PP Exam 1

Question 1

Fishbowl planning can be described as which of the following?
A)
as successive rounds of argument and counter argument that work towards a consensus
B)
Through workshop formats people work through proposals
C)
a group that is presumed to represent the attitudes and ideas of the local groups
D)
an intensive, interactive problem solving process
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Answer 1

B(Through workshop formats people work through proposals).
Fishbowl Planning can be described as a process that involves citizens working through proposals in a workshop format.
Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Citizen Participation in Planning” by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 135.

Question 2

What can be described as a technique used to figure out what steps in a project will be most critical to the project moving forward?
A)
PERT
B)
Linear Programming
C)
GANTT
D)
Critical Path Method
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Answer 2

D(Critical Path Method).
Critical Path Method is used to figure out what steps in a project will be most critical to the project moving forward. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Quantitative Methods” pages 162-164.

Question 3

According to the Federal Highway Administration’s “Concepts, Criteria, and Procedures”, principal arterials can be described as…
A)
serving longer trips, carrying the highest traffic volumes, and a large percentage of the VMT on a minimum amount of mileage while providing minimal land access.
B)
providing less mobility and a moderate amount of land access, distributing travel to smaller areas, while interconnecting the major roads
C)
providing both traffic circulation and land access with all land uses by collecting and distributing traffic to these geographic areas
D)
providing direct access to adjacent land uses and larger roads
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A(serving longer trips, carrying the highest traffic volumes, and a large percentage of the VMT on a minimum amount of mileage while providing minimal land access.).
Source: “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP”, Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 155. See Figure One, Urban Systems. Principal arterials can be defined as serving longer trips, carrying the highest traffic volumes, and a large percentage of the VMT on a minimum amount of mileage while providing minimal land access.

Question 4

What is the name given to those born between 1965 and 1980?
A)
Echo Boom
B)
Baby Boomers
C)
Generation X
D)
Generation Y
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C(Generation X ).
Generation X consists of persons born from 1965 until 1981. As a phrase, without the current meaning, the term was coined as the title of a 1964 pulp novel, and was picked up as the name of a punk rock band featuring the young Billy Idol. It was later popularized by Douglas Coupland in his book Generation X: Tales From An Accelerated Culture, who took it from a sociological text by Paul Fussell. William Strauss and Neil Howe in their book Generations called this generation the 13th Generation because the tag, like this generation, is a little Halloweenish, and it is the thirteenth to know the flag of the United States (counting back to the peers of Benjamin Franklin) and set its birth years at 1961 to 1981. Source: www.wikepedia.com

Question 5

The statistical technique which provides an estimate of one variable based on the linear function of another can be defined as:
A)
Regression
B)
Forecasting
C)
T-Test
D)
Step Down Approach
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A(Regression).
The general purpose of multiple regression (the term was first used by Pearson, 1908) is to learn more about the relationship between several independent or predictor variables and a dependent or criterion variable. For example, a real estate agent might record for each listing the size of the house (in square feet), the number of bedrooms, the average income in the respective neighborhood according to census data, and a subjective rating of appeal of the house. Once this information has been compiled for various houses it would be interesting to see whether and how these measures relate to the price for which a house is sold. For example, one might learn that the number of bedrooms is a better predictor of the price for which a house sells in a particular neighborhood than how “pretty” the house is (subjective rating). One may also detect “outliers,” that is, houses that should really sell for more, given their location and characteristics. Source: StatSoft, Inc. 2002.

Question 6

Which of the following issues did the City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres Inc involve?
A)
Signage
B)
Takings
C)
Adult Uses
D)
Fifth Amendment
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C(Adult Uses).
The respondents purchased two theaters with the intention of exhibiting adult films and, at about the same time, filed suit in Federal District Court, seeking injunctive relief and a declaratory judgment that the First and Fourteenth Amendments were violated by a city ordinance that prohibits adult motion picture theaters from locating within 1,000 feet of any residential zone, church, park, or school. It was found that the ordinance is a valid governmental response to the serious problems created by adult theaters and it was found not to go against the First Amendment. Source: www2.law.cornell.edu.

Question 7

What Law was the legislative basis for the revision of city codes that outlawed tenements such as the “Dumbbell Tenement”?
A)
New York State Tenement House Law 1867
B)
New York State Tenement House Law 1879
C)
New York State Tenement House Law 1887
D)
New York State Tenement House Law 1901
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D(New York State Tenement House Law 1901 ).
In 1901 the New York State Tenement House Law was created. The legislative basis for the revision of city codes that outlawed tenements such as the “Dumbbell Tenement.” Lawrence Veiller was the leading reformer. Source: www.planning.org

Question 8

Jean Gottmann used what term to describe the extended urban region that contained several metro areas that appeared to form a single agglomeration?
A)
Larger Metropolitan Area
B)
Megatropolis
C)
Metropolis
D)
Megalopolis
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D(Megalopolis).
Jean Gottmann coined the expression, megalopolis, when referring to the extended urban region that contained several metro areas which appear to form a single agglomeration. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Planning History Summary” by John M. Janson, AICP, PDO, Utah Chapter, APA, West Valley City, UT., page 75.

Question 9

This source of energy involves plants and organic material that are burned, such as waste, wood and agricultural and animal waste.
A)
Geothermal
B)
Waste Power
C)
Biomass
D)
Global
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Answer 9

C(Biomass).
Biomass plants burn organic material, such as waste, wood and agricultural and animal waste to produce energy. This clean, renewable, and indigenous energy uses two methods to convert biomass to electricity. Solid biomass fuels are burned in a broiler. The fuel turns to steam which is then used to turn a turbine generator to produce electricity. The second method involves gasifying the fuels to be burned and used as electricity. Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 10

Who wrote “Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform”?
A)
George Pullman
B)
Jane Jacobs
C)
Clarence Perry
D)
Sir Ebenezer Howard
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D(Sir Ebenezer Howard).
Sir Ebenezer Howard wrote Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform in 1898.

Question 11

Euclidian Zoning can be described as which of the following?
A)
zoning that promotes mixed use development
B)
zoning that is not used in the United States
C)
zoning that promotes rural development
D)
zoning that has uniform restrictions to each class of building or kind of building in each zoning district
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Answer 11

D(zoning that has uniform restrictions to each class of building or kind of building in each zoning district).
Pressure has grown for zoning to regulate land uses in many different ways from traditional Euclidian zoning’s uniform restrictions to each class of building or kind of building in each zoning district. Now, zoning involves complex and site by site controls for development that reflect sometimes diverse and conflicting policies.
Even though zoning is now so complex, Euclidian-based zoning is still the dominant zoning form.
Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 141-142.

Question 12

PSD Standards deal with regulations to prevent the significant deterioration…..
A)
of very high quality plant life
B)
of very high quality airsheds
C)
of very high quality watersheds
D)
of very high quality endangered wildlife habitat
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Answer 12

B(of very high quality airsheds).
PSD Standards are air quality standards aimed at preventing the significant deterioration of existing high quality air by enforcing strict effluent controls on new polluters in the region. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 13

This can be described as the average of a series of numbers.
A)
Mean
B)
Median
C)
Mode
D)
Range
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Answer 13

A(Mean).
The following are definitions used in quantitative methods. The “mean” is the average of a series of numbers. The “median” is the value of a distribution which divides the distribution into two equal parts. The “Mode” is the value of a distribution that has the most occurring frequency. The “Range” is the difference between the lowest and highest score. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Quantitative Methods” pages 162-164.

Question 14

What is true about State and Federal Grants:
1)available to finance several types of programs
2)Project costs could be completely paid for or a local share may be required
3)may finance streets and sewers
4) may finance airports
A)
1,2,3
B)
1,3,4
C)
1,2,4
D)
All of the above
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D(All of the above).
State and Federal Grants may be used to finance a multitude of projects including roads, airports, sewers, etc… The cost of these projects could be completely covered by the grants or the local government may be required to contribute a portion or share. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Budgeting” by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.

Question 15

San Diego County is the sixth most populous county in the US, its population of 2.8 million is expected to rise to almost what population by 2030?
A)
3 million
B)
3.5 million
C)
4 million
D)
It is expected to decrease to 2.5 million
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Answer 15

C(4 million).
According to the author, San Diego is the sixth most populous in the country and is second in California only to L.A. This county is expected to increase to nearly 4 million people by 2030 and will face many growth related issues. Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, “Who’s Got Energy? What Comes to Mind?” by Jim Schwab, AICP, pages 4-7.

Question 16

The Planning Commission can be described as which of the following?
A)
advises the governing body on zoning matters
B)
has the final decision in zoning matters
C)
Supports the governing body in their zoning functions
D)
None of the above
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A(advises the governing body on zoning matters).
The Planning Commission has an advisory role and advises the City Council on zoning matters. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 145.

Question 17

You are a planner working for the City of Port Colbourne, a development venture is presented at a concept meeting that involves the purchase of property owned along the waterfront by your mother and father. The development if approved, would increase the value of their property significantly, which is the BEST option for you to follow?
A)
You should remove yourself from the project.
B)
You should remain on the project because you will be able to assist on the project with your knowledge of the area as you grew up on that property.
C)
You should receive written approval from your parents, the developer, and your boss to remain on the project
D)
You should stay on the project and simply inform the developer, and your boss in writing about your interest.
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Answer 17

A(You should remove yourself from the project.).
The BEST option for you to follow is option A. This would be the best and cleanest way for you to “keep yourself out of an ethical situation”.
Source: www.planning.org.

Question 18

In financing and budgeting, what can be described as, “local governments preparing the specifications for a needed public works project that is than constructed by the private sector and leased to the local government, eventually becoming the governments”?
A)
Reserve Funds
B)
Special Assessments
C)
Lease-Purchase
D)
Revenue Bonds
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Answer 18

C(Lease-Purchase).
Lease-Purchase can be described as local governments preparing the specifications for a needed public works project that is than constructed by the private sector. After construction is complete, the local government then leases the facility from the private group. At the end of the lease term the facility is given to the local government. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Budgeting” by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.

Question 19

According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), if a roadway has a “C” service level, which of the following is true?
A)
very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity
B)
unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays
C)
free flow, high operating speed with no delays
D)
stable flow, moderate delays, and the speed is determined by traffic
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Answer 19

D(stable flow, moderate delays, and the speed is determined by traffic ).
Source: “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP”, Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 156. See Figure 3, Roadway Level of Service Descriptions. Level C is stable flow, moderate delays, and the speed is determined by traffic.

