PP Exam 6

Question 1

A package sewage treatment plant can be described as which of the following?
A)
sewage plants that are connected to the main municipal sewage line
B)
A sewage treatment plant that is large scale in size and amount of sewage treated
C)
small scale, often prefabricated, secondary treatment facilities
D)
None of the above
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Answer 1

C(small scale, often prefabricated, secondary treatment facilities).
Package Sewage Treatment Plants are small scale, mostly pre-fabricated, secondary treatment facilities and are used in areas not connected to mains sewers such as small townships. With stricter wastewater standards being introduced, most regional and national authorities will not permit a septic tank system for more than a single dwelling. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 148.

Question 2

Which recent case dealt with the issue of whether or not a temporary moratorium on land development constitutes a taking of property?
A)
Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. TRPA
B)
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty
C)
Berman v. Parker
D)
Dolan v. City of Tigard
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Answer 2

A(Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. TRPA ).
Source, Illinois Planning News, Summer 2002, “U.S. Supreme Court Decision: A Solid Win for Planning”, page 10. APA Press Release - Washington, The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, provided a solid win for the planning process in the case of Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The court found that the use of moratoria, in this case, as part of the planning process does not constitute taking of property requiring compensation to the landowner. Rather than forcing landowners and planning officials to rush through the development process, the Court’s decision affirmed the need for communities to take the necessary time to think things through before beginning construction.

Question 3

Environmental indicators are…
1)scientific measurements that track environmental conditions over time
2)an asset to measure the state of our air, water and land resources, the pressures on them, and the resulting effects on ecological and human health
3)a way to show the EPA’s progress in making the water and air cleaner, and in protecting the natural environment.
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
1,2
D)
All of the above
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Answer 3

D(All of the above).
Environmental indicators are scientific measurements that track environmental conditions over time.
Indicators help measure the state of our air, water and land resources, the pressures on them, and the resulting effects on ecological and human health.
Indicators show our progress in making the air cleaner, the water purer, and in protecting our land. Source: http://www.epa.gov/indicate/

Question 4

New Regionalism can be described as which of the following?
A)
a focus on specific territories and spatial planning
B)
a response to the problems of the metropolitan region
C)
integrates environmental, equity and economic goals
D)
All of the above
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Answer 4

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

Question 5

FAR stands for…
A)
Floor Allowed Ratio
B)
Fixed Area Ratio
C)
Floor Area Ratio
D)
Floor Above Ratio
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Answer 5

C(Floor Area Ratio).
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) relates the area of the built floor space to the site area. An FAR of 1 would allow one square foot of building for each square foot of land. 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 6

Which type of zoning refers to permitted uses automatically accumulate from one district to each successive one?
A)
Exclusive classification
B)
Incentive
C)
PUD
D)
Cumulative
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Answer 6

D(Cumulative).
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 7

Which type of legal description is this?
Lot 79, Block 12, Greene Valley Estates, located in a portion of the northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 7 North, Range 3 East of the Principal Meridian in DuPage County, State of Illinois.
A)
Metes and Bounds
B)
Government Survey
C)
Recorded Plat System
D)
Rectangular Survey
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C(Recorded Plat System).
The correct answer is the Recorded Plat System also known as the “Lot and Block System”. This system uses lot and block numbers that are referred to in a plat map that is filed in the public records of the county where the land is located.
Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 8

According to the EPA, __________ is going to be the biggest environmental issue in the 21st century.
A)
Garbage
B)
Soils
C)
Trees
D)
Water
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Answer 8

D(Water).
Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, “Drip Drip Drip” by Shigley and Krist, page 4. The article discusses the planning issues and decisions that have to be made, focusing on the droughts, the western growth rate, and the large City’s that have to pump drinking water hundreds of miles to survive.

Question 9

According to the American Planning Association, what is a planner’s “primary obligation”.
A)
To protect the environment
B)
To serve the public interest
C)
To listen to your employer
D)
To obtain public input
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Answer 9

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

Question 10

According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), there are different roadway levels of service, which service level can be described as “unstable flow, fluctuating speeds, and long delays”?
A)
A
B)
B
C)
D
D)
F
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Answer 10

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

Question 11

Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. TRPA (2002) dealt with the issue of….?
A)
an easement given for a multi-purpose trail to be constructed
B)
the flooding of people’s property by the government
C)
whether or not a temporary moratorium on land development constitutes a taking of property
D)
All of the above
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Answer 11

C(whether or not a temporary moratorium on land development constitutes a taking of property).
Source, Illinois Planning News, Summer 2002, “U.S. Supreme Court Decision: A Solid Win for Planning”, page 10. APA Press Release - Washington, The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, provided a solid win for the planning process in the case of Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The court found that the use of moratoria, in this case, as part of the planning process does not constitute taking of property requiring compensation to the landowner. Rather than forcing landowners and planning officials to rush through the development process, the Court’s decision affirmed the need for communities to take the necessary time to think things through before beginning construction.

Question 12

According to the Department of Agriculture, what has happened to 2.2 million acres of land each year in the US?
A)
developed
B)
flooded
C)
sold
D)
burnt
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Answer 12

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

Question 13

Rachel Carson wrote which of the following books in 1962?
A)
Silent Spring
B)
Design With Nature
C)
Image of the City
D)
Poverty
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A(Silent Spring ).
In 1962, Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring is published and wakes the nation to the deleterious effects of pesticides on animal, plant and human life. Source:www.planning.org

Question 14

What is the Vieux Carre Commission?
A)
the first historic preservation commission in the US
B)
the first urban renewal commission in the US
C)
the first planning commission in the US
D)
the first slum clearance commission in the US
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Answer 14

A(the first historic preservation commission in the US).
1921 - New Orleans designates the Vieux Carre Commission, the first historic preservation commission in the U.S. Source:www.planning.org

Question 15

What 2 country’s are the US’s largest trading partners?
1. Canada
2. Mexico
3. China
4. Russia
A)
1, 3
B)
1, 2
C)
3, 2
D)
2, 3
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Answer 15

B(1, 2).
Source, APA Planning Magazine February 2002, “New Roads to NAFTA”, by Ken Cottrill, page 32. LB Canada and Mexico are the U.S.’s largest trading partners. A business valued at about $653 billion in 2000.

Question 16

Who was the first president of the American City Planning Institute in 1917?
A)
Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.
B)
Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.
C)
Patrick Geddes
D)
Daniel Burnham
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Answer 16

A(Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.).
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), was a renowned landscape architect and designed many public parks. Among them was New York’s Central Park, whose co-designer was Calvert Vaux. Olmsted’s son and namesake, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. (1870-1957), also a landscape architect, designed Forest Hills Gardens, one of the first U.S. suburbs to follow the principles of the English Garden City movement. The younger Olmsted later helped found the American City Planning Institute. Source:www.planning.org

Question 17

What is the name of the generation that was born between 1946 and 1964?
A)
Generation X
B)
Baby Boomer
C)
Generation Y
D)
Echo Boom
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Answer 17

B(Baby Boomer).
It should be kept in mind on demographic types questions, specifically generation questions, that Generation Y are teenagers today that are having as big an effect on the US, as the Baby Boomers. An article is attached in a link about the different generations including the planning related effects of Generation Y (1979-1994 also called Echo Boomers), Generation X’rs, and the Baby Boomers. Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, “ The War of the Ages “ by C. Williamson, AICP, page 4.

