PP Exam 5

Question 1

Arterial roads could be described as which one of the following?
A)
a major thoroughfare of both local and regional significance that is designed to provide perimeter access to smaller local streets
B)
a minor thoroughfare that is designed to provide perimeter access to larger regional streets
C)
a major thoroughfare that is designed to provide perimeter access to smaller regional streets
D)
None of the above
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Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

What year was the Americans With Disabilities Act signed into law?
A)
1989
B)
1990
C)
1991
D)
1992
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Answer 4

B(1990).
Source, APA Planning Magazine April 2002, “What Difference has the ADA Made?” by Terry S. Szold, page 10. The ADA was signed into law in 1990 and its accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities in 1991. It was enacted to ensure that disabled citizens enjoy the same rights and opportunities as all Americans, including access to everyday activities such as commerce, travel, and recreation.

Question 5

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
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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 6

A salaried city planner has the opportunity to volunteer for another planning organization, what is the proper process for accepting this assignment?
A)
Receive verbal permission to proceed from their current employer.
B)
Make full written disclosure of the conflict to their current employer.
C)
Receive written permission to proceed from their current employer.
D)
Make full written disclosure of the conflict to their current employer AND receive written permission to proceed from their current employer.
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Answer 6

D(Make full written disclosure of the conflict to their current employer AND receive written permission to proceed from their current employer.
).
According to the AICP Code of Ethics, Section B Our Rules of Conduct, 4:
”We shall not, as salaried employers, undertake other employment in planning or a related profession, whether paid or not, without making full written disclosure of the conflict to our current employer and receive written permission to proceed from our current employer unless our employer has a written policy which expressly dispenses with a need to obtain such consent.”
Source: www. Planning.org.

Question 7

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
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Answer 7

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 8

Gettysburg Electric Railway Co. v. United States (1896) dealt with which of the following issues?
A)
historic preservation
B)
adult uses
C)
takings
D)
exactions
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A(historic preservation).
In 1896 the United States v. Gettysburg Electric Railway Co. was the first significant legal case concerning historic preservation. The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the acquisition of the national battlefield at Gettysburg served a valid public purpose. Source:www.planning.org

Question 9

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
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Answer 9

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 10

Aaron Wildansky has an important quote that deals with which area of planning?
A)
Environmental
B)
Budgeting
C)
Housing
D)
Tax Increment Financing
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B(Budgeting).
Aaron Wildansky is credited with this quote to describe budgeting.
“a budget…may be characterized as a series of goals with price tags attached. Since funds are limited and have to be divided in one way or another, the budget becomes a mechanism for making choices among alternative expenditures.”
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 11

In the US Census 2000, what was described as 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. Also, this land area has a minimum residential population of at least 50,000 people?
A)
Urban Cluster
B)
Urban Growth Area
C)
Suburb
D)
Urbanized Area
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D(Urbanized Area).
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 is new for Census 2000.
An Urbanized area (UA) is an area consisting of a central place 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 12

According to the 2000 US Census, what was the percentage of homes with 2 persons in 2000?
A)
12.1%
B)
22.1%
C)
33.1%
D)
43.1%
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C(33.1%).
According to the 2000 Census, the percentage of homes with 2 persons was 33.1% The highest percentage of the number of persons.
Source:http://www.infoplease.com

Question 13

Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 520 U.S. 725 (1997) dealt with which of the following issues?
A)
Taking
B)
Zoning
C)
Historic Preservation
D)
Exaction
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Answer 13

A(Taking ).
Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 520 U.S. 725 (1997).
Mrs. 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 14

Radburn, New Jersey….
1)planned by Stein and Wright
2)inspired by Sunnyside Gardens
3)was a forerunner of the New Deal’s Greenbelt towns
4)began construction in 1935
A)
1,2,3
B)
1,3,4
C)
1,3
D)
All of the above
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C(1,3).
In 1928, construction of Radburn, New Jersey, began. Planned community inspired by Howard’s Garden City concept and designed by Stein and Wright. A forerunner of the New Deal’s Greenbelt towns. Source:www.planning.org

Question 15

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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Answer 15

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 16

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

Question 17

Which of the following was asked on the 1990 census but not on the 2000 census?
A)
rent or own
B)
source of water
C)
marital status
D)
year structure built
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Answer 17

B(source of water).
There were several changes to the housing data items included in Census 2000 from the 1990 Census. Questions asked in the 1990 Census on condominium status, source of water, and sewage disposal were removed from Census 2000.
Source:http://www.knowledgeplex.org

Question 18

What Act was passed in 1973?
A)
Clean Air Act
B)
Endangered Species Act
C)
Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act
D)
All of the above
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Answer 18

B(Endangered Species Act ).
The 1973 Endangered Species Act authorized Federal assistance to state and local jurisdictions to establish conservation programs for endangers plant and animal species. Source:www.planning.org

Question 19

In an energy efficient home, one may find that they have a water system that is a gravity feed system, approximately how many feet should the water storage be above the point of use?
A)
the same level
B)
20 feet
C)
50 feet
D)
70 feet
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Answer 19

D(70 feet).
A smaller well pump will generally use less electricity because the electrical surge of starting the motor is smaller. Consider gravity feed for pressure where applicable. For a gravity feed system, the water storage must be at least 70 feet above the point of use, and be insulated from freezing where this may occur. Source:http://www.planetarysystems.com

Question 20

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
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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.