Question 20

What 1983 case dealt with the issue of municipalities building their “fair share” of affordable housing?
A)
Golden v. Planning Board of Ramapo, New York
B)
Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mt. Laurel II
C)
Dolan v. City of Tigard
D)
Berman v. Parker
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Answer 20

B(Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mt. Laurel II).
In a case focusing on Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in 1983 that all 567 municipalities in the state must build their “fair share” of affordable housing.
Source: www.planning.org

Question 21

Which case dealt with the issue of banning commercial off-site billboards and therefore dealt with the First Amendment of the United States?
A)
Metromedia v. City of San Diego
B)
Young v. American Minitheatres
C)
City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres Inc.
D)
Dolan v. City of Tigard
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Answer 21

A(Metromedia v. City of San Diego).
The City of San Diego enacted an ordinance which imposes prohibitions on the erection of outdoor advertising displays within the city. The purpose of the ordinance is “to eliminate hazards to pedestrians and motorists brought about by distracting sign displays” and “to preserve and improve the appearance of the City.”
The ordinance permits on-site commercial advertising, but forbids other commercial advertising and noncommercial advertising using fixed-structure signs, unless permitted by 1 of the ordinance’s 12 specified exceptions, such as temporary political campaign signs. The companies that were engaged in the outdoor advertising business in the city when the ordinance was passed, brought suit in state court against the ordinance. The trial court held that the ordinance was an unconstitutional exercise of the city’s police power and an abridgment of appellants’ First Amendment rights. The California Court of Appeal affirmed, but the Supreme Court reversed, holding, inter alia, that the ordinance was not invalid under the First Amendment.
Source: www2.law.cornell.edu

Question 22

These can be defined as topographic areas where surface water runoff drains to a specific point on a stream or to a water body.
A)
ecosystems
B)
watersheds
C)
drainage ditches
D)
detention basins
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Answer 22

B(watersheds).
Watersheds are topographic areas within which apparent surface water runoff drains to a specific point on a stream or to a water body such as a lake. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 23

What Act requires an environmental impact statement for every federal or federally aided state or local major action that might significantly harm the environment?
A)
The Clean Air Act 1970
B)
The 1969 National Environmental Policy Act
C)
The 1968 National Environmental Protection Policy Act
D)
The Soil Conservation Act of 1935
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Answer 23

B(The 1969 National Environmental Policy Act).
The 1969 National Environmental Policy Act requires an “environmental impact statement” for every federal or federally aided state or local major action that might significantly harm the environment.
Source:www.planning.org

Question 24

What program was seen as a complement to the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program?
A)
EDAW
B)
UDAG
C)
USHUD
D)
TODD
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Answer 24

B(UDAG).
The Urban Development Action Grant Program (UDAG) and pronounced You-Dag, was authorized under the 1977 amendments to the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act. It was placed within the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD). The UDAG program was seen as a complement to the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Source:www.http://personalweb.smcvt.edu

Question 25

These can be described as payments from the developer as an alternative to the land needed for park or school purposes that represents the value of the land and/or improvement that is required. A) Improvements B) TIFs C) Land Dedication D) Fees-in-lieu Submit Reset

Answer 25

D(Fees-in-lieu). Fees-in-lieu are payments from the developer as an alternative to the land needed for park or school purposes that represents the value of the land and/or improvement that is required. The developers must pay these fees-in-lieu before they are issued final plat approval. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 148.

Question 26

A programmable thermostat might saves you as much as what percent on your heating costs? A) 2% B) 5% C) 10% D) 20% Submit Reset

Answer 26

D(20%). A programmable thermostat lets you easily lower the thermostat during periods when no one is home, as well as lower the temperature overnight without having to freeze in the morning while waiting for the heat to rise. You might save as much as 20% on your heating costs and recover your investment in the first year. Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 27

According to the Federal Highway Administration's "Concepts, Criteria, and Procedures", urban collectors can be described as... A) providing less mobility and a moderate amount of land access, distributing travel to smaller areas, while interconnecting the major roads B) serving longer trips, carrying the highest traffic volumes, and a large percentage of the VMT on a minimum amount of mileage while providing minimal land access. C) providing both traffic circulation and land access with all land uses by collecting and distributing traffic to these geographic areas D) providing direct access to the adjacent land and access to the higher classified roads Submit Reset

Answer 27

C(providing both traffic circulation and land access with all land uses by collecting and distributing traffic to these geographic areas ). Urban Collectors can be described as providing both traffic circulation and land access with all land uses by collecting and distributing traffic to these geographic areas. Source: "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP", Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, "Transportation Planning" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 155.

Question 28

You are about to present to the Planning Commission your findings about whether to construct bus stop shelters along Main Street. During your presentation a Commission member asks if you have involved public input into your recommendation. You say that yes you have contacted all businesses and residents within 250' of Main Street, and worked with the bus company. She then asks if you were able to involve local groups that deal with homeless, shoppers that shop the street on weekends, and persons that were physically challenged. You did not meet or notify these groups because they did not have any formal organization. Which of the following is the BEST option for you? A) Because you contacted the formally organized groups you have fulfilled your obligations and should move forward with the recommendation. B) You sent out letters to properties within 250' of Main Street, this should satisfy the Commission members question. C) You should attempt to meet with all groups that could be affected by the decision, and you should try and involve the shoppers. This could be achieved by doing an on-street survey. D) You should try and involve only those informal groups that show up to a meeting on a weekday night at the Council Chambers. Submit Reset

Answer 28

C(You should attempt to meet with all groups that could be affected by the decision, and you should try and involve the shoppers. This could be achieved by doing an on-street survey.). Answer C, is the BEST option for you to follow. The Planning Commission asked a good question and you should involve as many people and a diverse group of people when making a planning recommendation. Answer D, would be acceptable on the surface, however, in this case, a significant set of users, weekend shoppers, would probably not be able to attend a weekday evening meeting especially if they are from out of town (and if they have to use a bus to get to Main Street, this is quite possible). As stated in the Code, Section A: Principles to which we Aspire: 1. Our Overall Responsibility to the Public Our primary obligation is to serve the public interest and we, therefore, owe our allegiance to a conscientiously attained concept of the public interest that is formulated through continuous and open debate. We shall achieve high standards of professional integrity, proficiency, and knowledge. To comply with our obligation to the public, we aspire to the following principles: (the following are those related to this question) a) We shall always be conscious of the rights of others. d) We shall provide timely, adequate, clear, and accurate information on planning issues to all affected persons and to governmental decision makers. e) We shall give people the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the development of plans and programs that may affect them. Participation should be broad enough to include those who lack formal organization or influence. f) We shall seek social justice by working to expand choice and opportunity for all persons, recognizing a special responsibility to plan for the needs of the disadvantaged and to promote racial and economic integration. We shall urge the alteration of policies, institutions, and decisions that oppose such needs. h) We shall deal fairly with all participants in the planning process. Those of us who are public officials or employees shall also deal evenhandedly with all planning process participants. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 29

Columbia, Maryland was designed by which of the following? A) Clarence Perry B) Fredrick Law Olmsted, Jr. C) James Rouse D) John D. Rockefeller Submit Reset

Answer 29

C(James Rouse ). Columbia now has more than 83,000 residents and 2,500 businesses and industries. After retiring from the Rouse Company in 1981, James Rouse devoted his time to the Enterprise Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has helped produce over 61,000 units of housing for the poor. Columbia, Maryland is situated about halfway between Washington and Baltimore, featuring some class integration and the neighborhood principle. Source: www.planning.org

Question 30

Which of these law cases involved the issue of signage and therefore the First Amendment of the United States? A) Berman vs. Parker B) Dolan vs. City of Tigard C) The City of Los Angeles vs. Taxpayers for Vincent D) Young vs. American Movie Theatres Submit Reset

Answer 30

C(The City of Los Angeles vs. Taxpayers for Vincent). The Los Angeles Municipal Code prohibits the posting of signs on public property. The appellee was the Taxpayers for Vincent, a group of supporters of a candidate for election to the Los Angeles City Council, entered into a contract with appellee Candidates' Outdoor Graphics Service (COGS) to fabricate and post signs with the candidate's name on them. COGS produced cardboard signs and attached them to utility pole crosswires at various locations. Acting under the code in question, city employees routinely removed all posters attached to utility poles and similar objects covered by the ordinance. Appellees then filed suit in Federal District Court against the appellants alleging that the code abridged appellees' freedom of speech within the meaning of the First Amendment, and seeking damages and injunctive relief. The District Court entered findings of fact, concluded that the code was constitutional, and granted the City's motion for summary judgment. The Court of Appeals reversed, reasoning that the ordinance was presumptively unconstitutional because significant First Amendment interests were involved, and that the City had not justified its total ban on all signs on public property. Source: www2.law.cornell.edu. In addition, it is worth noting that this case also continued on to the Supreme Court and the Court upheld the ordinance as constitutional.

Question 31

What was created by the Federal Government to eliminate distressed public housing? A) TIF B) HUD 12 C) New Urbanism Movement D) HOPE VI Submit Reset

Answer 31

D(HOPE VI). HOPE VI is the federal program created in 1993 to eliminate distressed public housing. Administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Source: APA Planning Magazine June 2001, "Is New Urbanism Growing Old?" by Martin Zimmerman page 11.

Question 32

Who was involved with the Ladder of Citizen Participation? A) Saul Alinsky B) Paul Davidoff C) Sherry Arnstein D) Jean Gottmann Submit Reset

Answer 32

C(Sherry Arnstein). In the Ladder of Participation, Arnstein defines citizen participation in terms of the amount of actual control citizens have over policy decisions, classified by 1)the degrees of citizen power, 2) the degrees of tokenism, and 3)non-participation. Source: Planning History Summary, by J. Janson, AICP

Question 33

Legally, which of the following CANNOT be used to describe real estate? A) Metes and Bounds B) Government Survey C) Recorded Plat D) 1234 Main Street Submit Reset

Answer 33

D(1234 Main Street). The correct answer is the Street Address, 1234 Main Street. Courts have ruled that a description is legally sufficient if it allows a surveyor to locate the property. In this case, locate means that the surveyor must find the exact boundaries of the property. The Street address would not tell a land surveyor how large the property is or where it begins and ends. A Rectangular Survey is also called a government survey, and a lot and block is also called a recorded plat. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 34

Tonight you are to present before City Council a report that speaks about the economic impact a proposed land fill would have on the community. Your report supports the land fill based upon the data that your staff has prepared and analyzed. Prior to the meeting, a Council person approaches you. This particular Council person was elected with the platform of not supporting the land fill. He asks that you go against your findings because he sees the numbers differently. You know from all of your work that this is not true and that it is a wrong way of looking at the data. Just before the meeting starts, hundreds of protestors march in against the land fill. Which of the following is the BEST option for you? A) You realize the effect that this Council person could have on your career at the City, you change your recommendation at the meeting to go against the data and the land fill. B) You realize that the community is showing strong support against the land fill, and even though your responsibility was to provide economic effects, you decide to change your stance against the land fill. C) You and your staff are responsible for providing the Council, with clear and accurate data, they are the decision makers, you should continue to present your report as planned. D) You are not sure now on what you should do, so you ask to pull the report from the agenda and go back to the drawing board with your staff to alter the data to support not building the land fill. Submit Reset

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C(You and your staff are responsible for providing the Council, with clear and accurate data, they are the decision makers, you should continue to present your report as planned.). The BEST option is Answer C, your task was to present a report based on economic facts that showed if there would be a economic benefit for the land fill to be located in the City or not. Answer A would have you going against the data and therefore not presenting clear or accurate data. Answer B would have you changing your stance based upon the hundreds of protestors that showed up to show their support against the land fill. As stated earlier, your report was based on economics, and it is up to Council to weigh all of the facts. Answer D, would have you changing your analysis away from what the data clearly says, this obviously is the wrong thing to do in this case. Source: "Professional Practice Manual" by Les Solin, AICP, American Planning Association, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, 1997, page 10.

Question 35

This is a form of citizen participation that can be described as an intensive, interactive problem solving exercise. A) Task Force B) Charrette C) Policy Delphi D) Design-In Submit Reset

Answer 35

B(Charrette). A charrette can be described as an intensive, interactive problem solving exercise. It is convened around a specific plan(s). Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Citizen Participation in Planning" by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 134.