Question 18

What is the range of the following data set?
2,2,2,4,4,5,6,6,7,8
A)
2
B)
4.5
C)
46
D)
6
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Answer 18

D(6).
The range of a data set is the difference between the highest and lowest observation.

Question 19

On July 20, 2002 about 5,000 New Yorkers gathered in Manhattan to participate in a modern town meeting called:
A)
Manhattan Planning Town Square
B)
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
C)
Listening to the City
D)
New York Charette
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Answer 19

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

Question 20

According to an EPA source cited in Planning Magazine, What State has the highest number of endangered species?
A)
Alaska
B)
Hawaii
C)
Louisiana
D)
California
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Answer 20

B(Hawaii).
Source, APA Planning Magazine October 2001, “Not So Wild Things” by Christine Kreyling, pages 18-23. A summary of this article can be found in the “Other Resources” section of this site.

Question 21

Accessory uses can be described as which of the following?
A)
permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use
B)
allowed by right
C)
allowed only by a special review
D)
legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development
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Answer 21

A(permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use).
There are generally three types of categories allowed in permitted land uses, these are described below. 1)Principle uses, these are uses that are allowed by right. 2)Accessory uses, these are land uses that are permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use. 3)Secial uses, these are land uses allowed only by a special review. There is another interesting use called Nonconforming use, these are legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development and are a result of changes in the zoning ordinance. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 141-142.

Question 22

Who is considered the “father of zoning?”
A)
Edward Bassett
B)
Daniel Burnham
C)
Ebenezer Howard
D)
Frederick Law Olmsted
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Answer 22

A(Edward Bassett).
Edward Bassett was the author of Zoning (1916), the concept of a comprehensive zoning code. New York State adopted the first comprehensive zoning ordinance in the United States based on his work. Source: www.apacolorado.org.

Question 23

Who was responsible for drafting the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act?
A)
Daniel Burnham
B)
Homer Hoyt
C)
Robert Moses
D)
Edward Basset
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Answer 23

D(Edward Basset).
“The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act was drafted by a group of planning lawyers headed by Edward Basset, who had also developed the zoning code for New York City. The Act was published and distributed as an information piece by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1922 and again, in slightly revised form, in 1926. All fifty states ultimately adopted the model zoning act in basically its original form, which is remarkable record for any model law. It remains in effect in the same form in all but half a dozen states, and even those that have changed the law have retained many key elements of the original.”
So, Frank and Getzels, Judith. The Practice of Local Government Planning, 2nd Edition. International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 1988. Page 252.

Question 24

Concurrency can be described as….
A)
the requirement that public services be adequate to meet the needs of the existing development before new development can be started
B)
the requirement that public services be adequate to meet the needs of the new development
C)
the requirement that public services be adequate to meet the needs of the new development after the development is started
D)
public services that do not correspond to a local comprehensive plan
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Answer 24

B(the requirement that public services be adequate to meet the needs of the new development).
In Florida, the requirement that public services be adequate to meet the needs of the new development is called concurrency. Florida’s growth management laws require governments to set public facilities standards and levels of service in their comprehensive plans under the capital improvements element.
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 150.

Question 25

Relating to an internal planning agency organization, Organization by Function 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

Answer 25

A(set up around the basic functions of urban decision making). 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 26

To "dezone" can be described as: A) To simplify the town's Zoning Codes B) To create many zoning overlay areas C) To remove ALL zoning controls D) Change a zone from one district to another Submit Reset

Answer 26

A(To simplify the town's Zoning Codes). Source: APA Planning Magazine June 2000, "Rezone or Dezone", by Mark Hinshaw, FAICP, pages 12-15). More information about this article can be found at the "Other Resources" section of this site.

Question 27

What trend is occurring in the Los Angeles area with regards to where people live and work? A) Living and working in affordable housing in LA B) Working in metro LA and living inland 60 miles+/- C) A decrease in rush hour traffic congestion D) A decrease in the areas residential growth rate Submit Reset

Answer 27

B(Working in metro LA and living inland 60 miles+/-). Source: APA Planning Magazine, February 2002, "The Inland Empire Strikes Back" by Fulton and Shigley, page 10. As many know the high cost of living in the downtown LA area has pushed the average worker to the far suburbs where homes are popping up at a more affordable price tag. These homes however require roads and utilities that are a strain on these areas.

Question 28

Critical Path Programming can be described as which of the following? A) a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project B) a technique that graphically depicts the interrelationships of the tasks that make up the project C) a technique to figure out what steps in a project will be most critical to the project moving forward D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 28

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

Question 29

This Federal Court Case established the constitutional right of cities to set building heights by certain districts. A) Eubank v. City of Richmond (1912) B) Welch v. Swasey (1909) C) Hadacheck v. Sebastian (1915) D) Thomas Cusak v. City of Chicago (1917) Submit Reset

Answer 29

B(Welch v. Swasey (1909)). Welch v. Swasey, 214 US 91 (1909) established this constitutional right for cities. 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 123.

Question 30

The Environmental Indicators Initiative can be described as which of the following? A) 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 B) An EPA document will identify where additional research, data quality improvements, and information are needed C) 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 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 30

D(All of the above). 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. 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 long term goal of the EPA 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 31

Fees-in-lieu can be described as which of the following? A) Land Dedication for school and park purposes B) Land dedicated by the developer for the new residents that are a result of their development C) payments from the developer as an alternative to the land required D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

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 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

How many states adopted the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act drafted by Edward Basset? A) None B) 25 C) 10 D) All of the States Submit Reset

Answer 34

D(All of the States). "The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act was drafted by a group of planning lawyers headed by Edward Basset, who had also developed the zoning code for New York City. The Act was published and distributed as an information piece by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1922 and again, in slightly revised form, in 1926. All of the states ultimately adopted the model zoning act in basically its original form, which is remarkable record for any model law. It remains in effect in the same form in all but half a dozen states, and even those that have changed the law have retained many key elements of the original." So, Frank and Getzels, Judith. The Practice of Local Government Planning, 2nd Edition. International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 1988. Page 252.

Question 35

An organizational approach called "Alinsky's Organization" involves all but the one of the following... 1)They are formed when an invitation is given by an organization or neighborhood 2)A paid "organizer" then goes into the neighborhood or organization 3)the organizer helps identify issues and begin action 4)the organizer does not involve local leaders in any actions that are generated A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Submit Reset

Answer 35

D(4). 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 36

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

Answer 36

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

Question 37

What involves the design of the built environment and products that are usable by all persons without the need for specialized adaptations or design? A) Americans With Disabilities Act Design B) American Standard's Design C) Universal Design D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 37

C(Universal Design). Source, APA Planning Magazine April 2002, "What Difference has the ADA Made?" by Terry S. Szold, page 12. This article discusses the details and characteristics of Universal Design. This design is important for ensuring accessibility to all persons.

