Knowledge of Code

Question 1

What are the five sections of the Code of Ethics and Conduct

Answer 1

A. Aspirational Principles
B. Rules of Conduct
C. Advisory Opinions
D. Adjudication of Complaint of Misconduct
E. Discipline of Members

Question 2

What are the five headings of Section A?

Answer 2

People who participate in the planning process shall..
1. continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest
2. do so with integrity
3. work to achieve economic, social, and racial equity
4. safeguard the public trust
5. improve planning knowledge and increase public understanding of planning activities

Question 3

Which principle does this statement support? “Systematically and critically analyze ethical issues in the practice of planning. Strengthen organizational capabilities to apply ethical principles in serving the public, including establishing procedures that promote ethical behavior, mentoring emerging professionals in ethical behavior and holding individuals and organizations accountable for their conduct.

Answer 3

People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.

Question 4

Which principle does this statement support? “Incorporate equity principles and strategies as the foundation for preparing plans and implementation programs to achieve more social and just decision-making. Implement for existing plans, regulations, policies and procedures, changes which can help overcome historical impediments to racial and social equity. Develop metrics and track plan implementation over time to measure and report progress towards achieving more equitable outcomes.”

Answer 4

People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.

Question 5

Which principle does this statement support? Provide timely, adequate, clear, accessible, and accurate information on planning issues to all affected persons, to governmental bodies, to the public, to clients, and to decision makers.”

Answer 5

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 6

Which principle does this statement support? “Facilitate the exchange of ideas and ensure that people have the opportunity for meaningful, timely, and informed participation in the development of plans and programs that may affect them. Participation should be broad enough to include those who lack formal organization or influence, especially underrepresented communities and marginalized people.”

Answer 6

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 7

Which principle does this statement support? “Promote excellence in design. Conserve and preserve the integrity and heritage of the natural and built environment. Use principles of sustainability and resilience as guiding influences in our work. “

Answer 7

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 8

Which principle does this statement support? “Identify the human and environmental consequences of alternative actions including the short and long-term costs and benefits. Identify social and cultural values which should be preserved as well as natural elements.”

Answer 8

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 9

Which principle does this statement support? “Enhance our professional education and training in our career as well as in our ability to work as a participant in the planning process and with allied professionals. “

Answer 9

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 10

Which principle does this statement support? “Educate and seek to empower the public about planning issues and their relevance to everyone’s lives. “

Answer 10

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 11

Which principle does this statement support? “Describe and comment on the work and views of other professionals in a fair and professional manner. “

Answer 11

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 12

Which principle does this statement support? “Respect the rights of all persons and groups and do not discriminate against or harass others.”

Answer 12

People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.

Question 13

Which principle does this statement support? “Create plans and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities, which in turn, structure prospects for upward economic mobility, a sense of belonging, and an enhanced quality of life. Recognize our unique responsibility to eliminate historic patterns of inequity tied to planning decisions represented in documents such as zoning ordinances and land use plans.”

Answer 13

People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.

Question 14

Which principle does this statement support? “Seek social justice by identifying and working to expand choice and opportunity for all persons , emphasizing our special responsibility to plan with those who have been marginalized or disadvantaged and to promote racial and economic equity. urge the alteration of policies, institutions, and decisions that do no help meet their needs.”

Answer 14

People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.

Question 15

Which principle does this statement support? “Recognize the work to mitigate the impacts of existing plans and procedures that result in patterns of discrimination, displacement, or environmental injustice. Plan for anticipated public and private sector investment in historically low-income neighborhoods to ensure benefits and defined by the local community. Promote an increase in the supply and quality of affordable housing and improve services and facilities with equal access for all residents, including people with disabilities.”

Answer 15

People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.

Question 16

Which principle does this statement support? “Promote the inherent rights of indigenous people and work with indigenous peoples on developments affecting them and their lands and resources.”

Answer 16

People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.

Question 17

Which principle does this statement support? “Pay special attention to the interrelatedness of decisions and their unintended consequences.”

Answer 17

People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.

Question 18

Which principle does this statement support? “Have special concern for the long-range consequences of past and present actions.”

