Question 1

Which best describes the policy analysis process for planners?

Options :

A :

Use of scientifically based surveys and polling to determine the broader community's level of support for various policy alternatives

B :

Use of systematic methods to evaluate policy, with the input of teams and stakeholders, and with a focus on actionable outcomes

C :

Strict application of repeatable numerical measurement techniques to determine the extent to which given policies have been or may be successfully implemented

D :

Systematic review and editing of existing or proposed policy language to ensure that the format and language is consistent throughout the document

Answer: B

Question 2

How many square feet are in one acre?

Options :

A : 40,000

B : 43,560

C : 4,3560

D : 435,60

Answer: B

Question 3

In “The Death and Life of Great American Cities,” Jane Jacobs put forth the theory that community vitality is the result of:

Options :

A : Zoning regulations.

B : Purchasing power.

C : Comprehensive plans.

D : Adequate density.

Answer: D

Question 4

A planner in a local government office becomes aware that the planning director, a member of AICP, has a longstanding personal and business relationship with a lawyer who frequently appears before the planning commission on behalf of private developers. Which of the following actions is suggested by the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

Options :

A : Do nothing unless there is direct evidence that the director is favoring clients of this lawyer

B : Subtly make the director aware that the planner knows of the relationship

C : Report the situation to the mayor or chair of the planning commission

D : Point out to the director the need to disclose this relationship the next time the lawyer appears before the commission

Answer: D

Question 5

The Federal Housing Act of 1954 included which of the following provisions?

I. Program funding for community planning studies

II. Program funding for blight removal

III. Creation of the Urban Renewal Administration

IV. Creation of the Federal Housing Administration

Options :

A : I and IV only

B : I, II, III, and IV

C : I, II, and IV only

D : I, II, and III only

Answer: D

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