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Permalink Reply by Boyd Coleman on October 7, 2008 at 2:27pm

I'd also like to know other's thoughts on the new exam. I'm considering taking it and am looking for study material other than what is listed on the LATC website.

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Permalink Reply by Rod on October 10, 2008 at 4:37pm

Sounds like we are all in the same position. Any information on the new format would be great. How does it compare to the CLARB exams? That would be good to know too.

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Permalink Reply by Xiao on November 16, 2008 at 4:57pm

Did you get any information regarding the Califonia supplemental exam?
i am thinking to take the exam soon, too.
Thanks,

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Permalink Reply by Kari Kiehnau on January 13, 2009 at 11:03am

I know this is an old discussion, but did any of you have any luck finding any good study info. for the CA Supplemental. Based on the list of things they give you in the brochure - some of it seems like a joke, and other parts of it not so much. Anyway - if anyone's taken it or has found a useful study guide and wants to share - that'd be great.

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Permalink Reply by Nanda on January 16, 2009 at 6:59pm

passed the exam this week.
make sure you prepare well. the fee is seriously hefty. you do not wanna retake it...

ADA
Be familiar with ADA guidelines pertaining to landscape architecture. Guardrail, grating, ramp surface, landings for ramps and stairs,
What kind of conc.. finish appropriate at ramp.
Which of the following does not require ADA access sports fields, restrooms, playgrounds, parking lot. Ans. sports fields
guardrail requirement. a 4" sphere cannot pass through the rails. A guardrail is required when the drop is more than 30".
If you are locating a tree in an ADA accessible courtyard what would you look for in the tree to ensure compliance. My answer was branching structure. I could have been wrong though.
Max. grating opening in path of travel: 1/2"

Fire
Fire issues in Landscape architecture.

Agencies
Responsibilities and limitations of, US fish and wildlife service, Coastal commission, US army corps of engineers, California Department of Fish and game. If you are constructing in a wetland which agencies might be involved.
various levels of guidelines: landuse plan, subdivision plan, zoning ordinance etc.?
Which agency is responsible at various scale and location of projects.
Be familiar with CEQA, Coastal commission, Dept of fish and Game, USFWS.

Irrigation
Irrigation pressure per foot rise of water.
What info do you need for MAWA(water application) calculations.
What info do you need to calculate precipitation rate.
Why need a BFP?
Where do you get your water pressure info from.

Plants
Plant communities of Ca, especially what can be planted under Oak trees, in riparian areas.
What plants should not be planted next to equestrian trail.
names of some plants with culinary value that can be used in the landscape in Ca.
Anthracnose?
Be familiar with the most notorious and common invasive plant species.

Project mgt.
Project close out requirements.
What should be in a contract between LA and client.
If Arch is prime consultant and LA is sub. and arch says he is responsible for ALL code compliance issues. what is your response.
How do you ensure sub consultants will comply to schedule (deadlines)

Misc.
In the sierras where do you place a cottage (my ans was South, South-west facing slope)
Where do you get your 100yr flood line from (FEMA map, or something to that effect)
if you are doing a project in the San Joaquin valley, which is more important . water conservation or fault line study?
legal light requirement for self-parking lot., 5.0 or 1.0?
What info does mech need to be provided for coordination regarding water feature.
What info do you need to calculate max span of wood beam. (type of wood or wood grain direction?)
Why steel in reinforced conc.?
Identifying landslide potential.
What method would you use to restore a concrete paving that is currently finished with a different color in a historic preservation project...

LINKS

EPA
http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/index.html

US Fish and Wildlife
http://www.fws.gov/pdfs/AgencyOverviewTransition2009.pdf
http://www.fws.gov/pdfs/Fish%20and%20Habitat%20Conservation%20Trans...
http://www.fws.gov/pdfs/Endangered%20Species%20Transition%202009.pdf

CA dept of fish and game
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/

Plants
http://www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/communities go to each plant community and read about it. atleast plants in each community.
http://www.rsabg.org/images/stories/horticulture/lists/RSA_CA_Class...

ADA
Download DSA's California Access Compliance Reference Manual go to page 463 of the document and review the sections 1-7 and sec. 10

Fire
http://ucanr.org/freepubs/docs/8228.pdf

CEQA
http://ceres.ca.gov/topic/env_law/ceqa/guidelines/intro.html

Coastal commision
http://www.coastal.ca.gov/
http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/Comm_Brochure.pdf

Could be helpful
http://www.flashcardexchange.com/flashcards/view/648235

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Permalink Reply by Nanda on January 24, 2009 at 7:58am

BTW,
definitely read through all three multiple choice sections again...

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Permalink Reply by Charu Sharma on November 4, 2009 at 3:59pm

Thanks Nanda, I can;t seem to get to the flash card link though, can it be made accessible again? thanks.

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Permalink Reply by NC on April 25, 2012 at 8:20am

Hi there! I was wondering if the flash card link could be made accessible.  I tried clicking on it and it was password protected.  Thanks so much!

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Permalink Reply by Jarrod B on March 14, 2010 at 6:56pm

Nanda - I would love to be able to access the flashcards on flashcard exchange....but it keeps saying that they are marked to private...would you be able to share them. I take the CSE on Thursday ....have already gone through all of your other links - thanks much!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Amy Ho on June 6, 2010 at 7:33am

Thank you so much for this information. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciated your advices...!
Good luck for your future. I am sure you will have a great carrear.
Best regards,

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Permalink Reply by Tonie Cox on June 19, 2012 at 7:01pm

Nanda

Congrats, and thanks for sharing!

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Permalink Reply by Kari Kiehnau on January 17, 2009 at 6:31pm

thanks for the info. and congrat's on passing the test!

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