PP Exam 3

Question 1

The local or competitive component of Shift-Share Analysis involves all but which of the following?
A)
indicates why various industries grew or declined in the number of employees
B)
offers a way to look at industries relative to their counterparts elsewhere in the nation
C)
measures the ability of the regional economy to get a growing share of each industry’s growth
D)
Includes all of the above
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Answer 1

A(indicates why various industries grew or declined in the number of employees).
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 2

Which of the following is true about George Pullman?
A)
created a model town for his company and employees
B)
created a town for his employees in New York State
C)
there are no buildings left of his town
D)
All of the above
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A(created a model town for his company and employees ).
George Pullman (1831-1897) was a railroad tycoon and inventor of the Pullman railroad car. He was also a social inventor. In his model company town, Pullman, Illinois, he tried to combine the industrialist’s need for efficiency with the worker’s need for a decent home. The experiment failed because Pullman tried to regulate the private lives of his tenants and partly because of the economic problems that took over the project during the depression of the 1890s. Pullman was a free-standing town eight miles south of Chicago and it is now incorporated into the city and remains virtually intact. Source: www.planning.org

Question 3

What case dealt with governments putting conditions on a development approval on the provisions of services?
A)
Akron v. Chapman (1953)
B)
Dolan v. City of Tigard (1994)
C)
Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel (1975)
D)
Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo (1972)
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Answer 3

D(Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo (1972)).
The Court allowed the exclusionary device of performance standards to stand in this case. 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 126.

Question 4

What can be described as a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project?
A)
PERT
B)
Linear Programming
C)
Critical Path Programming
D)
Shift Share
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B(Linear Programming).
Linear Programming can be described as a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project. 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 5

What State was the first to adopt statewide zoning?
A)
New York
B)
California
C)
Illinois
D)
Hawaii
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D(Hawaii).
In 1961, Hawaii became the first state to institute statewide zoning. On some parts of the APA website it also states that Hawaii is the first state to adopt state wide planning as well. I am not sure if they mean this to be the same or not, but I would just keep this in mind that Hawaii was the first to do state wide (either zoning or planning) if it is ever asked on the exam. Source: www.planning.org

Question 6

According to the 2000 US Census, what is true about North Carolina?
A)
showed the largest growth in suburban housing
B)
showed the largest growth home ownership
C)
showed the biggest growth in Hispanic population
D)
showed the greatest population increase
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C(showed the biggest growth in Hispanic population).
Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, “A City Transformed “ by Karen Martin, page 14. The 2000 Census revealed that North Carolina, with a 394 percent increase, showed the country’s greatest growth in Hispanic population.

Question 7

Which Act was created for the government to dispose of Federal Property?
A)
Federal Property Administration Act of 1989
B)
Federal Property Administration Act of 1949
C)
The Department of Defense Property Act 1989
D)
The Department of Defense Property Act 1949
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B(Federal Property Administration Act of 1949 ).
Source, APA Planning Magazine, “Catching the Brass Ring: How to Acquire Military Land” by John E. Vranicar, Pages 16 to 21. The military is one of the largest landowners. From 1ac to 10,000ac. Some communities acquire them from the Department of Defense (DOD).
• The Federal Properties Administration Act (1949) is used to dispose of Federal property.
• When property is no longer needed, declared surplus, other federal agencies have the chance to bid for the property, if not, the General Services Administration sells it at a public auction, or if there are still no takers, transfers is at no cost.
• There is a second way for a community to acquire military land. The Law also permits a land exchange. If vacate it can be a quick swap. If there is a military building than the community has to replace it for the military somewhere else.
• There is a third way. The DOD can lease the land to the community at fair market rent.
• A forth way. Special Legislation – ensures property is conveyed to local community and no one else.
• Santa Barbara – Special Legislation – bought back from the navy (at the cost of replacing the building down the coast) a building along its waterfront.
• Jersey City – Port Libertee Development. (Golf course/residential development and most of the land was owned by the military.
• Phoenix – expansion of Sky Harbor International Airport.
• O’Hare – expanded to build United Airlines HQ. Base next to it closed down if City would pay to relocate the air force facility to Scott, southern Illinois. In 1999, this occurred.
• BRAC Commission (Base Closure Act)

Question 8

In the US Census, there are two types of Urban Areas, these are which of the following?
A)Urban Clusters
B)Downtowns
C)Urbanized Areas
D)Edge City
A)
A,C
B)
C,D
C)
A,D
D)
A,B
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A(A,C).
For the Census 2000, there are two types of urban areas. They are urban clusters and urbanized areas.
An Urban Cluster is a densely settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but less than 50,000 and was new for Census 2000.
An Urbanized area (UA) is an area consisting of a central place(s) and adjacent territory with a general population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile of land area. This land area has a minimum residential population of at least 50,000 people. The Census Bureau uses published criteria to determine the qualification and boundaries of Urbanized Areas.
Source: http://www.census.gov

Question 9

Which is NOT true….
1) approximately 56 million acres of land are held in trust for Native American tribes and individuals
2) There are approximately 95 Federally recognized tribes
3) for reservations not on trust land, the Secretary of the Interior serves as trustee
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
All of the above
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Answer 9

B(2).
There are more than 562 Federally recognized Tribes in the United States, including 223 village groups in Alaska. “Federally recognized” means these tribes and groups have a special and legal relationship with the U.S. government. This relationship is referred to as a government-to-government relationship.
Source:http://www.lvccld.org
According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); which is responsible for the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. The BIA says that there are 562 federal recognized tribal governments in the United States.
Source:http://endangered.fws.gov

Question 10

This Supreme Court Case stressed that the police power is one of the most essential, and “least limitable,” powers of government.
A)
Hadacheck v. Sebastian
B)
Nollan v. California Coastal Commission
C)
Nectow v. City of Cambridge
D)
Agins v. City of Tiburon
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A(Hadacheck v. Sebastian).
Hadacheck v. Sebastian, 239 U.S. 394 (1915).
The Court upheld a municipal prohibition on brick making within city limits even though the ban allegedly reduced the value of Hadacheck’s land by 92.5%. The Court stressed that the police power is one of the most essential, and “least limitable,” powers of government. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 11

Who wrote 1934’s “Modern Housing”?
A)
Catherine Bauer Wurster
B)
Kevin Lynch
C)
Clarence Perry
D)
Jane Jacobs
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A(Catherine Bauer Wurster).
Until her death in 1964, Catherine Bauer Wurster was a leading advocate for well-designed, low-income housing. Her 1934 book, Modern Housing, was one of the most influential of the time. Source: www.planning.org

Question 12

Peter Drucker is credited with creating which management technique?
A)
MBO
B)
MBI
C)
MBA
D)
MBN
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A(MBO).
In 1954, Peter Drucker is credited with creating the management technique called MBO (Management by Objective). It is a system that encourages mutual collaboration and cooperation in the achievement of organizational purposes. It is a goal and objective setting process between the administrator and his/her employees. 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 13

According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), if a roadway has a “E” service level, which of the following would best describe it?
A)
stable flow, moderate delays, and the speed is determined by traffic
B)
unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays
C)
free flow, high operating speed with no delays
D)
very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity
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B(unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays).
Source: “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 156. See Figure 3, Roadway Level of Service Descriptions. Level E is unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays

Question 14

Relating to an internal planning agency organization, which organizational structure is set up around the basic functions of urban decision making?
A)
Organization by Geographic Area
B)
Organization by Time Frame
C)
Organization by Process
D)
Organization by Function
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Answer 14

D(Organization by Function).
There are four organizational structures that are most commonly used. Organization by Function (organized around the basic functions of urban decision making such as land use, and transportation) Organization by Process (organized around the basic skills in a planning agency such as research, and design) Organization by Time Frame (organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions such as long range, and current planning). Organized by Geographic Area (organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency). Source: “Management and Organization of Planning” by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 108, from the “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)”, 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.

Question 15

Associated Home Builders of Greater East Bay v. City of Livermore (1976) dealt with…
A)
slum clearance
B)
income of tenants
C)
nonconforming uses
D)
time phasing of development
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D(time phasing of development).
In this case, the Court allowed the time phasing of future growth until performance conditions were met. 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 126.

Question 16

Which of the following cases deals with the Supreme Court finding that there was no taking because the government did not deny the landowners of all economically viable use of their land?
A)
Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co.
B)
Agins v. City of Geneva
C)
Agins v. City of Tiburon
D)
Berman v. Parker
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C(Agins v. City of Tiburon).
Agins v. City of Tiburon, 447 U.S. 255 (1980).
The Court rejected a takings challenge to the zoning ordinances that allowed the claimants to build between one and five homes on their five-acre parcel. Because the landowners had not submitted development plans as permitted by the ordinances.
The Court concluded that there was no concrete controversy regarding the application of the ordinances to the land. The Court also held that there was no facial taking because the ordinances did not deny the landowners of all economically viable use of the land and substantially advanced the State’s legitimate interest in preserving open space.
Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 17

According to the Department of Agriculture, how many acres has been developed in the United States each year?
A)
1.2 Million
B)
5.0 million
C)
1.8 Million
D)
2.2 million
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Answer 17

D(2.2 million).
Source, APA Planning Magazine October 2001, “Greening the American Dream?” by Trip Pollard, page 10. According to the Department of Agriculture, development consumed more than 25 million acres in the U.S. between 1982 and 1997, and the pace is quickening. Most recently, an average of 2.2 million acres is developed each year.