Question 21

Which issue was the law case, Federal Communications Commission v. Florida Power Corporation (1987) concerned with?
A)
Takings Claim
B)
Zoning of Utility Poles (near residential)
C)
Height of Utility Poles
D)
The need for Utility Poles to be put in by the developer
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Answer 21

A(Takings Claim).
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 22

The long form of the US Census in 2000 collected which of the following data in addition to the short form questionnaire?
1)marital status
2)labor force status (current)
3)number of bedrooms
4)value of home
A)
1,2
B)
2,3,4
C)
1,3,4
D)
All of the above
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Answer 22

D(All of the above).
The long-form questionnaire is used to collect more detailed information from approximately one in six households. In addition to all of the 100-percent data, the long-form questionnaire for Census 2000 collected sample data on the social and economic characteristics of the population and the physical and financial characteristics of housing.
Source:http://www.knowledgeplex.org

Question 23

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
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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 24

If you have a population, and you have every measurement of that population, which statistical methodology could best help you describe the data?
I. Inferential Statistics
II. Demographic Statistics
III. Descriptive Statistics
IV. Mathematical Regression
A)
I
B)
I & III
C)
III
D)
II & IV
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C(III).
Descriptive statistics is the branch of statistics devoted to the organization, summarization, and description of data sets. This would include analyzing data from a survey or census. Inferential statistics is the branch of statistics concerned with using sample data to make inferences or assumptions about a population.
Source: Terry Sincich, Statistics By Example, MacMillan Publishing, 1993.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Between 1992 and 1997, what State lost the most high quality agriculture land (489,000 acres) to development. A) California B) Florida C) New York D) Texas Submit Reset

Answer 26

D(Texas). Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, "Keeping Em Down on the Farm" by Valerie Berton, page 26. A 1997 report by the American Farmland Trust, showed that Texas had lost the most high quality agricultural land than any other state with runners up being, North Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana, and California.

Question 27

What was true about the 1901 New York State Tenement House Law? 1) The legislative basis for the revision of city codes that outlawed tenements such as the "Dumbbell Tenement." 2) Lawrence Veiller was the leading reformer. 3) Improved ventilation and light. 4) made elevators mandatory for tenements of three or more floors. A) 1,2,3 B) All of the above C) 2,3 D) 1 only Submit Reset

Answer 27

A(1,2,3). The 1901 New York State Tenement House Law was the legislative basis for the revision of city codes that outlawed tenements such as the "Dumbbell Tenement." For this law, Lawrence Veiller was the leading reformer. Legislation was desperately needed to improve the construction of tenements. To this end, and spurred by the high death rate of the City-which in 1900 stood at 20.57 persons per thousand (compared to 33 persons per thousand in 1866)-the Tenement House Act of 1901 was passed. Many of Manhattan's leading physicians drew a link between tuberculosis and congestion in the City's tenement houses. Physicians attributed 8,000 to 9,000 deaths a year to tuberculosis, mostly in the poorest and most unsanitary neighborhoods of the City. Yet conditions in tenement houses may have been influenced not only by crowding, but also by the construction and use of the tenement itself. Hermann Biggs, the New York City Health Commissioner who waged a campaign against tuberculosis in the late nineteenth century, argued that while population density generally could be considered a good indicator of mortality, this did not always hold true for New York City. Biggs found that "in some of the wards where the density of the population is the greatest the mortality has been below the average, and in other wards with a relatively scarce population the mortality has been extremely high." All tenement houses constructed after the passage of the 1901 law were referred to as "new law" tenements. This most recent tenement house legislation reinforced the need for ventilation and light in ameliorating the morbidity and mortality that characterized life in the tenement house districts. Source:The Living City website.

Question 28

This Supreme Court case upheld a zoning ordinance against allegations that the government took property in violation of the Due Process Clause where the ordinance reduced the value of the claimant's land. A) Penn Coal v. Mahon B) Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis C) Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council D) Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. Submit Reset

Answer 28

D(Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.). Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., 272 U.S. 365 (1926). The Court upheld a zoning ordinance against allegations that the government confiscated property in violation of the Due Process Clause where the ordinance reduced the value of the claimant's land by 75%. The landowner alleged that the ordinance effectively confiscated the property. The Penn Central Court cited this case for the proposition that diminution in value, by itself, cannot establish a taking. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 29

Who is typically responsible for presiding over rezoning proceedings that are treated as quasi-judicial? A) Zoning Hearing Master B) Board of Adjustment C) Planning Commission D) Governing Body Submit Reset

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Common Ground is a three year public planning process undertaken by which of the following? A) New York New Visions B) The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) C) Oakland's Planning Department D) The Federal Government Submit Reset

Answer 30

B(The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC)). Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Stretching the Boundaries" by Alan Mamoser, pages 22-24. NIPC is the Chicago region's state mandated planning agency. "Common Ground" will lead to a new regional comprehensive plan.

Question 31

What does the "Buffalo Commons" proposal include? 1. A result of the population decline in the Great Plains 2. Tearing down of the farm fences 3. replant native grass and restore the buffalo 4. A park in the Chicago area A) 1,2,3,4 B) 1,2,3 C) 2,3 D) 4 Submit Reset

Answer 31

B(1,2,3). The Buffalo Commons proposal centers around the issue of creating a natural environment in the great plains. An area of the country where human population is shrinking. Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, "Small Can Be Beautiful" by Popper and Popper, page 22.

Question 32

Which of the following represents a technique used by a planner for primary data collection? I) Survey Research II) Direct Measurement III) Observation IV) Census Data A) IV, III B) I, II, III C) I D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 32

B(I, II, III). Primary data is data collected first hand, directly by the planner, directly from the subjects under study. Survey research, direct measurement, and observation are the three main techniques associated with primary research. Using census data represents secondary research, that is compiling and analyzing data that has already been collected. Source: Rea & Parker, Designing and Conducting Survey Research . Josey Bass Publishing. 1992.

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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 34

Which type of legal description would look like this? The S1/2 of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 12., Township 8 North, Range 6 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian. A) Metes and Bounds B) Rectangular Survey C) Lot and Block D) Recorded Plat Submit Reset

Answer 34

B(Rectangular Survey). The correct answer is Rectangular Survey which can also be called a Government Survey. To determine the location and size of a property in this method, start at the end and work backward to the beginning reading from right to left. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 35

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

Answer 35

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

Question 36

In a more efficient home, one could find the following types of lighting 1)Sodium 2)Halogen 3)Compact Fluorescent A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 36

D(All of the above). Most of the lighting in the USA is wasteful in that you pay a heavy price in electrical consumption for every lumen of actual light given off. Here are some real alternatives: Compact Fluorescent, Halogen and Sodium lighting come in may forms and designs-ask your local renewable energy dealer for suggestions. Source: http://www.planetarysystems.com/

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Which type of roadway can be described providing both traffic circulation and land access with all land uses by collecting and distributing traffic to these geographic areas? A) minor arterials B) local roads C) major arterials D) urban collectors Submit Reset

Answer 39

D(urban collectors ). 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. Urban Collectors can be described providing both traffic circulation and land access with all land uses by collecting and distributing traffic to these geographic areas.

