Exam Flashcards by Just SahMae

The Father of Town Planning:*

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a. Hippodamus of Miletus

b. Socrates

c. Isaac Newton

d. Hiratus Piraeus

e. None of the above

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What is rationalized planning?*

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a. A structure process of decision-making

b. Seeks to maximize the achievement of desired goals (ends)

c. Carefully considers potential consequences

d. Scientific and technical process to achieve optimization and efficiency.

e. All of the above

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Credited for replacing and renovation of Paris*

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a. Pierre Charles L’Enfant

b. Georges Eugene Haussman

c. Architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux

d. Sir Christopher Wren

e. None of the above

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Who said the following quote: “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever- growing insistency. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon be beauty.”*

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a. Winston Churchill

b. Socrates

c. Daniel Hudson Burnham

d. Pierre Charles L’Enfant

e. None of the above

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A logic of linear utility lines should be the basis of all city lay-out houses and buildings could be set alongside linear utility systems supplying water, communications, and electricity*

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a. Linear City

b. Super block

c. Thorough fair

d. Garden City

e. None of the above

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In Ebenezer Howard’s book the Garden Cities of Tomorrow (1902) how many magnets are there?*

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a. Five magnets

b. Four magnets

c. Three magnets

d. Two magnets

e. None of the above

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Father of regional Planning*

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a. Sir Cristopher Wren

b. Sir Leslie Abercrombie

c. Sir Patrick Geddes

d. Sir Lewis Mumford

e. None of the Above

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In this diagram Zone C classified as* (Concentric Zone Theory )

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a. Central Business District

b. Residential (upper class)

c. Residential (middle Class)

d. Residential (lower class)

E. Zone of transition

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Which sector of the economy is mining and quarrying?*

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a. Primary sector

b. Secondary sector

c. Tertiary sector

d. Quaternary

e. Quinary

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This identifies which industry is considered a regional export industry using ratios of employment.*

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a. Scalogram

b. Overlay analysis

c. Shift share

d. Location quotient

e. None of the above

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Which of the following is a field survey method that uses a vehicle to observe a place?*

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a. Windshield survey

b. Foot survey

c. Detailed field investigation

d. Google earth survey

e. None of the above

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Are designed to present accurate, measurable description and visual presentation of submerged terrain*

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a. Topographic map

b. Bathymetric chart

c. Land use map

d. Cadastral map

e. None of the above

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13 A slope range of 18-30° is described as*

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a. Flat to almost flat

b. Rolling

c. Hilly

d. Steeply dissected

e. Mountainous

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It is a representation of what will and how will the future change over time will look like*

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a. Land Use Map

b. Comprehensive Development Plan

c. Land Use Plan

d. Cadastral Map

e. None of the above

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The amount of GHGs produced to support activities usually expressed in tons of carbon dioxide. Represents the use of emissions*

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a. Carrying capacity

b. Ecosystem

c. Carbon Footprint

d. Citizen participation

e. All of the above

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The NDRRMP contains which of the following?*

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a. Disaster prevention and mitigation

b. Disaster preparedness

c. Disaster response

d. Disaster rehabilitation and recovery

e. All of the above

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Land occupied possessed and utilized by individuals, families and clans who are members of IPs since time immemorial, by themselves or through predecessors*

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a. Ancestral lands

b. NIPAS

c. Resettlement Land

d. Mineral Lands

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Is referred to those lands of public domain which have been classified as forests and declared as not needed for forest purposes*

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a. Public forest

b. Permanent forest or forest reserves

c. Alienable and disposable lands

d. National park

e. Mangrove

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Is a common sewer to which all abutters have equal rights of connections*

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a. Septic tank

b. Privy

c. House sewer

d. Public Sanitary sewer

e. Domestic Sewerage

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Is the law that protects subdivision and condominium buyers.*

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a. RA 7279

b. RA10587

c. PD856

d. RA 9557

e. PD 957

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Based on building code, which type of construction that uses masonry and wood construction.*

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a. Type I

b. Type Il

c. Type Ill

d. Type IV

e. Type V

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Which is the vice chair for disaster prevention and mitigation?*

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a. Secretary of DILG

b. Secretary of NEDA

c. Secretary of DSWD

d. Secretary of DND

e. Secretary of DOST

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The law creating the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is RA 11201 signed on February 14. 2019. Which of the following are not part of the new department’s bureaus?*

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a. Homeowners and Association Community Development

b. Housing and Real Estate Development Regulation Environmental Land Use, and Urban Planning and Development

d. Housing Resiliency and Sustainable Development

e. All of the above

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A type of BOT contractual arrangement that involves the government to partner with private sector to improve its services by the private partner building an asset, leasing it to government, and at the end of the lease period, the private partner transfers the ownership of the asset to government.*