Question 18

This is a pond, lake, tank or basin, natural or man-made, that can be used for the regulation, storage and control of water.
A)
Aquifer
B)
Estuary
C)
Reservoir
D)
Lagoon
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C(Reservoir).
A reservoir is a pond, lake, tank or basin, natural or man-made, used for the storage, regulation and control of water. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 19

Which of the following can be described as scientific measurements that track environmental conditions over time?
A)
Environmental Impact Statements
B)
Non-point pollutants
C)
Environmental indicators
D)
Environmental Assessment
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C(Environmental indicators ).
Environmental indicators are scientific measurements that track environmental conditions over time.
Indicators help measure the state of our air, water and land resources. They also measure the pressures on them, and the resulting effects on ecological and human health.
Indicators show our progress in making the air cleaner, the water purer, and in protecting our land. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 20

MPO’s stands for
A)
Municipal Planning Organizations
B)
Minority Population Outlines
C)
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
D)
Metropolitan Principals Organization
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Answer 20

C(Metropolitan Planning Organizations ).
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 154. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s). Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is an association of local agencies established for mutual benefit and 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 population 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 21

Of the top ten cities in the US, which had the largest percentage of population growth from 1990-2000?
A)
Phoenix, Ariz.
B)
New York, N.Y.
C)
Houston, Tex.
D)
San Antonio, Tex.
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A(Phoenix, Ariz.).
Phoenix, Ariz. had a 2000 census population of 1,321,045, and a 1990 census population of 983,403. An increase in population of 337,642, or 34.3%. It moved from 10 on the list in 1990 to 6 in 2000. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 22

The Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters (1987) shows that the average vehicle trip per unit is the highest for which of the following?
1)single family residential
2)Duplexes and Townhomes
3)Apartments
4)Mobile Homes
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4
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Answer 22

A(1).
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 23

What person’s organization involves the hiring of a professional organizer to identify problems, develop citizen awareness, and then generate action?
A)
Sherry Arnstein
B)
Saul Alinsky
C)
Paul Davidoff
D)
Jean Gottmann
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Answer 23

B(Saul Alinsky).
These organizations tend to develop where the residents feel helpless and powerless to make changes themselves. Also there is an existing institution to provide funds. Source: Planning History Summary, by J. Janson, AICP

Question 24

Geothermal power is best described as which of the following?
A)
electricity produced by sources that are less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels
B)
from deep beneath the earth where hot magma heats the underlying water or steam which is then converted into electricity
C)
wind turbines set up in clusters
D)
None of the above
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B(from deep beneath the earth where hot magma heats the underlying water or steam which is then converted into electricity).
Geothermal power comes from deep beneath the earth’s surface where hot magma (does anyone else picture Dr. Evil when they read that word?) heats the underlying water or steam which is then converted into electricity. Geothermal resources vary in temperature. Low-to moderate temperature (20°C to 150°C) geothermal resources are used to provide direct heat for homes and industry, while the high temperature (above 150°C) geothermal resources are used in electric power generation.
Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 25

The 1947 Housing and Home Financing Agency was... 1) a predecessor of HUD 2)created to coordinate federal government's various housing programs 3) pushed for slum clearance and urban renewal 4)provided funds under Section 701 of the act. A) 1,2 B) 3,4 C) 1,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 25

A(1,2). The 1947 Housing and Home Financing Agency (predecessor of HUD) was created to coordinate federal government's various housing programs.

Question 26

In 1991, what family asked the City of Tigard, Oregon, for a permit in order to double the size of their electrical and plumbing supply store, and were asked by the City to dedicate part of their land to the City? A) Nolan B) Rolan C) Dolan D) Bolan Submit Reset

Answer 26

C(Dolan). In 1991, the Dolan family asked the city of Tigard, Oregon, for a permit in order to double the size of A-Boy West, the family's electrical and plumbing supply store. In return, the City asked the Dolan's to dedicate part of their adjacent land to the city--some of it within the Fanno Creek floodplain and some of it for a bike path. The Dolan's sued the city claiming that their land was being taken without just compensation. In 1994, they won in the U.S. Supreme Court. Source: www.planning.org

Question 27

What is the local legislative branch which has the most power for zoning decisions? A) City Council B) Planning Commission C) Planning staff D) Zoning Hearing Officer Submit Reset

Answer 27

A(City Council). The governing body, called the City Council, or town board, has the most responsibility and power for zoning decisions. 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 28

This can be described as a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance and are based on the idea that certain types of uses are permissible in a zoning district under certain circumstances. A) Nonconforming Use B) Variances C) Special Use Permit D) Exaction Submit Reset

Answer 28

C(Special Use Permit). Also known as conditional use permits or special exceptions. This can be described as a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance and are based on the idea that certain types of uses are permissible in a zoning district under certain circumstances. 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 29

Sampling can be defined as: A) Making statements about a population based only on a part of the population. B) Making assumptions about the population based on a comparative review of the previous 2 census'. C) Making statements about a population based on the entire population. D) Measuring traffic flow from a commercial use. Submit Reset

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A(Making statements about a population based only on a part of the population.). A sample is a subset of a population. Many populations are too large to measure, or cannot be measured. Consequently statistics relies on sampling and using information from the sample to make inferences about the population. Caution should be taken when determining a sample to represent the entire population. Source: Terry Sincich, Statistics By Example, MacMillan Publishing, 1993.

Question 30

What is the size of a standard stall for a full size car in a parking structure? A) 7 feet by 18 - 20 feet B) 9 feet by 18 - 20 feet C) 9 feet by 14 - 18 feet D) 9 feet by 17 - 18 feet Submit Reset

Answer 30

B(9 feet by 18 - 20 feet). According to Richard Rich and Michael Moukalian in "Dimensions of Parking", in the chapter on the Design Structure, full size cars require stalls from 9 feet in width to 18 and 20 feet in length, while smaller cars can fit in 7.5 to 8 feet by 15-16 feet in length. 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.

Question 31

Which of the following are (is) true about the Tennessee Valley Authority: 1)It was created in 1944 2) Example of River-basin planning 3) involved rehab and redevelopment of the Tennessee Valley 4) Senator George Norris was a key figure. A) All of the above B) 2,3,4 C) None of the above D) 1,2 Submit Reset

Answer 31

B(2,3,4). The TVA was created in 1933 to provide for the unified and multipurpose rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Tennessee Valley. It is America's most famous experiment in river-basin planning. Senator George Norris of Nebraska fathered the idea, and David Lilienthal was its most effective implementer, built more than just dams. Some of the results were that it provided low-cost electrical power to the people and industries of a whole river valley, deepened the river channel for navigation, created recreational sites, and reduced flooding. Source: www.planning.org

Question 32

Riparian Rights can best be described as which one of these answers? A) Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of the land below and the air above his/her property B) Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering his/her property C) These are regulations put on a home at the time of purchase (e.g.: subdivision rules on paint color of the home) D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 32

B(Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering his/her property ). Riparian Rights deal with the entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering his/her property, including the right to prevent diversion or misuse of upstream waters and is generally a matter of state law. Source:http://www.epa.gov/bioindicators/aquatic/glossary.html

Question 33

In this case, the Supreme Court held that this claim was ripe because the value of the person's land could be determined without a sale of Transferable Development Rights. A) First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles B) Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. C) Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis D) Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Submit Reset

Answer 33

D(Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency). Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 520 U.S. 725 (1997). Suitum argued that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency effected a regulatory taking when it determined that her residential lot was ineligible for development under restrictions designed to protect Lake Tahoe. The Agency argued that the claim was unripe because Suitum had not attempted to sell TDRs to which she was entitled. After reaffirming its established ripeness doctrine in takings cases, the Court held that the claim was ripe because the value of her land could be determined without a sale of the TDRs. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 34

What is the name of the proposal that involves tearing down the farm fences in the Great Plains and replanting native grass and restore the buffalo? A) Great Plains Restoration B) Great Plains Commons C) Buffalo Fields Restoration D) Buffalo Commons Submit Reset

Answer 34

D(Buffalo Commons ). Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, "Small Can Be Beautiful" by Popper and Popper, page 22. This article discusses the concept of removing the farms in the great plain area of the US and replanting native plantings along with allowing the buffalo to roam freely. The planning issue here is also the fact that the number of people living out in the great plain area are dropping quickly.