Question 40

In 2000, it is estimated that there was this many people per square mile living in the United States. A) 60.6 B) 79.6 C) 99.6 D) 16.6 Submit Reset

Answer 40

B(79.6). In 2000, it was estimated that there were 281,421,906 living in the United States on 3,537,441 square miles. Therefore, 79.6 people per square mile. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

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

Answer 43

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 44

What US city had the first subway open on September 1, 1897? A) New York, NY B) Boston, Mass. C) Chicago, IL D) Philadelphia, Pa Submit Reset

Answer 44

B(Boston, Mass.). The first US Subway was opened in Boston, Mass. on Sept. 1, 1897. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 45

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

Answer 45

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 46

According to the US Census, what can be described as a small, relatively permanent statistical subdivision of a county that is delineated by a local committee of census data users? A) Urban Area B) Census Tract C) Census Area D) Census Block Submit Reset

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B(Census Tract). 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 may follow visible features, but may follow governmental unit boundaries and other non-visible features in some instances. Tracts always lie within counties. Designed to be homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, 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 47

Performance 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) cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards C) regulates the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself D) establish objective thresholds and maximum limits of the effects or characteristics of a land use Submit Reset

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C(regulates the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself). 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 48

Which Supreme Court case dealt with three identifiable decision factors? (1) the character of the governmental action (2) the economic impact of the regulation, and (3) the extent to which the regulation interfered with the owners investment-backed expectations A) Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York B) Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis C) Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council D) Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co Submit Reset

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A(Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York). "Landmark Planning Case" Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York Summary The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission applied a historic preservation law to deny the owners of Grand Central Terminal permission to build a 50-plus story office building over the Terminal. The Court held that regulatory takings analysis should focus on the landowner's parcel as a whole, not just the portion of the property affected by the challenged regulation. In a nutshell, Penn Central could still use the terminal its business, which was as a train terminal, not an office tower. Source: http://www.communityrights.org

Question 49

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

Answer 49

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

Question 50

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 51

This Supreme Court case found that a zoning ordinance was invalid as applied to a landowner whose land was restricted to residential uses because it did not promote health, safety, or general welfare. A) Nectow v. City of Cambridge B) Agins v. City of Tiburon C) First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles D) City of Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes at Monterey Submit Reset

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A(Nectow v. City of Cambridge). Nectow v. City of Cambridge, 277 U.S. 183 (1928). The Court invalidated a zoning ordinance as applied to a landowner whose land was restricted to residential uses. Relying on the findings 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: www.communityrights.org

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

Who is involved with an organizational approach that involves organizations that are created when an invitation is sent out by the neighborhood or organization and a paid organizer is then sent to the neighborhood? A) Paul Davidoff B) Saul Alinsky C) Sherry R. Arnstein D) T.J. Kent Submit Reset

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B(Saul Alinsky). Alinsky's organizations are created when an invitation is sent out by the neighborhood or organization and a paid organizer is then sent to the neighborhood. They identify issues, generate action, recruit and involve local leaders, and sets up a local organization if one does not exist. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Citizen Participation in Planning" by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 136.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

A home can save on average a reduction in heating costs by sealing leaks in ducts by up to how much percent? A) 5% B) 7% C) 10% D) 20% Submit Reset

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D(20%). Leaks develop in all air ducts over time. Sealing these leaks in ducts can reduce heating costs by up to 20% with reductions of 10% extremely common. Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 56

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 57

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 58

You are the director of a large planning department for the City of Pelham. Within the same week, two of your planners come to you with requests to do outside work or moonlighting. The first employee, Sara, wants to be able to do consulting work for a private firm in the evening on a project that is in another state. The second employee, Sue, wants to teach a planning class at the local college at nights. If you had to make a choice between only one of the two, which of the following would be your best option for approving? A) You should not let either employee do outside employment or "moonlighting" B) You should give approval to both. If they are able to help justify why you should be allowing them, however, you should favor Sue over allowing Sara if you had to choose only one. C) You should give approval to both if they are able to help justify why you should be allowing them, however, you should favor Sara over allowing Sue D) You should tell both of them that they do not need your permission for such things and that they should do whatever they want after work hours. Submit Reset

Answer 58

B(You should give approval to both. If they are able to help justify why you should be allowing them, however, you should favor Sue over allowing Sara if you had to choose only one.). The best answer for this is option B. When forced to make a decision between the two, you should consider the main justification for the approval. Teaching a planning class can be thought of as impoving the profession of planning in the big picture. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 59

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 59

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

Question 60

What type of roadway can be defined as serving longer trips, carrying the highest traffic volumes, and a large percentage of the VMT on a minimum amount of mileage while providing minimal land access? A) minor arterials B) principal arterials C) expressways D) local roads Submit Reset

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B(principal 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. Principal arterials can be defined as serving longer trips, carrying the highest traffic volumes, and a large percentage of the VMT on a minimum amount of mileage while providing minimal land access.