Answer 18

People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.

Question 19

Which principle does this statement support? “Examine our own culture, practices, values, and professional positions in an effort to reveal and understand our conscious and unconscious biases and privileges as an essential first step so we can better serve a truly inclusive public interest promoting a sense of belonging “

Answer 19

People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.

Question 20

Which principle does this statement support? “Be conscious of the rights of others. Develop skills that enable better communication and more effective, respectful, and compassionate planning efforts with all communities, especially underrepresented communities and marginalized people, so that they may fully participate in planning. Respect the experience, knowledge, and history of all people.”

Answer 20

People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.

Question 21

Which principle does this statement support? “ Deal fairly with all participants in the planning process.”

Answer 21

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 22

Which principle does this statement support? “Exercise fair, honest, skilled, informed and independent professional judgment.”

Answer 22

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 23

Which principle does this statement support? “Do not let any official action be influenced by personal relationships.”

Answer 23

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 24

Which principle does this statement support? “Serve as advocates for the public or private sector only when the client’s objectives are legal and consistent with the public interest.”

Answer 24

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 25

Which principle does this statement support? “Avoid a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in accepting assignments from clients or employers.”

Answer 25

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 26

Which principle does this statement support? “Disclose to the public all personal and pecuniary interests, considered broadly, that a participant, serving as an advisor or decision-maker, may have regarding any planning process decision to be made. If at all possible, abstain completely from direct or indirect participation as an advisory or decision-maker in any matter in which there is a personal or pecuniary interest, and leave any chamber in which such a matter is under deliberation.”

Answer 26

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 27

Which principle does this statement support? “Neither seek nor accept any gifts or favors, nor offer any, under circumstances in which it might reasonably be inferred that the gifts or favors were intended or expected to influence a participant’s objectivity as an advisor or decision-maker in the planning process.”

Answer 27

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 28

Which principle does this statement support? “Do not seek business by stating or implying the ability or willingness to influence decisions by improper means.”

Answer 28

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 29

Which principle does this statement support? “Expose corruption wherever discovered.”

Answer 29

People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.

Question 30

Which principle does this statement support? “Contribute to the development of, and respect for, our profession by improving knowledge and techniques, and sharing the results of experience and research that contribute to the body of planning knowledge. Make work relevant to solving community problems and increase the public’s understanding of planning activities.”

Answer 30

Practicing planners shall improve planning knowledge and increase public
understanding of planning activities.

Question 31

Which principle does this statement support? “Examine the applicability of planning theories, methods, research, and standards to the facts and analysis of each particular situation and do not accept the applicability of a customary solution without first establishing its appropriateness to the situation.”

Answer 31

Practicing planners shall improve planning knowledge and increase public understanding of planning activities.

Question 32

Which principle does this statement support? “Strive to achieve high standards of professionalism, including integrity, knowledge, and professional development. Obtain professional education throughout one’s planning career and for those that are Members of AICP, comply with Certification Maintenance requirements.”

Answer 32

Practicing planners shall improve planning knowledge and increase public
understanding of planning activities.

Question 33

Which principle does this statement support? “Commit to the advancement of the planning profession. Contribute time and resources to the professional development of students, interns, beginning professionals, and other colleagues. Increase opportunities for members of underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in the profession, and to achieve AICP certification. “

Answer 33

Practicing planners shall improve planning knowledge and increase public
understanding of planning activities.

Question 34

Which principle does this statement support? “Contribute time and effort to our communities particularly to those groups lacking in adequate planning resources, through pro bono planning activities.”

Answer 34

Practicing planners shall improve planning knowledge and increase public
understanding of planning activities.

Question 35

True/False: The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is enforceable only on AICP and FAICP members.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Which of the following aspirational principles of the Code would benefit from the use of social media?

I. Increase public understanding of planning activities.
II. Educate and seek to empower the public about planning issues.
III. Promote local legislation to mandate community based planning.
IV. Provide timely, adequate, clear, and accessible and accurate information on planning issues.

Answer 36

I, II, and IV.

Question 37

Which of the following is true about “moonlighting”?