Question 35

What year did the American Society of Planning Officials and the American Institute of Planners merge to become the American Planning Association? A) 1974 B) 1978 C) 1980 D) 1984 Submit Reset

Answer 35

B(1978). In 1978 the American Institute of Planners (AIP) and the American Society of Planning Officials (ASPO) merged to become the American Planning Association (APA). Source:www.planning.org

Question 36

According to the 2000 US Census, what state showed the highest rate of growth in Hispanic population? A) California B) North Carolina C) Illinois D) Texas Submit Reset

Answer 36

B(North Carolina). The 2000 Census revealed that North Carolina, with a 394 percent increase, showed the country's greatest growth in Hispanic population. Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, "A City Transformed " by Karen Martin, page 14.

Question 37

UrbanSim can be described as which of the following? A) a new mode of transportation B) A new form of zoning C) a software-based simulation model for integrated planning and analysis of urban development D) a redevelopment technique for Brownfields Submit Reset

Answer 37

C(a software-based simulation model for integrated planning and analysis of urban development ). Source, APA Journal Summer 2002, Vol. 68, No. 3. "UrbanSim" by Paul Waddell, page 297. 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. UrbanSim has been used in three areas, including the one described in the article, Eugene-Springfield, Oregon.

Question 38

What State's coastal wetland's are disappearing at a rate of 25 square miles/year? A) Florida B) California C) Alaska D) Louisiana Submit Reset

Answer 38

D(Louisiana). Source, APA Planning Magazine, February 2001, "Divert a River, Save a Marsh" by Mike Dunne, pages 12-17. A more detailed summary of the APA article can be found in the "Other Resources" section of the site.

Question 39

This Conservation Plan covers 9,000 sq. miles of Pima County's desert... A) Las Vegas Desert Plan B) Conservation Plan for California C) Conservation Plan for the Grand Canyon D) Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan Submit Reset

Answer 39

D(Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan). Source: APA Planning Magazine, March 2002, "Outstanding Planning: A Plan", by Blake Morlock, page 6. The plan has taken conservation planning to the next level by integrating cultural resources, ecosystems, economic growth, with future development. The plan covers the desert expanse of Pima County's 9,000 square miles.

Question 40

All of the following are benefits to citizen participation except which of the following? A) Increased unity B) Better quality of political life C) weakens the representative form of government D) Stronger sense of community Submit Reset

Answer 40

C(weakens the representative form of government). There are some problems and benefits associated with citizen participation. Some benefits may be a better quality of political life, social problems are corrected sooner, the community is cohesive and there is strengthened unity. 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 138.

Question 41

This can be described as the value which divides the distribution into two equal parts. A) Mean B) Median C) Mode D) Range Submit Reset

Answer 41

B(Median). The following are definitions used in quantitative methods. The "mean" is the average of a series of numbers. The "median" is the value that 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 42

This is a new approach to New Urbanism and smart growth principals that is based on the creation of a set of human habitats that vary by their intensity of urban makeup. The range of urban makeup, from rural to urban, is the basis for organizing developments (e.g.: buildings, lot lines, land use, roads) A) Strategic Planning B) Transect Planning C) Master Planning D) Charrettes Submit Reset

Answer 42

B(Transect Planning). Source, APA Journal, Summer 2002, Vol. 68, No.3. "Transect Planning" by Andres Duany and Emily Talen, page 245. Transect planning is trying to create environments that preserve the integrity of each location along the urban to rural continuum. Rural elements must fit into rural locations, urban elements must fit into urban locations, similar to ecological systems where plants and animals live where it best suits their existence. Transect Planning could be a new approach to conventional zoning systems.

Question 43

Which of the following was created in 1933 and involved Senator George Norris as a key figure? A) Tennessee Valley Authority B) A-95 C) American City Planning Institute D) Standard City Planning Enabling Act Submit Reset

Answer 43

A(Tennessee Valley Authority ). The Tennessee Valley Authority was created in 1933. Its mission was to provide for the unified and multipurpose rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Tennessee Valley. It is America's most famous experiment in river-basin planning. Senator George Norris of Nebraska began the idea and David Lilienthal was its most effective implementer. They built more than just dams. It not only provided low-cost electrical power to the people and industries of a whole river valley, but it also deepened the river channel for navigation, created recreational sites, reduced flooding, reforested denuded areas, and experimented with collaborations between scientists and farmers to make farming practices in the valley more efficient. Another effort by the TVA was the new town of Norris. It was built just outside Knoxville in 1934 to house workers on the Norris Dam. The plan for Norris was prepared by Earl Draper, head of TVA's land planning and housing division, follows the Garden City tradition and takes advantage of the hilly and wooded site. In 1948 the town was sold to a private developer. Source: www.planning.org

Question 44

What two civic and professional coalitions are leading an effort to do visioning and master planning for redeveloping Lower Manhattan? I. Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York II. New York New Visions III. American Planning Association NY Chapter IV. FEMA A) III & IV B) I & IV C) II & IV D) I & II Submit Reset

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D(I & II). Two civic and professional coalitions are leading the effort to rebuild lower Manhattan. One is the Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York, a coalition of 85 business, community, and environmental groups, convened by the Regional Plan Association in partnership with New York University, The Pratt Institute, and New School University. The second group is New York New Visions, a coalition of 21 planning and design groups led by the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists, and the APA's New York Metro Chapter. Source, APA Planning Magazine, September 2002, "Getting Lower Manhattan Moving Again" by Georges Jacquemart, AICP, page 7.

Question 45

Which of the following requires addressing "Five Big Questions"? A) Environmental Impact Statements B) Environmental Assessment C) An application for a TIF D) The 2000 US Census Short Form Submit Reset

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A(Environmental Impact Statements ). These are the "big" five questions. (i) the environmental impact of the proposed action, (ii) any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented, (iii) alternatives to the proposed action, (iv) the relationship between local short-term uses of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity, and (v) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented. Source: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

Question 46

On each Native American reservation, the local governing authority is the _________ government. A) Tribal B) Local C) State D) Federal Submit Reset

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A(Tribal). On each reservation, the local governing authority is the tribal government. The States in which the reservations are located have limited powers over them, and only as provided by Federal law. On some reservations, however, a high percentage of the land is owned and occupied by non-Indians. Some 140 reservations have entirely tribally-owned land. Source:http://www.em.doe.gov

Question 47

What is a metropolitan area? A) a city plus it's adjacent communities to which it is linked by major transportation routes B) a city plus it's adjacent communities that are within the same county C) a city plus it's adjacent communities to which it is linked economically D) None of the above Submit Reset

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C(a city plus it's adjacent communities to which it is linked economically). A metropolitan area is a city plus it's adjacent communities to which it is linked economically. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 48

Which type of zoning refers to no uses allowed in districts than the uses for which they were created? A) Incentive Zoning B) Pyramid Zoning C) Overlay zones D) Exclusive Classification Submit Reset

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D(Exclusive Classification). 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 142-144.

Question 49

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was passed in.... A) 1970 B) 1969 C) 1960 D) 1959 Submit Reset

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B(1969). NEPA was passed by Congress in 1969. National Environmental Policy Act passed and Environmental Protection Agency created. Source: http://cfpub.epa.gov

Question 50

From the answers provided, what is the best definition of DART? A) Dallas Area Rural Turnpike B) Detroit's Aerial Radiation Technique C) Dallas Area Rapid Transit D) Denver Area Residential Transit Submit Reset

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C(Dallas Area Rapid Transit). DART is the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. This article discusses its use of Light Rail Lines throughout Dallas for public transit and to help ease sprawl and traffic congestion. In Dallas, property values around transit stations rose 25% since DART began in 1996. It also discusses Phoenix and Dallas in the article. Source: APA Planning Magazine October 2000, "All Aboard" by Jane Holtz Kay, Page 14-19. In addition to this transit system in Dallas, a Planningprep member submitted the following information for another DART in another part of the country. DART is also the Delaware Administration for Regional Transit, a subsidary of DelDOT. (1985) It was originally the Delaware Authority for Regional Transit (1971). The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), a division of DelDOT has operated DART since 1995.