Question 61

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 Submit Reset

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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 62

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

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

Question 63

According to the US Census, what was the percentage of homes with 2 persons in 1790? A) 35.8% B) 3.7% C) 7.8% D) 13.2% Submit Reset

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C(7.8%). According to the US Census in 1790 (Mar.) there were 558,000 households. The percentage of one person 3.7%, two persons, 7.8%, three persons, 11.7%, four persons, 13.8%, five persons, 13.9%, six persons, 13.2%, and seven and over persons 35.8%. This question is interesting because it shows that there were a) demographics kept from that early date, and b)it shows that the highest percentage of size in a family was seven people and greater per household, as compared to 2000 where the highest percentage is two persons per household. This is a real in depth way of showing that the number of persons per household is decreasing. Source:http://www.infoplease.com

Question 64

What Law was the legislative basis for the revision of city codes that outlawed tenements such as the "Dumbbell Tenement"? A) New York State Tenement House Law 1867 B) New York State Tenement House Law 1879 C) New York State Tenement House Law 1887 D) New York State Tenement House Law 1901 Submit Reset

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D(New York State Tenement House Law 1901 ). In 1901 the New York State Tenement House Law was created. The legislative basis for the revision of city codes that outlawed tenements such as the "Dumbbell Tenement." Lawrence Veiller was the leading reformer. Source: www.planning.org

Question 65

General Obligation Bonds can be defined as which of the following? A) bonds that are sold for projects such as sewer systems B) funds are accumulated in advance for capital construction C) the taxing power of the jurisdiction pledged to pay the interest upon, and retire the debt D) paid by those who benefit directly Submit Reset

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C(the taxing power of the jurisdiction pledged to pay the interest upon, and retire the debt). In financing, General Obligation Bonds can be defined as the process of the taxing power of the jurisdiction pledged to pay the interest upon, and retire the debt. Examples of projects financed this way include schools, and recreational facilities. 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

For the 2000 US Census, the short form contained all of the following except which one? 1)tenure 2)name 3)sex 4)age 5)relationship to householder 6)Hispanic origin 7)race A) 1 B) 5 C) 6 D) It contained all of the above Submit Reset

Answer 66

D(It contained all of the above). Since 1970, the decennial census has been conducted predominately through a mailed questionnaire. There are two types of census questionnaires, the short form and the long form. For the 2000 census, the short-form questionnaire was sent on average to five in six households and collected 100-percent data on tenure, name, sex, age, relationship to householder, Hispanic origin, and race. Also, census enumerators collected data on vacancy status for each vacant housing unit in the United States. Source:http://www.knowledgeplex.org

Question 67

In California, SDREO, stands for which of the following? A) Southern Desert Reorganization B) Southern Desert Regional Environmental Organization C) San Diego Redevelopment Organization D) San Diego Regional Energy Office Submit Reset

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D(San Diego Regional Energy Office). 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 Comes to Mind?" by Jim Schwab, AICP, pages 4-7.

Question 68

How many Federally-recognized tribes are there? A) 155 B) 455 C) 562 D) 1555 Submit Reset

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C(562). 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 69

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 70

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

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

Question 71

On a surface lot, angles of 60-65 degrees can be reconfigured to fit what percent of increase in vehicles at an angle of 75-90 degrees? A) 1-5 percent B) 5-10 percent C) 10-15 percent D) 20-25 percent Submit Reset

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D(20-25 percent). According to Gerald Stocks and Ron Van Der Meid in "Dimensions of Parking" in the chapter of Surface Lot Design, angles of 60-65 degrees can be reconfigured to fit a 20 to 25 percent increase in vehicles at an angle of 75-90 degrees. 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 72

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

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

Question 73

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

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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 74

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

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

Question 75

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", based on the ranges of generation factors, a shopping center (larger than 600,000 sq.ft.) has a peak space factor of..... A) 5.0 - 10.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA B) 0.1 - 0.75 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA C) 5.0 - 25.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA D) 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA Submit Reset

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D(1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA). A shopping center (larger than 600,000 sq.ft.) has a peak space factor of 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GLA. The source for this table is ITE, "Parking Generation", 2nd edition, 1987. 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.

Question 76

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 77

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 78

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", based on the ranges of generation factors, an office has a peak space factor of..... A) 0.5 - 3.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA B) 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA C) 5.0 - 25.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA D) 0.67 - 3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA Submit Reset

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A(0.5 - 3.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of 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 79

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 80

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

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

Question 81

From the following list, which was the fastest growing US metropolitan area from 1990-2000? 1) Austin-San Marcos, Tex. 2) McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tex. 3) Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark. 4) Naples, Fla. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

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D(4). Of the list given the answer is Naples, Florida. It is fairly common knowledge that Las Vegas was the fastest growing area in the United States between 1990 to 2000. The purpose of this question is to make you familiar with the fact that Naples, Florida was second fastest, followed by areas throughout the southern portion of the country including Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. Clearly showing where population growth has occured in the southern US. Las Vegas, Nev., Ariz. had a 1990 census population of 852,737 and a 2000 census population of 1,563,282. An increase of 710,545 people or a percentage change of 83.3%. Naples, Fla. had a 1990 census population of 152,099 and a 2000 census population of 251,377. An increase of 99,278 or a percentage change of 65.3%. Yuma, Ariz. had a 1990 census population of 106,895 and a 2000 census population of 160,026. An increase of 53,131 or a percentage change of 49.7%. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tex. had a 1990 census population of 383,545 and a 2000 census population of 569,463. An increase of 185,918 people or a percentage change of 48.5% Austin-San Marcos, Tex. had a 1990 census population of 846,227 and a 2000 census population of 1,249,763. An increase of 403,536 people or 47.7%. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 82

If you have a population and need to make assumptions about the data, which statistical methodology would best suit your needs? A) Descriptive Statistics B) Inferential Statistics C) Demographical Statistics D) Polynomial Calculations Submit Reset

Answer 82

B(Inferential Statistics). Descriptive statistics is the branch of statistics devoted to the organization, summarization, and description of data sets. This would include analyzing data from a survey or census. Inferential statistics is the branch of statistics concerned with using sample data to make inferences or assumptions about a population. Answers C & D are fictional, they are not a branch of statistics. Source: Terry Sincich, Statistics By Example, MacMillan Publishing, 1993.

Question 83

What Greenbelt town(s) did the 1935 Resettlement Administration build? A)Greenbelt, Maryland B)Greendale, Wisconsin C)Greenhill, Ohio D)Greenville, Illinois A) A and B B) A, B, C C) A and C D) All of the above Submit Reset

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B(A, B, C). In 1935 the Resettlement Administration established under Rexford Tugwell, Roosevelt "braintruster," to carry out experiments in land reform and population resettlement. This agency built the three Greenbelt towns (Greenbelt, Maryland; Greendale, Wisconsin; Greenhills, Ohio) forerunners of present day New Towns: Columbia, Maryland; Reston, Virginia; etc.). Source: www.planning.org

Question 84

What type of standards are for air and water quality relating to the discharges into the environment from specific industrial, municipal, and other sources of pollution? A) Ambient B) PSD C) Effluent D) EIS Submit Reset

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C(Effluent). Effluent standards are for air and water quality relating to the discharges into the environment from specific industrial, municipal, and other sources of pollution. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.