Question 36

What association is not a level of government, however, it has "effective control" over transportation improvements within the area since a project must be a part of its adopted plan in order to receive federal funding? A) MPO B) COG C) Transportation Advisory Board D) Department of Transportation Submit Reset

Answer 36

A(MPO). Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is an association of local agencies established for mutual benefit to help coordinate planning and development activities within a metropolitan region. Establishment of the MPO is required by law in urban areas of over 50,000 if federal funds are to be used. The MPO is not a level of government. However, the MPO has "effective control" over transportation improvements within the area since a project must be a part of the MPO's adopted plan in order to receive federal funding. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us

Question 37

On average, what percentage will be saved of your cooling costs by closing off air conditioning vents in an unoccupied room? A) 1-5% B) 5-10% C) 10-15% D) 15-20% Submit Reset

Answer 37

B(5-10%). According to Energy Guide, closing off air conditioning vents in an unoccupied room can save 5-10% on your cooling costs. Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 38

This type of analysis evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a specific region's industries. A) Cohort Survival B) Location Quotient C) Shift-share D) Localization Coefficient Submit Reset

Answer 38

C(Shift-share). Shift-Share analysis evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a specific region's industries. It shows how well the region's mix of industries are performing, and how well the region's individual industries are performing. This analysis examines three components of regional employment growth (National growth, Industry Mix, and Competitiveness) between two periods of time. These three components are added to obtain the total change in employment of a specific industry. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Shift-Share Analysis" by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, pages 194-196.

Question 39

Which of the following was involved with the Advocacy Planning movement? A) Jacob Riis B) Paul Davidoff C) George Perkins Marsh D) Alexander Hamilton Submit Reset

Answer 39

B(Paul Davidoff ). In 1962 "A Choice Theory of Planning", a seminal article in the AIP Journal by Paul Davidoff and Thomas Reiner, lays the basis for the advocacy planning concept. Source: www.planning.org

Question 40

Berman v. Parker (1954) dealt with which of the following issues? A) Adult Uses B) Billboards C) Easements D) Condemning property Submit Reset

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D(Condemning property). In 1954, Berman v. Parker, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds right of Washington, D.C. Redevelopment Land Agency to condemn properties that are unsightly, though non-deteriorated, if required to achieve objectives of duly established area redevelopment plan. Source:www.planning.org

Question 41

What type of organizational approach has the planner serving a specific client of group and doing so openly? A) Fishbowl Planning B) Alinsky Organization C) Advocacy Planning D) Ladder of Citizen Participation Submit Reset

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C(Advocacy Planning). Advocacy Planning has an assumption that there is no common, overall, or identified public interest to be served. But instead the planner serves a variety of groups with often diverse and opposing interests and goals. A planner should serve a given group (client) and do so openly. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Citizen Participation in Planning" by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 137.

Question 42

In some communities a zoning hearing master typically does which of the following? A) advises the governing body on zoning matters B) presides over rezoning proceedings that are treated as quasi-judicial actions C) has the most power in zoning decisions D) considers requests for variances Submit Reset

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B(presides over rezoning proceedings that are treated as quasi-judicial actions). Some communities have a Zoning Hearing Master that presides over rezoning proceedings that are treated as quasi-judicial actions. They make recommendations that include a summary of the evidence that was given, the findings, and the conclusion of law. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 146.

Question 43

What is the next big development in Manhattan's Far West Side? A) Hudson Yards B) New Shipping terminal in New York C) A new recreation complex D) A new tunnel Submit Reset

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A(Hudson Yards). Source: APA Planning Magazine, September 2002, "Designing Woman" by Eugene Ladner Birch, FAICP, page 10. The redevelopment of Far West Midtown offers an opportunity to meet the City's need for an expanded central business district. Together with the reconstruction of Lower Manhattan, the redevelopment of Far West Midtown would provide the expansion space the City's prime office users will need as the City's economy rebounds. With proper planning and investment, Far West Midtown would be a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly urban central business district, with office, hotel, entertainment, exhibition, and retail space that would be accessible to, and integrated with Midtown, while strengthening the City's tax base and providing new housing and public parks in an environmentally beneficial manner. The tax revenues it would generate, would permit the financing of the needed public investment without impinging on public funds needed elsewhere in the City.

Question 44

This technique can be described as a method of assessing project alternatives by weighing these alternatives according to a group of citizen goals. A) Goals-achievement Matrix B) Design-In C) Charrette D) Citizen Advisory Committee Submit Reset

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A(Goals-achievement Matrix). A Goals-achievement Matrix can be defined as a method of assessing project alternatives by weighing these alternatives according to a group of citizen goals. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Citizen Participation in Planning" by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 136.

Question 45

Oligotrophic lakes can be described as which of the following? A) shallow lakes that have a low supply of nutrients and thus contain little organic matter B) deep lakes that have an extremely high supply of nutrients and thus contain large amounts of organic matter C) shallow lakes that have an extremely high supply of nutrients and thus contain large amounts of organic matter D) deep lakes that have a low supply of nutrients and thus contain little organic matter Submit Reset

Answer 45

D(deep lakes that have a low supply of nutrients and thus contain little organic matter ). Oligotrophic Lakes can be defined as deep lakes that have a low supply of nutrients and thus contain little organic matter. These lakes are often characterized by high water transparency and high dissolved oxygen. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 46

What city had the first US Skyscraper build in 1885? A) New York, NY B) Boston, Mass C) Chicago, IL D) Philadelphia, Pa Submit Reset

Answer 46

C(Chicago, IL). According to www.infoplease.com, the first Skyscraper was in Chicago, Ill. in 1885. Source:http://www.infoplease.com. However, there have been many emails from Planning Prep members about this. Further research shows that some have broadened the "first" to be one of two, and another actually adds a possible third. The following is a brief summary of our research: Most narrow it down to two buildings - the Home Insurance Building built in Chicago and the Woolworth Building in New York. Some choose the Home Insurance building. Completed in 1885, it is only ten stories tall. There were several buildings in Chicago at the time that were taller, but the Home building was the first to employ what is considered the missing link between buildings that were merely tall, and skyscrapers that used the steel frame structure. The Woolworth Building, finished in 1913, was the first building to use all of the key technologies associated with modern skyscrapers. Source: www.highbeam.com. And the third possible "first skyscraper" is: The Wainright Building in St. Louis was designed by architect Louis Sullivan and was built in 1891. The building is located on 7th Street in Downtown St. Louis. Source: www.stlouis.about.com

Question 47

What is a Wind Farm? A) An agricultural business B) Greenhouses C) Clusters of wind turbines D) Fields that are planted east to west Submit Reset

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C(Clusters of wind turbines). The most common commercial use of wind power today is for running turbines that generate electricity. Wind turbines are often set up in clusters, called wind farms, and the electricity generated is fed into the grid. Source:http://www.energyguide.com

Question 48

Which of the following cases dealt with the issue of adult uses? A) City of Los Angeles v. Taxpayers of Vincent B) Berman v. Parker C) Metromedia v. City of San Diego D) Young v. American Minitheatres Submit Reset

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D(Young v. American Minitheatres). Two adult motion picture theaters brought this action against city officials for injunctive relief and a declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality regarding two 1972 Detroit zoning ordinances that amended an "Anti-Skid Row Ordinance" adopted 10 years earlier. The 1972 ordinances provide that an adult theater may not (apart from a special waiver) be located within 1,000 feet of any two other "regulated uses" or within 500 feet of a residential area. The District Court upheld the ordinances, and granted petitioners' motion for summary judgment. It was found that the ordinances do not violate the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment on the ground of vagueness. Also, The ordinances are not invalid under the First Amendment as prior restraints on protected communication because of the licensing or zoning requirements. Source: www.www2.law.cornell.edu

Question 49

The Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters (1987) shows that the average vehicle trip per unit is the lowest for which of the following? 1)Condominiums 2)Single Family Residential 3)Retirement Homes 4)Apartments A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

Answer 49

C(3). Source: "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP", Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, "Transportation Planning" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 158, Figure 5, Average Vehicle Trip Rates. The average vehicle trip rate for Single Family Residential is 9.1 to 10.2, Planned Unit Developments is 7.9, Duplexes and Townhomes is 7.0, Apartments is 6.0, Condominiums is 5.9, Mobile Homes is 5.5, and Retirement Homes is 3.5. Source: Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters (1987)

Question 50

This type of water is suitable for drinking or cooking purposes from both health and aesthetic considerations. A) Portable B) Potable C) Biological Integrity D) Alkaline Submit Reset

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B(Potable). Potable Water is suitable for drinking or cooking purposes from both health and aesthetic considerations. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 51

On a one acre tract of land, which of the following cummulative zoning would allow for a two home subdivision, both having 7,000 sq.ft. lots with the rest of the land left as open space? A) 4 DU/acre B) 2 DU/acre C) Both of the above D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 51

B(2 DU/acre). Many zones specify a residential intensity as a number of dwelling units per acre (du/acre). An acre has 43,560 square feet. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 144.

Question 52

What does TOD stand for? A) Traditional Oriented Design B) Topographic Orientation Digitizing C) Transportation Oriented Design D) Transit Oriented Development Submit Reset

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D(Transit Oriented Development). "Transit Oriented Development (TOD) refers to residential and commercial areas designed to maximize access by Transit and Non-motorized transportation, and with other features to Encourage Transit Ridership. A TOD neighborhood has a center with a rail or bus station, surrounded by relatively high-density development, with progressively lower-density spreading outwards. For example, the neighborhood center may have a transit stations and a few multi-story commercial and residential buildings, surrounded by several blocks of townhouses and small-lot single-family residential, and larger-lot single-family housing farther away. (http://www.vtpi.org - Victoria Transport Policy Institute).

Question 53

Which of the following cases involved the issue of adult uses and zoning? A) City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters Inc. B) City of Los Angeles v. Taxpayers for Vincent C) Metromedia v. City of San Diego D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 53

A(City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters Inc. ). The respondents purchased two theaters with the intention of exhibiting adult films and, at about the same time, filed suit in Federal District Court, seeking injunctive relief and a declaratory judgment that the First and Fourteenth Amendments were violated by a city ordinance that prohibits adult motion picture theaters from locating within 1,000 feet of any residential zone, church, park, or school. It was found that the ordinance is a valid governmental response to the serious problems created by adult theaters and it was found not to go against the First Amendment. Source: www2.law.cornell.edu.

Question 54

The Housing Act of 1937 involved which of the following? A) tied slum clearance to public housing B) began providing federal housing subsidies C) began an interest subsidy program D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 54

A(tied slum clearance to public housing ). The 1937 U.S. Housing Act (Wagner-Steagall) set the stage for future government aid by appropriating $500 million in loans for low-cost housing. Tied slum clearance to public housing. Source: www.planning.org

Question 55

According to the National Association of Home Builders a new home in the US is, on average ____ percent larger than it was 30 years ago. A) 25 B) 50 C) 75 D) 10 Submit Reset

Answer 55

B(50). Source, APA Planning Magazine June 2001, "Love Me, Love My Garage " by Ruth Eckdish Knack, AICP, page 17. A new house in the US is on average 50% bigger than it was 30 years ago (NAHB).