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a. BT

b. BOT

c. BLT

d. ROT

e. None of the above

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25. Which among the following are the governing principles of RA 9184? I. Public Monitoring II. Accountability III. Transparency IV. Streamlined Process * 1/1 a. I, II, III, IV b. I, II, III c. II, III, IV d. I, II, IV

26. Which among the following are considered as Alternative Methods of Procurement as per RA 9184? I. Competitive Bidding II. Direct Contracting III. Shopping IV. Negotiated Procurement * 1/1 a. I, II, III, IV b. I, II, III c. II, III, IV d. I, II, IV

27. This procurement entity refers to the head of the agency or body, or his duly authorized official, for NGAs and the constitutional commissions or offices, and other branches of government. In the case of LGUs, this is represented by the Local Chief Executive. * 1/1 a. Head of Procuring Entity b. BAC Chairperson c. BAC Members d. BAC Secretariat

28. What is the requirement for the BAC Chair for the National Government Agencies, GOCCs, and GFIs? * 1/1 a. At least fifth highest ranking permanent official/personnel in the PE b. At least second highest ranking permanent official/personnel in the PE c. At least third highest ranking permanent official/personnel in the PE d. At least fourth highest ranking permanent official/personnel in the PE

29. Which among the following pertain to the Socio-Economic Development Plans? I. Provincial Comprehensive Development Plan II. Regional Development Plan III. City/Municipal Comprehensive Development Plan IV. City/Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan * 1/1 a. I, II, III b. II, III, IV c. I, II, IV d. I, III, IV

30. As per Sec 20 of RA 7160, which among the following plans are mandated to be prepared by the LGUs? I. Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan II. Forest Land Use Plan III. Comprehensive Development Plan IV. Comprehensive Land Use Plan * 1/1 a. III, IV b. II, III c. I, II d. I, IV

31. This refers to a document that contains the governance program of a province, city, or municipality for a given period, usually 3 years, corresponding to the term of office of elected officials. * 1/1 a. Executive-Legislative Agenda b. Local Development Investment Program c. Comprehensive Development Plan d. Comprehensive Land Use Plan

32. Which among the following are part of the four policy areas in the CLUP? I. Protected Areas II. Settlement Areas III. Infrastructure IV. Production Areas * 1/1 a. I, II, III, IV b. I, II, III c. II, III, IV d. I, III, IV

33. As per Sec 21 of RA 10121, how many percent of the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the LDRRMF? * 1/1 a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20%

34. Which among the following are part of the allocation for the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)? I. 30% for Quick Response Fund II. 70% for Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, and Rehabilitation and Recovery III. 30% for Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, and Rehabilitation and Recovery Operations and Warning Support Staff IV. 70% for Quick Response Fund * 1/1 a. I, II b. I, IV c. II, III d. III, IV

35. A portion of the LDRRMF is allocated for Disaster Response. The following are parts of the coverage for the utilization of the Quick Response Fund. I. Relief Assistance II. Rehabilitation of damaged facilities III. Temporary Shelter IV. Activity that involve saving lives and meeting basic people needs * 0/1 a. I, III, IV b. II, III, IV c. I, II, IV d. I, II, III

36. The following are the criteria for the declaration of State of Calamity: I. At least 15% population affected II. Damage to critical and lifeline facilities III. At least 30% livelihood destroyed IV. Extremely high incidence of disease * 1/1 a. I, II, III, IV b. II, III, IV c. I, II, IV d. I, II, III

37. What are the legal bases for the state’s regulation of land use? * 1/1 a. Police Power b. Laws against nuisance and pollution c. The policy that property has social function d. The rule that a person must not do wrong to another person

38. As per RA 7160, which among the statements are true in the distribution of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)? I. Provinces have a share of 23% II. Municipalities have a share of 23% III. The share of population is equivalent to 50% IV. The share of land area is equivalent to 20% * 1/1 a. I, III b. I, II c. II, III d. I, IV

39. There shall be an established Local School Board in every province, city, or municipality. The City School Board shall be composed of the following: I. Governor II. City Mayor III. City Superintendent of Schools IV. City Treasurer * 0/1 a. II, III, IV b. I, II, III c. I, II, IV d. I, III, IV

40. The resignation of mayors and vice mayors of highly-urbanized cities shall be deemed effective only upon acceptance by _________? * 1/1 a. The President of the Philippines b. The Vice President of the Philippines c. The Governor d. The DILG

