Exam 2 Incorrect Answers COPY Flashcards
You are preparing the County’s hazard mitigation plan, in compliance with the hazard mitigation act. Which of the following do you undertake?
I. identifying potential natural hazards II. assess the risks from those hazards III. set community goals and actions to reach those goals IV. develop an emergency response system Select one: a. I, II, and III b. I, II, III, and IV c. III only d. I and II
I, II and III only. The Hazard mitigation act requires communities identify natural hazards, assess the risks, and set community goals.
The correct answer is: I, II, and III
In a newly annexed area there is a desire by a developer to include a rural subdivision. The proposed development area has a portion in wetlands. In your review of the subdivision plat, you are concerned about the use of septic tanks given the proximity of the wetlands. You ask the developer to provide evidence that the soil is suitable for septic tanks and request that the public health department provide feedback.
Select one:
a. The developer submits the results of a nitrate test.
b. The development submits the results of a permeability test.
c. The developer submits the results of an auger test.
d. The developer submits the results of a fertility test.
An auger can be used to retrieve soil samples and then examined for the soil profiles.
The correct answer is: The developer submits the results of an auger test.
A planner is made aware that a coworker inappropriately disclosed information that was not public to a developer. Which of the following actions should she pursue?
Select one:
a. Discuss the problem with her Planning Director
b. Confront the co-worker
c. Discuss the problem with the Human Resources Director
d. Report the violation to the AICP Ethics Officer
The correct answer is discuss the problem with the planning director. The Code of Ethics requires disclosure of public information, but in this situation it is best handled within the department. The AICP Code states “We shall not use to our personal 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 embarrassment or other detriment to the client or employer. Nor shall we disclose such confidential information except when (1) required by process of law, or (2) required to prevent a clear violation of law, or (3) required to prevent a substantial injury to the public. Disclosure pursuant to (2) and (3) shall not be made until after we have verified the facts and issues involved and, when practicable, exhausted efforts to obtain reconsideration of the matter and have sought separate opinions on the issue from other qualified professionals employed by our client or employer.” If the problem is not resolved internally then it may be appropriate to report the problem to AICP.
The correct answer is: Discuss the problem with her Planning Director
This is an area within which development is allowed over a specified period of time. Beyond this area development is prohibited or strongly discouraged. This is known as a[n] \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: a. Regional planning initiative b. Smart growth c. Urban growth boundary d. Urban service area
An urban growth boundary is a regional boundary set to limit urban sprawl by mandating that the area inside the boundary be used for development and the area outside be used for agriculture and other low density uses.
The correct answer is: Urban growth boundary
You are at a heated planning commission meeting about a new planned shopping center. One of the members of the audience accuses the City Council of “tokenism”. You respond by saying:
Select one:
a. The property owner notified all required parties and this hearing provides the opportunity for everyone to be heard.
b. The purpose of this meeting is for the planning commissioners to hear from the community and they will fairly evaluate all comments as part of the decision making process.
c. Agree that the public hearing process is an example of tokenism.
d. Propose that in future cases a neighborhood meeting should be held in advance of the planning commission so that your staff report can reflect public comment.
Tokenism refers to public participation that is insincere and for which the participation by the public will not have any bearing on the outcome.
The correct answer is: The purpose of this meeting is for the planning commissioners to hear from the community and they will fairly evaluate all comments as part of the decision making process
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is responsible for coordinating which of the following federal programs?
I. National Environmental Policy Act II. Clean Air Act III. Clean Water Act IV. Farm Bill Conservation Select one: a. I only b. I and II only c. I, II, and III only d. I, II, III, and IV
The correct answer is all of the above. The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates federal environmental efforts and works with federal agencies on the development of environmental policies and initiatives.
The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV
You are a city planner with AICP Certification and you have decided to accept a job working for a consultant that will be working on a project that you are currently working on in your current position. The consulting firm represents developers and will be pushing for the city to modify its plan for this district in the city to permit increased development. How long should you wait before representing the consulting firm in any action before the city with which you were employed? Select one: a. Five years b. Three years c. Two years d. No wait necessary
You can represent the consulting firm in any action before the city as long as it does not conflict with a position you held during your employment with the city.