Question 56

A Delphi Method can best be described as which of the following? A) a series of questionnaires sent out, to a pre-selected group of experts B) citizens addressing themselves to proposals through workshop formats C) citizens vote their approval or disapproval by official ballots D) an intensive, interactive problem-solving process with meetings convened around a specific plan Submit Reset

Answer 56

A(a series of questionnaires sent out, to a pre-selected group of experts ). The Delphi method is an exercise in group communication among a panel of geographically dispersed experts (Adler and Ziglio, 1996). The technique allows experts to deal systematically with a complex problem or task. The essence of the technique is fairly straightforward. It comprises a series of questionnaires sent either by mail or via computerized systems, to a pre-selected group of experts. These questionnaires are designed to elicit and develop individual responses to the problems posed and to enable the experts to refine their views as the group’s work progresses in accordance with the assigned task. The main point behind the Delphi method is to overcome the disadvantages of conventional committee action. Source: http://www.iit.edu/~it/delphi.html

Question 57

When a homeowner converts a portion of their existing structure into a second dwelling unit it is sometimes called an ___________ unit. A) additional residential B) add-on C) accessory dwelling D) acceptable re-subdivided Submit Reset

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C(accessory dwelling). Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, "Monster Houses? No" by Hinshaw, FAICP, page 27. A new zoning bylaw allows owners of older homes to convert a portion of their existing structure into a second dwelling unit sometimes called an accessory dwelling unit.

Question 58

What can be described as a measure of dispersion around the mean that is calculated as the average of the sum of the squared deviations from the mean? A) Standard deviation B) Normal Distribution C) Range D) Variance Submit Reset

Answer 58

D(Variance). A variance is a measure of dispersion around the mean. It is calculated as the average of the sum of the squared deviations from the mean. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Quantitative Methods" pages 162-164.

Question 59

Sir Ebenezer Howard wrote which of the following? Who wrote A) "How the Other Half Lives" B) "Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform" C) "Looking Backward" D) "Design with Nature" Submit Reset

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B("Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform" ). Sir Ebenezer Howard wrote Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform in 1898.

Question 60

You are in the process of interviewing for a summer planning internship at your Planning Department. You have interviewed dozens of potential planners and you have narrowed it down to two potential people with the exact same experience, references and abilities, one is a man and one is a woman. According to the Code of Ethics, which of the following is the BEST option for you? A) You should "flip a coin", basically pick one of them randomly B) You should hire the woman C) You should hire the man D) You should let your staff make the final decision Submit Reset

Answer 60

B(You should hire the woman). Answer B, is the BEST option for you. According to the American Planning Association, under Section A: the Principles to which we Aspire 3. Our Responsibility to Our Profession and Colleagues We shall contribute to the development of, and respect for, our profession by improving knowledge and techniques, making work relevant to solutions of community problems, and increasing public understanding of planning activities. g) We shall increase the opportunities for members of underrepresented groups to become professional planners and help them advance in the profession. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 61

The Baby Boomer generation was born between what timeframe? A) 1925 and 1935 B) 1936 and 1945 C) 1946 and 1964 D) 1965 and 1980 Submit Reset

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C(1946 and 1964). The Baby Boomer generation was one of the most important generations with regards to their effect on planning. As this generation ages, the increase in seniors will require more development and programs directed towards them. Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, " The War of the Ages " by C. Williamson, AICP, page 4.

Question 62

In a plot illustrating a data set with normal distribution, the highest peak of the "bell-curve" would indicate which of the following? I. Mode II. Median III. Mean IV. All of the above A) I B) II C) III D) IV Submit Reset

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D(IV). The highest point on a curve with normal distribution is the truest measure of central tendency and will represent the mean, mode, and median.

Question 63

Exactions can be defined as.... A) the city's financial responsibilities for private improvements associated with the development B) The removal of a rezoning request from the rezoning process C) the subdivider's financial responsibilities for public improvements associated with the development D) the cancellation of a governmentally funded project Submit Reset

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C(the subdivider's financial responsibilities for public improvements associated with the development). Exactions can be described as the subdivider's financial responsibilities for public improvements associated with the development. Examples of exactions include land or cash-in-lieu dedications for park land and new schools. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 147.

Question 64

"Tile field, deep trench, and sandmound" can be connected to which of the following tests? A) Asbestos B) Geotechnical C) Percolation D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 64

C(Percolation ). There are three types of conventional percolation tests: Tile field, Deep trench, and Sandmound. A percolation test is a measure the rate clear water seeps into the soil from a standard test hole. The suitability of soil for the subsurface disposal of sewage is determined by its physical characteristics and percolation rates. Physical characteristics include percentage of rock, evidence of groundwater, and depth to rock and/or groundwater. Source: www.car.lib.md.us

Question 65

Which of the following are key points for Planned Unit Developments (PUDS)? 1) a mixture of uses 2) creativity in design 3) flexibility in density 4) strict adherence to dimensional requirements as required in the underlying zoning. A) 1 only B) 4 only C) 1,2,3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(1,2,3). Planned Unit Developments (PUD), allow for a mix of uses and flexibility in design as well as flexibility in density and dimensional requirements. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 142-144.

Question 66

What issue did the case of City of Los Angeles vs. Taxpayers of Vincent deal with? A) adult uses B) takings C) signage D) impact fees Submit Reset

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C(signage). The Los Angeles Municipal Code prohibits the posting of signs on public property. The appellee was the Taxpayers for Vincent, a group of supporters of a candidate for election to the Los Angeles City Council, entered into a contract with appellee Candidates' Outdoor Graphics Service (COGS) to fabricate and post signs with the candidate's name on them. COGS produced cardboard signs and attached them to utility pole crosswires at various locations. Acting under the code in question, city employees routinely removed all posters attached to utility poles and similar objects covered by the ordinance. Appellees then filed suit in Federal District Court against the appellants alleging that the code abridged appellees' freedom of speech within the meaning of the First Amendment, and seeking damages and injunctive relief. The District Court entered findings of fact, concluded that the code was constitutional, and granted the City's motion for summary judgment. The Court of Appeals reversed, reasoning that the ordinance was presumptively unconstitutional because significant First Amendment interests were involved, and that the City had not justified its total ban on all signs on public property. Source: www2.law.cornell.edu.

Question 67

Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mt. Laurel II (1983) dealt with which of these issues? A) adult uses B) affordable housing C) exactions D) group homes Submit Reset

Answer 67

B(affordable housing). 1983 - In a case focusing on Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, the New Jersey Supreme Court rules that all 567 municipalities in the state must build their "fair share" of affordable housing. A precedent-setting blow against racial segregation. Source: www.planning.org

Question 68

At the time of the last census, population of Centerville was 24,000. Since then, they have issued 312 permits for construction of single family homes, 10 permits for commercial businesses, and 2 permits for construction of multi-family developments which will each have 62 dwelling units, and 40 dwelling units respectively. The average size of a single family household in Centerville is 3.2 people per household. The average size of a multi-family dwelling unit is 2.4. The average commercial business employs 1 person for every 250 square feet. Using the symptomatic approach, estimate the current population of Centerville. A) 25,243 B) 1,243 C) 25,003 D) 25,147 Submit Reset

Answer 68

A(25,243). The symptomatic approach to calculating population utilizes changes in obtainable data that are predictive of population changes as a whole (like building permits). In this example, single family permits have resulted in 998 new residents, and multi-family permits have resulted in 245 new residents, for a total increase of 1,243 new residents. Commercial permits are not particularly good estimates of current population. Additionally, there is not enough information presented in this question to use this figure as an estimate of new population.

Question 69

Hawaii was the first state to do which of the following? A) Adopt the use of EA's B) Adopt statewide land-use zoning C) Adopt the use of tenement housing D) Adopt the use of greenbelt cities Submit Reset

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B(Adopt statewide land-use zoning ). In 1961, Hawaii became the first state to institute statewide zoning. Source: www.planning.org

Question 70

The latest census reported the population of Centerville to be 24,000. Riverside is the neighborhood you are studying. Riverside is located within Centerville, and has historically been one of the larger, more vibrant neighborhoods. At the time of the last census, 8% of the population lived in the Riverside neighborhood. Five years have passed, and City has experienced growth in all of its neighborhoods. The current population of Centerville is estimated to be 32,000. What method would you use to determine the current population of the Riverside neighborhood. A) Step Down B) Symptomatic C) Natural Increase D) Cohort Survival Submit Reset

Answer 70

A(Step Down). The step down method estimates population by breaking down the areas into a proportion of the larger area. In this example, Riverside has 8% of Centerville's population. So if the current population was 32,000, the population of Riverside would be 2,560.

Question 71

What is "Cash Out Free Parking"? A) A parking space that costs more, but allows a person to exit more quickly. B) A program offering commuters the cash equivalent of subsidized parking provided they use another means of transportation. C) A program offering commuters subsidized parking. D) An incentive program that permits higher densities, provided the development creates additional parking areas to address parking shortages near a transit station. Submit Reset

Answer 71

B(A program offering commuters the cash equivalent of subsidized parking provided they use another means of transportation.). "Cashing Out parking means that commuters who are offered subsidized parking are also offered the cash equivalent if they use alternative travel modes. This tends to reduce automobile commuting by 15-25%, and is fairer since it gives non-drivers benefits comparable to those offered motorists (Source: www.vtpi.org - Victoria Transport Policy Institute)."

Question 72

In the Code of Ethics, under Section 2 "Rules of Conduct", how many rules are there? A) 6 B) 25 C) 10 D) 45 Submit Reset

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B(25). In the Code of Ethics, under Section 2 "Rules of Conduct", there are 25 rules to follow. They are enforceable. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 73

Robert Weaver was.... A) involved with the Interstate Highway System B) the lawyer in the Euclid case C) associated with Greenbelt Towns D) HUD's first Secretary Submit Reset

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D(HUD's first Secretary). Robert Weaver was HUD's first Secretary and first African-American cabinet member. In 1965 the Housing and urban policy achieve cabinet status when the Housing and Home Finance Agency is succeeded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Source:www.planning.org

Question 74

What growth management technique involves the landowner to sell the development rights to a developer who then uses those development rights to increase the density of houses on another piece of property at another location? A) Concurrency Law B) Delphi Method C) Urban Boundary Line D) Transfer of Development Rights Submit Reset

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D(Transfer of Development Rights ). The most common TDR program allows the landowner to sell the development rights to a developer who then uses those development rights to increase the density of houses on another piece of property at another location (i.e., going from 1/4 acre per unit to 1/6 acre per unit). A variation of that type of a TDR would be a situation in which the developer transfers the development rights from one property to another property the developer owns. The higher density that developers are able to realize is the incentive for them to buy development rights. Source: http://ohioline.osu.edu

Question 75

Robert Moses was.... A) the leading person on city planning in the 1920's B) an advocacy planner C) involved with the Neighborhood Unit Principal D) was involved with the Tennessee Valley Authority Submit Reset

Answer 75

A(the leading person on city planning in the 1920's). Robert Moses was called the Great Expediter, and was the leading person on city planning in the 1920's. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Planning History Summary" by John M. Janson, AICP, PDO, Utah Chapter, APA, West Valley City, UT., page 73.

