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zkoita

July 28, 2026 02:40

I understand why "C" is the wrong answer because its far from the lodge and viewing platform and there is no path that can easily access it.

i am left with A and B.

The rationale for why A is the correct answer can also be applied to B. I feel the reasoning is misleading and the real reason as described in the case study is" environmental sensitivity"
site A is parallel to the contours whereas Site B is perpendicular ( it was mentioned that the classrooms need to be oriented to maximize  south views). 
 A less influence is the path going through B which is not labelled, so I'm not sure if that affects the answer.

the scenario says" no construction in the wetlands transition area." i don't see any, is it a distractor?

tldr :  the rationale for A as said in the exam is incomplete. it has left out the "environmentally sensitive" part regarding the contours. i also, cannot locate the wetlands

from all the questions in the exam, this and the traffic one hit me the most.

Thanks!

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  kra2131 August 17, 2026 00:28

  I had the same feelings - I ended up chosing A only because it was on a taller slope allowing for potential views based on the topography and the question scenario states views from the classrooms are top priority. B is on lower ground and has a wooded area in front of it that would block views from the south. 

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  rthom August 17, 2026 20:04

  I just took this practice exam recently as well and passed the real exam last week. If i remember correctly in the question it said something about direct views. A has "direct" view, where the view at B would look at the walkway first then the lake therefore not making it "direct". Hopefully that makes sense. They add those types of words like "direct" to test this exact type of thinking.

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  zkoita August 17, 2026 20:12 (Edited August 17, 2026 22:00)

  rthom   kra2131
  got it!. i think my main issue was that the contour lines were not super clear for me. like, it was hard for me to see that Site B was lower.
  
  on another note, i took my exam on 08/01 and passed! it was definitely a tougher one as i felt i saw some elements of PPD in it. rthom Congrats on passing PA! :)

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