Which of the following best defines restoration in historic preservation?

Bringing a historic building back to a known earlier state

Which federal law is the foundation of modern historic preservation in the U.S.?

National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

What does DHR stand for in context of preservation?

Department of Historic Resources

What does THPO stand for?

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

What is the National Historic Landmark (NHL) designation?

Designation for properties of exceptional national historical significance

What does HABS stand for?

Historic American Buildings Survey

What is period of significance in historic preservation?

A specific time frame in which a property was most historically important

What does SHPO stand for?

State Historic Preservation Office

What is the Main Street Program?

Government program focused on revitalization of historic downtowns

What does SOI Standards refer to?

Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

What is a historic district?

A group of buildings/sites recognized for their historical significance

What does FEMA stand for in the contact of preservation in disaster recovery?

Federal Emergency Management Agency

What does UNESCO stand for?

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

What is an easement in historic preservation?

A legal agreement that protects a historic property from alteration

What is the purpose of surveying in historic preservation?

To docuent and evaluate historic properties to determine their significance

What is cultural landscape?

A historic site shaped by human interaction with nature

What does mitigation mean in historic preservation?

Offsetting the impact of a project on a historic resource

National Register of Historic Places

What is conservation in the context of historic preservation?

The process of preserving/maintaining a building's integrity and materials

What does LEED stand for in sustainable building practices?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

What are the Secretary's Standards

A set of guidelines for preserving and treating historic properties

Which of the following best defines adaptive reuse?

Transforming old building for new function and preserving historic features

What does Section 106 refer to?

Section of NHPA, requires federal agencies to consider impact of projects

National Environmental Policy Act

What does Cultural Resource Management (CRM) refer to?

Managing/preserving cultural resources, including historic properties

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1
Which of the following best defines restoration in historic preservation?
Returning a structure to its original design
Preserving the building's existing form and materials
Rebuilding a structure using modern techniques
Bringing a historic building back to a known earlier state
2
Which federal law is the foundation of modern historic preservation in the U.S.?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Antiquities Act of 1906
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Federal Housing Act
3
What does DHR stand for in context of preservation?
Department of Heritage and Research
Division of Historic Rehabilitation
Designated Historic Register
Department of Historic Resources
4
Which of the following is NOT a treatment approach under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards?
Restoration
Reconstruction
Demolition
Preservation
5
What does THPO stand for?
Traditional Housing Preservation Office
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Thematic Historic Preservation Organization
Territorial Heritage and Preservation Oversight
6
What is the National Historic Landmark (NHL) designation?
A structure listed as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A recognition for locally important historical buildings
Designation for properties of exceptional national historical significance
Designation for properties included in a state register of historic places
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What does HABS stand for?
Historic American Buildings Survey
Historic Architecture and Building Systems
Heritage and Architecture Bureau of Standards
Housing and Building Safety
8
What is period of significance in historic preservation?
A specific time frame in which a property was most historically important
The amount of time a property has been standing
A period when a building was used for industrial purposes
The year when a property is added to the National Register
9
What is HTC in historic preservation?
Historic Treatment Credit
Historic Tax Credit
Housing and Tax Credit
Heritage Tax Credits
10
What does SHPO stand for?
State Historic Preservation Office
State Housing Preservation Office
Society for Historic Preservation Organizations
Secured Historic Preservation Office
11
What is the Main Street Program?
A federal initiative to restore urban areas
Government program focused on revitalization of historic downtowns
A program to document historic sites
A local preservation program for residential properties
12
What does SOI Standards refer to?
Secretary of Institutional Preservation Standards
Standards of Infrastructure for Preservation
Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
State Ownership of Infrastructure Standards
13
What does CIP stand for in historic preservation?
Comprehensive Investment Plan
Conservation Infrastructure Program
Certified Installation Permit
Capital Improvement Plan
14
What is a historic district?
A group of buildings/sites recognized for their historical significance
A type of zoning regulation for conservation
A district where all new construction must follow modern design standards
A neighborhood designated only for commercial use
15
What does FEMA stand for in the contact of preservation in disaster recovery?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Environmental Management Administration
Federal Energy Management Administration
Federal Emergency Mitigation Agency
16
What does UNESCO stand for?
United National Environmental Sites for Conservation
United National Entity for Sustainable Cultural Objectives
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
Universal Network for Environmental and Social Organizations
17
What is the purpose of CLG in historic preservation?
Cultural Landscape Guidelines
Certified Local Government
Conservation and Landmark Group
Community Land Grant
18
What is an easement in historic preservation?
A zoning regulation
A legal agreement that protects a historic property from alteration
A tax exemption for historic homeowners
A permit for new construction on a historic site
19
What is the purpose of surveying in historic preservation?
To determine the value of a property for insurance purposes
To design new buildings on a historic site
To docuent and evaluate historic properties to determine their significance
To collect community input on new construction projects
20
What is cultural landscape?
A decorative garden at a historic property
A historic site shaped by human interaction with nature
A structure older than 100 years
Any area designated as a national park
21
What does mitigation mean in historic preservation?
Preventing all changes to a historic site
Offsetting the impact of a project on a historic resource
Applying modern materials to historic buildings
Increasing funding for historic properties
22
What is the NRHP?
National Restoration Housing Program
National Rights for Historic Preservation
National Register of Historic Properties
National Register of Historic Places
23
What does NPS stand for?
National Park Service
National Property Survey
National Preservation Society
National Planning Standards
24
What is conservation in the context of historic preservation?
The process of preserving/maintaining a building's integrity and materials
Designing a new addition that matches a building's historic appearance
The complete rebuilding of a historic property
Demolition of non-historic additions
25
What does LEED stand for in sustainable building practices?
Land-use, Energy, and Environmental Design
Local Environmental Efficiency Development
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Low Environmental Emission Development
26
What are the Secretary's Standards
A set of guidelines for preserving and treating historic properties
Environmental conservation standards for buildings
Guidelines for urban planning in historical districts
Building safety regulations for historic buildings
27
Which of the following best defines adaptive reuse?
Creating a replica of a historic building using modern materials
Transforming old building for new function and preserving historic features
Demolishing historic buildings for new construction
Rebuilding an old building to match modern designs
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What does Section 106 refer to?
A guideline for historic restoration of federal buildings
A federal law regulating the use of cultural landmarks
A set of tax incentives for property owners
Section of NHPA, requires federal agencies to consider impact of projects
29
What is the NEPA?
New Environmental Planning Act
National Environmental Protection Agency
National Environmental Policy Act
National Education Preservation Act
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What does Cultural Resource Management (CRM) refer to?
The process of managing modern building for historic purposes
The documentation of cultural events and traditions
Managing/preserving cultural resources, including historic properties
The management of cultural tourism programs

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