Planning, Development & Zoning

Question 1

It is an act, wherein subdivision developers are mandated to develop for socialized housing an area equivalent to 20% of the gross area or project cost of his project development.
a. R.A. 7279
b. R.A. 9646
c. P.D. 1216
d. B.P. 220

Answer 1

a. R.A. 7279

Question 2

A housing project intended for the underprivileged where the house and lot package is based on present standards, not more than Php 225,000.00.
a. Socialized Housing.
b. Economic housing
c. Affordable Housing
d. Low Cost Housing

Answer 2

a. Socialized Housing.

Question 3

A distinction of subdivision development could best be described on its type of development even during the construction stage through the size of its
a. road
b. gate
c. project
d. drainage

Answer 3

a. road

Question 4

Change from one (1) classification or use of land property to another is:
a. Land Reclassification
b. Land Re-use order
c. Land Conversion
d. Land Expropriation
e. Land Reformatting

Answer 4

c. Land Conversion

Question 5

Refers to housing programs by the government or private sector covering house and lots for the under privileged and homeless citizens is called:
a. Economic Housing Program
b. Socialized Housing Program
c. Community Mortgage Program
d. Unified Lending Program
e. None of the above

Answer 5

b. Socialized Housing Program

Question 6

The Subdivision and Condominium Buyer’s Protective Decree that governs the subdivision and condominium development is known as:
a. P.D. 957
b. B.P.220
c. RA 7835
d. RA 6425

Answer 6

a. P.D. 957

Question 7

A tract or parcel of land partitioned primarily into individual lots for residential purposes either with or without improvements with provisions for residential and commercial areas as well as open spaces and offered to public for sale.
a. Condominium Project
b. Condominium Development
c. Subdivision Project
d. Subdivision Development

Answer 7

c. Subdivision Project

A tract or parcel of land partitioned primarily into individual lots for residential purposes either with or without improvements with provisions for residential and commercial areas as well as open spaces and offered to public for sale is called a Subdivision Project.

Question 8

The law governing the economic and socialized housing projects is known as:
a. P.D. 957
b. B.P.220
c. RA 7835
d. RA 6425

Answer 8

b. B.P.220

Question 9

Subdivision lot ownership is effected in a: :
a. Master Deed
b. Condominium Certificate of Title
c. Transfer Certificate of Title
d. Original Certificate of Title
e. Tax Declaration

Answer 9

c. Transfer Certificate of Title

Question 10

The document granted to the owner/developer by the HLRB, authorizing the sale of the subdivision lots or condominium units in the approved subdivision or condominium project is referred to as:
a. Development Permit
b. License To Sell
c. Condominium Certificate
d. certificate of Registration

Answer 10

b. License To Sell

Question 11

A means of land regulation which promotes large scale unified land development by means of mid range realistic programs in chase of physically curable social and economic deficiencies in land and cityscapes:
a. Land Use Development
b. Planned Use Development
c. Comprehensive Land Use Program
d. Site Planning
e. none of the above

Answer 11

b. Planned Use Development

Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a means of land regulation that promotes large-scale unified land development by means of mid-range realistic programs in pursuit of physically curable social and economic deficiencies in land and cityscapes. PUD allows for flexibility in zoning regulations and encourages a mix of land uses within a development, such as residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. This approach to land use planning emphasizes the importance of the overall design of a development, rather than simply adhering to strict zoning regulations.
Land Use Development and Comprehensive Land Use Program are related to land use planning and management, but they do not specifically refer to Planned Unit Development. Site Planning, on the other hand, is a component of land use planning that involves the design and arrangement of buildings, infrastructure, and open spaces on a particular site.

Question 12

Change from one (1) classification or use of land property to another is:
a. Land Reclassification
b. Land Re-use order
c. Land Conversion
d. Land Expropriation e. Land Reformatting

Answer 12

c. Land Conversion

Land conversion refers to the change from one classification or use of land property to another. It involves the transformation of land from agricultural, forest, or other uses into residential, commercial, industrial, or other non-agricultural uses. Land conversion can have significant environmental, economic, and social impacts, particularly when it involves the loss of valuable agricultural land, the destruction of natural habitats, or the displacement of local communities.
Land reclassification, land re-use order, land expropriation, and land reformatting are all related to land use and management, but they refer to different processes or actions. Land reclassification, for example, involves the revision of the land use classification of a particular area or property, while land expropriation involves the acquisition of private property by the government for public use or purposes.