Question 51

This can be a staged, three to five year prioritized program of transportation projects that cover a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan. A) Metropolitan Transportation Plan B) Federal Transit and Highway Grant C) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) D) Transportation Strategy Submit Reset

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C(Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)). A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) can be a staged, three- to five-year prioritized program of transportation projects covering a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan. The projects are recommended from those in the transportation systems management element and the long-range element of the planning process. This program is required for a locality to receive federal transit and highway grants. The selected projects need to be consistent with the transportation plan. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us

Question 52

In 2000, 80.3% of Americans lived in these areas? A) metropolitan B) cities C) regional D) rural Submit Reset

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A(metropolitan). In 2000, 80.3% of Americans or 226 million people lived in metropolitan areas, up slightly from 79.8% or 198.4 million people in 1990. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 53

Incentive Zoning can be described as which of the following? A) allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner B) add requirements "on top" of zoning districts C) allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design D) cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards Submit Reset

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D(cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards). Zoning districts may be set up into 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. 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 54

Non-point pollutants can be described as which of the following? A) those coming out of a pipe and into a body of water B) those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a water body C) Air pollution only, water is not classified in this form D) None of the above Submit Reset

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B(those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a water body ). Non-point pollutants are those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a body of water. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 55

Which of the following occurred in 2000? A) President Clinton enacted ISTEA B) President Clinton created the UDAG Program C) President Clinton created eight new national monuments and expanded one other D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(President Clinton created eight new national monuments and expanded one other ). In 2000 President Clinton created 8 new national monuments in 5 western states: Canyons of the Ancients (Colorado); Cascade-Siskiyou (Oregon); Hanford Reach (Washington); Ironwood Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant, Agua Fria (Arizona); Grand Sequoia, California Coastal California). He also expanded one existing national monument in California (Pinnacles). Source: www.planning.org

Question 56

Which of the following would BEST describe a statistical diagram drawn that lets you plot data points based on two independent variables? A) GIS B) Lexus/Nexus C) Scatter D) PERT Submit Reset

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C(Scatter ). A scatter graph lets you plot data points based on two independent variables. Source: www.graphicsserver.com

Question 57

What is the lowest point in the US? A) Kure Island, Hawaii B) Death Valley, Calif. C) Log Point, Elliot Key, Fla. D) Smith County, Kan. Submit Reset

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B(Death Valley, Calif.). The lowest point in the US is Death Valley, California at 282 ft. (86 m) below sea level. Source:http://www.infoplease.com

Question 58

According to the US Census, a Census tract can be described as which of the following? A) homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants B) homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 40,000 inhabitants C) non-homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants D) non-homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 40,000 inhabitants Submit Reset

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A(homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants). According to the US Census, a Census tract is a small, relatively permanent statistical subdivision of a county that is delineated by a local committee of census data users for the purposes of presenting data. Census tract boundaries normally follow visible features, but may follow governmental unit boundaries and other non-visible features. Tracts always lie within counties. Designed to be homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, and economic status at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants. They may be split by any sub-county geographic entity. Source:http://www.census.gov

Question 59

What is the range for the average size of large auto racing tracks (e.g.: NASCAR) in the United States? A) 100-400 acres B) 400-750 acres C) 400-over 1,000 acres D) over 2,000 acres Submit Reset

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C(400-over 1,000 acres). There are 39 NASCAR, IRL (Indy Racing League) and large racing tracks in the US. They range from approximately 400 acres and over 1,000 acres. They cost on average, $150-$220 million to construct. They are generally built by private companies. Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, "Zooooom" by Mark Johnson, pages 8-13.

Question 60

The Supreme Court ruled that to survive scrutiny under the Takings Clause, the dedication must be "roughly proportional" to the expected impact of the proposed development in what case? A) Nectow v. City of Cambridge B) Nollan v. California Coastal Commission C) Agins v. City of Tiburon D) Dolan v. City of Tigard Submit Reset

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D(Dolan v. City of Tigard). Dolan v. City of Tigard, 512 U.S. 374 (1994). Dolan sought a permit to expand a retail store and paved parking lot. The city conditioned the permit on a dedication of land for use as a public greenway to minimize flooding and as a bike and walking path to reduce street traffic. Although the Court determined that the dedication requirement met the Nollan nexus test, the Court ruled that to survive scrutiny under the Takings Clause, the dedication must be "roughly proportional" to the expected impact of the proposed development. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 61

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", which of the following has a peak parking space factor of 0.5 - 3.0 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA? A) an office B) a shopping center C) a restaurant D) a medical center Submit Reset

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A(an office ). An office typically has a peak parking space factor of 0.5 - 3.0 parking 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 62

Ecoregions can be described as which of the following? A) delimit large areas within which local ecosystems reoccur more or less throughout the region in a predictable pattern B) created to provide a spatial framework for ecosystem assessment, inventory, research, monitoring, and management C) should be thought of as multi-purpose regions, designed to show areas within which the aggregate of all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem components is different from or less variant than that in other areas D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). Ecoregions are intended to provide a spatial framework for ecosystem assessment, research, inventory, monitoring, and management. These regions delimit large areas within which local ecosystems reoccur more or less throughout the region in a predictable pattern. By observing the behavior of the different kinds of systems within a region it is possible to predict the behavior of an unvisited one. Ecoregions should be thought of as multi-purpose regions, designed to show areas within which the aggregate of all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem components is different from or less variant than that in other areas. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 63

Which of the following can be described as a group of problem-solving tools useful in achieving process stability? A) Statistical Process Control B) Regression Analysis C) Linear Programming D) Confidence Interval Submit Reset

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A(Statistical Process Control ). A statistical process control is a group of problem-solving tools useful in achieving process stability. It also improves capability through the reduction in variability. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Quantitative Methods", page 163, 2002 Version.

Question 64

SIC stands for which of the following? A) Southern Illinois College B) Standard Industrial Component C) Standard Industrial Classification D) Standard Institutional Classification Submit Reset

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C(Standard Industrial Classification). SIC stands for Standard Industrial Classification. 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 65

Special District's can be described as which of the following? A) the local government receiving the facility at the end of the lease term B) paid by those who benefit the most C) can be created to provide a single service D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(can be created to provide a single service). 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 66

Which type of roadway can be described as interconnecting the principal arterials while providing less mobility and a moderate amount of land access, distributing travel to smaller areas? A) major arterials B) collectors C) minor arterials D) local roads Submit Reset

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C(minor arterials ). 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. Minor Arterials can be described as interconnecting the principal arterials while providing less mobility and a moderate amount of land access, distributing travel to smaller areas, while interconnecting the Principal arterials.

Question 67

Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) do which of the following? A) They create a market where people can sell their development rights to someone wishing to develop in a receiving area B) A way to help stop sprawl C) an economic incentive for preserving undeveloped land D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above ). Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) can provide an economic incentive for preserving undeveloped land. TDRs create a market by which farmers, for example, can sell their development rights to someone wishing to develop in a receiving area for TDRs. Source:http://www.plannersweb.com

Question 68

Nectow v. City of Cambridge, 277 U.S. 183 (1928) dealt with which of the following issues? A) zoning B) exaction C) taking D) historic preservation Submit Reset

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A(zoning ). Nectow v. City of Cambridge, 277 U.S. 183 (1928). In this due process case, the Court invalidated a zoning ordinance as applied to a landowner whose land was restricted to residential uses. Relying on the findings of a master that the zoning did not promote health, safety or general welfare, the Court struck down the ordinance as applied because it did not bear a substantial relation to these goals. Source: http://www.communityrights.org

Question 69

What landmark US Supreme Court case, in 1926, ruled that zoning was a constitutional way of controlling land uses? A) Village of Euclid vs. Ambler Realty Co. B) Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon C) Berman v. Parker D) Nollan vs. California Coastal Commission Submit Reset

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A(Village of Euclid vs. Ambler Realty Co.). On November 22, 1926, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the zoning ordinance adopted four years earlier by Euclid, Ohio, was constitutional. The six-to-three decision in Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. legitimized zoning as a way of controlling land uses. It also started a longstanding argument on zoning's pros and cons. Euclid was a tiny farming community on the outskirts of Cleveland when the village board approved the village's first-ever zoning code in 1922. The accompanying map divided the village into six use districts: single family, two family, apartment house, retail-wholesale stores, commercial, and industrial. Included in the residential districts were parts of a 68-acre tract along Euclid Avenue owned by Cleveland's Ambler Realty Company—land that the company had planned to sell to industrial users. The realty company, joined by 14 other landowners, responded to the code with a lawsuit, the first zoning suit to be filed in a federal court. They won that round, with the help of a more-than-competent lawyer, Newton D. Baker, a former Cleveland mayor and Woodrow Wilson's secretary of war. Federal district court Judge David Westenhaver declared in January 1924 that the Euclid ordinance was an improper use of the village's police power and thus was unconstitutional. Euclid attorney James Metzenbaum didn't give up. He appealed the decision directly to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that zoning was needed to protect the character of the community. Baker responded with a general attack on zoning. "To subdivide a municipality, to classify it and crystallize restrictions into laws, is to embed a fly in amber," he said. Just when Euclid seemed to be losing, Cincinnati lawyer and planning pioneer Alfred Bettman saved with the day with a friend-of-the court brief in which he contended that zoning was a valid form of nuisance control and thus a reasonable exercise of the police power. The argument won over Justice George Sutherland, who issued the landmark opinion favoring Euclid. Source: www.planning.org

Question 70

Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo (1972) dealt with... A) performance standards that could take up to 18 years B) nonconforming uses C) definition of family D) height of buildings Submit Reset

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A(performance standards that could take up to 18 years). The Court allowed the exclusionary device of performance standards to stand in this case. 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 126.

