Landscape Design Plant Types | Landscape Architect Interview MCQs | Part 2

Question : Which of the following plant characteristics is important to consider when selecting plants for a slope or hillside in landscape design to prevent erosion?

    a) Fast growth rate 

    b) Shallow root system 

    c) Low water requirements 

    d) Ground-covering habit 

Answer: d) Ground-covering habit


Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a small urban garden or balcony in landscape design?

    a) Mature plant size 

    b) Sun exposure 

    c) Soil pH 

    d) Frost tolerance 

Answer: a) Mature plant size


Question : Which of the following plant types is commonly used for creating a focal point or adding vertical interest in a container garden in landscape design?

    a) Groundcover 

    b) Perennial 

    c) Vine 

    d) Cactus 

Answer: c) Vine


Question : What is the purpose of using native grasses in landscape design?

    a) To attract butterflies 

    b) To add texture and movement 

    c) To provide shade 

    d) To produce edible fruits 

Answer: b) To add texture and movement


Question : Which plant characteristic is important to consider when selecting plants for a children's play area in landscape design?

    a) Fragrance 

    b) Toxicity 

    c) Drought tolerance 

    d) Flower color 

Answer: b) Toxicity


Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden with poor soil fertility in landscape design?

    a) Acidic soil preference 

    b) High water requirements 

    c) Low maintenance 

    d) Soil amendment potential 

Answer: d) Soil amendment potential


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for creating a natural screen or windbreak in landscape design?

    a) Bamboo 

    b) Lavender 

    c) Sedum 

    d) Bee balm 

Answer: a) Bamboo


Question : What is the purpose of using flowering perennials in landscape design?

    a) To provide seasonal interest with colorful blooms 

    b) To maintain greenery year-round 

    c) To attract birds 

    d) To provide shade 

Answer: a) To provide seasonal interest with colorful blooms

 

Question : Which plant type is commonly used for adding color and texture to a landscape design?

    a) Evergreen shrubs 

    b) Deciduous trees 

    c) Herbaceous perennials 

    d) Succulents 

Answer: c) Herbaceous perennials


Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden with limited space, such as a rooftop garden, in landscape design?

    a) Soil drainage 

    b) Sun exposure 

    c) Wind exposure 

    d) Container size 

Answer: d) Container size



Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden in a region with frequent deer browsing in landscape design?

    a) Shade tolerance 

    b) Drought tolerance 

    c) Deer resistance 

    d) Flower color 

Answer: c) Deer resistance


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for creating a natural habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies in landscape design?

    a) Marigold 

    b) Rose 

    c) Coneflower 

    d) Daffodil 

Answer: c) Coneflower


Question : What is the purpose of using groundcover plants in landscape design?

    a) To provide shade 

    b) To attract birds 

    c) To suppress weed growth 

    d) To add vertical interest 

Answer: c) To suppress weed growth


Question : Which plant characteristic is important to consider when selecting plants for a garden with limited maintenance in landscape design?

    a) Fast growth rate 

    b) High water requirements 

    c) Low maintenance 

    d) Soil fertility 

Answer: c) Low maintenance


Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden with acidic soil in landscape design?

    a) Soil drainage 

    b) Sun exposure 

    c) Soil pH 

    d) Water availability 

Answer: c) Soil pH


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for creating a natural privacy screen in landscape design?

    a) Hydrangea 

    b) Leyland cypress 

    c) Daylily 

    d) Sedum 

Answer: b) Leyland cypress


Question : What is the purpose of using drought-tolerant plants in landscape design?

    a) To attract pollinators 

    b) To provide shade 

    c) To conserve water 

    d) To add color 

Answer: c) To conserve water


Question : Which plant type is commonly used for creating a lush, tropical look in landscape design?

    a) Cactus 

    b) Palm 

    c) Rhododendron 

    d) Hosta  

Answer: b) Palm


Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden with heavy clay soil in landscape design?

    a) Soil drainage 

    b) Sun exposure 

    c) Soil pH 

    d) Drought tolerance 

Answer: a) Soil drainage


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for creating a low-maintenance, naturalistic look in landscape design?

    a) Rose 

    b) Ornamental grass 

    c) Lilac 

    d) Begonia 

Answer: b) Ornamental grass


Question : What plant characteristic is important to consider when selecting plants for a garden with limited space, such as a balcony or patio, in landscape design?

    a) Mature plant size 

    b) Soil pH 

    c) Flower color 

    d) Wind tolerance 

Answer: a) Mature plant size


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for creating a formal hedge or topiary in landscape design?

    a) Forsythia 

    b) Boxwood 

    c) Lavender 

    d) Peony 

Answer: b) Boxwood


Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden with sandy soil in landscape design?

    a) Soil drainage 

    b) Sun exposure 

    c) Soil pH 

    d) Moisture retention 

Answer: a) Soil drainage


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for adding fragrance to a garden in landscape design?

    a) Hosta 

    b) Lavender 

    c) Fern 

    d) Bamboo 

Answer: b) Lavender


Question : What is the purpose of using fast-growing plants in landscape design?

    a) To provide shade 

    b) To attract pollinators 

    c) To create privacy 

    d) To conserve water 

Answer: c) To create privacy


Question : Which plant characteristic is important to consider when selecting plants for a garden with poor air circulation in landscape design?

    a) Sun exposure 

    b) Fragrance 

    c) Disease resistance 

    d) Drought tolerance 

Answer: c) Disease resistance

 

Question : What is the primary consideration when selecting plants for a garden with a Mediterranean climate in landscape design?

    a) High humidity tolerance 

    b) Low water requirements 

    c) Acidic soil preference 

    d) Frost tolerance 

Answer: b) Low water requirements


Question : Which of the following plants is commonly used for creating a low-maintenance, water-efficient landscape in drought-prone regions in landscape design?

    a) Hydrangea 

    b) Agave 

    c) Azalea 

    d) Hosta 

Answer: b) Agave


Question : What is the purpose of using seasonal plants in landscape design?

    a) To maintain greenery year-round 

    b) To provide shade 

    c) To attract butterflies 

    d) To provide seasonal interest 

Answer: d) To provide seasonal interest


Question : Which plant type is commonly used for adding color to a garden with limited space, such as a container garden, in landscape design?

    a) Annuals 

    b) Perennials 

    c) Shrubs 

    d) Trees 

Answer: a) Annuals

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