Question 76

What can be described as the square root of the variance? A) Normal Distribution B) Confidence Interval C) Standard Deviation D) Range Submit Reset

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C(Standard Deviation). Standard Deviation can be described as the square root of the variance. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Quantitative Methods" pages 162-164.

Question 77

What 1992 US Supreme Court case, said that a taking occurs in two circumstances? A) Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council B) First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles C) Dolan v. City of Tigard D) Nollan v. California Coastal Commission Submit Reset

Answer 77

A(Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council). In 1986 Lucas intended to build a house on each of his two properties, but before he could do so, the South Carolina Coastal Council drew "setback lines" along the coast, including one that fell behind his properties. Lucas could no longer build permanent structures. He sued the council, claiming that the state's 1988 Beachfront Management Act took his property without compensating him. In its 1992 ruling the U.S. Supreme Court said that a taking occurs in two circumstances: when there is a "permanent physical invasion" of property and when "regulations deny the property owner of all 'economically viable use of his land.'" The ending is that the state bought the properties from Lucas and later sold them for development. Source: www.planning.org

Question 78

ISTEA is... A) International Surface Transportation Efficiency Act B) Intermodal Surface Transportation Equity Act C) Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act D) Intermodal Service Transportation Efficiency Act Submit Reset

Answer 78

C(Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act). In 1991, the Passage of Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) includes provisions for a National Scenic Byways Program and for transportation enhancements, each of which includes a historic preservation component. Source:www.planning.org

Question 79

Which of the following is true of the Homestead Act of 1862? A) It opened the lands of the Public Domain for a nominal fee B) It occurred in New York City to clean up "slums" C) It was a way to encourage landlords to allow lower rents for their apartments D) All of the above Submit Reset

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A(It opened the lands of the Public Domain for a nominal fee ). In 1862, the Homestead Act opened the lands of the Public Domain to settlers for a nominal fee and five years residence. The passage of the Homestead Act by Congress in 1862 was the culmination of more than 70 years of controversy over the disposition of public lands. From the inception of the United States there was a clamor for ever-increasing liberalism in the disposition of these lands. From 1830 onward, groups called for free distribution of such lands. This became a demand of the Free-Soil party, which saw such distribution as a means of stopping the spread of slavery into the territories, and it was subsequently adopted by the Republican party in its 1860 platform. The Southern states had been the most vociferous opponents of the policy, and their secession cleared the way for its adoption. Source: http://users.rcn.com

Question 80

What Housing Act focused on slum prevention and urban renewal? A) Housing Act of 1949 B) Housing Act of 1964 C) Housing Act of 1954 D) Housing Act of 1970 Submit Reset

Answer 80

C(Housing Act of 1954). The Housing Act of 1954 stressed slum prevention and urban renewal rather than slum clearance and urban redevelopment as in the 1949 act. Also stimulated general planning for cities under 25,000 population by providing funds under Section 701 of the act. "701 funding" later extended by legislative amendments to foster statewide, interstate, and sub state regional planning. Source: www.planning.org

Question 81

According to the American Planning Association, what is a planner's "primary obligation". A) To protect the environment B) To serve the public interest C) To listen to your employer D) To obtain public input Submit Reset

Answer 81

B(To serve the public interest). According to the APA, in the Code of Ethics, Section A: Principles to Which We Aspire 1. Our Overall Responsibility to the Public Our primary obligation is to serve the public interest and we, therefore, owe our allegiance to a conscientiously attained concept of the public interest that is formulated through continuous and open debate. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 82

Which type of legal survey can use a large tree as a monument? A) Metes and Bounds B) Rectangular Survey C) Lot and Block D) Recorded Plat Submit Reset

Answer 82

A(Metes and Bounds). The correct answer is Metes and Bounds. It relies on a property’s physical features to determine the boundaries and measurements of the parcel. This type of Survey starts at a point of beginning (POB) and from there, the surveyor moves around the boundary. The boundaries are recorded by referring to linear measurements, directions, as well as natural and artificial landmarks (monuments). Monuments are fixed objects that are used to identify POBs or boundary intersections and can be a stone, river, highway, or iron post. This survey always ends back at the POB. The words “more or less” are used in this type of survey because the location of the monuments is more important than the actual distance stated in the wording. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 83

What was the first law to institute federal protection for preserving archaeological sites? A) National Monument Act of 1906 B) Arizona Desert Act of 1912 C) Antiquities Act of 1896 D) Antiquities Act of 1906 Submit Reset

Answer 83

D(Antiquities Act of 1906). Antiquities Act of 1906: First law to institute federal protection for preserving archaeological sites. Provided for designation as National Monuments areas already in the public domain that contained "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and objects of historic or scientific interest." Source:www.planning.org

Question 84

An Environmental Impact Statement can be defined as which of the following? A) written to satisfy requirements of NEPA when a major action will have a significant impact on the environment B) a less extensive environmental review used by various agencies to determine whether or not an EIS will be required C) written to satisfy requirements of NEPA when a governmental action is expected to have no impact on the environment D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 84

A(written to satisfy requirements of NEPA when a major action will have a significant impact on the environment ). An Environmental Impact Statement has to be written to satisfy requirements of NEPA when a major action will have a significant impact on the environment. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 85

An engineering staff member is asking for your approval of a staff report stating that a stormwater management area does not have to be located "on site" by the developer of a residential development. The property is adjacent to an existing stormwater management pond that is currently underutilized due to the fact that the commercial property to the north, which was responsible for the oversized pond, was not developed to its fullest potential due to the current economic climate, and it is likely that the property will never be fully developed. Which is the BEST option for you to follow? A) You cannot give your support of the report because as a planner you must look at all long range consequences B) You must support the report because it is from an engineer and that person has a more thorough understanding of the complicated mathematics that are required when calculating stormwater. C) You must not support the staff report until the engineer or the developer can provide you with data that illustrates that the existing oversized pond can accommodate the proposed residential development and the future commercial development as well. D) You must support the report because the economic benefit of the tax dollars from the new development will be most beneficial to the City. Submit Reset

Answer 85

C(You must not support the staff report until the engineer or the developer can provide you with data that illustrates that the existing oversized pond can accommodate the proposed residential development and the future commercial development as well.). Although Answer A is considered correct, Answer C is the BEST answer, because not only does it show that you are looking at the long term consequences of the development and the stormwater issue, but you are also willing to work with the engineer to come up with alternate solutions or at the very least see if the pond can handle both developments because it is not your area of expertise. According to the APA, in Section A: Principles to Which We Aspire 1. Our Overall Responsibility to the Public Our primary obligation is to serve the public interest and we, therefore, owe our allegiance to a conscientiously attained concept of the public interest that is formulated through continuous and open debate. We shall achieve high standards of professional integrity, proficiency, and knowledge. To comply with our obligation to the public, we aspire to the following principles: b) We shall have special concern for the long-range consequences of present actions. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 86

Taxes serve which of the following functions? 1)redistribute income 2)creating revenues to finance government goods and services 3)When overall demand is large, reduction of income and spending 4)the sale of revenue bonds A) 1,2 B) 1,2,3 C) 2,3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 86

B(1,2,3). These are the three main functions of taxes. 1)redistribute income 2)creating revenues to finance government goods and services 3)When overall demand is large, reduction of income and spending. They can be generalized as the redistributive, the revenue, and the fiscal policy functions of taxation. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Budgeting" by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.

Question 87

Which Act was adopted in 1972? 1. Federal Water Pollution Control Act 2. Federal Aid Highway Act 3. ISTEA 4. Coastal Zone Management Act A) All of the above B) 1 C) 2 D) 1 and 4 Submit Reset

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D(1 and 4). The CZMA was adopted in 1972. Among the 50 states and five territories in the U.S., 35 are coastal. As of January 1998, 32 of the 35 adopted coastal plans under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act. In this program, the states and territories map their waterfront areas and identify ways to control land uses. Source: www.planning.org Also, adopted in 1972 was the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (CLEAN WATER ACT) 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1387, October 18, 1972.

Question 88

While living in the "garden suburb" of Forest Hills Gardens, New York, this person worked on their "neighborhood unit"? A) Clarence Perry B) George Pullman C) Ebenezer Howard D) Jane Jacobs Submit Reset

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A(Clarence Perry). Clarence Perry (1872-1944) worked on the neighborhood scale within the city. While living in the "garden suburb" of Forest Hills Gardens, New York, he worked on his scheme for the "neighborhood unit"--a self-contained residential area that would be bounded by major streets, with shops at the intersections and a school in the middle. LB Source: www.planning.org

Question 89

A variance can be described as... A) a form of relief from requirements of an ordinance based upon "unnecessary hardships" B) an unnecessary hardship on a land owner C) something that cannot be granted by a board of adjustment D) something that cannont be granted by a board of zoning appeals Submit Reset

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A(a form of relief from requirements of an ordinance based upon "unnecessary hardships"). Variances are forms of administrative relief from ordinance requirements that are based upon "unnecessary hardships". They are generally granted by a board of adjustment or board of zoning appeals. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Planning Law" by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, page 120.

Question 90

Which of the following is TRUE about the UDAG Program? 1) was created in 1980 2) a goal was to facilitate public-private partnerships in the targeted redevelopment and economic recovery of urban areas 3) a goal was for leveraging, intergovernmental coordination and the placement of responsibility for proposals with local governments 4)it's projects offer fertile venues for the investigation of relations between the public and private sector A) 1,2 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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B(2,3,4). The Urban Development Action Grant Program (abbreviated as UDAG and pronounced You-Dag) was authorized under the 1977 amendments to the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act and placed within the purview of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD). The UDAG program was seen as a complement to the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Source:www.http://personalweb.smcvt.edu

Question 91

According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), if a roadway has a service of level of "F" which of the following would describe it? A) unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays B) stable flow, moderate delays, and the speed is determined by traffic C) very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity D) free flow, high operating speed with no delays Submit Reset

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C(very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity ). Source: "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP", Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, "Transportation Planning" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 156. See Figure 3, Roadway Level of Service Descriptions. Level F is described as having very low speeds, frequent stoppages, and volume greater than capacity.

Question 92

What Housing Act tied slum clearance to public housing? A) 1934 B) 1937 C) 1949 D) 1954 Submit Reset

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B(1937). The 1937 U.S. Housing Act (Wagner-Steagall) set the stage for future government aid by appropriating $500 million in loans for low-cost housing. Tied slum clearance to public housing. Source: www.planning.org

Question 93

What opened in 1914 that opened the world to commerce? A) The St. Lawrence Seaway B) The Welland Canal C) The Panama Canal D) The Stock Exchange Submit Reset

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C(The Panama Canal). By August 15, 1914 the Panama Canal was officially opened by the passing of the SS Ancon. At the time, no single effort in American history had exacted such a price in dollars or in human life. It took 34 years from the initial effort in 1880 to actually open the Canal in 1914. It is estimated that over 80,000 persons took part in the construction and that over 30,000 lives were lost in both French and American efforts. Source: www.canalmuseum.com

Question 94

Which of the following can be described as a way to provide a single service when it comes to financing and budgeting? A) Lease-Purchase B) TIFs C) Revenue Bonds D) Special District Submit Reset

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D(Special District). In financing and budgeting, Special Districts can be created to provide a single service. Examples include schools, toll roads, or parks. They could be created to avoid restrictive government debt limits. Also, to finance facilities that serve more than one jurisdiction. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Budgeting" by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.