Question 71

What type of washing machine that is front loading, common in Europe, and uses less energy and water. A) Tumble B) H-axis C) D-axis D) Rambler Submit Reset

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B(H-axis). An H-axis Washing Machine is a front loading washing machine, long common in Europe but not in the US, and uses a tumble action washing method. These machines have been shown to use much less energy and water, and are reported to cause less wear and tear on clothes. Source:http://www.energyguide.com

Question 72

In the US Census 2000, what area is described as a densely settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but less than 50,000? A) Urbanized Area B) Urban Cluster C) Edge City D) Urban Growth Area Submit Reset

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B(Urban Cluster). For the Census 2000, there are two types of urban areas. They are urban clusters and urbanized areas. An Urban Cluster is a densely settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but less than 50,000 and this is new for Census 2000. An Urbanized area (UA) is an area consisting of a central place(s) and adjacent territory with a general population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile of land area. This land area has a minimum residential population of at least 50,000 people. The Census Bureau uses published criteria to determine the qualification and boundaries of Urbanized Areas. Source: http://www.census.gov

Question 73

What is the expression given for "double income/ no kids couples"? A) DINKC B) DI/NKCS C) DINKS D) DINS Submit Reset

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C(DINKS). Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, "Monster Houses? No" by Hinshaw, FAICP, page 27. DINKS stands for double income/no kids couples.

Question 74

What is the term given to a home where the garage is the predominant feature? A) Duplex B) Snout House C) Apartment D) Carport Submit Reset

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B(Snout House). Source, APA Planning Magazine, June 2001, "Love Me, Love My Garage" by Ruth Knack pages 16-19. Snout houses are homes that have the garage in the front closest to the street than the actual residence.

Question 75

A charrette can be described as... A) a special task force charged with solving a single problem B) a sampling technique C) a meeting sponsored by an agency to inform the public and receive feedback D) an intensive, interactive problem solving process Submit Reset

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D(an intensive, interactive problem solving process ). 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 76

Gross land area is which of the following? A) the entire site that is being used for residential purposes B) the entire site that is above ground C) the entire site minus the undevelopable land D) includes the entire site Submit Reset

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D(includes the entire site). FAR requirements specify if they apply to net or gross land area. Gross land area is the entire site. 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 77

Developer James Rouse (1914-1996) was founder of _______ , one of the most successful new towns built in the United States after WWII. A) Forest Hills Gardens, New York B) Columbia, Maryland C) Letchworth D) Radburn, New Jersey Submit Reset

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B(Columbia, Maryland). 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. LB Source: www.planning.org

Question 78

What City has a trend occurring where people are working in its metro area and living 60 miles+/- away? A) LA B) Miami C) Chicago D) Houston Submit Reset

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A(LA ). Source: APA Planning Magazine, February 2002, "The Inland Empire Strikes Back" by Fulton and Shigley, page 10. This article discusses that people who work in LA cannot afford to live downtown, therefore, they have to commute miles away to the suburbs where utilities and roads have to be built and brought into the area.

Question 79

On July 20, 2002, "Listening to the City" was which of the following? A) An event that involved around 5,000 people B) An event that took place in Manhattan C) A modern town meeting D) all of the above Submit Reset

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D(all of the above). On July 20, about 5,000 New Yorkers gathered in Manhattan's Jacob Javits Convention Center to participate in a modern town meeting called "Listening to the City". It was one of the largest public workshops ever held. To get participation, organizers used remote responders to get opinions from the public on rebuilding Lower Manhattan. Source: APA Planning Magazine September 2002, "Getting Lower Manhattan Moving Again" by Georges Jacquemart, AICP, page 4.

Question 80

This is a technique that involves citizens addressing citizens regarding a proposal through a workshop format. A) Community Technical Assistance B) Design-In C) Charrette D) Fishbowl Planning Submit Reset

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D(Fishbowl Planning). Fishbowl Planning involves citizens addressing citizens regarding a proposal through 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 81

The San Diego Regional Energy Office has a "Cool Savings for Cool Roofs" program that does which of the following? 1)gives incentives to building owners that install reflective roofing materials, that lower air conditioning loads 2)gives incentives to building owners that install non-reflective roofing materials, that lower air conditioning loads 3)gives incentives to building owners that install reflective roofing materials, that increase air conditioning loads 4)gives incentives to building owners that install non-reflective roofing materials, that increase air conditioning loads A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

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A(1). The San Diego Regional Energy Office has a Cool Savings for Cool Roofs program that gives incentives to building owners that install reflective roofing materials. This lowers air conditioning loads by minimizing heat absorption. SDREO stands for San Diego Regional Energy Office. This energy office was created in 1996 by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, "Who's Got Energy? What Cones to Mind?" by Jim Schwab, AICP, pages 4-7.

Question 82

This agreement began on January 1, 1994, with the intention of fostering trade and investment. A) NEFTA B) NAFTA C) China Agreement D) The International shipping and transportation Agreement Submit Reset

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B(NAFTA). North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among U.S., Canada and Mexico begins on January 1, 1994, its purpose is to foster trade and investment among the three nations by removing or lowering non-tariff as well as tariff barriers. Source: www.planning.org

Question 83

Kevin Lynch wrote which of the following? A) The Urban General Plan B) Design With Nature C) The Children of the Poor D) Image of the City Submit Reset

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D(Image of the City). In 1960, "Image of the City" was written by Kevin Lynch. In the book, he defines basic elements of the city's "imageability" (paths, nodes, edges, etc.)

Question 84

Who wrote Broadacre City: A New Community Plan in 1935? A) T.J. Kent B) Ebenezer Howard C) Ian McHarg D) Frank Lloyd Wright Submit Reset

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D(Frank Lloyd Wright ). Broadacre City had varied lot sizes with the family (minimum per acre). Its main problems were that its agrarian romantic ideas did not work, it failed to consider the economic facts and social revolutions, and also, it only accommodated the very rich.

Question 85

Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis, 480 U.S. 470 (1987) dealt with which of the following issues? A) The Court upheld a zoning ordinance against allegations that the government confiscated property in violation of the Due Process Clause B) government action designed to stop serious harm does not constitute a taking even where it destroys the value of property C) property may be regulated to a certain extent, however, if the regulation goes too far it will be recognized as a taking D) the police power is one of the most essential, and "least limitable," powers of government. Submit Reset

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B(government action designed to stop serious harm does not constitute a taking even where it destroys the value of property ). Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis, 480 U.S. 470 (1987). On facts similar to those in Mahon, the Court in Keystone rejected a facial takings challenge to the Pennsylvania Subsidence Act, which required that 50% of the coal beneath certain structures be kept in place to provide surface support. The Court reaffirmed Penn Central's parcel-as-a-whole rule, rejecting the claim that the Act completely took 27 million tons of coal required to be left in the ground because that coal made up less than 2% of the total coal in the mines covered by the protections. In addition, the Court invoked the nuisance exception to conclude that government action designed to stop serious harm does not constitute a taking even where it destroys the value of property. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 86

What case dealt with the issue of condemning property that are unsightly if required to achieve objectives of a redevelopment plan? A) Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo 1972 B) Village of Belle Terre v. Boraas 1974 C) Berman v. Parker 1954 D) Hadacheck v. Sebastian 1915 Submit Reset

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C(Berman v. Parker 1954). 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 87

Relating to an internal planning agency organization, Organization by Process could be described as which of the following? A) set up around the basic functions of urban decision making B) organized around the basic skills in a planning agency C) organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions D) organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency Submit Reset

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B(organized around the basic skills in a planning agency ). There are four organizational structures that are most commonly used. Organization by Function (organized around the basic functions of urban decision making such as land use, and transportation) Organization by Process (organized around the basic skills in a planning agency such as research, and design) Organization by Time Frame (organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions such as long range, and current planning). Organized by Geographic Area (organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency). Source: "Management and Organization of Planning" by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 108, from the "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)", 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.

Question 88

You are a Planner for Wainfleet, New York, and you are attending the Mayor's Annual Luncheon on the State of the City and you bump into a private developer that you went to college with. She tells you about an exciting retail development and movie theater complex that she wants to build in Wainfleet. She offers you the opportunity to invest in the development. Which is the best option below for you to follow knowing that the development will come before your department for review? A) You should put the investment in your husbands name and invest in the development. B) You should disclose your investment with your boss, the director, and once they give their approval you should invest. C) Invest in the development and when it comes before your department for review, exclude yourself from dealing with the project and have your staff make the recommendations for or against the development. D) Although it seems like an exciting opportunity you should decline the opportunity. Submit Reset

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D(Although it seems like an exciting opportunity you should decline the opportunity.). According to the Planning Code of Ethics the best thing to do in this situation is to decline the opportunity and say no to investing in this development. One of the main thoughts that the APA is trying to make very clear to planners is to stay out of potentially unfavorable situations that could be construed as being unethical. In answer A, you should remember that, as in this example, your husbands financial interests are also your own. In answer B, your Director or boss should not give you permission to invest in this development. In answer C, your staff may recommend the development or show some sort of favoritism because they know that you are involved in its success or failure. Answer D, is the best on the four possible actions. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 89

What group issued a report called the "New Economy and Jobs/Housing Balance in Southern California'? A) Southern California Association of Housing B) Southern California Association of Employment C) Southern California Association of Governments D) None of the above Submit Reset

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C(Southern California Association of Governments). Source: APA Planning Magazine, February 2002, "The Inland Empire Strikes Back" by Fulton and Shigley, page 12. In 2002, the six-county Southern California Association of Governments issued a report called the New Economy and Jobs/Housing Balance in Southern California.