Question 13

The policy guide for the management of local territories is known as the:
a. Comprehensive land Use Plan
b. Land Management Plan
c. Land Development Plan
d. Land Utilization Plan e. none of the above

Answer 13

a. Comprehensive land Use Plan

Question 14

The low impact environmentally sound and community participatory activity in a given natural environment that enhances the conservation of bio-physical and cultural diversity refers to:
a. Eco-Tourism development
b. Lakeshore development
c. Resort Development
d. Farm development
e. none of the above

Answer 14

a. Eco-Tourism development

Question 15

The principal and legal instrument for enforcing locational policies and performance standard of the CLUP is the:
a. Locational Clearance
b. Expropriation Proceedings
c. Zoning Ordinance
d. Police Power
e. Escheat

Answer 15

c. Zoning Ordinance

The zoning ordinance is the principal and legal instrument for enforcing locational policies and performance standards of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). It regulates the use of land within a particular jurisdiction, dividing it into different zones or districts, each with its own set of permitted uses and development standards. The zoning ordinance is a tool used by local governments to guide land use and development and to ensure that development is consistent with the community’s overall vision and goals, and that it contributes to the common good, public welfare, and public interest.
Locational Clearance is a permit that is required before any construction or development can take place on a particular piece of land. It is usually issued by the local government or the relevant regulatory agency, and it ensures that the proposed development is consistent with the zoning ordinance and other land use regulations. Expropriation Proceedings is a legal process by which the government can acquire private property for public use, provided that just compensation is paid to the landowner.
Police Power is the inherent power of the State to promote the general welfare, health, safety, and morals of the people, through the enactment and enforcement of laws and regulations.
Escheat is the process by which the State takes possession of property that has no legal owner, either because the previous owner died without a will or heirs, or because the property was abandoned or unclaimed.

Question 16

The primary basis for determining the future use of land and other natural resources which serve as basis for prescribing reasonable limits and restraints on the use of the property within the municipal jurisdiction for regulating subdivision developments, and for reclassifying agricultural lands in to non-agricultural uses is called:
a. Zoning
b. Land Management Plan
c. Land Development Plan
d. Land Utilization Plan
e. Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Answer 16

e. Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Question 17

An instrument which has been instituted by society to regulate the exercise of certain basic rights pertaining to land is:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Land Use Control
c. Land Utilization Plan
d. Land Management and Control
e. none of the above

Answer 17

b. Land Use Control

Land Use Control is an instrument which has been instituted by society to regulate the exercise of certain basic rights pertaining to land. It refers to the legal and administrative mechanisms used to control the use and development of land within a particular jurisdiction. Land Use Control includes various tools and strategies, such as zoning ordinances, land use regulations, building codes, subdivision regulations, and environmental impact assessments.
Land Use Plan is a document that provides a comprehensive framework for the future development and use of land within a particular jurisdiction. It guides decision-making related to land use, development, and resource management.
Land Utilization Plan is a plan that aims to allocate land resources to different land-using activities in a rational and judicious manner, based on the comprehensive and integrated plan for the area.
Land Management and Control is a system implemented by the State to manage the allocation and use of land resources and the social, economic, and environmental issues that relate to its allocation and use.

Question 18

This is the right which allows the owner to make a profit from the current use of his land, a right which can be controlled through taxation:
a. Surface Right
b. Productivity Right
c. Development Right
d. Pecuniary Right
e. Restrictive Right

Answer 18

d. Pecuniary Right

The Pecuniary Right is the right which allows the owner to make a profit from the current use of his land. This right can be controlled through taxation. In some countries, the government imposes property taxes on the assessed value of the land, which is based on its current use and productivity. The property tax is intended to raise revenue for the government and to encourage landowners to put their land into productive use.
Surface right refers to the right to use the surface of the land for a particular purpose, such as building a structure or planting crops. Productivity right refers to the right to use the land for productive purposes, such as agriculture, forestry, or mining. Development right refers to the right to develop the land for a particular use, such as residential or commercial development. Restrictive right refers to the right to restrict the use of the land, such as through easements or covenants.

Question 19

The right of the owner of the land not to develop his land and which can be subject to idle land tax is:
a. Comprehensive Land Use Plan
b. Land Management Plan
c. Land Development Plan
d. Land Utilization Plan
e none of the above

Answer 19

e none of the above

In some countries, including the Philippines, the government has the power to impose an idle land tax on undeveloped or underdeveloped land. This is intended to encourage landowners to put their land into productive use and to discourage land speculation and hoarding. The idle land tax is usually a percentage of the land’s assessed value, and the amount varies depending on the length of time the land has remained idle. Landowners can avoid paying the idle land tax by developing their land or by leasing it to someone who will develop it.

Question 20

The right allows the owner of the land to improvehis landing the best way possible he knows but this right can be limited by land use planning and zoning:
a. Comprehensive Land Use Plan
b. Land Management Plan
c. Land Development Plan
d. Land Utilization Plan
e. none of the above

Answer 20

a. Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is a local government unit’s blueprint for land use and development. It outlines the community’s vision for future growth and development and provides a framework for decision-making related to land use, development, and resource management. While landowners have the right to improve their land as they see fit, this right can be limited by land use planning and zoning regulations, which are established to promote the efficient, equitable, and sustainable use of land resources. The CLUP guides land use planning and zoning, ensuring that development is consistent with the community’s overall vision and goals, and that it contributes to the common good, public welfare, and public interest.

