American Institute of Certified Planners Exam

Question 1

Crowdsourcing is an increasingly popular tool that can help planners:

A. Forecast anomalies in demographic population pyramids.

B. Use social media to enlist a wide variety of input on a planning project.

C. Identify geographic concentrations of transit user demand.

D. Identify locations where crowds may gather in central business districts.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

Which type of volunteer opportunity would be appropriate for a local government planner?

A. Sit on the local Planning Commission because they will understand the planning issues best

B. Join an APA Division, Chapter, or Committee to provide their expertise

C. Consult with a planning-related organization to avoid any conflict of interest

D. Work with a non-profit looking for expert planning advice for a new development in their town

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The employer-focused strategy that best achieves mode shift among employees who typically travel by single occupancy vehicle is:

A. Meeting parking requirements defined by zoning regulations.

B. Designating priority parking spaces for carpool use.

C. Parking cash-out programs.

D. Shared parking arrangements with adjacent landowners.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The city manager has directed that the city will initiate a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and that the planning department will coordinate and prepare the CIP. A CIP committee is formed and includes the city manager, the city treasurer, a city engineer, and the planning director. The planning director has been assigned the responsibility for preparing the CIP. The next step in this process is to:

A. Establish a priority list of projects.

B. Develop commitment to the CIP process.

C. Translate community goals into projects.

D. Formulate CIP policies and procedures.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

According to the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, which of the following may file a charge of misconduct against a certified planner?

A. The AICP Ethics Officer only

B. Any person

C. Another certified planner only

D. A member of APA only

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

Which of the following is usually the direct responsibility of the planning director, rather than the city manager?

A. Job growth/decline

B. Floodplain management

C. Strategic goal setting

D. Property tax rates

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

Which best describes the policy analysis process for planners?

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Which of the following are likely to be upheld legally as the public rationale for creating an office-housing linkage program?
I. To counteract market forces that make it difficult for office workers to find affordable housing near their workplace II. To control random growth of office development in suburban areas III. To provide a new source of revenue for local government IV. To provide a better solution to the problem of jobs and housing, while easing regional traffic problems

A. I and III only

B. I and IV only

C. I, II, III, and IV

D. I, III, and IV only

Correct Answer: B

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