NEW QUESTION 74
Scenario
You are a planner for a city planning department and you have an old friend who runs a planning consulting firm in the same city. Your friend submits a competitive proposal to work as a consultant for your department to you on Friday and while in your office, asks you to be her guest for dinner at a very fancy restaurant on Saturday evening. What might you do if you actually have no influence about awarding the contract?
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Explanation
You should worry about the appearance of a conflict of interest, even if the invitation for dinner is not intended to enhance your friend’s chances of being awarded the contract (Rules of Conduct 5, 8, 19) Because you have no influence about the decision to award the contract, which would include having no professional contact with the decision-makers, you might have dinner with your friend, but it might be safer to postpone the dinner until after the contract has been awarded.
NEW QUESTION 79
The Federal Fair Housing Act passed in 1968 and last amended in 1988 prohibits discrimination on the basis of:
The Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, prohibits discrimination in housing based on specific protected classes. The original 1968 Act covered race, color, religion, and national origin, while the 1988 amendment added sex, familial status (e.g., families with children), and disability.
Option C accurately lists all seven protected classes: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, and disability. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Fundamental Planning Knowledge,” states, “The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability.” Option A includes sexual orientation, which is not covered under the FHA (though it may be covered by other laws). Option B omits familial status and disability, and option D includes marital status (not protected) while omitting sex and familial status. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “The FHA, as amended in 1988, protects against discrimination on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, and disability,” supporting option C.
References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Fair Housing.
NEW QUESTION 82
Scenario
You are a planner in a community with a new sign ordinance that prohibits banners from being strung across the road. The ordinance was adopted in response to several unattractive advertising banners that had frequently been strung across local roads and often become entangled with electrical wires. On your way to work one morning, you see that a community group has strung a banner across the main street that advertises an upcoming charity event that will generate thousands of dollars for needy families. You know that the money is greatly needed and that local officials and residents support the event. What might you do in the short term?
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Explanation
Since it is your duty to enforce the ordinance immediately, you might want to think of some alternatives to suggest to the event organizers, such as stringing the sign between two buildings on the same side of the road.
However, note that such a solution might have undesirable ramifications, such as a proliferation of signs being strung between buildings. Another way to confront the situation honestly would be to encourage the community group to apply for a variance. If a variance were granted, then there would be no question about allowing the banner to remain in place.
NEW QUESTION 86
The City Beautiful movement was a result of which of the following?
The City Beautiful movement emerged from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair (Columbian Exposition), which showcased grand architecture and civic design, inspiring planners to apply these principles to cities. Option A (Chicago World’s Fair) is correct. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under
“Fundamental Planning Knowledge,” states, “The City Beautiful movement was a direct result of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, which promoted civic beauty and order.” Option B (Hoover Commission Report) relates to government efficiency in the 1940s. Option C (Nash’s plan for London) influenced Regency-era planning, not City Beautiful. Option D (Olmsted’s Central Park) predates the movement and focuses on naturalistic design. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “The City Beautiful movement originated from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair,” supporting option A.
References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on City Beautiful Movement.
NEW QUESTION 87
An overlay district is similar to a Planned Unit Development in that both:
Overlay districts and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) both impose additional regulations beyond standard zoning to achieve specific goals (e.g., historic preservation for overlays, mixed-use flexibility for PUDs).
Option B (require an additional degree of review) is correct, as both involve extra scrutiny to ensure compliance with their unique standards. The APA’sAICPCertification Exam Content Outline(2022), under
“Plan and Policy Development,” states, “Overlay districts and PUDs require additional review beyond conventional zoning to meet specialized objectives.” Option A (board of zoning appeals) is incorrect, as approvals typically involve planning commissions or councils. Option C (residential developments) is too narrow, as both can apply to various uses. Option D (Standard Zoning Enabling Act) is incorrect, as the Act (1920s) doesn’t specifically authorize these modern tools. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “Both overlay districts and PUDs require additional review to ensure alignment with their goals,” supporting option B:References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Zoning Tools.
NEW QUESTION 88
A community development corporation (CDC) in a low-income community wants to raise funds to hold public workshops related to a controversial development. The best way for the CDC to raise money is to request:
A CDC in a low-income community raising funds for workshops should seek stable, neutral funding. Option D (funding from a community or regional foundation) is best, as foundations often support community engagement and are less likely to have conflicts of interest. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Plan Implementation,” states, “CDCs can effectively raise funds for public engagement by seeking grants from community or regional foundations, which prioritize community development.” Option A (community donations) may be limited in a low-income area. Option B (developer’s grant) poses a conflict, as the developer is involved in the controversial project. Option C (mayor’s office) may introduce political bias.TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “Foundations are a reliable funding source for CDCs to support neutral community engagement,” supporting option D.
References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Community Development Funding.