Question 38

What is a disadvantage to Shift-Share analysis? A) it does not discount the effect of abnormal events B) evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a region's industries C) shows how well the region's current mix of industries is performing D) shows how well the individual industries are doing Submit Reset

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A(it does not discount the effect of abnormal events). 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 39

You are a planner working for a private developer and one of your duties is to walk the site to familiarize yourself with the parcel. As you and the developer are walking the site you come across a significant sized wetland that has not shown up on the aerial maps. The developer tells you to forget about ever seeing it and tells you to continue with the plans that call for mass grading of the whole site. Which of the following is your best option? A) You should listen to the developer, your primary obligation is to your employer. B) You should tell your employer (the developer) that you are going to change the plans to illustrate the wetlands when you return to your office. C) You should further research the issue to determine the size and significance of the wetland. It is your duty to try and protect the natural environment. D) You should call your friends at the local preservationists/ environmentalists and have them create a public relation campaign around the destruction of the wetland. Submit Reset

Answer 39

C(You should further research the issue to determine the size and significance of the wetland. It is your duty to try and protect the natural environment. ). Of these options, the best answer is Answer C. Under the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Section A.1. We shall not deliberately or with reckless indifference fail to provide adequate, timely, clear and accurate information on planning issues. Source: www.planning.org.

Question 40

One of the key products of the Environmental Indicators Initiative will be developing and publishing a “_______________,” A) State of the Environment Report B) Survey of the Environmental Indicators C) Survey of the Environment D) State of the EPA Submit Reset

Answer 40

A(State of the Environment Report). 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/indicate/

Question 41

Which of the following is true about Harland Bartholomew? A) He created a comprehensive plan for the City of St. Louis B) He was the first full-time planner hired by a City in the USA C) He was Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission D) All of the above is true about Harland Submit Reset

Answer 41

D(All of the above is true about Harland). Harland Bartholomew was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts in 1889 and died in St. Louis in December 1989. He came to St. Louis in 1916 with the charge of creating a comprehensive plan for the City of St. Louis. In 1919 he was appointed City Planning Commissioner, and was the first full-time planner employed by an American city. In 1953, President Eisenhower appointed him the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. In 1919, he established Harland Bartholomew and Associates and served as its chairman until his retirement in 1962. Source: Washington University Libraries Harland Bartholomew & Associates Collection (www.http://library.wustl.edu)

Question 42

What year was the American Society of Planning Officials created? A) 1904 B) 1914 C) 1924 D) 1934 Submit Reset

Answer 42

D(1934). In 1934 the American Society of Planning Officials was founded, an organization for planners, planning commissioners, and planning-related public officials. Source: www.planning.org

Question 43

An FAR of 3 would allow which of the following? A) A 5 story building covering the whole lot B) a twelve story building covering half the lot C) a twelve story building on a quarter of the lot D) a six story building covering the entire lot Submit Reset

Answer 43

C(a twelve story building on a quarter of the lot). Floor Area Ratio (FAR) relates the area of the built floor space to the site area. An FAR of 1 would allow one square foot of building for each square foot of land. 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 44

What City is tops in the United States in its use of the Federal Tax Credit for Historical Rehabilitation of Buildings? A) New Orleans B) New York City C) Washington, DC D) Chicago Submit Reset

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A(New Orleans). Source, APA Planning Magazine February 2001, "The Non-tourists Guide to New Orleans" by Coleman Warner pages 4-11. The first success was in 1895, when an architect led the fight to save the Spanish-colonial Cabildo on Jackson Square. Today, New Orleans is tops in the US in it's use of the Federal Tax credit for historical rehabilitation of buildings. (12 local historic districts as well as 17 national register districts are in New Orleans).

Question 45

What was signed into law in 1990? A) The Superfund Law B) Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act C) Americans With Disabilities Act D) The Housing and Community Development Act Submit Reset

Answer 45

C(Americans With Disabilities Act ). 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. Source, APA Planning Magazine April 2002, "What Difference has the ADA Made?" by Terry S. Szold, page 10.

Question 46

In the United States adults average 72 minutes a day doing what? A) talking B) eating C) walking D) driving Submit Reset

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D(driving). Source: APA Planning Magazine October 2001, "Above and Beyond: Fighting Small Town Sprawl" by Julie Campoli, Elizabeth Humstone, and Alex MacLean, pages 4-9. American adults average 72 minutes a day driving.

Question 47

This can be described as a type of strategic plan that is used to align resources (people, activities) to implement strategic policy. A) Comprehensive Planning B) Visioning C) Hoshin Planning D) Environmental Planning Submit Reset

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C(Hoshin 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 48

In financing, what can be described as, "funds that are accumulated in advance for capital purchase or construction."? A) Revenue Bonds B) Reserve Funds C) General Obligation Bonds D) Special Assessments Submit Reset

Answer 48

B(Reserve Funds). In financing, "Reserve Funds", can be described as, "funds that are accumulated in advance for capital purchase or construction." 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 49

In the US, in the 1990's what was true about the South? A) the greatest decrease in both obesity and suburban growth B) the greatest increase in obesity and the greatest decrease in suburban growth C) the greatest increase in both obesity and suburban growth D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 49

C(the greatest increase in both obesity and suburban growth). Source, APA Planning Magazine, June 2001, "Fat City's" by Christine Kreyling, pages 4-9. • Consider the links between collective sprawl and individual’s health. The physical health consequences of land-use and transportation plans. • Obesity and Diabetes can be blamed on suburbs because they are built for cars. • Women drive more than men. Daily average of five trips a day (one hour) • Going to work accounts for only 18% of average trips. Chauffeuring, errands and shopping account for 46%. • Greatest increase of obesity in the 90’s was in the south, also where the greatest increase in suburbs occurred.