41. The Gravity Model is used in which step of the classical four-step model? * 1/1 a. Trip Generation b. Trip Distribution c. Modal Split d. Trip Assignment

42. Which of the following soft measures does not belong under Transport Demand Management? * 1/1 a. Parking control techniques b. Congestion pricing c. Flexible working hours schemes d. Rehabilitation of pavement markings

43. Which among the following industries does not belong to the tertiary sector? * 0/1 a. Retail and wholesale b. Tourism c. Fisheries d. Health Care

44. This refers to the economic sector that involves the production of finished goods from the raw materials extracted by the primary sector. * 1/1 a. Secondary Sector b. Tertiary Sector c. Quaternary Sector d. Quinary Sector

45. __________ refers to the way of quantifying how concentrated a particular industry is in a region. * 1/1 a. Economic Base Multiplier b. Location Quotient c. Economic Internal Rate of Return d. Benefit-Cost Ratio

46. Which among the following is an Independent Component City (ICC) in the Philippines? * 0/1 a. Ormoc b. Surigao c. Puerto Princesa d. Lucena

47. The Net Present Value presents value of cash flows at the required rate of return of the project versus the initial investment. Which among these statements are true in making decisions for an investment? I. If NPV is positive; Approve II. If NPV is negative; Disapprove III. If NPV is 0 the project is not expected to results in any significant gain or loss IV. If NPV is negative; the project is not expected to results in any significant gain or loss * 1/1 a. I, II, III b. II, III, IV c. I, II d. II, III

48. Who serves as the Chair of the NEDA Board? * 1/1 a. President of the Philippines b. Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning c. Secretary of Finance d. Secretary of Public Works and Highways

49. A contractual arrangement whereby the public sector contracts out the building of an infrastructure facility to a private entity such that the contractor builds the facility on a turn-key basis, assuming cost overruns, delays, and specified performance risks. Once the facility is commissioned satisfactorily, title is transferred to the implementing agency. The private entity however operates the facility on behalf of the implementing agency under an agreement. * 1/1 a. Build and Transfer (BT) b. Build-Transfer-and-Operate (BTO) c. Build-Lease-and-Transfer (BLT) d. Build-Operate-and-Transfer (BOT)

50. A contractual arrangement whereby a project proponent is authorized to finance, construct, own, operate and maintain an infrastructure or development facility from which the proponent is allowed to recover its total investment, operating and maintenance costs plus a reasonable return thereon by collecting tolls, fees, rentals or other charges from facility users. Under this project, the proponent who owns the assets of the facility may assign its operation and maintenance to a facility operator. * 1/1 a. Build-Own-and-Operate (BOO) b. Build-Transfer-and-Operate (BTO) c. Build-Lease-and-Transfer (BLT) d. Build-Operate-and-Transfer (BOT)

51. Who among the following is NOT a member of the PRC Board for Environmental Planning? * 0/1 a. Corazon Cruz b. Roque Magno c. Michael Tan d. None of the Above

52. Who serves as the Chair of the Investment Coordination Committee? * 1/1 a. President of the Philippines b. Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning c. Secretary of Finance d. Secretary of Public Works and Highways

53. The objective of this study is to determine if the program/project is technically feasible, workable and that its operations and maintenance can be locally sustained. * 1/1 a. Demand and Supply Market Study b. Technical Analysis c. Financial Analysis d. Social Impact Analysis

54. Which law serves as the legal basis for the implementation of the Philippine Environmental Policy? * 1/1 a. PD 1151 b. PD 1152 c. RA 10121 d. RA 9003

RA 10121 d. RA 9003 55. Which law will serve as the best reference to be used if you need provisions about public forest, forest reserve, and forest reservations? * 1/1 a. PD 1151 b. PD 1152 c. PD 705 d. RA 9003

56. Which among these infrastructure projects will require Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)? I. Major Dams II. Major Power Plants III. Major Reclamation Projects IV. Construction of a barangay covered court * 1/1 a. I, II, III b. II, III, IV c. I, II, IV d. I, III, IV

57. Which among the following will require Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)? I. Environmentally critical projects II. Projects within environmentally critical areas III. Areas with critical slopes IV. All golf course projects * 1/1 a. I, II, III, IV b. II, III, IV c. I, II, IV d. I, III, IV

58. If you are going to measure the quality of life and/or level of development, which among the following tools can you use? I. Human Development Index II. Sustainable Development Goals III. Human Poverty Index IV. Gender Development Index * 1/1 a. II, III b. I, II, III c. II, III, IV d. I, II, III, IV