Question 21

The art of open space design, building design and road pattern design is known as:
a. House Planning
b. Contour Planning
c. Site Planning
d. Building Planning
e. Subdivision Planning

Answer 21

c. Site Planning

Site planning is the art of open space design, building design, and road pattern design. It involves the analysis, design, and organization of physical elements, such as buildings, roads, landscapes, and open spaces, to create a functional, aesthetic, and sustainable environment. Site planning is a critical component of urban design, architecture, and landscape architecture and is used to guide the development of individual sites or larger areas, such as neighborhoods, campuses, and urban districts.

Question 22

Some of the Laws and Issuances guiding Planning, Development and Zoning are listed below. Which one is not one among them?
a. RA 7160 Local Government Code of 1991
b. RA 6657 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988
c. RA 8371 Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997
d. RA 7942 Philippine Mining Act of 1995
e. RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

Answer 22

c. RA 8371 Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997

Question 23

The power to zone a particular locational territorial boundary is vested in the:
a. Local Government Unit
b. City Government
c. Municipal Government
d. All of the above
e. none of the above

Answer 23

a. Local Government Unit

The power to zone a particular locational territorial boundary is vested in the Local Government Unit (LGU). This means that cities, municipalities, and provinces have the authority to enact zoning ordinances and regulate land use and development within their respective jurisdictions. The LGU is responsible for the management and enforcement of the zoning ordinance, including the approval of development permits and clearances, and the monitoring of compliance with land use regulations. The LGU is also responsible for the administration of land-related services, such as land titling, land valuation, and land registration, within their jurisdiction.

Question 24

Which of the following powers of the state shall be used by a local government unit in enforcing the proper development and use of land for residential, commercial, industrial, resort, condominius and other forms of development in its area of responsibility?
a. Escheat
b. Zoning Ordinance
c. Police Power
d. Taxation
e. none of the above

Answer 24

c. Police Power

Police power is the power of the state to regulate and control the use of property within its jurisdiction for the common good, public welfare, and public interest. This power includes the authority to enforce zoning ordinances, building codes, and land use regulations to ensure proper development and use of land for residential, commercial, industrial, resort, condominiums, and other forms of development in a local government unit’s area of responsibility. Police power is a critical tool for local governments to manage land use and development, promote public health and safety, and protect the environment.

Question 25

Refers to the rationalize and judicious approach of allocating available land resources to different land using activities is called:
a. Land Use Planning
b. Land Management Plan
c. Land Development Plan
d. Land Utilization Plan
e. none of the above

Answer 25

a. Land Use Planning

Land use planning refers to the rational and judicious approach of allocating available land resources to different land using activities. It involves the comprehensive and integrated planning of land use and development, taking into account social, economic, and environmental considerations, to ensure the efficient, equitable, and sustainable use of land resources. Land use planning is a critical tool for managing urban growth and development, promoting sustainable land use, and ensuring the effective use of land resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Question 26

Land Management is the system implemented by the State to manage the allocation and use of land resources and the social, economic, and environmental issues that
relate to its:
a. allocation and reclassification
b. allocation and land conversion
c. allocation and distribution
d. allocation and use

Answer 26

d. allocation and use

Question 27

t is the locally enacted legislation which embodies among other a) regulations affecting uses allowed or disallowed in each zone or district; for allowing them procedures for processing a request for a clearance and d) penalties for violating any of its provisions.
a. Zoning Ordinance
b. Planning & Development
c. Land Use Plan
d. Zoning

Answer 27

a. Zoning Ordinance

A zoning ordinance is the locally enacted legislation which embodies regulations affecting uses allowed or disallowed in each zone or district, procedures for processing a request for a clearance, and penalties for violating any of its provisions. The zoning ordinance serves as a legal framework for managing land use and development within a community, providing guidelines and standards for the use of land and ensuring compliance with the community’s comprehensive plan. The ordinance is implemented and enforced by local government agencies, such as zoning boards or planning commissions.

Question 28

It is the division of the community into functional zones based on the present and potential uses of properties for the purpose of regulating the use and growth of properties in accordance with the comprehensive development plan of the town/city.
a. Zoning Ordinance
b. Planning & Development
c. Land Use Plan
d. Zoning

Answer 28

a. Zoning Ordinance

A zoning ordinance is the division of the community into functional zones based on the present and potential uses of properties for the purpose of regulating the use and growth of properties in accordance with the comprehensive development plan of the town/city. The zoning ordinance is a critical tool for local governments to manage urban growth and development, ensure the efficient use of land resources, and promote sustainable and equitable development that meets the needs of the community and the environment.