Question 95

W.O.T.S stands for.... A) Where, Opportunities, Trends, Slowdowns B) When, Opportunities, Threats, Strategies C) Who, Opportunities, Threats, Supporters D) Weakness, Opportunities, Threats, Strengths Submit Reset

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D(Weakness, Opportunities, Threats, Strengths). Within the Strategic Plan process, there is the identification of W.O.T.S (Weakness, Opportunities, Threats, Strengths). Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Strategic Planning Process" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, South Dakota Department of Transportation, Pierre, SD. Page 64. And, Source: "Strategic Planning: What Every Manager Must Know" by George Steiner, The Free Press, 1979.

Question 96

According to the US Census Bureau in 2001, what was true about 2 out of 3 American householders? A) They refinanced their homes B) They purchased new homes C) They rented their homes D) They owned their homes Submit Reset

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D(They owned their homes). Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Homeownership, Home Sales, Housing Starts - All Rise" by APA's News and Departments, page 35.The highest proportion since at least 1890, according to the US Census Bureau.

Question 97

Cumulative zoning refers to which of the following? A) allowing no uses in districts other than the uses for which they were created B) specifies the allowable amount of smoke, odor, or noise... C) having permitted uses automatically build from one district to each successive one D) allows a mixture of uses Submit Reset

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C(having permitted uses automatically build from one district to each successive one). Zoning districts may be set up into many different ways. 1. Cumulative (or pyramid), this is when permitted uses automatically accumulate from one district to each successive one. In this, the single detached residence is the top. 2)Exclusive classification, allows no uses in districts than the uses for which they were created. An example for this is to stop residential from "taking over" another land use like commercial and then protesting when a commercial use is proposed. 3)Performance Standards, establish objective thresholds and maximum limits of the effects or characteristics of a land use (e.g.: allowable amount of noise). 4)Performance Zoning, regulates the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself. 5)Mixed-Use districts, permitting mixed uses. 6)Planned Unit Developments (PUD), allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design. 7) Overlay zones, these add requirements "on top" of zoning districts. 8)Incentive Zoning, cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards. 9)Transferable Development Rights (TDR), allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 141-142.

Question 98

A Goals-Achievement Matrix can be described as which of the following? A) A method of reviewing project alternatives by weighing alternatives according to the citizen group's goals B) A technique that involves citizens addressing themselves to proposals through a workshop format C) As successive rounds of argument and counter argument that work towards a consensus D) A group that is presumed to represent the attitudes and ideas of the local groups Submit Reset

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A(A method of reviewing project alternatives by weighing alternatives according to the citizen group's goals). A Goals-achievement Matrix can be defined as a method of assessing project alternatives by weighing these alternatives according to a group of citizen goals. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Citizen Participation in Planning" by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 136.

Question 99

This is a less extensive environmental review used by various agencies to determine whether or not an EIS will be required. A) Environmental Monitoring B) Environmental Exploratory Research C) EIS Phase One D) Environmental Assessment Submit Reset

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D(Environmental Assessment). An Environmental Assessment is a less extensive environmental review used by various agencies to determine whether or not an EIS will be required. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 100

Between 1990 and 2000, cities in which areas of the United States grew the fastest? 1)Midwestern 2)Southern 3)Northeastern 4)Western A) 2,3 B) 1 only C) 2,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(2,4). Western and southern cities grew the fastest between 1990 and 2000. In the same period, urban industrial centers in the Midwest and Northeast declined in population. New York remained the country's largest city passing the 8 million mark. Source:http://www.infoplease.com

Question 101

Which could be used to describe a Metes and Bounds Survey? A. Considered the oldest type of legal description B. Has monuments C. Has the words “more or Less” D. Has POBs A) A,B B) A,C C) A,B,C D) all of the above Submit Reset

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D(all of the above). The correct answer is Metes and Bounds. It relies on a property’s physical features to determine the boundaries and measurements of the parcel. This type of Survey starts at a point of beginning (POB) and from there, the surveyor moves around the boundary. The boundaries are recorded by referring to linear measurements, directions, as well as natural and artificial landmarks (monuments). Monuments are fixed objects that are used to identify POBs or boundary intersections and can be a stone, river, highway, or iron post. This survey always ends back at the POB. The words “more or less” are used in this type of survey because the location of the monuments is more important than the actual distance stated in the wording. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 102

According to the 2000 census, the US population in 2000 was which of the following? A) 189,421,906 B) 281,421,906 C) 381,421,906 D) None of the above Submit Reset

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B(281,421,906). According to the 2000 census, the total population of the US was 281,421,906. Source:http://www.infoplease.com

Question 103

Which of the following is out of order according to the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act's basic rezoning process? 1) the Plan Commission recommendation is forwarded to the governing body 2)notice is given of the governing body public hearing 3)the governing body hearing occurs 4)the governing body takes action A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) It is shown in order Submit Reset

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D(It is shown in order). The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act states the following as the basic rezoning process: 1)submital of the application 2)review of staff 3)notice is given of the planning commission public hearing 4)the staff report is created 5)there is the planning commission hearing 6)there is the planning commission recommendation 7)the recommendation is forwarded to the governing body 8)there is notice given of the governing body public hearing 9)the governing body hearing occurs 10)the governing body does an action. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 145.

Question 104

Which of the following issue involves some companies and towns covering them up with fake rock formations, church steeples, saguaro cactuses, an assortment of fake trees, and even a 90-foot grain silo? A) garbage dumps B) treatment plants C) cell towers D) street lights Submit Reset

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C(cell towers). The point of this question, is that many find cell towers ugly, and as the amount or number of them continues to increase, there are options available to "hide" them. A company hides antennas in all kinds of places: rock formations, church steeples, saguaro cactuses, even a 90-foot grain silo near a shopping mall outside Chicago. Source: www.techtv.com

Question 105

Percolation Tests have which of the following conventional tests? A) Tile Field B) Sandmound C) Deep Trench D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). There are three types of conventional percolation tests: Tile field, Deep trench, and Sandmound. A percolation test is a measure the rate clear water seeps into the soil from a standard test hole. The suitability of soil for the subsurface disposal of sewage is determined by its physical characteristics and percolation rates. Physical characteristics include percentage of rock, evidence of groundwater, and depth to rock and/or groundwater. Source: www.car.lib.md.us

Question 106

Which of the following is an alternative to optimization for cases where there are multiple and competing objectives in which one gives up the idea of obtaining a "best" solution? A) Satisficing B) Correlation C) LOS D) Brainstorming Submit Reset

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A(Satisficing ). Satisficing is a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time. In such instances, there may be no optimal solution for when to stop searching for further alternatives. Satisficing takes the shortcut of setting an adjustable aspiration level and ending the search for alternatives as soon as one is encountered that exceeds the aspiration level. Source:www.argospress.com

Question 107

What was published in 1909? A) Standard State Zoning Enabling Act B) Cleveland Group Plan C) New York's first comprehensive zoning ordinance D) Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago Submit Reset

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D(Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago ). 1909 - Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago was published. First metropolitan plan in the U.S. (Key figures: Frederick A. Delano, Charles Wacker, Charles Dyer Norton.) Source:www.planning.org

Question 108

Shift-Share analysis involves all but which of the following choices? A) evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a specific region's industries B) how well the region's mix of industries are performing C) how well the region's individual industries are performing D) examines only two components of regional employment growth (National growth, and Industry Mix). A) It involves all of the above B) A only C) C only D) D only Submit Reset

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D(D only). Shift-Share analysis evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a specific region's industries. It shows how well the region's mix of industries are performing, and how well the region's individual industries are performing. This analysis examines three components of regional employment growth (National growth, Industry Mix, and Competitiveness) between two periods of time. These three components are added to obtain the total change in employment of a specific industry. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Shift-Share Analysis" by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, pages 194-196.

Question 109

What was completed in 1936 that sustains the population and much of the activities in Nevada, California, and Arizona? A) The Colorado Aqueduct B) The Hoover Dam C) The Alaskan Pipeline D) The Utah Aqueduct Submit Reset

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B(The Hoover Dam). 1936 - Hoover Dam on the Colorado River completed. Creates and sustains population growth and industrial development in Nevada, California, and Arizona. Source:www.planning.org

Question 110

According to the US Census, a Metropolitan Statistical Area can be described as which of the following? A) adjacent communities have a low degree of economic and social integration with that core B) an MSA requires the presence of a city with 50,000 or less C) a geographic entity defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget for the use by federal statistical agencies that are based on the concept of a core area with a large population nucleus D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(a geographic entity defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget for the use by federal statistical agencies that are based on the concept of a core area with a large population nucleus). According to the US Census, a Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) can be defined as a geographic entity defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget for the use by federal statistical agencies. These are based on the concept of a core area with a large population nucleus. These adjacent communities have a high degree of economic and social integration with that core. Qualification of an MSA calls for the presence of a city with 50,000 or more, or the presence of an Urbanized Area (UA) and a total population of at least 100,000 (75,000 in New England). The county or counties containing the largest city and surrounding densely settled area are central counties of the MSA. Source:http://www.census.gov

Question 111

This EPA document will identify where additional research, data quality improvements, and information are needed. A) Environmental Assessment B) Environmental Review C) Indicators Initiative D) Indicators Assessment Submit Reset

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C(Indicators Initiative). EPA's "Environmental Indicators Initiative" will improve the Agency's ability to report on the status of and trends in environmental conditions and their impacts on human health and the nation's natural resources. Using available data and indicators, EPA and its partners are drafting a "State of the Environment Report" that will address many of the public's frequently-asked questions and document the progress that the United States is making in meeting our national environmental and health protection goals. The Report will also address environmental issues which EPA would like the American public to better understand. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 112

A Strategic Plan involves all of these except.... 1)it focuses on a limited issue 2)it helps gather resources and uses them towards the goal 3)it identifies W.O.T.S. 4)it is dictatorial and not an open process. A) 1 only B) 4 only C) 3 only D) None of the above Submit Reset

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B(4 only). Strategic Plans are different than other plans because the process is different. The Plan is more focused, its main purpose is to direct resources to accomplish its goals, and the decisions it is intended to affect are more limited in scope. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Strategic Planning Process" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, South Dakota Department of Transportation, Pierre, SD. Page 63. And, Source: "Strategic Planning: What Every Manager Must Know" by George Steiner, The Free Press, 1979.

