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AICP Practice Questions
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AICP Practice Questions
- Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of the Rational Planning Model?
a) Defining the problem
b) Generating alternatives
c) Random decision-making
d) Evaluating alternatives - Who is considered the "Father of City Planning"?
a) Daniel Burnham
b) Ebenezer Howard
c) Jane Jacobs
d) Frederick Law Olmsted - What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive plan?
a) To outline specific zoning codes
b) To establish a long-term vision for land use, housing, transportation, and public facilities
c) To promote immediate economic development
d) To prioritize public spending on infrastructure - Which act is most closely associated with zoning and land use regulations?
a) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
b) Fair Housing Act
c) Standard State Zoning Enabling Act
d) Americans with Disabilities Act - What is a zoning ordinance?
a) A long-term land-use planning document
b) A legal tool regulating land use and building development
c) A law mandating housing affordability
d) A document that sets historic preservation guidelines - Which of the following is an example of "Euclidean Zoning"?
a) Mixed-use development zones
b) Single-use, single-family residential zoning
c) Form-based codes
d) Cluster zoning - What does FAR (Floor Area Ratio) regulate?
a) The number of floors in a building
b) The ratio between a building's total floor area and the size of the parcel of land it occupies
c) The number of residential units allowed per acre
d) The maximum building height - Who authored "The Death and Life of Great American Cities"?
a) Jane Jacobs
b) Kevin Lynch
c) Daniel Burnham
d) Clarence Stein - Which planning theory emphasizes collaboration between stakeholders in the decision-making process?
a) Rational Planning Theory
b) Advocacy Planning Theory
c) Collaborative Planning Theory
d) Incrementalism - Which of the following is a component of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?
a) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
b) Land Use Impact Report (LUIR)
c) Environmental Protection Policy (EPP)
d) Development Agreement Statement (DAS) - In the context of urban planning, what is a "density bonus"?
a) A financial incentive for developers to build taller buildings
b) Additional floor area granted in exchange for providing community benefits
c) A tax reduction for high-density developments
d) A government-sponsored grant for developers - What does "form-based code" focus on in urban planning?
a) The separation of land uses
b) The physical form and appearance of the built environment
c) The economic viability of developments
d) Environmental sustainability - Which U.S. city is known for implementing the first comprehensive zoning ordinance in 1916?
a) Chicago
b) Los Angeles
c) New York City
d) Boston - In the context of urban economics, what is "gentrification"?
a) The process of suburban sprawl overtaking farmland
b) The revitalization of a neighborhood leading to increased property values and displacement of lower-income residents
c) The conversion of industrial zones into residential areas
d) A decline in urban areas due to outmigration - Which law is designed to protect historic properties from development?
a) Clean Water Act
b) Historic Preservation Act of 1966
c) The Antiquities Act
d) National Housing Act - What is "infill development"?
a) Redevelopment of brownfield sites
b) Development in previously undeveloped rural areas
c) Development of vacant or underused parcels within existing urban areas
d) Development of greenfield land - What does "capital improvement planning" involve?
a) Creating a long-term plan for economic growth
b) Identifying and prioritizing public infrastructure projects over a multi-year period
c) Allocating funds for public-private partnerships
d) Regulating private investments in the real estate market - Which of the following is a common method of financing public infrastructure projects?
a) Impact fees
b) Urban growth boundaries
c) Cluster development
d) Form-based codes - The idea of "Garden Cities" was proposed by which planning pioneer?
a) Patrick Geddes
b) Clarence Perry
c) Ebenezer Howard
d) Lewis Mumford - What is a "concurrency requirement"?
a) A planning regulation that requires adequate infrastructure to be in place before development is approved
b) A zoning regulation for mixed-use developments
c) An environmental assessment tool
d) A historic preservation requirement - Which of the following is NOT typically part of the environmental review process?
a) Public scoping meetings
b) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
c) Zoning variance requests
d) Evaluation of alternatives to the proposed project - In planning, what does "eminent domain" allow the government to do?
a) Seize private property for public use with compensation
b) Change zoning without public consultation
c) Designate historic landmarks without property owner consent
d) Prevent private property development for environmental reasons - Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable urban development?
a) Expanding suburban sprawl
b) Creating walkable communities
c) Reducing public transportation options
d) Increasing parking availability - What is a "brownfield"?
a) A historic preservation area
b) A previously developed site that may be contaminated by pollutants
c) A green space preserved for public use
d) A new residential development zone - Which of the following is a transportation demand management (TDM) strategy?
a) Widening highways
b) Promoting carpooling and public transportation
c) Constructing new parking garages
d) Reducing bus routes
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