Question 50

What organizations merged in 1978 to become the American Planning Association? 1)American Society of Planning Officials 2)American Institute of Planners 3)American Planning Society 4)American Planners Association A) 1,2 B) 2,4 C) 3,4 D) 1,3 Submit Reset

Answer 50

A(1,2). In 1978 the American Institute of Planners (AIP) and the American Society of Planning Officials (ASPO) merged to become the American Planning Association (APA). Source:www.planning.org

Question 51

Jacob Riis wrote which of the following? A) Zoning B) Image of the City C) Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path of Real Reform D) How the Other Half Lives Submit Reset

Answer 51

D(How the Other Half Lives ). In 1890, "How the Other Half Lives", by Jacob Riis, is published. This book is an important stimulus to housing and neighborhood reform. Source: www.planning.org

Question 52

Special Assessments can be described as which of the following? A) projects that are paid by those who will benefit directly B) projects that are financed by the entire community evenly C) those who will benefit indirectly D) None of the above Submit Reset

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A(projects that are paid by those who will benefit directly). In financing and budgeting, Special Assessments can be described as public works projects that benefit a specific group of people can be financed more equitably in this fashion. Examples are the repaving of a neighborhood's street. 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 53

According to the US Census, a Census block can be described as which of the following? A) city street blocks B) the largest geographic unit for which the Census Bureau tabulates 100-percent data C) the smallest geographic unit for which the Census Bureau tabulates 100-percent data D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 53

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

Question 54

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

Answer 54

B(Organization by Process). 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 55

What is a mean? A) the average of a series of numbers B) the value that divides the distribution into two parts C) the value that has the highest frequency D) the difference between the highest and lowest value Submit Reset

Answer 55

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

Question 56

According to the US Census, which of the following describe an Urbanized Area? 1)This is new for Census 2000 2)a densely settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but less than 50,000 3)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 4)land area has a minimum residential population of at least 50,000 people A) 1,2 B) 3,4 C) 1,4 D) 1,3 Submit Reset

Answer 56

B(3,4). For the Census 2000, there are two types of urban areas. They are urban clusters and urbanized areas. An Urban Cluster is a densely settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but less than 50,000 and this is new for Census 2000. An Urbanized area (UA) is an area consisting of a central place 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 57

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

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A(a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project). Linear Programming can be described as a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Quantitative Methods" pages 162-164.

Question 58

Which of the following issues did the law case Austin v. Older deal with? A) Exaction B) Nonconforming use C) Historic Preservation D) Adult Uses

Answer 58

B(Nonconforming use). The plaintiff built a gas station on his property the day before the City of Ypsilanti enacted its zoning ordinance that placed the area as Residential. Ten years later when the plaintiff tried to get a permit to remodel, the City refused to give the plaintiff 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. Therefore, this is an example of a case involving a nonconforming use. Source: “Study Manual for the 2003 Written AICP Examination of the AICP” by Chapter Presidents Council “CPC”, American Planning Association, 2002, page 77.

Question 59

What Agency can be described as an independent agency reporting to the President and tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disaster? A) The Army Corps of Engineers B) Federal Emergency Management Agency C) The Disaster Relief Agency D) Federal Bureau of Investigations Submit Reset

Answer 59

B(Federal Emergency Management Agency). The Federal Emergency Management Agency is an independent agency reporting to the President and tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disaster. It started with the Congressional Act of 1803. This act is considered the first piece of disaster legislation, and began by providing assistance to a New Hampshire town following an extensive fire. In the century that followed, ad hoc legislation was passed more than 100 times in response to hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters. Source: http://www.fema.gov

Question 60

Relating to an internal planning agency organization, Organization by Geographic Area 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

Answer 60

D(organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the 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 61

This has to be written to satisfy requirements of NEPA when a major action will have a significant impact on the environment. A) Environmental Assessment B) Environmental Impact Statement C) Environmental Assessment Statement D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 61

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

Question 62

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

Answer 62

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

Question 63

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

Answer 63

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

Question 64

In zoning, special uses can be described as which of the following? A) permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use B) allowed by right C) legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development D) allowed only by a special review Submit Reset

Answer 64

D(allowed only by a special review). There are generally three types of categories allowed in permitted land uses, these are described below. 1)Principle uses, these are uses that are allowed by right. 2)Accessory uses, these are land uses that are permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use. 3)Special uses, these are land uses allowed only by a special review. There is another interesting use called Nonconforming use, these are legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development and are a result of changes in the zoning ordinance. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 141-142.

Question 65

The States in which the reservations are located have limited powers over them, and only as provided by _________. A) tribal law B) municipal law C) State law D) Federal law Submit Reset

Answer 65

D(Federal law). The number of Indian land areas in the U.S. administered as Federal Indian reservations (reservations, pueblos, rancherias, communities, etc.) total 278. On each reservation, the local governing authority is the tribal government. The states in which the reservations are located have limited powers over them, and only as provided by federal law. On some reservations, however, a high percentage of the land is owned and occupied by non-Indians. Some 140 reservations have entirely tribally-owned land. Source:http://www.em.doe.gov

Question 66

Which type of legal survey is done in two main steps, first a large parcel is described by possibly a rectangular survey, and second part has this surveyed property broken down into smaller parcels? A) Metes and Bounds B) Rectangular Survey C) Recorded Plat System D) Government Survey Submit Reset

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

Question 67

Hadacheck v. Sebastian, 239 U.S. 394 (1915) dealt with which of the following issues? A) takings B) police power of government C) adult uses D) exactions Submit Reset

Answer 67

B(police power of government ). Hadacheck v. Sebastian, 239 U.S. 394 (1915). The Court upheld a municipal prohibition on brick making within city limits even though the ban allegedly reduced the value of Hadacheck's land by 92.5% (from $800,000 to $60,000). The Court noted that the police power may not be exercised arbitrarily, but the Court stressed that the police power is one of the most essential, and "least limitable," powers of government. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 68

Reserve Funds, can be described as which of the following? A) the taxing body is pledged to pay interest upon, and retire the debt B) funds that are accumulated in advance for capital purchase or construction C) these are paid by those who benefit directly D) are also called, Pay-As-You-Go Submit Reset

Answer 68

B(funds that are accumulated in advance for capital purchase or construction). In financing, "Reserve Funds", can be described as, "funds that are accumulated in advance for capital purchase or construction." 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 69

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

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

Question 70

This person created a model town for his company and employees that was eight miles south of Chicago. A) James McMillan B) George Pullman C) John Wesley Powell D) Gifford Pinchot Submit Reset

Answer 70

B(George Pullman). George Pullman (1831-1897), railroad tycoon and inventor of the Pullman railroad car, was also a social inventor. In Pullman, Illinois, his model company town, he tried to combine the industrialist's need for efficiency with the worker's need for a decent home. The experiment failed partly because Pullman tried to regulate the private lives of his tenants and partly because of the economic problems that engulfed the project during the depression of the 1890s. When built, Pullman was a free-standing town eight miles south of Chicago; it is now incorporated into the city and remains virtually intact. Source, www.planning.org

Question 71

A Zero Base Budget can be described as which of the following? A) starting from scratch every year B) a technique that organizes the budget so it relates to a goal C) the budget that has everyday expenditures D) None of the above Submit Reset

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A(starting from scratch every year). Zero Base Budget can be described as starting from scratch every year. Decision packages are used to justify programs existence. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Quantitative Methods" pages 162-164.

Question 72

What is the Confluence Greenway Partnership? A) A group working to reconnect St. Louis to its river B) A group of nonprofit agencies working together C) Won the Current Topic Award from APA in March 02 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 72

D(All of the above). Source: APA Planning Magazine, March 2002, "Planning for Heritage Areas and Sustainable Tourism" by Tonya S. Goth, page 4. The Confluence Greenway Partnership is a collaboration of 5 nonprofit agencies that are working to reconnect the St. Louis area to it's rivers. They have developed a master plan for an area of approximately 200 square miles. It's goal is to provide open areas that the public can use and enjoy while keeping existing agriculture, industry, and history.