The correct answer is: No wait necessary
Government regulation of land use at the local level is typically accomplished by which of the following:
I. Restrictive Covenants II. Subdivision Regulations III. Zoning Ordinances IV. Nuisance Laws Select one: a. I and III only b. II and III only c. I and IV only d. I, II, III and IV
Communities have both zoning and subdivision regulations to manage land use. Nuisance laws are not always about regulating land use, and restrictive covenants are private restrictions.
The correct answer is: II and III only
General Obligation Bonds... Select one: a. are sold to purchase a police car. b. are sold to purchase a wastewater treatment plant. c. are sold to pay for a city hall. d. are sold to pay for a stadium.
General Obligation Bonds are sold to pay for a city hall.
The correct answer is: are sold to pay for a city hall.
Which of the following information is needed to conduct a shift-share analysis? I. industry employment for the region II. industry employment for the nation III. total employment for the community Select one: a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I and III only
A shift-share analysis, determines what portions of regional economic growth or decline can be attributed to national, economic industry, and regional factors. The analysis helps identify industries where a regional economy has competitive advantages over the larger economy. To conduct a shift-share analysis one must know the industry employment for the region and the nation.
The correct answer is: I and II only
What concept did Fred French Investing Co. v. City of New York introduce for the first time? Select one: a. eminent domain b. impact fees c. transfer of development rights d. planned unit development
The correct answer is transfer of development rights. In French v. City of New York the Court found that TDR is an inappropriate method to compensate the landowner for a taking by the City of New York.
The correct answer is: transfer of development rights
If you have data about a population, which of the following types of statistics could you use to describe your data?
I. Descriptive II. Inferential III. Sample IV. T-test Select one: a. I only b. I and II only c. I, II, and III only d. I, II, III, and IV
Descriptive statistics are distinguished from inferential statistics (or inductive statistics), in that descriptive statistics aim to summarize a sample, rather than use the data to learn about the population that the sample of data is thought to represent.
The correct answer is: I only
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Board of Zoning Adjustments?
I. Reviewing variance requests II. Reviewing rezoning requests III. Reviewing final plats IV. Reviewing capital improvement programs Select one: a. I only b. I and II only c. I, II, and III only d. I, II, III, and IV
The Board of Zoning Adjustments is responsible for quasi-judicial actions, such as variances. Rezoning and plats are reviewed by the planning commission and CIP programs may be reviewed by the planning commission or elected body.
The correct answer is: I only
In your county there are a large number of rural residents who live in manufactured housing. One of the county commissioners is concerned about the visual appearance of manufactured homes. He has recommended that the County require that all manufactured housing be located in manufactured home parks. You are asked to prepare a manufactured home ordinance. As part of your staff report, you provide the following statistic from the 2010 US Census:
Select one:
a. 42% of manufactured housing is occupied by residents under the age of 40.
b. 25% of new manufactured homes are located in manufactured housing communities.
c. 50% of households living below the poverty line live in manufactured housing.
d. 33% of all new housing in the United States is manufactured.
According to the 2010 Census, 75% of new manufactured homes were located on private property, and 25% of new manufactured homes were located in manufactured-housing communities.
The correct answer is: 25% of new manufactured homes are located in manufactured housing communities.
Your Metropolitan Planning Organization received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regional sustainability planning grant. As part of the grant you are responsible for developing a Fair Housing Equity Assessment. In the development of this assessment, you and your team have undertaken extensive public engagement. During a focus group at a homeless shelter you hear from a family who describes how they had their application for a lease of a rental unit denied and that the reason the landlord gave is that he doesn’t want people like them in his complex. Which of the following would be the best response?
A. Advise all focus group participants that housing discrimination is prohibited under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and share how they can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
B. Offer to speak to the family personally afterwards. Take down their information and then make a call to the local U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development office to file a complaint and provide information on the family.
C. Ask others in the focus group if they have had a similar experience.
D. Explain that landlords have the right to choose who they want to live at their property and encourage the family to connect with a social service agency that assists in providing housing.
Answers A, B, and C could all be acceptable approaches. Answer A provides the clearest information to participants on housing discrimination. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assisted programs. Any person who believes they have been a victim of housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in a program receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assistance may file a complaint with HUD as part of Title VI.