Question 113

Which type of legal survey uses a POB? A) Metes and Bounds B) Rectangular Survey C) Recorded Plat D) Lot and Block Submit Reset

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A(Metes and Bounds). The correct answer is Metes and Bounds. It relies on a property’s physical features to determine the boundaries and measurements of the parcel. This type of Survey starts at a point of beginning (POB) and from there, the surveyor moves around the boundary. The boundaries are recorded by referring to linear measurements, directions, as well as natural and artificial landmarks (monuments). Monuments are fixed objects that are used to identify POBs or boundary intersections and can be a stone, river, highway, or iron post. This survey always ends back at the POB. The words “more or less” are used in this type of survey because the location of the monuments is more important than the actual distance stated in the wording. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 114

Which Section of the Code of Ethics deals with "aspirations"? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

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A(1). According to the American Planning Association, Secion 1 of the Code is Principles to Which We Aspire. This section is broken into three categories, our responsibility to the 1) Public, 2) our clients and employers, and 3) our profession and colleagues. Source: www.planning.org

Question 115

This type of zoning allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner. A) TDRs B) Exclusive Classification C) PUD D) Pyramid Submit Reset

Answer 115

A(TDRs). Zoning districts may be set up into many different ways. 1. Cumulative (or pyramid), this is when permitted uses automatically accumulate from one district to each successive one. In this, the single detached residence is the top. 2)Exclusive classification, allows no uses in districts than the uses for which they were created. An example for this is to stop residential from "taking over" another land use like commercial and then protesting when a commercial use is proposed. 3)Performance Standards, establish objective thresholds and maximum limits of the effects or characteristics of a land use (e.g.: allowable amount of noise). 4)Performance Zoning, regulates the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself. 5)Mixed-Use districts, permitting mixed uses. 6)Planned Unit Developments (PUD), allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design as well as flexibility in density and dimensional requirements. 7) Overlay zones, these add requirements "on top" of zoning districts. 8)Incentive Zoning, cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards. (e.g.: density bonus) 9)Transferable Development Rights (TDR), allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner. (in the case of some historic buildings for example) Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 142-144.

Question 116

The CCA is the: A) Community Certificate Association B) Comprehensive City Award C) Cultural City Award D) Community Character Act Submit Reset

Answer 116

D(Community Character Act). Source, the Illinois Planning News, Summer 2002, "Senate Committee Supports Smart Growth Planning Legislation" page 11. APA Press Release - Washington. The Community Character Act, introduced by Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee, would provide a much needed incentive to help states and localities initiate and implement smart growth planning strategies. This legislation would support planning that makes the development process fair, open, predictable, and democratic. This legislation recognizes that the federal government can be a partner with localities in building great places without intrusive federal mandates.

Question 117

The Indian Reorganization Act.... 1) was created by the U.S. Congress to decrease federal control of Native American Indians and to increase tribal self-government 2) sought to strengthen tribal structure by encouraging written constitutions 3) provided Indians the power to manage their internal affairs and established a revolving credit fund for tribal land purchases and educational assistance 4) remains the basic legislation concerning Indian affairs. A) 1,2 B) 1,2,3 C) 2,3 D) All of the Above Submit Reset

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D(All of the Above). Measure enacted by the U.S. Congress to decrease federal control of American Indians and to increase tribal self-government. The act was created to strengthen tribal structure by encouraging the written constitutions and to undo the damage caused by the Dawes General Allotment Act by returning surplus lands to the tribes rather than to homesteaders. It gave Indians the power to manage their internal affairs and established a revolving credit fund for tribal land purchases and educational assistance. It remains the basic legislation concerning Indian affairs. Source: http://education.yahoo.com

Question 118

This is a type of wetland that does not accumulate appreciable peat deposits and is dominated by herbaceous vegetation. A) Aquifer B) Estuary C) Lagoon D) Marsh Submit Reset

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D(Marsh). A marsh is a type of wetland that does not accumulate appreciable peat deposits and is dominated by herbaceous vegetation. Marshes may be either fresh or saltwater, tidal or non-tidal. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 119

What movement was Paul Davidoff involved with? A) Advocacy Planning B) Regional Planning C) Environmental Planning D) New Urbanism Submit Reset

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A(Advocacy Planning). In 1962 "A Choice Theory of Planning", a seminal article in the AIP Journal by Paul Davidoff and Thomas Reiner, lays the basis for the advocacy planning concept.

Question 120

In Chicago, this group is headed by members of the Commercial Club's Civic Committee and a small professional staff with the purpose of creating a new regional plan to address growth issues between the city and the suburbs. A) Chicago Plan 2009 B) Chicago Metropolis 2020 C) Chicago Regional Plan 2010 D) Chicago City Limits 2040 Submit Reset

Answer 120

B(Chicago Metropolis 2020). Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Stretching the Boundaries" by Alan Mamoser, pages 22-24. Metropolis 2020's new regional plan is expected to be completed in 2002.

Question 121

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", which of the following has a peak parking space factor of 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA? A) A medical center B) An office C) A shopping center (larger than 600,000 sq.ft.) D) A restaurant Submit Reset

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C(A shopping center (larger than 600,000 sq.ft.) ). A shopping center that is larger than 600,000 sq.ft. typically has a peak space parking factor of 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of Gross Leaseable Area (GLA). Source: "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP", Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, "Transportation Planning" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 159, Figure 6, Ranges of Generation Factors. The source for this table is ITE, "Parking Generation", 2nd edition, 1987.

Question 122

Metromedia v. City of San Diego dealt with which of the following issues? A) banning commercial off-site billboards and therefore dealt with the Fifth Amendment of the United States B) banning commercial off-site billboards and therefore dealt with the First Amendment of the United States C) The zoning of adult theaters D) banning commercial off-site billboards and therefore dealt with the 14th Amendment of the United States Submit Reset

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B(banning commercial off-site billboards and therefore dealt with the First Amendment of the United States). The City of San Diego enacted an ordinance which imposes prohibitions on the erection of outdoor advertising displays within the city. The purpose of the ordinance is "to eliminate hazards to pedestrians and motorists brought about by distracting sign displays" and "to preserve and improve the appearance of the City." The ordinance permits on-site commercial advertising, but forbids other commercial advertising and noncommercial advertising using fixed-structure signs, unless permitted by 1 of the ordinance's 12 specified exceptions, such as temporary political campaign signs. The companies that were engaged in the outdoor advertising business in the city when the ordinance was passed, brought suit in state court against the ordinance. The trial court held that the ordinance was an unconstitutional exercise of the city's police power and an abridgment of appellants' First Amendment rights. The California Court of Appeal affirmed, but the California Supreme Court reversed, holding, inter alia, that the ordinance was not invalid under the First Amendment. Source: www2.law.cornell.edu

Question 123

In the ongoing case over the Hudson River cleanup and General Electric, the Superfund Law plays a major role, what is true of the Superfund law? 1. A Federal Government program 2. Created to clean up the nations uncontrolled hazardous waste sites 3. A State program 4. Says the polluter pays for the site cleanup, and if no one can be identified, Superfund money can be used to pay for the cleanup. A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 3, 4 D) 1, 2, 4 Submit Reset

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D(1, 2, 4). Superfund is the Federal government's program to clean up the nation's uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Under the Superfund program, abandoned, accidentally spilled, or illegally dumped hazardous waste that pose a current or future threat to human health or the environment are cleaned up. To accomplish its mission, EPA works closely with communities, Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), scientists, researchers, contractors, and state, local, tribal, and Federal authorities. Together with these groups, EPA identifies hazardous waste sites, tests the conditions of the sites, formulates cleanup plans, and cleans up the sites. The Superfund Trust Fund was set up to pay for the cleanup of these sites. The money comes mainly from taxes on the chemical and petroleum industries. The Trust Fund is used primarily when those companies or people responsible for contamination at Superfund sites cannot be found, or cannot perform or pay for the cleanup work. Source, APA Planning Magazine February 2002, "GE, EPE and PCB's" by Jill Fisher, AICP, page 23. A popular question from our members is, "Who pays for the cleanup?". From the Superfund website it states that one of EPA's top priorities is to get those responsible for the contamination (the PRPs) to clean up the site. If the PRP cannot be found, is not viable, or refuses to cooperate, EPA, the state, or tribe may cleanup the site using Superfund money. EPA may seek to recover the cost of clean up from those parties that do not cooperate. Source: EPA.com

Question 124

This type of street can be defined as a major thoroughfare of both local and regional significance that is designed to provide perimeter access to smaller local street systems. A) Arterial B) Local C) Expressway D) Collector Submit Reset

Answer 124

A(Arterial). An arterial road is a major thoroughfare of both local and regional significance designed to provide perimeter access to smaller local street systems. Source:http://www.ci.southlake.tx.us

Question 125

Approximately, how many commercial cell towers are there in the United States, as of 2003? A) 10,000 B) 100,000 C) 1,000,000 D) 1,000 Submit Reset

Answer 125

B(100,000). There are more than 100,000 commercial cell towers in the United States, with several thousand more being added every year. And growth shows no sign of slowing, according to research group IDC. Source: www.techtv.com

Question 126

When planning for the size of a new library (square footage) one must keep in mind which of the following? 1) The size of the property owned by the library, or the size of the property they can afford to purchase or lease, and any zoning requirements 2)The projected population of the city at build-out 3)The library's inventory of books, or the desired inventory, this may include computers and meeting rooms 4) The "design" population which is the population that they would like to serve. A) 1,2 B) 2,3,4 C) 3 only D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). This question is meant to show that there are many variables to keep in mind when planning for the size of a library. The attached link article provides a great deal of information on this topic. There are many ways to obtain a general estimate of the library’s space needs based on the library’s underlying service goals. With that estimate, planners can assess the adequacy of the library’s existing overall square footage and determine if a more detailed study is called for. Source:www.dpi.state.wi.us

Question 127

You are a planner for a Park District who has just received a State award for your Open Space and Recreation Master Plan. After the award was announced in the local APA newsletter, you receive a call from a Park Planner from another City in the State. The planner asks you several questions about how you, your staff and your boss, prepared the master plan and asks for a copy of the plan. Which of the following is the BEST option for you? A) Try and answer the planner's questions very generally and do not give too much detail. B) You should answer the planners questions, and send them a copy of the plan. C) Tell the planner that a lot of work went into the plan and that copies of the plan are only available to residents of your community. D) You should send the person a copy, however, express your concern with the person "copying" your approach. Submit Reset

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B(You should answer the planners questions, and send them a copy of the plan.). Answer B, is the BEST option for you to follow. According to the APA, Section A: Principles to which we Aspire: 3. Our Responsibility to Our Profession and Colleagues We shall contribute to the development of, and respect for, our profession by improving knowledge and techniques, making work relevant to solutions of community problems, and increasing public understanding of planning activities. a) We shall protect and enhance the integrity of our profession. d) We shall share the results of experience and research that contribute to the body of planning knowledge. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 128

Legally, which of the following can be used to describe real estate? 1. Metes and Bounds 2. Rectangular Survey 3. Lot and Block 4. 1234 Main Street A) 1,2 B) 1,2,3 C) 2,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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B(1,2,3). The correct answer is Metes and Bounds, Rectangular Survey, and Lot and Block. Courts have ruled that a description is legally sufficient if it allows a surveyor to locate the property. In this case, locate means that the surveyor must find the exact boundaries of the property. The Street address would not tell a land surveyor how large the property is or where it begins and ends. A Rectangular Survey is also called a government survey, and a lot and block is also called a recorded plat. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 129

Net Land Area is described as... A) the entire site B) the land below the ground level C) the entire site minus the undevelopable land D) None of the above Submit Reset

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C(the entire site minus the undevelopable land ). FAR requirements specify if they apply to net or gross land area. Net land area includes the entire site minus the undevelopable land (example the streets). Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 145.