Question 73

A Transportation Systems Management would involve all of these except: 1)Signals at freeway on ramps 2)Changeable speed sings 3)Changeable message signs 4)the construction of a new freeway A) 1 B) 2 C) 4 D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 73

C(4). A TSM action is not the construction of a new freeway, but it may be the use of a freeway shoulder as an added traffic lane during peak traffic flow conditions. TSM examples include using traffic signals at freeway on-ramps to meter traffic, improving existing signal timings, and using changeable message signs (ahead traffic condition information), lane control signs, and changeable speed signs. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us

Question 74

Which of the following best describes a Datum? A) The memory of a computer B) The signature date on a deed C) a line, point, or surface from which elevations are measured or indicated D) The decision of a court for the plaintiff Submit Reset

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C(a line, point, or surface from which elevations are measured or indicated). The correct answer is Datum. A datum is a line, point, or surface from which elevations are measured or indicated. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) datum is defined as the mean sea level at New York Harbor. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 75

What technique involves examining three components of regional employment growth between two periods of time? A) Shift-Share Analysis B) Location Quotient C) Forecasting Population D) Localization Coefficient Submit Reset

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A(Shift-Share Analysis). 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 76

Which of the following fits Edward Bassett? A) founder of new urbanism B) the "father of zoning" C) the "father of environmental planning" D) the "father of strategic planning" Submit Reset

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B(the "father of zoning" ). Edward Bassett was the author of Zoning (1916), the concept of a comprehensive zoning code. Based on his work, New York State adopted the first comprehensive zoning ordinance in the United States. Many consider him to be the "father of zoning". Source: www.apacolorado.org

Question 77

Which of the following was created in 1934? A) American Society of Planning Officials B) the first school of city planning at Harvard C) The Federal Aid Highway Act D) All of the above Submit Reset

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A(American Society of Planning Officials ). In 1934 the American Society of Planning Officials was founded, an organization for planners, planning commissioners, and planning-related public officials. Source: www.planning.org

Question 78

Effluent 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 are for WATER quality relating to the discharges into the environment from sources of pollution C) standards are for AIR quality relating to the discharges into the environment from specific industrial, municipal, and other sources of pollution D) None of the above Submit Reset

Answer 78

B(standards are for WATER quality relating to the discharges into the environment from sources of pollution ). Effluent standards are for WATER quality relating to the discharges into the environment from specific industrial, municipal, and other sources of pollution. Source: Environmental-Expert.com Each session, this question and its answers are discussed in depth by our members. We have decided to BOLD, the key words in the possible answers provided in order to get our members to focus on the key words, Air, Water, or Both.

Question 79

Sir Raymond Unwin designed which of the following? A) Radburn, NJ B) Hampstead Garden C) Riverside, IL D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 79

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

Question 80

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

Answer 80

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

Question 81

This term means to simplify the town's zoning codes. A) new urbanism B) overlay C) freeze D) dezone

Answer 81

D(dezone). Source: APA Planning Magazine June 2000, "Rezone or Dezone", by Mark Hinshaw, FAICP, pages 12-15) • Bainbridge Island is a 40 minute ferry ride from Seattle, and it has revamped its zoning system so that housing and community development would cluster in its town center next to the ferry dock. • We need to dezone our communities, but still need regulations, but need to be more direct, explicit, qualitative and much more concise. • Make codes more flexible and current, respect for small town scale and close relationship to the street. Mix of uses, minimum parking, and variety of public space.

Question 82

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

Answer 82

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

Question 83

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) involves... 1)building HOV lanes 2)ride sharing 3)encouraging home office 4)using transit A) 1, 2, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 3, 4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 83

D(All of the above). 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. TDM has begun to take the place of capacity expansion as a method to improve roadway operating conditions.

Question 84

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 84

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 85

Which of the following planning issues are concerned with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution? I. Takings II. Freedom of Speech III. Regulation of Adult Entertainment IV. Due Process A) I and II B) II and III C) III and IV D) I and IV Submit Reset

Answer 85

B(II and III). The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution concerns Freedom of Speech. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Oddly enough, this also includes Adult Entertainment. Source: www.findlaw.com

Question 86

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

Answer 86

A(land uses that are allowed by right). There are generally three types of categories allowed in permitted land uses, these are described below. 1)Principle uses, these are uses that are allowed by right. 2)Accessory uses, these are land uses that are permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use. 3)Secial uses, these are land uses allowed only by a special review. There is another interesting use called Nonconforming use, these are legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development and are a result of changes in the zoning ordinance. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 141-142.

Question 87

What is true about State and Federal Grants: 1)available to finance several types of programs 2)Project costs could be completely paid for or a local share may be required 3)may finance streets and sewers 4) may finance airports A) 1,2,3 B) 1,3,4 C) 1,2,4 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 87

D(All of the above). State and Federal Grants may be used to finance a multitude of projects including roads, airports, sewers, etc... The cost of these projects could be completely covered by the grants or the local government may be required to contribute a portion or share. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Budgeting" by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.

Question 88

Of the top cities in the US by population, which of these cities in the top ten, had the largest decrease of population change from 1990 to 2000 at -7.5%? A) Chicago B) Los Angeles C) Detroit D) Philadelphia Submit Reset

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C(Detroit). Detroit, Mich. had a population in the 2000 census of 951,270 and in the 1990 census 1,027,974. A numeric population change of –76,704, or a percent population change of –7.5. It dropped from 7 on the list to 10. Source: http://www.infoplease.com

Question 89

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination can be described as which of the following? A) the permitting system for all air pollution B) was created in 1975 C) the permitting system for all non-point sources of water pollution D) the permitting system for all point sources of water pollution Submit Reset

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D(the permitting system for all point sources of water pollution ). NPDES is the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. It is authorized by the Clean Water Act. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into water. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do not have a surface discharge do not need an NPDES permit. However, industrial, municipal, and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters. In most cases, the NPDES permit program is administered by authorized states. Since 1972, the NPDES permit program is responsible for significant improvements to our water quality. Source:http://cfpub.epa.gov

Question 90

These are areas where the fresh water meets salt water. For example, bays, mouths of rivers, salt marshes and lagoons. A) Floodplain B) Ecoregions C) Aquifers D) Estuaries Submit Reset

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D(Estuaries). These are areas where the fresh water meets salt water. For example, bays, mouths of rivers, salt marshes and lagoons. Estuaries are delicate ecosystems; they serve as nurseries, spawning and feeding grounds for a large group of marine life and provide shelter and food for birds and wildlife. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 91

What would be the size of this property? 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) 10 acres B) 20 acres C) 40 acres D) 80 acres Submit Reset

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B(20 acres). 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. After locating Section12, divide the section into quarters. Then divide the SE1/4 into quarters, and then the NW1/4 of that into halves. The S1/2 of that NW1/4 contains the property here. For the size, the SE1/4 of the Section is 640 acres divided by 4 which is 160 acres. The NW1/4 of the quarter section contains 160 divided by 4 which is 40 acres, and the S1/2 of the quarter is 40 acres divided by 2, which of course is 20. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 92

According to Transportation Planners, the main purposes for streets and roads could be to... 1) provide mobility 2) provide construction projects for job creation 3) provide land access 4) provide boundaries for parcels A) 1, 2 B) 1, 3 C) 1,2,3 D) All of the above Submit Reset

Answer 92

B(1, 3). According to an article in the APA Study Guide (2001 edition), streets and roads serve the following two main functions: 1)they provide mobility, and 2)they facilitate land access. Source: "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP", Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, "Transportation Planning" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 154.