I. Moonlighting violates the AICP Code of Ethics.
II. Service as a teacher or instructor is outside employment that is most justifiable.
III. Outside employment need not receive the approval of the employer.
IV. An unspecialized, general consulting practice is the least justifiable.

Answer 37

II and IV - Teaching planning, whether or not pro-bono, is the most justifiable type of outside employment as it is unlikely to result in a conflict of interest. Likewise, unspecialized, general consulting practice is the least justifiable type of employment as it can easily involve multiple avenues for a conflict.

Question 38

How many rules of conduct are there?

Answer 38

24

Question 39

What is the first heading of Section B?

Answer 39

Quality and Integrity of Practice

Question 40

How many rules are in “Quality and Integrity of Practice?”

Answer 40

6 Rules (Rule 1 - 6)

Question 41

Rule #1: We shall not deliberately fail to provide _________, __________, ___________, and _______________ information on planning issues.

Answer 41

adequate, timely, clear and accurate

Question 42

Rule #2: We shall not accept an assignment from a client or employer when ______________________.

Answer 42

The services to be performed involve conduct that we know to be illegal or in violation of these rules.

Question 43

Rule #3: We shall not accept work beyond our professional competence, but may ______________________, accept such work to be performed under _________________________.

Answer 43

with the understanding and agreement of the client or employer,

the direction of, another professional competent to perform the work and acceptable to the client or employer.

Question 44

Rule #4: We shall not accept work for a fee, or pro bono, that we know _________________________.

Answer 44

cannot be performed with the promptness required by the prospective client, or that is required by the circumstances of the assignment.

Question 45

Rule #5: We shall not direct or pressure other professionals to make _________________________.

Answer 45

analyses or reach findings not supported by available evidence

Question 46

Rule #6: We shall not deliberately commit any ________ ____________, whether or not specified in the Rules of Conduct, that reflects adversely on our ____________ _________ or the planning profession.

Answer 46

wrongful act

professional fitness

Question 47

What is the second heading in Section B of the code?

Answer 47

Conflict of Interest

Question 48

Rule #7. We shall not, as public officials or employers, accept from anyone other than our public employer any __________, ____________, _________, or other advantage that may be perceived as related to our public office or employment.

Answer 48

compensation, commission, rebate

Question 49

Rule #8: We shall not perform work on a project for a client or employer if, in addition to the agreed upon compensation from our client or employer, if there is a possibility for direct personal or financial gain to us, our family members, or persons living in our household, unless: __________________ ?

Answer 49

a) a client or employer, after full prior written disclosure from us, consents in writing to the arrangement; and

b) we make full disclosure of the potential conflict part of the public record at every public meeting and in all written reports related to the work.

Question 50

How many rules are in the Conflict on Interest section of the code?

Answer 50

2 rules (Rules 7 & 8)

Question 51

True/False: “We shall not deliberately fail to provide adequate, timely, clear and accurate information on planning issues.” has become a Rule of Conduct and was formerly an Aspirational Principle.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

What is the third heading of Section B?

Answer 52

Improper Influence/Abuse of Position

Question 53

How many rules are in “Improper Influence/Abuse of Position?

Answer 53

4 rules (Rules 9 - 12)

Question 54

Rule #9: As public officials or public employees, we shall not engage in private communications with planning process participants if _____________________ ?

Answer 54

the discussion relates to a matter over which we have authority to make a binding, final determination.

Question 55

Rule #10: We shall not engage in __________ ___________with decision makers in the planning process in any manner prohibited by law or by agency rules, procedures, or custom.

Answer 55

private communications

Question 56

Rule #11: We shall not solicit prospective clients or employment through use of ___________ or ___________ _____________, nor shall we, in the conduct of our work, imply an ability to improperly influence decisions.

Answer 56

false or misleading claims

Question 57

Rule #12: We shall not use the power of any office to seek or obtain a __________ _____________that is not a matter of public knowledge or is not in the public interest.

Answer 57

special advantage

Question 58

What is the fourth heading of the Rules of Conduct?

Answer 58

Honesty and Fair Dealing

Question 59

How many rules are in “Honesty and Fair Dealing?”