Question 85

The 1949 Housing Act was ... A) the first comprehensive housing legislation B) designed to have a goal to construct 800,000 residential units C) known as the Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill D) created to put money into loans for low cost housing. A) A only B) B only C) A,B,C D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(A,B,C). The 1949 Housing Act is also known as the Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill. It was also the first U.S. comprehensive housing legislation and it was aimed to construct about 800,000 units. This Act also inaugurated the urban redevelopment program. Source: www.planning.org

Question 86

A Statistical Process Control could be described as which of the following? A) a probability distribution that is symmetrical around the mean B) a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project C) a range of values that includes a certain population parameter with a given probability D) a group of problem-solving tools useful in achieving process stability Submit Reset

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D(a group of problem-solving tools useful in achieving process stability). 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 87

Ambient Standards can be defined as which of the following? A) standards for air and water quality relating to the quality of the receiving environment that is used to judge the overall improvements in the environmental quality B) standards for air and water quality relating to the quality of the producer that is used to judge the overall improvements in the environmental quality C) standards for air quality only D) standards are for air and water quality relating to the discharges into the environment from specific industrial, municipal, and other sources of pollution Submit Reset

Answer 87

A(standards for air and water quality relating to the quality of the receiving environment that is used to judge the overall improvements in the environmental quality ). According to the EPA, ambient standards are for air and water quality relating to the quality of the receiving environment that is used to judge the overall improvements in the environmental quality. Source: www.EPA.com. *NOTE: There has been a great deal of discussion about this question over the years. Currently the definition includes both Air AND water quality. If you find evidence that it is either one or the other and not both, please email us.

Question 88

Which of the following data is NOT needed for a Shift-Share Analysis? 1)total employment for the local area 2)total employment for the state or entire country 3)industry employment totals at the one or two digit SIC level for the local area 4)industry employment totals at the one or two digit SIC level for the state or entire nation A) 1,2 B) 1,3 C) 3,4 D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 88

D(None of the above). The following data is needed for a Shift-Share Analysis 1)total employment for the local area 2)total employment for the state or entire country 3)industry employment totals at the one or two digit SIC level for the local area 4)industry employment totals at the one or two digit SIC level for the state or entire nation. SIC stands for Standard Industrial Classification. 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 89

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

Answer 89

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 90

In the book, "Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters (1987)", it shows that the average vehicle trip per unit is the highest for which of the following? 1)Duplexes and Townhomes 2)Apartments 3)Retirement Homes 4)Planned Unit Developments A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

Answer 90

D(4). 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. In this question, the highest is for Planned Unit Developments. 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) Over the years many planningprep.com members have had issues with this question. One of the biggest concerns is the assumption that PUD's mostly contain single-family homes (although that is never directly stated). The main point of this question is to understand that many argue (and agree) that single-family homes generate the most average vehicle trips per unit. This question does not provide this as a correct answer and therefore, you must choose the next best answer which, according to the book is Planned Unit Developments. When looking at the other choices provided, which are all Mult-family, this is the best answer provided.

Question 91

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

Answer 91

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

Question 92

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)Condominiums 2)Mobile Homes 3)Retirement Homes 4)Apartments A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

Answer 92

D(4). 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) 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.

Question 93

Which of the top 50 US cities had the greatest decrease in population from 1990 to 2000? A) St. Louis, Mo. B) Cleveland, Ohio C) Baltimore, Md. D) Detroit, Mich. Submit Reset

Answer 93

A(St. Louis, Mo.). St. Louis, Mo. had a 2000 census population of 348,189 and a 1990 census population of 396,685. A loss of 48,496 people, or a percentage change of –12.2. It was ranked number 42 on the 1990 list and dropped to 49 on the 2000 list. Source:http://www.infoplease.com Some more recent news from the US Bureau, more people left Cleveland last year than any other major city in America... about 5,000 people between July 2006 and July 2007... [Cleveland has] dipped to an estimated 438,042 people. Source: US Census Bureau.

Question 94

Although this varies across the country, on average, for an efficient home heating system, use this level of insulation as a minimum for exterior walls. A) R-10- R-40 B) R-30- R-39 C) R-11- R-28 D) R-40- R-50 Submit Reset

Answer 94

C(R-11- R-28). We have also added the Department of Energy's website link that discusses in great detail the minimum recommended "R" ratings for each area of the country. Depending on the seasonal averages of the region, the R rating varies. For example, Chicago requires a higher rating than Arizona. For new construction or home additions, R-11 to R-28 insulation is recommended for exterior walls depending on location. Source: www.eere.org. Insulation creates a barrier between your home and the outdoor elements. It is very important to insulate walls, attics, crawlspaces and storage areas. The basic provisions are: Walls (cavity + sheathing): R-19 Ceilings: R-49 Floors: R-25 An older source of information used to say that for efficient heating try in-floor hydronics, radiators and other versions using a gas or solid fuel boiler and where the heating medium is water or treated water will save millions of watts in electricity. A maximum insulation will vary with climate, but R-30 is a minimum. Source: http://www.planetarysystems.com/

Question 95

Put these fastest growing US metropolitan areas from 1990-2000 in order. 1)Austin-San Marcos, Tex. 2)McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tex. 3)Las Vegas, Nev., Ariz. 4)Naples, Fla. 5)Yuma, Ariz. A) 1,2,3,4,5 B) 3,4,5,2,1 C) 3,4,2,5,1 D) 3,4,1,2,5 Submit Reset