Question 93

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

Answer 93

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 94

According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), there are different roadway levels of service, which service level can be described as "stable flow, short delays and speed somewhat restricted"? A) A B) B C) C D) F Submit Reset

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B(B). Source: "Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP", Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, "Transportation Planning" by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 156. See Figure 3, Roadway Level of Service Descriptions. Level B is stable flow, short delays and speed somewhat restricted.

Question 95

This is a strip of mostly level land bordering a stream or river subject to flooding. A) Floodplain B) Lagoon C) Marsh D) Peninsula Submit Reset

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A(Floodplain). A Floodplain is a strip of relatively level land bordering a stream or river subject to flooding. Floodplain build up over time by deposits of sediment carried in flood waters. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 96

A lagoon can be described as which of the following? A) a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater B) the supply of freshwater under the earth's surface in an aquifer or soil that forms the natural reservoir C) areas where the fresh water meets salt water D) an underground bed or stratum of earth, gravel or porous stone that contains water Submit Reset

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A(a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater ). A Lagoon is a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater and is also used for storage of wastewater or spent nuclear fuel rods. A lagoon can also be described as a shallow body of water that is often separated from the sea by coral reefs or sandbars. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 97

What year was the first National Conference on City Planning in Washington, D.C.? A) 1908 B) 1909 C) 1910 D) 1920 Submit Reset

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

Question 98

What date did the current code of ethics take effect? A) June 1, 2005 B) June 24, 2006 C) January 1, 2005 D) March 19, 2005 Submit Reset

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A(June 1, 2005). The current Code of Ethics took effect June 1, 2005. Source: www.planning.org

Question 99

Who was called the "Great Expediter"? A) Andrew Thomas B) Robert Moses C) John D. Rockefeller D) Clarence Perry Submit Reset

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

Question 100

The Supreme Court held that a taking occurred where a state-authorized dam caused the flooding of private property in what case? A) Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co. B) Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis C) Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council D) Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. Submit Reset

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A(Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co. ). 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 commencement of the landowner's lawsuit. Because the flooding was the functional equivalent of an expropriation, the court found a taking. Source:http://www.communityrights.org

Question 101

Who built Greenbelt, Maryland, Greendale, Wisconsin, and Greenhill, Ohio? A) Resettlement Administration B) The New Deal Program C) Burnham D) City Beautiful Movement Submit Reset

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A(Resettlement Administration ). 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 102

These can be defined as small scale, mostly pre-fabricated, secondary sewage treatment facilities. A) cluster development B) zero discharge standards C) sewage treatment plant D) package sewage treatment plants Submit Reset

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D(package sewage treatment plants ). Package Sewage Treatment Plants are small scale, mostly pre-fabricated, secondary treatment facilities and are used in areas not connected to mains sewers such as small townships. With stricter wastewater standards being introduced, most regional and national authorities will not permit a septic tank system for more than a single dwelling. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Development Regulations" by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 148.

Question 103

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 104

In 1890, who wrote, "How the Other Half Lives"? A) John Wesley Powell B) Ebenezer Howard C) Jacob Riis D) Patrick Geddes Submit Reset

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C(Jacob Riis). In 1890, How the Other Half Lives, by Jacob Riis, is published. It is an important stimulus to housing and neighborhood reform. Source:www.planning.org

Question 105

What budgeting model can be described as involving capital projects that are linked to a comprehensive plan? A) Project Management B) Capital Budgeting C) Management by Objective D) Capital Improvement Programming Submit Reset

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D(Capital Improvement Programming ). 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 106

What is the permitting system for all point sources of water pollution? A) NPDES B) NEPA C) EIS D) AQCR Submit Reset

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A(NPDES). NPDES is the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Since its introduction in 1972, the NPDES permit program is responsible for significant improvements to our Nation's water quality. Source:http://cfpub.epa.gov

Question 107

What is the median of the following data set? 2,2,2,4,4,5,6,6,7,7 A) 4 B) 4.5 C) 5 D) 45 Submit Reset

Answer 107

B(4.5). The median of a data set is defined as: -If the number of observations is odd, the middle observation when the observations are arranged in order. -If the number of observations is even, the number halfway between the 2 middle observations. That is in essence, the mean between the 2 middle observations. In this example, 4 and 5 are both in the middle. The mean of these two numbers is 4.5. The median is generally used to determine central tendency for a large data set, and when it is likely that one or more observations may be skewing the data in a particular direction. Source: Terry Sincich, Statistics By Example, MacMillan Publishing, 1993.

Question 108

The first Regional Planning Commission was created in 1922 in.... A) Chicago B) Boston C) New York City D) Los Angeles County Submit Reset

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

Question 109

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

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

Question 110

Which of the following was involved with the sector theory? A) Paul Davidoff B) Adam Smith C) Jacob Riis D) Homer Hoyt Submit Reset

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D(Homer Hoyt ). 1939 - Homer Hoyt's influential "sector theory" of urban structure appears in his monograph, The Structure and Growth of Residential Neighborhoods in American Cities. Source:www.planning.org

Question 111

Clarence Perry is credited with designing which of the following? A) "cul-de-sacs" B) "neighborhood unit" C) "watershed plans" D) "low income housing" Submit Reset

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

Question 112

What can be described as a line, point, or surface from which elevations are measured or indicated? A) Air Lot B) Section C) Range D) Datum Submit Reset

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D(Datum ). The correct answer is Datum. A datum is a line, point, or surface from which elevations are measured or indicated. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) datum is defined as the mean sea level at New York Harbor. Source: “Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois” Third Edition, Galaty, Allaway, and Kyle, Chicago, Illinois, 1999, Chapter Nine.

Question 113

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) can last up to how many times as long as a standard incandescent light? A) 2 B) 4 C) 7 D) 10 Submit Reset

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D(10). Compact fluorescents are an efficient form of lighting; CFL bulbs use one-quarter to one-third as much electricity to give the same light output as a standard incandescent bulb while creating much less heat, and last up to 10 times as long as a standard incandescent light (10,000 vs. 1,000 hours). Source: http://www.energyguide.com

Question 114

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

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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 115

A special use permit can be described as... A) a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance B) a use that existed prior to the zoning ordinance and does not conform to it's provisions C) a device that may not be granted by a board of adjustment D) something that does not run with the land and does not apply to future landowners Submit Reset

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A(a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance). Also known as conditional use permits or special exceptions. This can be described as a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance and are based on the idea that certain types of uses are permissible in a zoning district under certain circumstances. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Planning Law" by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, page 120.

