American Planning Association AICP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

A community adopts a goal of "Health in all Policies" in its Comprehensive Plan. Which tool implements that goal?

AReducing residential densities

BCreating buffer and separation requirements for transit stops

CPlanning for parks within a ten-minute walk of all neighborhoods

DRestricting environmental review to major point sources of pollution

Answer : C

Question 2

In organizing data, a planner should consider which of the following?

I . Format and type of data

II . Source of data

III . User needs

IV . Reliability of data

AI and III only

BII and IV only

CI, II, and III only

DI, II, III, and IV

Answer : D

Question 3

Land use policies need to be updated to support the new transportation plan. You are tasked with proposing changes that align with mobility demand and environmental goals. Which land use policy change would contribute to better integrating transportation modes and enhancing environmental sustainability?

AIncreasing the allowable height of buildings in downtown areas

BZoning more land for multi-family residential use near highways

CExpanding industrial zones connected to downtown with rail service

DConcentrating high-density mixed-use developments near transit hubs

Answer : D

Question 4

Which of the following techniques is least appropriate in the early stages of presenting a development project to the public?

ADescribing the project objectives

BDisplaying a scale model of the project

CPresenting the results of a needs assessment

DComparing alternative designs

Answer : B

Question 5

One of Frederick Law Olmsted's contributions to city design in the late nineteenth century was the:

AProposal to build economically self-sufficient garden cities.

BReintroduction of street landscaping to built-up cities.

CDemonstration that urban parks could serve both recreation and engineering purposes.

DIdea that formally landscaped private complexes could inject nature into the heart of the city.

Answer : C

Question 6

A planner provides an outline of steps to be undertaken to complete a visioning effort. These steps include inventorying land uses, meeting with key groups, holding meetings to develop alternative visions, developing analyses of different visions, and creating implementation programs. Which of the following should be an additional first step?

ADrafting a preliminary vision statement to generate comments and interest

BResearching past and current policies and goals of the community

CIdentifying fiscal resources available to implement the vision statement

DCreating a public hearing schedule for review of the vision statement

Answer : B

Question 7

A new planner is assigned to prepare a briefing memo for the administrator. The best approachfor the supervising planner to assist the new planner in meeting the deadline with a quality product would be to:

AProvide a deadline and a couple of samples and templates.

BHave an early meeting to go over the expectations and provide constructive feedback on the draft.

CCheck the task progress daily asking how the task is being performed, and how much work has been completed.

DTake the task back if the new planner is not likely to meet the deadline with a quality product.

Answer : B

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