Kaplan CH 9 "Land Analysis"

Question 1

The principal purpose of site analysis is to determine if a site
A. requires modification.
B. is suitable for a proposed use.
C. is capable of being developed.
D. has a unique character.

Answer 1

B. is suitable for a proposed use.

Question 2

Outdoor space is perceived differently from indoor space, EXCEPT in the matter of
A. scale.
B. enclosure.
C. proportion.
D. mass.

Answer 2

C. proportion.
Outdoor space is perceived differently
from indoor space in scale, enclosure,
and mass. Proportion, however, involves
harmony between component elements and
is perceived similarly indoors and outdoors.

Question 3

Development of a site always results in
A. environmental modification.
B. altered drainage patterns.
C. increased pollution.
D. damage to the ecological balance.

Answer 3

A. environmental modification
The specific environmental changes in choices B, C, and D may or may not occur in any given site development. However, all site development results in some environmental modification.

Question 4

Which of the following site planning situations might be considered out of scale?
A. A tall monument placed in an open area
B. A small residential structure situated on top of a high summit
C. An elevated freeway running through an area of small stores
D. A high rise residential tower situated among commercial structures of equal height and mass

Answer 4

C. An elevated freeway in an area of small stores is out of context with the neighborhood and consequently out of scale.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding catchment areas are true? Check all that apply.
A. Catchment areas are actually tributary areas.
B. Catchment areas may be defined by specific functions.
C. Catchment areas are generally fixed in size for an indefinite period of time.
D. School districts may constitute catchment areas.

Answer 5

A. Catchment areas are actually tributary areas.
B. Catchment areas may be defined by specific functions.
D. School districts may constitute catchment areas.

Question 6

The term "highest and best use" is directly related to
A. land value.
B. land character.
C. standard of living.
D. population density.

Answer 6

A. land value.

Question 7

Fee simple ownership of land is
A. ownership of land for 99 years.
B. ownership of land for a simple fee.
C. absolute ownership of land without condition.
D. absolute ownership of land by a governmental authority.

Answer 7

C. absolute ownership of land without condition.