Question 130

This is a term used to describe electricity produced by sources that are less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels. A) Nuclear Power B) Brown Power C) Green Power D) Coal Power Submit Reset

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C(Green Power). Green Power is a term used to describe electricity produced by sources that are less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels. While there is no strict definition of Green Power, generally renewable sources such as solar, wind power, geothermal, biomass, and small hydroelectric. Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 131

This is the supply of freshwater under the earth's surface in an aquifer or soil that forms the natural reservoir for our use. A) Aquifer B) Groundwater C) Estuary D) Deep well Submit Reset

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B(Groundwater). Groundwater can be described as the supply of freshwater under the earth's surface in an aquifer or soil that forms the natural reservoir for man's use. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 132

Hoshin Planning is..... A) A type of environmental planning B) a type of strategic planning C) a type of visioning D) a type of radical planning Submit Reset

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B(a type of strategic planning ). Hoshin Planning is a type of strategic plan that is used to align people and activities to implement strategic policy. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Strategic Planning Process" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, South Dakota Department of Transportation, Pierre, SD. Page 64.

Question 133

What is the name given to the children of the baby boomers between 1979-1995? A) Echo boom B) Shadow boom C) Generation X D) Generation YYZ Submit Reset

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A(Echo boom). The baby boomers had children later and in smaller numbers. The result, the growth in the under 18 population is reverberating in classrooms today. Generation Y is also called the Echo Boom. Source: APA Planning Magazine July 2002, " The War of the Ages " by C. Williamson, AICP, page 4.

Question 134

Which is true of the Chicago Metropolis 2020? A) headed by members of the Commercial Club's Civic Committee B) a small professional staff C) the purpose of creating a new regional plan to address growth issues between the city and the suburbs D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Stretching the Boundaries" by Alan Mamoser, pages 22-24. Metropolis 2020's new regional plan is expected to be completed in 2002.

Question 135

Zero-Base Budgeting involves which of the following? A) the budget is broken up into "decision packages" B) budget starts from scratch C) "decision packages" are tied to long range plans D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). Zero-Base Budgeting is an approach to budgeting that involves each manager to break the budget down into their own decision packages. All of these packages contain specifics about each item, example what, why, and how much it will cost. These decision packages are tied to long-range plan objectives. They are then ranked and approved accordingly. Each manager has to justify from scratch their budget each year. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Budgeting" by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.

Question 136

At a Smithville Village Board meeting you are prepared to make a presentation that will support the basis for adding into next year's capital budget, the necessary money to construct a bridge over a railroad line. Currently the crossing occurs at-grade, and separates your village from the neighboring town of Dunnville. Prior to the meeting the Senior Planner of Dunnville arrives and pulls you aside. He begins to tell you that you should not propose to put the bridge over the tracks because last month the Dunnville Council approved a budget that allocated money to construct a tunnel under the tracks on their portion of the street. Which of the following is the BEST option for you? A) You decide to move forward with your plans for proposing the bridge on your side of the tracks because it is the less expensive option. B) During the discussion you suggest that you now feel a tunnel is the best solution to address the rail crossing and ask for more time to restudy the issue. C) You decide to ignore the planner from Dunnville and move ahead with your plans for the bridge because you believe that you can work out your issue with the town of Dunnville at a later date. D) You are embarrassed, but you understand that you must consider the inerrelatedness of your decisions. Therefore, you report to the Council your "news" and ask that you have time to work with Dunnville to construct the best option. Submit Reset

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D(You are embarrassed, but you understand that you must consider the inerrelatedness of your decisions. Therefore, you report to the Council your "news" and ask that you have time to work with Dunnville to construct the best option.). This question is meant to illustrate how all of our planning decisions are interrelated with not only our City, but neighboring towns, the region, state, and so on. Answer A, may be true but we cannot make decisions in a "bubble". Answer B, touches on the fact that you must present the data you believe to be full, and accurate, and clear, however, it is clear that your data is no longer considered "full". Answer C, would also have you presenting unclear and incomplete data to the council. This question is trying to stress to you the following point in the Code, Section 1.C that we shall pay special attention to the interrelatedness of decisions. Source: "Professional Practice Manual" by Les Solin, AICP, American Planning Association, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, 1997, page 4.

Question 137

You are working on a GIS project for an outside employer and you have to prepare the final plan for tomorrow's presentation. You have the disc of the plan at work with you during the day when you find this out. Time is of the essence and at your office you have a multitude of copiers and your office makes dozens of copies just like it each day. What should you do? A) You should print the plan off at your office, but only after 5pm, there is nothing unethical about this. B) You should print the plan at anytime, you do not have to wait until after hours to print it off, you are using equipment that is at your disposal and your boss has given you permission to take this outside job anyway. C) You should take the disc out to a local printing shop and even if it is cutting it close you should not use your employers equipment for outside employment D) You should have one of the planners that works for you run the copy, this way it is not you using the equipment for the outside employer. Submit Reset

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C(You should take the disc out to a local printing shop and even if it is cutting it close you should not use your employers equipment for outside employment). Answer C is the best option for you. It is simply an example of what is BEST, and when you do not use the office equipment it is the best ethically. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 138

The law case, Young v. American Minitheatres dealt with which of the following issues? A) Signage B) Adult Uses C) Takings D) Impact Fees Submit Reset

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B(Adult Uses). Two adult motion picture theaters brought this action against city officials for injunctive relief and a declaratory judgment of unconstitutionality regarding two 1972 Detroit zoning ordinances that amended an "Anti-Skid Row Ordinance" adopted 10 years earlier. The 1972 ordinances provide that an adult theater may not (apart from a special waiver) be located within 1,000 feet of any two other "regulated uses" or within 500 feet of a residential area. The District Court upheld the ordinances, and granted petitioners' motion for summary judgment. It was found that the ordinances do not violate the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment on the ground of vagueness. Also, The ordinances are not invalid under the First Amendment as prior restraints on protected communication because of the licensing or zoning requirements. Source: www.www2.law.cornell.edu

Question 139

In 1954, The Council of Government movement began in.... A) Los Angeles B) Chicago C) New York D) Detroit Submit Reset

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D(Detroit). In 1954 the Council of Government movement (COGS) began in the Detroit area with the formation of a Supervisors' Inter-County Committee composed of the representatives of each county in southeastern Michigan for the purpose of confronting area wide problems. It soon spreads nationwide. Source:www.planning.org

Question 140

Which of the following is considered the oldest type of legal description? A) Metes and Bounds B) Rectangular Survey C) Lot and Block D) Recorded Plat Submit Reset

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A(Metes and Bounds). The correct answer is Metes and Bounds. It relies on a property’s physical features to determine the boundaries and measurements of the parcel. This type of Survey starts at a point of beginning (POB) and from there, the surveyor moves around the boundary. The boundaries are recorded by referring to linear measurements, directions, as well as natural and artificial landmarks (monuments). Monuments are fixed objects that are used to identify POBs or boundary intersections and can be a stone, river, highway, or iron post. This survey always ends back at the POB. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 141

Which type of legal survey can look like this? Beginning at the intersection of Ewing Street and Jefferson Street; then east along the south line of Jefferson Street 500 feet, then north 200’, more or less, to the Welland River, west 500’: then south 220’, to the point of beginning. A) Rectangular Survey B) Recorded Plat C) Lot and Block D) Metes and Bounds Submit Reset

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D(Metes and Bounds). The correct answer is Metes and Bounds. It relies on a property’s physical features to determine the boundaries and measurements of the parcel. This type of Survey starts at a point of beginning (POB) and from there, the surveyor moves around the boundary. The boundaries are recorded by referring to linear measurements, directions, as well as natural and artificial landmarks (monuments). Monuments are fixed objects that are used to identify POBs or boundary intersections and can be a stone, river, highway, or iron post. This survey always ends back at the POB. The words “more or less” are used in this type of survey because the location of the monuments is more important than the actual distance stated in the wording. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 142

Which of the following could best describe the term satisficing? A) a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one knows the exact possibilities ahead of time B) At the end of a public meeting, if there are not other complaints from the citizens of the community, then it can be said that one was satisficing. C) A way to figure the number of a population usually done by a door to door survey D) a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time Submit Reset

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D(a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time). Satisficing is a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time. In such instances, there may be no optimal solution for when to stop searching for further alternatives. Satisficing takes the shortcut of setting an adjustable aspiration level and ending the search for alternatives as soon as one is encountered that exceeds the aspiration level. Source:www.argospress.com

Question 143

Which of the following can be described as a way for a City to pay for improving a vacant or underused piece of land so that it becomes productive again? A) CIP B) PPBS C) TIF D) MBO Submit Reset

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C(TIF). Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a way to pay for improvements to vacant and/or underused land so that it becomes productive again. The City can set up TIF districts to help develop blighted areas, to build and repair roads and infrastructure, to clean up polluted land, and to put vacant properties back towards development. By returning formerly vacant properties to the tax rolls, the City creates new sources of revenue within the TIF district, generating the funds needed to make necessary improvements without raising taxes in the community. The City's investments in these areas are then repaid through improved, productive properties that become new, permanent revenue generators for the City. Source:http://www.ci.chi.il.us

Question 144

What was created in Los Angeles County in 1922? A) The first Regional Transportation Commission B) The first Planning Commission C) The first Regional Planning Commission D) The first County Funding Agency Submit Reset

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C(The first Regional Planning Commission ). In 1922 the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission was created the first of its kind in the United States. Hugh Pomeroy was the head of staff. Source:www.planning.org

Question 145

The creation of the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act involved which person? A) Herbert Hoover B) George Norris C) Eisenhower D) F.D.R. Submit Reset

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A(Herbert Hoover ). In, 1924, The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the Standard State Enabling Act under the direction of Herbert Hoover. Source: www.planning.org

Question 146

What does the MWD represent in Southern California? A) Metropolitan Water District of Southern California B) Metropolitan Waste Disposal Coalition C) Metropolitan Waste District of Southern California D) Metropolitan Water Dam Project Submit Reset

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A(Metropolitan Water District of Southern California). Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, "Drip Drip Drip" by Shigley and Krist, page 7. MWD is looking at nontraditional means of obtaining, moving, and storing water. The MWD was created in 1927 by state legislature to bring water from the Colorado River to Los Angeles and it's suburbs. It's engineer's found the best route for the 242 mile aqueduct.

Question 147

In 1924, the US Department of Commerce, under Herbert Hoover, issued which of the following? A) Soil Conservation Act B) US Housing Act C) Standard City Planning Enabling Act D) Standard State Zoning Enabling Act Submit Reset

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D(Standard State Zoning Enabling Act). In, 1924, The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the Standard State Enabling Act. Also, a state’s planning enabling legislation is one of the most important factors in determining how hazard mitigation can be implemented in a particular state. And, it also affects how the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) is implemented and provides the framework for all state and local planning programs and implementing mechanisms. Source: www.csc.noaa.gov

Question 148

__________ is a software-based simulation model for integrated planning and analysis of urban development that incorporates the interactions between land use, transportation, and public policy. It can be used by Metropolitan Planning Organizations to interface existing travel models with new land use forecasting and analysis capabilities. A) UrbanSim B) GIS C) AutoCad D) GPS Submit Reset

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A(UrbanSim). Metro areas are working hard to respond to federal mandates to link the planning of land use, environment, transportation, sprawl, citizen involvement, open space, affordable homes, and congestion. Older planning models used by most Metropolitan areas have difficulty addressing and measuring these issues. UrbanSim is a new model system that was developed to respond to these emerging requirements. Source, APA Journal Summer 2002, Vol. 68, No. 3. "UrbanSim" by Paul Waddell, page 297. Eugene-Springfield, Oregon.