The correct answer is: A
This act created the Federal Housing Administration and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Select one: a. Housing Act of 1937 b. Housing Act of 1949 c. National Housing Act of 1934 d. Fair Housing Act of 1968
The Housing Act of 1934 established the Federal Housing Administration, as well as the FDIC
The correct answer is: National Housing Act of 1934
You are interviewing to become a planner on a reservation. The Director of Development asks you how familiar you are with the Indian Reorganization Act. Which of the following would be the best response:
Select one:
a. The IRA was passed by Congress to increase tribal self-governance. Incorrect
b. The IRA provided for written constitutions to strengthen tribal structures.
c. The Wheeler-Howard Act restored land management to Native Americans in order to create an economic foundation for residents.
d. The IRA authorized the tribal council to negotiate with other levels of government.
The Wheeler-Howard Act restored land management to Native Americans in order to create an economic foundation for residents is the best response.
The correct answer is: The Wheeler-Howard Act restored land management to Native Americans in order to create an economic foundation for residents.
What is the correct sequence of the following steps in the urban design process, from first to last?
I. Identification of green spaces II. Exploration of circulation patterns III. Visual survey of the area IV. Develop design proposals Select one: a. III, II, I, IV b. IV, III, II, I c. I, II, III and IV d. III, I, II, IV
First visually survey the area, then explore circulation patterns and identify green space before developing design proposals.
The correct answer is: III, II, I, IV
As the planning director for a large city with a struggling downtown, you have decided to undertake a SmartCode planning process. Which of the following public participation tools would be the most appropriate? Select one: a. Hold a public hearing b. Host a design charrette c. Create a downtown newsletter d. Organize a stakeholder meeting
Explanation: As part of the SmartCode procedures, a design charrette is held to determine the pedestrian sheds, transects, and design guidelines for the planning area. Other techniques could be useful, but the charrette is essential as part of the SmartCode process.
The correct answer is: Host a design charrette
The Mayor set a goal to increase access to neighborhood parks as part of her agenda to promote healthy communities and healthy kids. You advise her that 65% of the population is within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ mile(s) of a neighborhood park and that this is the ideal service area for a neighborhood park. Select one: a. 1 mile b. 2 miles c. ¼ mile d. ½ mile
½ mile Neighborhood parks typically service a ½ mile radius. Many cities set this as their neighborhood park standard.
The correct answer is: ½ mile
A federal agency considering an action that might have significant environmental effects must prepare which of the following? Select one: a. An environmental indicator b. Environmental scoping c. An environmental assessment d. An environmental impact statement
An environmental assessment is a concise public document that a Federal agency prepares under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to provide sufficient evidence and analysis to determine whether a proposed agency action would require preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) or a finding of no significant impact.
The correct answer is: An environmental assessment
As a new planner working for a regional planning agency, you are seeking to learn more about the ways that communities in a region participate in planning across jurisdictional boundaries to provide services such as parks, public transit, and transportation infrastructure. Which of the following would be examples of regions that effectively collaborate on cross jurisdictional planning?
I. Portland, OR II. Orlando, FL III. Columbus, OH IV. Phoenix, AZ Select one: a. I only b. I and III only c. I, III and IV only d. I, II, III only
Portland, Columbus and Phoenix are both examples of regions that provide regional parks, regional transit, and regional transportation infrastructure. Orlando participates in regional transportation planning, but does not have a regionally shared parks.
The correct answer is: I, III and IV only
Which of the following can be a problem in a charrette process?
I. Incomplete information II. Not inviting key stakeholders III. No commitment to an outcome Select one: a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I, II, and III
A charrette process should have the right people at the event - inviting key stakeholders is essential. Participants should have access to appropriate and complete information where possible. And leadership should be committed to an outcome as defined in the process.
The correct answer is: I, II, and III
A recent death at a light rail crossing made the local news and there have been numerous editorials about the dangers of track crossings. As the transportation planner for the City, the mayor has asked you to identify a solution. You point out that rubber mats have been used to cover the unused light rail track crossings to prevent light rail cement-embedded track dangers. Which of the following objects have become stuck in light rail tracks, causing deaths?
I. Motorcycles II. Bicycles III. Strollers IV. Wheelchairs Select one: a. III and IV b. II, III, and IV c. I and II
The correct answer is Strollers and Wheelchairs. The wheel sizes of strollers and wheelchairs can result in getting embedded and stuck in the tracks.
The correct answer is: III and IV