Question 116

Which 1896 case was the first significant one dealing with historic preservation? A) Gettysburg Electric Railway Co. v. United States B) Miller v. Schoene C) Mugler v. Kansas D) Schmale v. City of Elgin Submit Reset

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A(Gettysburg Electric Railway Co. v. United States). 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 117

A confidence interval could be described as which of the following? A) a probability test for the acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis 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 probability distribution that is symmetrical around the mean Submit Reset

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C(a range of values that includes a certain population parameter with a given probability). A confidence interval is a range of values that includes a certain population parameter with a given probability. 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 118

What were positive results of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games? A. Light Rail B. Recreational Facilities C. Upgrades in telecommunication D. Improvements and repairs to existing roads and interchanges. A) A, B, C, D B) A, B, C C) A only D) A, B, D Submit Reset

Answer 118

A(A, B, C, D). The 2002 Salt Lake Olympic games was a tremendous source of capital improvements to not only the city but the region as a whole. Another interesting point of these games was the heightened security and safety systems that were used for all of the visitors. Source: APA Planning Magazine, February 2002, "A Peak Experience" by Steve Osborne, page 9.

Question 119

This can be described as uses and structures that existed prior to the zoning ordinance and are not in conformity with it's provisions. A) Special Use Permit B) Nonconforming Uses C) Variance D) Subdivision Regulation Submit Reset

Answer 119

B(Nonconforming Uses). Many ordinances allow their continuation unless they are destroyed, abandoned, or substantially damaged. Also, some ordinances require that non-conforming structures be amortized and ended after a certain period. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Planning Law" by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, page 120.

Question 120

What happened at Promontory Point, Utah on May 10, 1869? A) The first American football game B) The first ski resort was constructed C) The Cincinnati Reds played their first away game D) the first transcontinental railroad was completed Submit Reset

Answer 120

D(the first transcontinental railroad was completed). In 1869 the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railroads meet at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10 to complete the first transcontinental railroad. Source:www.planning.org

Question 121

Watersheds can be described as which of the following? A) topographic areas where surface water runoff drains to a specific point on a stream or to a water body B) an underground bed or stratum of earth, gravel or porous stone that contains water C) areas where the fresh water meets salt water D) None of the above Submit Reset

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A(topographic areas where surface water runoff drains to a specific point on a stream or to a water body ). Watersheds are topographic areas within which apparent surface water runoff drains to a specific point on a stream or to a water body such as a lake. Large watersheds are commonly termed basins (e.g., the Colorado River Basin or the Susquehanna River Basin). Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 122

Point pollutants can be described as which of the following? A) those coming out of a pipe and into a body of water B) flowing over fields and into a body of water C) overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a water body D) None of the above Submit Reset

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

Question 123

According to the ITE's "Parking Generation", based on the ranges of generation factors, industrial has a peak space factor of..... A) 1.0 - 4.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA B) 1.0 - 5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA C) 0.67 - 3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA D) 5.0 - 25.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GLA Submit Reset

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C(0.67 - 3.5 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 124

What happened in Salt Lake City in 2002 that created light rail, and improvements and repairs to existing roads and interchanges? A) A hotel tax was implemented B) A new mayor C) A new Casino D) Salt Lake City Olympic Games Submit Reset

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D(Salt Lake City Olympic Games). Source: APA Planning Magazine, February 2002, "A Peak Experience" by Steve Osborne, page 9. These Olympic games brought with them a lot of capital projects and improvements that will last in Salt Lake for many years.

Question 125

The National Housing Act of 1934 established FSLIC for insuring savings deposits and... A) coordinated various federal housing programs B) stressed slum prevention C) assisted the rural poor D) the FHA for insuring individual home mortgages Submit Reset

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D(the FHA for insuring individual home mortgages). In 1934 the National Housing Act was created. It established FSLIC for insuring savings deposits and the FHA for insuring individual home mortgages.

Question 126

C. Stein and H. Wright planned which of the following? A) Pullman, IL B) Levittown, NY C) Riverside, IL D) Radburn, NJ Submit Reset

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

Question 127

Jean Gottmann used what term to describe the extended urban region that contained several metro areas that appeared to form a single agglomeration? A) Larger Metropolitan Area B) Megatropolis C) Metropolis D) Megalopolis Submit Reset

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D(Megalopolis). Jean Gottmann coined the expression, megalopolis, when referring to the extended urban region that contained several metro areas which appear to form a single agglomeration. Source: "Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners" Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, "Planning History Summary" by John M. Janson, AICP, PDO, Utah Chapter, APA, West Valley City, UT., page 75.

Question 128

What is the group of non-profit agencies working to reconnect St. Louis to its river? A) The St. Louis Connection Partnership B) The Gateway Group C) The "Blue Arch" D) Confluence Greenway Partnership Submit Reset

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D(Confluence Greenway Partnership). Source: APA Planning Magazine, March 2002, "Planning for Heritage Areas and Sustainable Tourism" by Tonya S. Goth, page 4. The Confluence Greenway Partnership is a collaboration of 5 nonprofit agencies that are working to reconnect the St. Louis area to it's rivers. They have developed a master plan for an area of approximately 200 square miles. It's goal is to provide open areas that the public can use and enjoy while keeping existing agriculture, industry, and history.

Question 129

Which of the following Act's was passed in 1934? A) Standard City Planning Enabling Act B) Standard State Zoning Enabling Act C) Coastal Zone Management Act D) Indian Reorganization Act Submit Reset

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D(Indian Reorganization Act ). The Indian Reorganization Act was legislation passed in 1934 in the United States in an attempt to secure new rights for Native Americans on reservations. Source: http://www.slider.com

Question 130

Transect Planning can be described as which of the following? A) a new approach to New Urbanism and smart growth principles B) based on the creation of a set of human habitats that vary by their intensity of urban makeup C) The range of urban makeup, from rural to urban, is the basis for organizing developments D) All of the above Submit Reset

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

Question 131

What is the wettest City in the United States (measured rainfall)? A) San Francisco B) Seattle C) New Orleans D) Buffalo Submit Reset

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C(New Orleans). Source, APA Planning Magazine February 2001, "Non-tourist's Guide to New Orleans by Coleman Warner, pages 4-11. New Orleans is the wettest city in the U.S with an average annual rainfall of 58 inches, and the only city below sea level. In 1718, the first French Settlers began building a 3' high levee, today there are more than 130 miles of levees.