Answer 95

B(3,4,5,2,1). Las Vegas, Nev., Ariz. had a 1990 census population of 852,737 and a 2000 census population of 1,563,282. An increase of 710,545 people or a percentage change of 83.3%. Naples, Fla. had a 1990 census population of 152,099 and a 2000 census population of 251,377. An increase of 99,278 or a percentage change of 65.3%. Yuma, Ariz. had a 1990 census population of 106,895 and a 2000 census population of 160,026. An increase of 53,131 or a percentage change of 49.7%. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tex. had a 1990 census population of 383,545 and a 2000 census population of 569,463. An increase of 185,918 people or a percentage change of 48.5" Austin-San Marcos, Tex. had a 1990 census population of 846,227 and a 2000 census population of 1,249,763. An increase of 403,536 people or 47.7%. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 96

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

Answer 96

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 97

A "State of the Environment Report" is one of the key products of which of the following? A) Environmental Impact Statement B) Environmental Assessment C) Environmental Indicators Initiative D) The Annual EPA Report Submit Reset

Answer 97

C(Environmental Indicators Initiative ). One of the key products of the Environmental Indicators Initiative will be developing and publishing a “State of the Environment Report,” using available national-level data and indicators to describe environmental conditions and human health concerns. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 98

In 1923, construction began on what planned community, which would foreshadow the New Urbanism movement? A) Letchworth B) Mariemont, Ohio C) Sunnyside Gardens D) Radburn, New Jersey Submit Reset

Answer 98

B(Mariemont, Ohio). 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 99

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 99

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 100

According to the US Census Bureau, in November 2001, ________ American householders owned their own homes. A) 1 out of 3 B) 1 out of 4 C) 2 out of 3 D) 1 out of 5 Submit Reset

Answer 100

C(2 out of 3). Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Homeownership, Home Sales, Housing Starts - All Rise" by APA's News and Departments, page 35.The highest proportion since at least 1890, according to the US Census Bureau.

Question 101

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", based on the ranges of generation factors, medical centers have a peak space factor of..... A) 0.05 - 1.0 spaces per employee B) 1.0 - 2.0 spaces per employee C) 0.75 - 1.0 spaces per employee D) 0.10 - 0.75 spaces per employee Submit Reset

Answer 101

D(0.10 - 0.75 spaces per employee). Medical centers have a peak space factor of 0.1-0.75 spaces per employee. The source for this table is ITE, "Parking Generation", 2nd edition, 1987. 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.

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

Answer 102

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

Which of the following law cases dealt with the issue of a nonconforming use that was built the day before the City’s zoning ordinance was put into place? A) Ayres v. City of Los Angeles B) Construction Industry Association of Sonoma Co. v. City of Petaluma C) Golden v. Town of Ramapo D) Austin v. Older Submit Reset

Answer 103

D(Austin v. Older). The correct answer is Austin v. Older. The plaintiff built a gas station on his property the day before the City of Ypsilanti enacted its zoning ordinance that zoned the property as Residential. Ten years later, when the plaintiff tried to get a building permit to remodel the gas station, the City refused to issue the permit. The court concluded that since the structure was not in accordance with the provisions of the zoning ordinance, the refusal was proper and there was no abuse of discretion. Source: “Study Manual for the 2003 Written AICP Examination of the AICP” by Chapter Presidents Council “CPC”, American Planning Association, 2002, page 77.

Question 104

This can be defined as successive rounds of argument and counter argument that work towards a consensus. A) Exactions B) Fishbowl Planning C) Charrette D) Policy Delphi Submit Reset

Answer 104

D(Policy Delphi). 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.

Question 105

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

Answer 105

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

Question 106

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

Answer 106

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

Question 107

On average, lowering your thermostat by as little as 1° F typically reduces your heating bill by what percent? A) 1-2% B) 1-3% C) 1-4% D) 1-5% Submit Reset

Answer 107

B(1-3%). Lowering the thermostat by as little as 1° F typically reduces your heating bill 1-3%. Most energy experts recommend setting the thermostat to 68° F or less, and several degrees cooler overnight. Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 108

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

Answer 108

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

Question 109

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", based on the ranges of generation factors, restaurants have a peak space factor of..... A) 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA B) 0.5 - 3.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA C) 1.0 - 4.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA D) 5.0 - 25.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA Submit Reset

Answer 109

D(5.0 - 25.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA). Restaurants have a peak space factor of 5.0-25.0 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft. of GLA. The source for this table is ITE, "Parking Generation", 2nd edition, 1987. 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.

Question 110

Which budgeting technique has been used for over fifty years and has stand-alone packages or programs? A) CIP B) PPBS C) Capital Budgeting D) PM Submit Reset

Answer 110

C(Capital Budgeting). 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 111

Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26 (1954) dealt with which of the following issues? A) eminent domain B) taking C) zoning D) exaction Submit Reset

Answer 111

A(eminent domain ). Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26 (1954). The federal District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945 created a program to redevelop substandard housing and blighted areas in Washington, D.C. The Act created the Redevelopment Land Agency. This Agency had the power of eminent domain to acquire real property as part of the redevelopment program. The owner of a department store, Berman, argued that the government could not acquire his property through eminent domain because the property would be redeveloped for private use and thus violate the requirement in the takings clause that any taking be for a public use. The Court held that the redevelopment of the District of Columbia was a public purpose for which the U.S. could properly exercise its power of eminent domain. The Court added that legislative declaration of the public interest is "well-nigh conclusive." Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 112

Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co., 80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 166 (1872) dealt with which of the following issues? A) takings B) adult uses C) exactions D) billboards Submit Reset

Answer 112

A(takings ). Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co., 80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 166 (1872). The Court held that a taking occurred where a state authorized dam caused the flooding of private property from the time of the dam's completion to the start of the landowner's lawsuit. The Court observed that it would be a "very curious and unsatisfactory result" to conclude "that if the government refrains from the absolute conversion of real property to the uses of the public it can destroy its value entirely. It can inflict irreparable and permanent injury to any extent, and can subject it to total destruction without making any compensation ...." Because the flooding was the equivalent of an expropriation, the court found it to be a taking. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 113

In Joliet, Illinois, what was completed in 2001, and according to an economic consultant, has produced over 2,000 construction jobs, 1,500 jobs, $35 million in annual wages, $300,000 in new tax revenue, and an estimated total impact of approximately $32 million? A) airport B) auto racing track C) casino D) soccer stadium Submit Reset

Answer 113

B(auto racing track). According to an economic consultant, the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet has produced an estimated 2,000 construction jobs, 1,500 jobs, $35 million in annual wages, $300,000 in new tax revenue, and an estimated total impact of approximately $32 million. It was opened in 2001. Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, "Zooooom" by Mark Johnson, pages 8-13.