Question 90

Relating to a public planning agency, which of the following deals primarily with direct services? A) Staff function B) City Manager C) Line function D) Planning Commission Submit Reset

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C(Line function). Relating to a public planning agency, Line Functions deal primarily with direct services such as police and fire services. Staff functions deal with general services such as providing information or services to the Line units. It should be noted that Public Planning involves both line and staff functions. Source: "Management and Organization of Planning" by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 104, from the "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)", 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.

Question 91

What type of pollutants are those coming out of a pipe and into a body of water? A) Non-point B) Singular Point C) Point D) PSD Submit Reset

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C(Point). Point pollutants are those coming out of a pipe and into a body of water. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 92

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

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A(unstable flow, fluctuating speeds, and long delays ). Level D is unstable flow, fluctuating speeds, and long delays. 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.

Question 93

What year was the first elevator installed in the United States? A) 1850 B) 1870 C) 1890 D) 1910 Submit Reset

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A(1850). According to some sources the first elevator was installed in New York, N.Y. in 1850. Source:http://www.infoplease.com However, according to "the elevator museum", the elevator was invented in 1852 (not 1850) by Elisha Graves Otis in Yonkers, NY. It continues to say that in 1854 Elisha Grave Otis demonstrated the first safety elevator at the New York exposition in the Crystal Palace proving elevator travel for passengers was safe. Source: http://www.theelevatormuseum.org The chances of this question being on the actual exam are slim, however, the point of planningprep asking you a question like this is it to show you the full range of questions that they can pull from.

Question 94

What are a "Nodes" characteristics? A) It contains a mix of uses. B) It increases the amount of pedestrians, bike trips, and transit use. C) It contains or is close to public spaces D) all of the above Submit Reset

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D(all of the above). Over the last few years, the concept of "nodal development" has emerged in a variety of local forums as a means to better achieve goals for growth, transportation, and environmental protection. Nodal development helps increase the percentage of pedestrian, bike, and bus trips and also helps to reduce congestion by decreasing the number and length of trips people choose to make by automobile. The draft TransPlan (From Eugene) contains the following definition for nodal development: Nodal Development is a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly land use pattern that seeks to increase concentrations of population and employment in well-defined areas with good transit service, a mix of diverse and compatible land uses, and public and private improvements designed to be pedestrian and transit oriented. Fundamental characteristics of Nodal Development include: design elements that support pedestrian environments and encourage transit use, walking, and bicycling; a transit stop which is pedestrian accessible within approximately 1/4 mile of anywhere in the node; mixed uses and a core commercial area so that services are available within walking distance (approximately 1/4 mile); public spaces, such as parks, public and private open space, and public facilities, which can be reached without driving; and a mix of housing types and residential densities that achieve an overall net density within the medium density range (at least 12 units per net acre). Source, Planning Department of Eugene-Springfield Oregon's Draft Transplan.

Question 95

Which of the following law cases dealt with the issue of Public-Private Property/Free Enterprise v. State Rights? A) Baker v. City of Milwaukee (1975) B) Munn v. Illinois (1876) C) Welch v. Swasey (1909) D) Powell v. Alabama (1932) Submit Reset

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B(Munn v. Illinois (1876)). The issue in this case was whether the regulation of railroad rates by the state of Illinois deprived the railroad companies of property without due process of law, put another way, the issue of public-private property/free enterprise v. State rights. The Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Illinois law because the movement and storage of grain were considered to be closely related to public interest. This type of economic activity could be governed by state legislatures, whereas purely private contracts could only be governed by the courts. Source: www.tourolaw.edu.

Question 96

Which type of zoning can be described as regulating the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself? A) Performance B) Incentive C) Cumulative D) PUD Submit Reset

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A(Performance). 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 142-144.

Question 97

Relating to an internal planning agency organization, which of the following could be described as being organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency? A) Organization by Function B) Organization by Process C) Organization by Geographic Area D) Organization by Time Frame Submit Reset

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C(Organization by Geographic Area). There are four organizational structures that are most commonly used. Organization by Function (organized around the basic functions of urban decision making such as land use, and transportation) Organization by Process (organized around the basic skills in a planning agency such as research, and design) Organization by Time Frame (organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions such as long range, and current planning). Organized by Geographic Area (organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency). Source: "Management and Organization of Planning" by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 108, from the "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)", 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.

Question 98

What type of vehicle's are those having more than one occupant? A) High Visibility B) High Occupancy C) High Ridership D) High Transportation Submit Reset

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B(High Occupancy). High Occupancy Vehicle's (HOV) are those having more than one occupant. Examples include carpools, vanpools, buses, and mini-buses. Transportation systems may encourage HOV use by having designated HOV lanes. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us

Question 99

According to the US Census, what can be described as the smallest geographic unit for which the Census Bureau tabulates 100-percent data? A) Census Tract B) Census Block C) Census D) None of the above Submit Reset

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B(Census Block). According to the US Census, a Census block is a subdivision of a census tract. A Census block is the smallest geographic unit for which the Census Bureau tabulates 100-percent data. Blocks may correspond to individual city blocks bounded by the streets, but blocks may also include many square miles and may have some boundaries that are not streets. The Census Bureau established blocks covering the entire nation for the first time in 1990. Previous censuses back to 1940 had blocks established only for parts of the nation. In Census 2000, over 8 million blocks were identified. Source:http://www.census.gov

Question 100

According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), there are different roadway levels of service, which service level can be described as "very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity"? A) A B) D C) E D) F Submit Reset

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D(F). 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 101

What was the title of Ian McHarg's famous book? A) The Death and Life of Great American Cities B) Design with Nature C) Regional Survey of New York and Its Environs D) Site Planning Submit Reset

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B(Design with Nature). McHarg wrote Design with Nature in 1969. This was the first book to describe an ecologically sound approach to the planning and design of communities, Design with Nature has done much over the past 25 years to shape public environmental policy. With a distinct emphasis on human cooperation and biological partnership in design, McHarg explores the relationship between the built environment and nature to illustrate how both can be used to their full potential without being detrimental or destructive to each other. Design with Nature provides a combination of scientific insight and constructive design, and shows how to employ what nature offers to the fullest extent without imposing limitations or design constraints to create a balanced and self-renewing environment. Source: www.planning.org

Question 102

What are incorporated cities and unincorporated communities identified by the Census Bureau, usually with input from local and county planners? A) Metropolitan Area B) Edge City C) Census Designated Places D) Census Areas Submit Reset

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C(Census Designated Places). Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, " The War of the Ages " by C. Williamson, AICP, page 8. CDP's are incorporated cities and unincorporated communities identified by the Census Bureau, usually with input from local and county planners.

Question 103

Capital Budgeting can be described as which of the following? 1)stand-alone packages or programs 2)each package describes the what, the cost, who will benefit, and possible alternatives 3)projects can be ranked quickly and objectively 4)has been used for over fifty years A) 1,2,3 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). Capital budgeting has been used for over fifty years and uses more sophisticated analysis techniques in the recent years. It has stand-alone packages or programs. Each package describes the what, the cost, who will benefit, and any possible alternatives. The projects can be ranked quickly and objectively. 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 104

Which of the following deals with the amount of stormwater runoff after the development of a site? A) Detention B) Zero Discharge C) Retention D) Zero Recharge Submit Reset

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B(Zero Discharge). Zero Discharge standards or natural runoff is the velocity of stormwater runoff that is not any greater after the development of the site than before the site was actually developed. 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 105

What is the width of a standard stall in a surface lot? A) 6-7 feet B) 7-8 feet C) 8-9 feet D) 9-10 feet Submit Reset

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C(8-9 feet). According to Gerald Stocks and Ron Van Der Meid in the Urban Land Institute's "Dimensions of Parking" in the chapter of Surface Lot Design, standard stalls widths in surface lots are between 8-9 feet. 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.

Question 106

The Census Survey of Construction shows that the average new home changed from 1,500 square feet in 1970, to _______ square feet in 2000. A) 1,000 B) 1,750 C) 2,000 D) 2,266 Submit Reset

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D(2,266). Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, "Monster Houses? Yes" by Lang and Danielson, page 24. It is a trend that is occurring in every city throughout the United States. Homes are getting much larger than in the past. Look at typical "teardown" development in older parts of towns. These new homes are being built to the maximum size allowed.

Question 107

What year was the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) passed? A) 1989 B) 1991 C) 1995 D) 1970 Submit Reset

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B(1991). In 1991, the Passage of Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) was passed. It 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 108

In what year did President Clinton create eight new national monuments and expanded one other? A) 1997 B) 1998 C) 1999 D) 2000 Submit Reset

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D(2000). In 2000 President Clinton created 8 new national monuments in 5 western states: Canyons of the Ancients (Colorado); Cascade-Siskiyou (Oregon); Hanford Reach (Washington); Ironwood Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant, Agua Fria (Arizona); Grand Sequoia, California Coastal (California). He also expanded one existing national monument in California (Pinnacles). Source: www.planning.org

Question 109

What is the expression given when leaving behind assumptions of growth and finding alternatives to it? A) New Urbanism B) Smart Decline C) Rational Planning D) Alternative Planning Submit Reset

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B(Smart Decline ). Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, "Small Can Be Beautiful" by Popper and Popper, page 20. This is what planners can do when communities begin to shrink rather than grow. Smart decline requires thinking about who and what remains.

