrete?

What spacing criterion is applied to stepping-stones?

Hardscape materials, unlike plants, do not require maintenance budgets.

The best lighting plans are developed simultaneously with the other components of the landscape design.

As the tread width of a step increases, the riser dimension ____________________.

How can a grade change be accommodated?

Universal access standards are mandated by the _________________________ Act.

What is the recommended width of a primary walk in a residential landscape?

Hardscape features may function as both architectural and engineering elements to a landscape.

When dealing with clients, the designer should always realize that hardscape items and materials remain a client prerogative.

Many traditional hardscape materials such as concrete, wood, and brick are being replaced by ____________________ materials that mimic their appearance but offer additional qualities.

The following is an example of hardscape material:

What is a suitable width for a secondary walk?

The number of steps required to connect two levels is determined by dividing the change in elevation by the ____________________ dimension.