Question 114

This person prepared "The Regional Survey (Plan) of New York and Its Environs", which was released in 1929. A) Clarence Perry B) Rexford Tugwell C) Alfred Bettman D) Thomas Adams Submit Reset

Answer 114

D(Thomas Adams). This is a bit of a tricky question. Thomas Adams prepared the document, however, probably the most famous writing is Clarence's Perry's monograph in 1929. The Regional Survey (Plan) of New York and Its Environs, was released in 1929. This plan was the first large-scale data-based plan produced in America and the plan in which the full range of economic, social, and physical approaches to regional planning found their first expression. Source:www.personal.umich.edu In 1929, Clarence Perry's monograph on the Neighborhood Unit is published in Volume VII of The Regional Survey of New York and Its Environs. Source.planning.org

Question 115

PERT involves all but which of the following? 1)focuses of key aspects of program development 2)does not identify potential problems 3)facilitates evaluation of programming 4)provides a speedy reporting device 5)improves the quality management of the decision making A) 1 only B) 2 only C) 5 only D) Involves all of the above Submit Reset

Answer 115

B(2 only). Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is a scheduling technique. It graphically depicts the interrelationships of the tasks that make up the project. It is used to help control the cost and time of a project. Five main points of PERT are: 1)focuses of key aspects of program development. 2)identifies potential problems 3)facilitates evaluation of programming 4)provides a speedy reporting device 5)improves the quality management of the decision making. 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 116

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 Submit Reset

Answer 116

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 117

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

Answer 117

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 118

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.... 1)commemorated the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the new world 2)started the New Urbanist movement 3)jump started the urban planning profession 4)ran for six months and attracted 27,539,000 visitors--almost half of the total number of people then living in the United States A) 1,3 B) 1,2,3 C) 1,3,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 118

C(1,3,4). The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago commemorated the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World. It was a source of the City Beautiful Movement and of the urban planning profession. Source:www.planning.org

Question 119

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

Answer 119

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

Question 120

In 2000, what percentage of Americans lived in metropolitan areas? A) 75% B) 80% C) 85% D) 100% Submit Reset

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B(80%). In 2000, 80.3% of Americans or 226 million people that lived in metropolitan areas, up slightly from 79.8% or 198.4 million people in 1990. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 121

You are a planner working for the City of Aurora. After a concept meeting for a new subdivision, the private developer meets with you afterwards to discuss how your job is going. It turns into a discussion about you working for them and it is an exciting opportunity and you think that it would be a very good move for you. You have not "officially" been offered a job but which of the following is the best option for you to follow? A) You should keep this a secret, obviously you have not been formally offered a job and you should pursue it very quietly. B) If after your discussion you realize that it was in fact a serious offer, even though you have not accepted the position you should notify your boss C) You should tell the developer that you cannot be discussing this option because as a public planner you cannot work for a private developer until after one year D) You should proceed with the job offer but do not notify your public employees until you have formally accepted the job. Submit Reset

Answer 121

B(If after your discussion you realize that it was in fact a serious offer, even though you have not accepted the position you should notify your boss). In this situation, the BEST choice is that you do B. This is the best way for you to protect yourself ethically. Of course, a public planner can become a planner for a private developer and vice versa. The code talks about how the conflict may arise as soon as the discussion starts about a possible move. The public employer must be notified right away, even though the job may not come to fruition. It is much earlier than other types of jobs because of the conflict that could occur from a public employee influencing decisions that affect the interests of the potential new boss (i.e.: developer). Source: www.planning.org

Question 122

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

Answer 122

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 123

Regarding specific ethical issues, what forms of communication are appropriate with the Executive Director? a) Letter b) Telephone c) E-mail A) a and b B) a and c C) None of the above D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 123

A(a and b). It is recommended that all communications regarding specific ethical situations should occur in either letter or telephone communications with the Executive Director. It is also recommended that email communication is not to be used. Source: www.planning.org

Question 124

NAFTA began in what year? A) 1993 B) 1994 C) 1995 D) 1992 Submit Reset

Answer 124

B(1994). 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 125

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

Answer 125

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

Question 126

The Environmental Indicators Initiative includes all but which of the following? A) EPA's long-term goal is to improve the indicators and data that are used to guide the Agency's strategic plans, priorities, performance reports, and decision-making B) A document that will identify where research, data quality improvements, and information are already sufficient C) identify where additional research, data quality improvements, and information are needed D) will improve the Agency's ability to report on the status of and trends in environmental conditions and their impacts on human health and the nation's natural resources Submit Reset

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B(A document that will identify where research, data quality improvements, and information are already sufficient ). It is said that the EPA's "Environmental Indicators Initiative" will improve the Agency's ability to report on the status of and trends in environmental conditions and their impacts on human health and the nation's natural resources. By using available data and indicators, EPA and its partners are drafting a "State of the Environment Report" that will address many of the public's FAQs and document the progress that the United States is making in meeting our national environmental and health protection goals. The Report will also address environmental issues which EPA would like the public to better understand. The Indicators Initiative will also identify where additional research, data quality improvements, and information are needed. The EPA's long-term goal is to improve the indicators and data that are used to guide the Agency's strategic plans, reports, and decision-making. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 127

This Act funded the long-recognized need for a national highway system and resulted in the development and efficiency of the national economy... A) Federal Highway Act of 1954 B) Federal Highway Act of 1955 C) Federal Highway Act of 1956 D) Federal Highway Act of 1957 Submit Reset

Answer 127

C(Federal Highway Act of 1956). The 1956 Federal Highway Act funded the long-recognized need for a national highway system and contributed to the development and increased efficiency of the national economy.