59. This graphics format is composed of pixels, which are tiny square units of color. These are suitable for digital photos and complex color blends. * 1/1 a. Vector b. Raster c. Image d. Graphics

60. Which Philippine Government Agency is responsible for providing the public with mapmaking services * 1/1 a. National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) b. Land Management Bureau (LMB) c. Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) d. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)

61. This refers to the fourth (4th) step in the CLUP Process which is geared towards identifying issues, potentials, and future development needs and spatial requirements of the City. * 1/1 a. Set the Vision b. Analyze the Situation c. Establish Development Thrust and Spatial Strategies d. Prepare the Land Use Plan

62. The National Statistical Coordination Board defines areas as urban if __________ . * 0/1 a. If a barangay has a population size of 500 or more b. If a barangay has a population size of 50,000 or more c. If a barangay has at least two establishments with a minimum of 100 employees d. If a barangay has at least one establishment with a minimum of 100 employees

63. In the creation of a city, how much is the required minimum income of an LGU for the last two (2) consecutive years based on 2000 constant prices? * 0/1 a. 20 Million b. 50 Million c. 75 Million d. 100 Million

64. This refers to the planning theory wherein a city develops in a series of sectors. Activities expands in a wedge (or sector) emanating from the center. * 1/1 a. Concentric Zone Theory b. Multiple Nuclei Theory c. Sector Theory d. Bid Rent Theory

65. This refers to the planning theory that presents how the price and demand for land changes as the distance from the center (CBD) increases. * 1/1 a. Concentric Zone Theory b. Multiple Nuclei Theory c. Sector Theory d. Bid Rent Theory

66. The City Beautiful Movement was born in part as a response to poor conditions in urban tenements. In this view, harmonious, beautiful public spaces would lead to social harmony and increased civic virtue. Which among the following describe the elements of the City Beautiful Movement? I. Emphasis on order and harmony II. Broad boulevards with sweeping view III. Monumental grandeur IV. High-rise civic buildings * 1/1 a. I, II, III b. I, II, IV c. I, III, IV d. II, III, IV

67. __________ is a common type of economic linkage with an activity that uses the output of a particular activity. * 1/1 a. Forward b. Backward c. Vertical d. Horizontal

68. __________ is the ratio of the total population of an area to the total land area. * 0/1 a. Urbanization b. Gross Density c. Urban Density d. Population Distribution

69. Age dependency indicates the extent to which those who are too young or too old to earn a living. Who among the age cohorts are referred to as "young dependents" * 1/1 a. 0-14 b. 15-64 c. 65 and above d. 0-18

70. __________ refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 population. * 1/1 a. Crude Birth Rate b. Crude Death Rate c. Mortality d. Morbidity

71. __________ refers to the number of women who die as a result of complications of childbearing and childbirth in a given year per 100,000 live births in that year. * 1/1 a. Crude Death Rate b. Maternal Mortality Rate c. Infant Mortality Rate d. Crude Birth Rate

72. According to BP 220, what is the minimum lot area of a "single detached" housing under the socialized category? * 1/1 a. 72 sq. m b. 64 sq. m c. 48 sq. m d. 28 sq. m

73. According to BP 220, what is the minimum lot frontage of a "row house" unit under the economic housing category? * 1/1 a. 3.5 meters b. 4 meters c. 6 meters d. 8 meters

74. What is the maximum number of housing units in a block or cluster following the provisions from BP 220? * 1/1 a. 10 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30

75. The approved development plans of provinces, highly-urbanized cities, and independent component cities shall be submitted to the __________, which shall be integrated into the regional development plan for submission to the NEDA, in accordance with existing laws. * 1/1 a. Regional Development Council b. Barangay Development Council c. City Development Council d. Municipal Development Council

76. Which theory describes that “Land value is maximum at city center; more accessible to center has higher value, declining farther away from transport, employment”? * 0/1 a. Concentric Ring Theory b. Bid Rent Theory c. Central Place Theory d. Growth Center Theory

77. In Ebenezer Howard’s Garden Cities, how many people did he envisage the Garden City’s population would have? * 0/1 a. 25,000 b. 30,000 c. 35,000 d. 40,000

78. _____________ is the newest and 82nd province in the Philippines. * 1/1 a. Zamboanga Sibugay b. Maguindanao del Norte c. Davao Occidental d. Dinagat Islands

79. Which region in the Philippines does the following provinces belong to: Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat? * 0/1 a. Region X b. Region XI c. Region XII d. Region XIII

80. As of 2023, which country is considered as the most populous in the world? * 1/1 a. India b. China c. United States d. Indonesia