Answer 59

5 rules (Rules 13 - 17)

Question 60

Rule #13: We shall not disclose or use to our advantage, nor that of a subsequent client or employer, information gained in a professional relationship that the client or employer has requested be held inviolate or that we should recognize as confidential because its disclosure could result in detriment to the client or employer, except when disclosure is required:

1) ________________,
2) _________________,
3) __________________

Answer 60

1) by process of law, or
2) to prevent a clear violation of law, or
3) to prevent substantial injury to the public.

Question 61

Rule #14: We shall not deliberately misrepresent the ______________, ________and ___________of other professionals.

Answer 61

qualifications, views and findings

Question 62

Rule #15: We shall not misstate our __________, ___________, ___________, or any other facts which are relevant to our professional qualifications.

Answer 62

education, experience, training,

Question 63

Rule #16: We shall not use the product of others’ efforts to seek professional __________, __________, or ___________ intended for producers of original work.

Answer 63

recognition, credit, or acclaim

Question 64

Rule #17: We shall not fail to disclose the interest of our ___________ or _________ when participating in the planning process. Nor shall we participate in an effort to conceal the true interests of our ___________ or ______________

Answer 64

client or employer

client or employer

Question 65

What is the fifth heading in the Code of Ethics?

Answer 65

Responsibility to Employer

Question 66

How many rules are in the Responsibility to Employer section?

Answer 66

2 rules (Rules 18 & 19)

Question 67

Rule #18. We shall not, as employees, undertake other employment in planning or a related profession, whether or not for financial remuneration, without having made _______________ to the employer who furnishes our pay and having received subsequent written permission to undertake additional employment, unless our employer has a written policy permitting such employment without consent. In no case shall a planner engage in any outside work that would create an actual ________________.

Answer 67

full written disclosure

conflict of interest.

Question 68

Rule #19: We shall not accept an assignment from a client or employer to publicly advocate a position on a planning issue that is significantly different to a position we publicly advocate for a previous client or employer within the past three years unless

1) ________________________

2) _______________________

Answer 68

1) we determine in good faith our change of position will not cause present detriment to our previous client or employer, and

2) we make full written disclosure of the conflict to our previous and current client or employer.

Question 69

What is the sixth heading in the Rules of Conduct?

Answer 69

Discrimination/Harassment

Question 70

How many rules are in “Discrimination/Harassment”?

Answer 70

1 rule (Rule 20)

Question 71

Rule #20: We shall not commit or ignore an act of ___________ or ______________.

Answer 71

discrimination or harassment.

Question 72

What is the seventh headings in the Rules of Conduct?

Answer 72

Bringing a Charge/Lack of Cooperation with Ethics Officer

Question 73

How many rules are in “Bringing a Charge/Lack of Cooperation with Ethics Officer?”

Answer 73

4 rules (Rules 21 - 24)

Question 74

Rule #21: We shall not withhold cooperation or information from the AICP Officer or the AICP Ethics Committee if a charge of ethical misconduct has been ___________ or if it is determined by the Ethics Officer or Ethics Committee that we have information/knowledge relevant to a charge filed against ________________.

Answer 74

filed against us

another AICP member.

Question 75

Rule #22: We shall not __________, _________, or ____________ _________against a person who has filed a charge of ethical misconduct against us or another planner, or who is cooperating in the Ethics Officer’s investigation of an ethics charge.

Answer 75

harass, retaliate or threaten retaliation

Question 76

Rule #23. We shall not use the AICP ethics process for any inappropriate purpose, including ____________ or _____________against another planner for personal, pecuniary or professional gain or filing of a meritless complaint against another planner.

Answer 76

threatening to file, or filing an ethics charge

Question 77

Rule #24. We shall not fail to immediately notify the Ethics Officer by both _____________ and _____________if we are convicted of a “serious crime” as defined in Section E of the Code; nor immediately following such a conviction shall we represent ourselves as Certified Planners or Members of AICP until our membership is reinstated by the AICP Ethics Committee pursuant to the procedures in Section E of the Code.

Answer 77

receipted certified and regular first-class mail