Question 128

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

Answer 128

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

Question 129

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

Answer 129

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 130

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

Answer 130

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

Question 131

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

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

Question 132

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", which of the following has a peak parking space factor of 0.67 - 3.5 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA? A) industrial B) office C) shopping center D) restaurant Submit Reset

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A(industrial ). An industrial building has a peak parking space factor of 0.67 - 3.5 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of 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 133

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

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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 134

The first metropolitan plan in the US was.... A) Regional Plan of New York 1922 B) Regional Plan of New York 1905 C) Plan of Chicago 1909 D) Plan of Chicago 1893 Submit Reset

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

Question 135

Which of the following techniques is a means of forecasting future population? I. Building Permits Issued II. Cohort Survival III. Symptomatic Method IV. New Electric Hookups A) II B) II & III C) I, III, & IV D) All of the above Submit Reset

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A(II). Building permits and electric meters are both examples of symptomatic methods to estimate current population, not forecast future population. The cohort survival method ages population, estimates the number of births and deaths, and projects a future population. This method is made more accurate by including in and out migration. It is important you are able to distinguish between estimating current population and forecasting future population.

Question 136

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

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

Question 137

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 138

In Portland, what have city maintenance trucks done to save energy? A) carry bicycle racks B) carry more than one occupant for ride sharing C) carry solar panels D) carry energy efficient headlights Submit Reset

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C(carry solar panels). In Portland, Oregon, city maintenance trucks save energy by carrying solar panels. These solar panels provide mobile electricity that runs their power tools. Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, "Who's Got Energy? What Comes to Mind?" by Jim Schwab, AICP, pages 4-7.

Question 139

Which of the following is a report, released in 2002, that was a three-year public planning process undertaken by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC)? A) Lakefront Plan B) Common Ground C) Chicago Charette D) Tri-State Proposal Submit Reset

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B(Common Ground). NIPC's "Common Ground" lead to a new regional comprehensive plan that was released in 2006 called the "2040 Regional Framework Plan". Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, "Stretching the Boundaries" by Alan Mamoser, pages 22-24. Also, further information submitted by a Planningprep member adds more information about NIPC. The Official MPO for the Chicago Metropolitan Area is the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) not NIPC. However, both agencies have recently merged into a single transportation/land use planning entity.

Question 140

Saul Alinsky was involved with which of the following organizations? A) The different levels of participation B) Advocacy Planning C) The hiring of a professional organizer D) None of the above Submit Reset

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C(The hiring of a professional organizer ). 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 141

The largest Indian reservation is the Navajo Reservation of approximately _____________ acres. A) 16 million B) 10 million C) 1 million D) 100,000 Submit Reset

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A(16 million). A reservation is federally designated land by Congressional acts, Executive Orders and administrative acts have created reservations. Some reservations have non-Indian residents and land owners living within the boundaries of reservations. There are approximately 275 Indian land areas in the U.S. administered as Indian reservations (reservations, pueblos, rancherias, communities, etc.). The largest is the Navajo Reservation of some 16-million acres of land in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Many of the smaller reservations are less than 1,000 acres with the smallest less than 100 acres. On each reservation, the local governing authority is the tribal government. Source:http://www.lvccld.org

Question 142

What year was the first Department Store in the United States opened? A) 1868 B) 1898 C) 1908 D) 1918 Submit Reset

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A(1868). The US first Department store was opened in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1868. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 143

Visioning involves.... 1)goals are based on what already exists in the community 2)it looks at existing opportunities and constraints 3)requires extensive data collection about the community 4)a simple projection of what the community desires A) 1,2,3 B) 1,4 C) 1,2,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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B(1,4). 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 144

Key characteristics of this approach include 1) a focus on specific territories and spatial planning; 2) a response to the problems of a metropolitan region; 3) integrating environmental, equity and economic goals; 4) emphasis on urban design; and, 5) a more activist stance by the planners. A) Strategic Planning B) New Urbanism C) Rational Comprehensive Model D) New Regionalism Submit Reset

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D(New Regionalism). The implementation of New Regionalism is likely to come through incremental development of social, capital, partnerships, institutions, and between governments. Source, APA Journal, Summer 2002, "The New Regionalism" by Stephen M. Weeler, page 267.

Question 145

Which of the following happened in 1909? A) the San Francisco Plan is completed by Burnham B) Yellowstone Park was designated C) the first National Conference on City Planning D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(the first National Conference on City Planning ). In 1909 the First National Conference on City Planning was held in Washington, D.C. Source:www.planning.org

Question 146

The Council of Government movement (COGS) began in the Detroit area in which year? A) 1944 B) 1974 C) 1954 D) 1964 Submit Reset

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

Question 147

Capital Improvement Programming (CIP) involves which of the following? 1)It is linked to the goals of the comprehensive plan 2)the annual Capital budget is the first year of usually 10-20 year programs 3)monitoring and evaluating the progress of the capital projects 4)informing the public A) 1,2 B) 3,4 C) 1,3,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

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C(1,3,4). Capital Improvement Programming involves capital projects that are linked to the comprehensive plan. The annual Capital budget is the first year of usually a 5-10 year program. Most cities have a 6 year program. It involves estimating capital requirements, scheduling, budgeting priority projects, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating, and informing the public. 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 148

Which planning and budgeting system can be described as focusing on planning and not budgeting? A) Project Management B) PPBS C) Capital Budgeting D) MBO Submit Reset

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B(PPBS). PPBS was developed in the 1960's. There are three main points of this budgeting technique. The first, it is organized by program instead of functional objects. The second, PPBS extends programs out into the future to look at the spending implications. And the third, all of the programs are put through quantitative analysis. A key point to remember, PPBS is focused on planning, not budgeting. 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 149

A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) can be described as which of the following? A) 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 B) a single year program of transportation projects that covers a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan C) a staged, five to ten year prioritized program of transportation projects that cover a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan D) a staged, five to ten year prioritized program of transportation projects that covers a metropolitan planning area that does not have to be consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan Submit Reset

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A(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 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