Question 110

The 1966 Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act.... 1)was part of President Johnson's "Great Society" program 2)started the "Model Cities" program 3)included a historic preservation portion 4)placed millions of dollars into public transportation A) 1,2,3 B) 1,2 C) 1,3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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A(1,2,3). In 1966 the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act launched the "model cities" program, an interdisciplinary attack on urban blight and poverty. A centerpiece of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" program. Source: www.planning.org

Question 111

What is true about the roof garden on the roof of Chicago's City Hall? I. it reduces air pollution. II. it reduces energy costs. III. reduces stormwater runoff. IV. it was cheaper to construct than a conventional roof. A) III & IV B) I & II C) I, II & III D) All of the Above Submit Reset

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C(I, II & III). The 20,000 sq. ft. roof was completed in June 2001 as an experimental laboratory. At the time of construction, the cost of the roof was more expensive than traditional roofs, however the Mayor of Chicago chose an environmentally friendly alternative. The advantages of the "green roofs" are continuing to grow. Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Greening Chicago" by Nancy Seeger, pages 25-27.

Question 112

Who wrote "The Intelligence of Democracy (1965)"? A) Alan Altshuler B) T.J. Kent C) Kevin Lynch D) Charles Lindblom Submit Reset

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D(Charles Lindblom). In this book, Lindblom writes against the basic assumption that central control is necessary in a democracy. 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 80.

Question 113

What occurred on April 22, 1970? A) The first Recycling Day B) The passing of ISTEA C) The first Earth Day D) The first GIS day Submit Reset

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C(The first Earth Day ). Earth Day is April 22 and began in 1970. Each year marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, proposed the first nationwide environmental protest. Source:www.earthday.net. However, according to the American Planning Association website, the first Earth Day was on January 1, 1970. If you find that this is truly the correct answer please let us know.

Question 114

What is the term given to clusters of wind turbines? A) a wind farm B) a windmill C) an air farm D) an airport Submit Reset

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A(a wind farm). 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 115

This involves goals that are based on what already exists in the community and is a simple projection of what the community desires. A) Comprehensive Planning B) Strategic Planning C) Visioning D) Hoshin Planning Submit Reset

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C(Visioning). Visioning is different from planning's tradition of public meeting goal setting because the goals are typically based on what already exists in the community. It does not look at any of the existing opportunities or constraints n the community. It is a projection of what is desired. Visioning does not require extensive data collection. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Visioning" by Barbara Becker, AICP, Tucson, AZ., Page 66.

Question 116

Which of the following is a commonly used measure of central tendency? I. Mode II. Median III. Mean IV. Chi Square A) I & II B) IV C) I, II & III D) II & III Submit Reset

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C(I, II & III). The three common measures of central tendency are the mode, the median, and the mean. The mode is the number that occurs most frequently in a data set. The median is the number that is in the middle of a data set when the observations are placed in order. The mean is the average of a data set, calculated by dividing the sum by the number of observations. Several measures help to describe or characterize a population. For example, a considerable number of measurements tend to congregate somewhere around the middle of the range of population measurements. Hence some "average" measure of the population would be useful. Such information is called a MEASURE OF CENTRAL TENDANCY and several of these will be discussed. Source: Sheffield Hallam University, Distance Learning

Question 117

In many ways, ____________looks a great deal like orthodox planning. Its goals include environmental protection, economic vitality, social equity, and a high quality of life including pedestrian- and transit-oriented development, controls on sprawl, diverse housing choices, a compact mix of uses, protection of agricultural and environmental resources, high-quality public services, and adequate infrastructure. A) Rational Planning B) Brownfield Planning C) New Urbanism D) Smart Growth Planning Submit Reset

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D(Smart Growth Planning). Source, APA Journal, Summer 2002, "The New Regionalism" by Stephen Wheeler, page 269. By the mid 1990's there was concern about growth management, and a national movement sometimes called "smart growth" had grown. This growth management effort raised questions of regional planning, since because there was an absence of regional coordination, initiatives by local jurisdictions could be undercut by neighboring communities.

Question 118

What type of standards deal with regulations to prevent the significant deterioration of very high quality airsheds? A) PSA Standards B) EPA Standards C) PSD Standards D) Effluent Standards Submit Reset

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C(PSD Standards). 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. LB Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 119

Which type of legal description is this? Lot 79, Block 12, Greene Valley Estates, located in a portion of the northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 7 North, Range 3 East of the Principal Meridian in DuPage County, State of Illinois. A) Metes and Bounds B) Government Survey C) Recorded Plat System D) Rectangular Survey Submit Reset

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C(Recorded Plat System). The correct answer is the Recorded Plat System also known as the "Lot and Block System". This system uses lot and block numbers that are referred to in a plat map that is filed in the public records of the county where the land is located. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 120

What can be described as a budget that starts from scratch every year? A) PPBS B) Zero Base C) Operating D) None of the above Submit Reset

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B(Zero Base). Zero Base Budget can be described as a budget starting from scratch every year. Decision packages are used to justify programs existence. 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 121

Policy Delphi can be defined as which of the following? A) a group of citizens who address themselves to proposals through workshop processes B) an intensive, interactive problem solving process C) a group that is presumed to represent the attitudes and ideas of the local groups D) successive rounds of argument and counter argument that work towards a consensus Submit Reset

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D(successive rounds of argument and counter argument that work towards a consensus). Through successive rounds of argument and counter argument the views of the public, special interest groups, staff, and government work towards a consensus. 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, Version 2002.

Question 122

What Act opened the lands of the Public Domain to settlers for five years of residence and for a nominal fee? A) US Reclamation Act of 1902 B) Homestead Act 1862 C) Antiquities Act of 1906 D) Ordinance of 1785 Submit Reset

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B(Homestead Act 1862). Homestead Act (1862) opened the lands of the Public Domain to settlers for a nominal fee and five years residence. Source: www.planning.org

Question 123

What type of pollutants are those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a water body? A) Point B) Ambient C) Non-point D) Effluent Submit Reset

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C(Non-point). Non-point pollutants are those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a body of water. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 124

Which of the following are included in subdivision regulations? A)land recordation B)dedication requirements C)impact fees D)growth management controls A) C only B) D only C) A,B D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). Subdivision regulations control and record the process of subdividing land. A result of subdivision regulations is the preservation of land records by platting and mapping. Another result is that developers design and construct developments properly. They include, 1)land recordation, 2)local design and construction standards for improvements and lots, 3)dedication requirements in the form of land or cash-in-lieu, 4)use of developer's impact fees, 5)the institution of growth management controls. 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 125

In what case did the US Supreme Court find the government had done a taking involving the development of a marina style community, the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, and the decision that the government had lead the developer to expect that their property would remain private property? A) Nectow v. City of Cambridge (1928) B) ASP Associates v. City of Raleigh (1979) C) Kaiser Aetna, et al. v. united States (1979) D) Hadacheck v. Sebastian (1915) Submit Reset

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C(Kaiser Aetna, et al. v. united States (1979)). In this US Supreme Court decision, the Court found that the government had gone too far and it constituted a taking. The court held that the government was physically invading a privately-owned marina by its action and as a result it must pay compensation. 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 119.

Question 126

The Indian Reorganization Act's main provisions are: 1) to restore to Native Americans management of their assets (mostly land) 2) to prevent further depletion of reservation resources 3) to return to the Native Americans local self-government on a tribal basis 4) an attempt to secure new rights for Native Americans on reservations A) 1 only B) 1,2 C) 1,2,3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). The Act's legislation was passed in 1934 in an attempt to secure new rights for Native Americans on reservations. Its main provisions were to restore to Native Americans management of their assets (mostly land); to prevent further depletion of reservation resources; to build a sound economic foundation for the people of the reservations; and to return to the Native Americans local self-government on a tribal basis. The objectives of the bill were pursued until the outbreak of World War II. Source:http://www.slider.com

Question 127

The 1956 Federal Highway Act... 1)was created by Congress 2)created the interstate highway system 3) created the interstate highway system that linked all State Capitals and most cities over 50,000 population 4)focused on creating tollway stations and tollway off ramps. A) 1,2,4 B) 1,2,3 C) 1,3,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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B(1,2,3). In 1956 Congress passed the multibillion dollar Federal Aid Highway Act to create interstate highway system linking all State Capitals and most cities of 50,000 population or more. Source:www.planning.org

Question 128

What is significant about Mariemont, Ohio? A) was the last community planned by Burnham B) was the first community planned by Andres Duaney C) foreshadowed the New Urbanism movement D) the last community planned by Ebenezer Howard Submit Reset

