American Planning Association AICP Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

A person filing a complaint of ethical misconduct against a certified planner:

AMust be a member of the American Planning Association.

BMust be a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

CMay request confidentiality.

DMay be filed anonymously.

Answer : C

Question 2

The first step in evaluating any development application submitted to a municipal planning agency is to ensure:

AThe proposed use is allowed by right.

BThe application is complete.

CThe neighborhood meeting has taken place.

DThe filing deadline is met.

Answer : B

Question 3

Which of the following is the starting point for planning activities?

ABrainstorm until the planner has intuitively arrived at a list they believe to be workable

BFind out how the locality responded to situations and opportunities of a distinctly different nature in the past

CResearch information about the experiences of communities that have had similar situations and opportunities

DHold a public meeting with representatives of the electric utility, local business leaders, local environmentalists, and community leaders

Answer : C

Question 4

A development is proposed in an overcrowded school district with fixed ad valorem property taxrates. Which of the following types of development proposals would cause a negative impact on the school district?

AAssisted living facility

BTraditional neighborhood development

CActive adult community

DShopping mall on the edge of the district

Answer : B

Question 5

The following building heights (in feet) are given: 50, 60, 55, 40, 45, 55, 55, 45, 50, 40, 45, 45, 50, 50, 55, 55, 55, 60. What is the median value of the building heights, in feet, above?

A50.0 ft.

B50.5 ft.

C55.0 ft.

D56.9 ft.

Answer : A

Question 6

In establishing program evaluation criteria, the hierarchy of concepts from broader to more detailed and operational is:

AObjectives, goals, criteria, measures.

BCriteria, goals, objectives, measures.

CGoals, objectives, criteria, measures.

DMeasures, criteria, objectives, goals.

Answer : C

Question 7

A planner prepares a technical report analyzing a development proposal. The planning director recommends in favor of the project because it is politically popular, even though it does not comply with the comprehensive plan. The planner strongly disagrees with the director's recommendation. In this situation, the planner should:

APrepare a letter to the local newspaper opposing the project.

BCall the planning commission members and explain why the project should not be approved.

CMeet with the planning director and discuss the problems with the project.

DSupply information to community and civic leaders who might speak publicly against the project.

Answer : C

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