Question 132

Which of the following would BEST describe a scatter graph? A) a way to spread out zoning of different land uses throughout a city B) a statistical diagram drawn to compare two sets of data. C) a diagram that is used to schedule project timelines and completion dates D) a diagram that shows the GPS coordinates of a municipality and it's boundaries. Submit Reset

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B(a statistical diagram drawn to compare two sets of data. ). A scatter graph is a statistical diagram drawn to compare two sets of data. It can be used to look for connections or a correlation between the two sets of data. Source: http://www.tta.gov.uk

Question 133

This is a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater. A) Aquifer B) Groundwater C) Lagoon D) Estuary Submit Reset

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C(Lagoon). A Lagoon is a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater and is also used for storage of wastewater or spent nuclear fuel rods. It is a shallow body of water, often separated from the sea by coral reefs or sandbars. Source: http://www.epa.gov

Question 134

What is the mean of the following data set? 2,2,2,4,4,5,6,6,7,8 A) 4.6 B) 2 C) 4.5 D) 45 Submit Reset

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A(4.6). The mean, often referred to as the average, is 1 of 3 types of measures of central tendency. The mean is calculated by dividing the sum of the observations, by the number of observations. In this example, the sum is 46, divided by 10 observations is 4.6. For datasets that are extremely skewed, be wary of using this method to calculate the midpoint of your data. Source: Terry Sincich, Statistics By Example, MacMillan Publishing, 1993.

Question 135

What districts are a popular and effective redevelopment tool that are used in 44 states across the country and in over 250 Illinois cities. A) Overlay B) TIF C) Light Industrial D) Brownfield Submit Reset

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

Question 136

Which is true about the Safe Routes to School Initiative? A) An attempt to overcome physical and psychological barriers between home and school B) The first formal program in the US was in the Bronx C) A form of transportation demand management strategy D) All of the above Submit Reset

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D(All of the above). The Safe Routes to School Initiative is an attempt to overcome the physical and psychological barriers between school and home and give children more freedom to a healthier lifestyle. According to the Federal Highway Administration in 1969 about half of all children ages 5 to 18 either biked or walked to school. By 2001, close to 85% of all children between 5 and 15 were either driven to school by a bus or by a parent. The reasons are because the journey between school and the home has become longer and much more dangerous due to the auto-orientated suburbanization. Source: APA Planning Magazine May 2003, "Planning Safe Routes to School" by Bruce S. Appleyard, AICP, page 34.

Question 137

Between 1992 and 1997, what is true about Texas? A) had the largest number of endangered species B) had the largest increase in suburban homes C) lost the most high quality agriculture land to development D) had the lowest number of new homes constructed Submit Reset

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C(lost the most high quality agriculture land to development). 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 138

What year was the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act FIRST printed? A) 1926 B) 1924 C) 1901 D) 1973 Submit Reset

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B(1924). The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act was drafted in 1922, with its first printing in 1924, and later re-circulated with revisions in 1926. "The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act was drafted by a group of planning lawyers headed by Edward Basset, who had also developed the zoning code for New York City. The Act was published and distributed as an information piece by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1924 and again, in slightly revised form, in 1926. All fifty states ultimately adopted the model zoning act in basically its original form, which is remarkable record for any model law. It remains in effect in the same form in all but half a dozen states, and even those that have changed the law have retained many key elements of the original." So, Frank and Getzels, Judith. The Practice of Local Government Planning, 2nd Edition. International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 1988. Page 252.

Question 139

According to the 2000 US Census, what state had the lowest population gain? A) Alaska B) Iowa C) Arkansas D) North Dakota Submit Reset

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D(North Dakota). Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, "Small Can Be Beautiful" by Popper and Popper, page 22. The 2000 Census showed that North Dakota had the lowest population gain of any state, and nearly all its recent growth has been urban rather than rural.

Question 140

PERT can be described as which of the following? A) a mathematical technique that is used to find a project's optimum design solution B) used to determine which steps in a project are most critical C) a graphic depiction of the interrelationships of the tasks that make up the project. D) None of the above Submit Reset

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C(a graphic depiction of the interrelationships of the tasks that make up the project. ). 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 141

What was the first historic preservation commission in the United States? A) New York City Historic Commission B) Boston Historic Commission C) Vieux Carre Commission D) Chicago Historic Commission Submit Reset

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C(Vieux Carre Commission ). 1921 - New Orleans designates the Vieux Carre Commission, the first historic preservation commission in the U.S. Source:www.planning.org

Question 142

Federally recognized Tribes in the United States means.... A) these tribes and groups have no legal relationship with the US Government B) these tribes and groups have no legal dealings with any level of government C) these tribes and groups have a special, legal relationship with the US government D) these tribes and groups have no relationship with other tribes and groups Submit Reset

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

Question 143

These are created to provide a spatial framework for ecosystem assessment, inventory, research, monitoring, and management? A) Point Pollutants B) Watersheds C) Environmental Impact Statement D) Eco-regions Submit Reset

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D(Eco-regions ). Eco-regions provide a spatial framework for ecosystem assessment, inventory, research, monitoring, and management. These regions delimit large areas within which local ecosystems reoccur more or less throughout the region in a predictable pattern. By observing the behavior of the different kinds of systems within a region it is possible to predict the behavior of one that hasn't been visited. This allows the extrapolation mechanism for identifying areas from which site specific knowledge on ecosystem behavior can be applied. Therefore they also suggest areas within which similar responses and management strategies are applicable (Bailey, 1987). Eco-regions should be thought of as multi-purpose regions, designed to show areas within which the aggregate of all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem components is different from or less variant than that in other anias. Source:http://www.epa.gov

Question 144

In financing, what can be described as, "the process of the taxing power of the jurisdiction pledged to pay the interest upon, and retire the debt"? A) Reserve Funds B) General Obligation Bonds C) Lease-Purchase D) State and Federal Grants Submit Reset

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B(General Obligation Bonds ). 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 145

"Standard Deviation" can be described as which of the following? A) a measure of distribution around the mean B) the square root of the variance C) the difference between the lowest and highest score D) None of the above Submit Reset

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

Question 146

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

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

Question 147

A Budget can be defined as which of the following? A) a means of allocating resources and creating priorities while defining competing interests and making choices between them B) a means of allocating resources and creating priorities while defining complimenting interests and making choices between them C) a means of allocating resources and removing priorities while defining competing interests and making choices between them D) a means of allocating resources Submit Reset

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A(a means of allocating resources and creating priorities while defining competing interests and making choices between them). Budgeting can be defined as "a means of allocating resources and creating priorities while defining competing interests and making choices between them, as part of setting government policy on a variety of public issues." 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

When a City is "branding", it is an effort to . . . A) Erect similar signage in the district or downtown area to establish positive perceptions and help to uniquely identify an area. B) Actively pursue sponsorship opportunities for alternative revenue to lessen the burden placed on tax payers. C) Establish the image of that city into the public's minds and opinions. D) Numbering and tagging municipal vehicles, including buses and police cars to track and monitor via aerial photography/satelites and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Submit Reset

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

Question 149

PPBS (Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Systems) can be described as which of the following? A) program-orientated with long-range projections that emphasizes planning not budgeting B) program-orientated with long-range projections that emphasizes budgeting not planning C) program-orientated with short-range projections that emphasizes planning not budgeting D) program-orientated with short-range projections that emphasizes budgeting not planning Submit Reset

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A(program-orientated with long-range projections that emphasizes planning not budgeting). 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.