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C(foreshadowed the New Urbanism movement ). In 1923 construction began at Mariemont, Ohio, in suburban Cincinnati. Mary Emery was its founder and benefactor; John Nolen, the planner. Some of its features (short blocks, mixture of rental and owner-occupied housing) foreshadow the contemporary New Urbanism movement. Source:www.planning.org

Question 129

What is significant about Cincinnati, Ohio? A) the first American city to officially endorse a comprehensive plan B) the first American City to create a Planning Commission C) the first City to use eminent domain D) All of the above Submit Reset

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A(the first American city to officially endorse a comprehensive plan ). In 1925 Cincinnati, Ohio became first major American city officially to endorse a comprehensive plan. (Alfred Bettman, Ladislas Segoe.) Source: www.planning.org

Question 130

Who designed Hampstead Garden suburb near London? A) Sir Raymond Unwin B) Ebenezer Howard C) Frank Lloyd Wright D) Ian McHarg Submit Reset

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A(Sir Raymond Unwin). Source, www. York.ac.uk, Unwin, Sir Raymond 1863-1940, was an English architect and town planner. He designed the first English garden city near Letchworth, the New Earwick development in Yorkshire, and Hampstead Garden suburb near London. He lectured on housing and city planning at the Univ. of Birmingham (1911-14) and at Columbia Univ. (1936-40). His Town Planning in Practice (1909) is a standard work in its field. Also, and interesting note, Unwin was knighted in 1932. In, 1940 Unwin died at the summer home of his daughter , Mrs. Curtice Hitchcock at Old lyme, Connecticut on June 28th at the age of 76.

Question 131

This is an underground bed or stratum of earth, gravel or porous stone that contains water. A) Reservoir B) Bog C) Aquifer D) Deep well Submit Reset

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C(Aquifer). Aquifer: An underground bed or stratum of earth, gravel or porous stone that contains water. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 132

Despite the growing complexity of zoning in the U.S., what form of zoning still remains dominant? A) New Urbanism B) Euclidian C) Relaxed D) Transitional Submit Reset

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B(Euclidian). 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 133

Linear Programming can be described as which of the following? A) a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project B) used to determine which steps in a project are most critical C) graphically depicts the interrelationships of the tasks that make up the project D) None of the above Submit Reset

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A(a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project). Linear Programming can be described as a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project. 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 134

This can be described as the difference between the lowest and highest score. A) mean B) median C) mode D) range Submit Reset

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D(range). 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 135

What type of regulations preserve land records by platting and mapping? A) Development B) Zoning C) Subdivision D) Land Use Submit Reset

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C(Subdivision). Subdivision regulations control and record the process of subdividing land. A result of subdivision regulations is the preservation of land records by platting and mapping. Another result is that developers design and construct developments properly. 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 136

Relating to a public planning agency, which of the following deals primarily with the provision of general services? A) Staff function B) City Manager C) Line function D) Planning Commission Submit Reset

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A(Staff function). Staff functions deal with general services such as providing information or services to the Line units. Relating to a public planning agency, Line Functions deal primarily with direct services such as police and fire services. It should be noted that Public Planning involves both line and staff functions. Source: "Management and Organization of Planning" by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 104, from the "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)", 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.

Question 137

What is the term given for "embedding" an image of a city into the public's minds? A) rowling B) pursuing C) branding D) gazing Submit Reset

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C(branding). Source: APA Planning Magazine, "What Brand Are You?", by Karen Finucan, August 2002, page 10. City Branding has the potential to build users for life and promote long term, profitable growth. Branding will become even more important in the future, as it will set communities apart for other communities. With "cybercommuting" and consulting increasing, branding will influence residential location decisions because people can live in the type of "branding" they are interested in. (e.g.: family-friendly, singles, etc…)

Question 138

The symptomatic approach to calculating population utilizes changes in obtainable data that are predictive of population changes as a whole. Which of the following could be used to estimate current population? I. Building Permits II. New Telephone Hookups III. New Electric Meters IV. Voter Registration A) I, II & III B) I C) IV D) I, II, III & IV Submit Reset

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D(I, II, III & IV). According to the Chapter Presidents Council of the American Planning Association, all are symptomatic measures for estimating current population. Source: Chapter Presidents Council, APA, Study Manual for the AICP Exam, page 173.

Question 139

What was the original name of the much anticipated invention by Dean Kamen that was revealed to the public in December 2001? A) IT B) HT C) HAL D) MINI Submit Reset

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A(IT). Source, APA Planning Magazine February 2002, "The Human Transporter, is IT too good to be true" by Eric Waggoner. It's been called IT, now it is called HT, the Human Transporter. A battery powered 2 wheeled self balancing human transporter.

Question 140

Overlay zones can be described as which of the following? A) allows no uses in districts than the uses for which they were created B) allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner C) add requirements "on top" of zoning districts D) allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design Submit Reset

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C(add requirements "on top" of zoning districts). 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. 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 142-144.

Question 141

Radburn, New Jersey, was built in the 1920's and was planned by... A) Frederick Law Olmsted B) Ebenezer Howard C) C. Stein and H. Wright D) George Pullman Submit Reset

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C(C. Stein and H. Wright). Radburn, New Jersey, built in the late 1920s, is renowned for its backyard footpaths and pedestrian underpasses. Its planners were Clarence Stein and Henry Wright. Source: www.planning.org

Question 142

Which of the following cases dealt with a possible takings claim? A) Baker v. City of Milwaukee (1975) B) Construction Industry Assn. of Sonoma Co. v. City of Petaluma (1975) C) Golden v. Town of Ramapo (1971) D) FCC v. Florida Power Corp. (1987) Submit Reset

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D(FCC v. Florida Power Corp. (1987) ). In this case, the Public utilities challenged a federal statute that authorized the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the rents charged by the utilities to cable television operators for the use of their utility poles. The Court rejected the takings claim because nothing in the statute required the utilities to act as lessors. Also, the utilities could avoid any occupation of their poles by evicting the cable operators. Source: www.communityrights.org

Question 143

Relating to an internal planning agency organization, Organization by Time Frame could be described as which of the following? A) set up around the basic functions of urban decision making B) organized around the basic skills in a planning agency C) organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions D) organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency Submit Reset

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C(organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions). There are four organizational structures that are most commonly used. Organization by Function (organized around the basic functions of urban decision making such as land use, and transportation) Organization by Process (organized around the basic skills in a planning agency such as research, and design) Organization by Time Frame (organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions such as long range, and current planning). Organized by Geographic Area (organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency). Source: "Management and Organization of Planning" by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 108, from the "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)", 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.

Question 144

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", which of the following has a peak parking space factor of 0.10 - 0.75 parking spaces per employee? A) industrial B) restaurant C) movie theater D) office and medical centers Submit Reset

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D(office and medical centers ). A medical center has a peak parking space factor of 0.10 - 0.75 parking spaces per employee. 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 145

Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon, 260 U.S. 393 (1922) dealt with which of the following issues? A) Adult uses B) exactions C) takings D) aesthetics Submit Reset

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C(takings). Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon, 260 U.S. 393 (1922). Pennsylvania Coal sold the surface rights to land. It did reserve the right to remove the coal from under the land. The state then enacted a statute that prohibited coal mining if it could cause damage to structures on the surface. The Court ruled that the restriction constituted a taking of the coal because the law made it commercially impractical for the company to mine the coal and thus had the same effect as appropriating the coal, which was recognized as a separate estate under state law. It was the first decision to hold that a land use restriction constituted a taking. The Court noted that "property may be regulated to a certain extent, but if the regulation goes too far it will be recognized as a taking. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 146

What can be described as a city plus it's adjacent communities to which it is linked economically? A) Edge City B) Region C) Metropolitan area D) County Submit Reset

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C(Metropolitan area). A metropolitan area is a city plus it's adjacent communities to which it is linked economically. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 147

Principal Uses can be defined as what? A) land uses that are allowed by right B) land uses that are allowed only by special review C) land uses that are allowed only as incidental to the principal uses D) land uses that are not allowed, however, are legal because they were there at the time of the zoning put in place Submit Reset

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A(land uses that are allowed by right). There are generally three types of categories allowed in permitted land uses, these are described below. 1)Principle uses, these are uses that are allowed by right. 2)Accessory uses, these are land uses that are permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use. 3)Secial uses, these are land uses allowed only by a special review. There is another interesting use called Nonconforming use, these are legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development and are a result of changes in the zoning ordinance. 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 148

The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act was passed in which year? A) 1971 B) 1981 C) 1991 D) 2001 Submit Reset

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C(1991). 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 149

In planning and budgeting systems, which can be described as having its focus on evaluating and ranking outputs by program? A) PPBS B) MBO C) Capital Budgeting D) Project Management Submit Reset

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D(Project Management). Project Management (PM) was developed in the 1960's. It is focused on evaluating and then ranking the value of the results (outputs) by program instead of serving up costs (inputs). 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.