Question 29

Land Administration is the system implemented by the State:
a. to administer land rights
b. to administer land management
c. to administer land reclassification
d. to administer land conversion

Answer 29

a. to administer land rights

Question 30

Conversion is the change of the current use of a piece of agricultural land into non-agricultural use; such permit is proper only upon issuance of a clearance from the:
a. LOU
b. DAR
c. DENR
d. DA

Answer 30

b. DAR

Question 31

Implements a comprehensive agrarian reform with the intention that any conversion of a private agricultural land to non-agricultural uses should first be cleared before hand by the Department of Agrarian Reform.
a. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
b. Comprehensive Agrarian Development
c. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
d. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law

Answer 31

d. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law

The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, also known as Republic Act No. 6657, implements a comprehensive agrarian reform with the intention that any conversion of private agricultural land to non-agricultural uses should first be cleared beforehand by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). The law aims to promote social justice, equitable distribution of land, and sustainable rural development by providing landless farmers and farmworkers with the opportunity to own the land they till.

Question 32

Refers to land devoted to or suitable to agriculture as defined in RA 6657 and owned by natural or judicial person/s, or by the government in its proprietary capacity.
a. Conversion
b. Agricultural Land
c. Private Agricultural Land
d. Environment

Answer 32

b. Agricultural Land

Question 33

It is the rational and deliberate allocation of land resources to different uses based on the comprehensive and integrated plan for the area. It translates the socio-economic, the infrastructure and environmental plan into land allocations
a. Zoning Ordinance
b. Planning & Development
c. Land Use Plan
d. Zoning

Answer 33

c. Land Use Plan

Question 34

Refers to those develop areas with community facilities, utilities, services and amenities concentrated in a contiguous population or neighborhood.
a. Urban Subdivision
b. Rural Subdivision
c.Sub-urban subdivisions
d.Urbanized Land

Answer 34

d.Urbanized Land

Question 35

Refers to those subdivisions of provincial lands where the major portion are utilized in agricultural purpose and only small portions are devoted for residential uses.
a. Urban Subdivision
b. Rural Subdivision
c.Sub-urbanSubdivisions
d.UrbanizedLand

Answer 35

b. Rural Subdivision

Question 36

Refers to develop communities within the perimeter of existing cities or municipalities of developed urban environs.
a. Urban Subdivision
b. Rural Subdivision
c.Sub-urbanSubdivisions
d.UrbanizedLand

Answer 36

a. Urban Subdivision

Question 37

Refers to land located in the fringes of built up communities which has the provincial characteristics but is favoured with metropolis utilities, facilities and amenities.
a. Urban Subdivision
b. Rural Subdivision
c.Sub-urbanSubdivisions
d.UrbanizedLand

Answer 37

c.Sub-urbanSubdivisions

Question 38

The acquisition of land in advance of actual need based on present value for future planned development is referred to under Urban Land Reform Law as:
a. Land assembly
b. New settlement
c. Land banking
d. Urban renewal

Answer 38

c. Land banking

Question 39

Under R.A 7279,__________shall be resorted to only when other modes of acquisition have been exhausted.
a. Negotiated purchase
b. Land consolidation
c. Expropriation
d Joint Venture Agreement

Answer 39

c. Expropriation

Question 40

The following are modes of acquiring lands for purposes of Urban Development and Housing Act, except:
a. Community mortgage
b. Joint venture agreement
c. Negotiated purchase
d. Foreclosure

Answer 40

d. Foreclosure

Question 41

It refers to acquisition of lots of varying ownership through purchase or expropriation for the purpose of planned and national development and social housing program without individual property boundary restrictions:
a. Land banking
b. land swapping
c. Land assembly
d. Land use plan

Answer 41

c. Land assembly

Question 42

The national approach of allocating available land resources as equitably as possible between competing user group is:
a. Land assembly
b. Land use planning
c. On-site development
d. Urban renewal

Answer 42

b. Land use planning

Question 43

Lands in the National Capital Region are covered by the Urban Land Reform Law when they are: a. Biglandedareas
b.Abandonedandidlelands
c. Within 244 area for priority development
d. Suitable for socialized housing

Answer 43

d. Suitable for socialized housing

Question 44

The priority right of a tenant to buy the land located in an urban land reform area is known as
a. Tenant’s possessory right
b. Tenant’s incremental right
c. Tenant’s right of first refusal
d. None of the above

Answer 44

c. Tenant’s right of first refusal

Question 45

It is land identified, as part of this zone shall qualify for exemption from the coverage of R.A. 7279 (UDHA) and R.A. 6657 (CARP).
a. Philippine Economic Zone (PEZ)
b. Forest Reserved Zone
c. Tourism Economic Zone (TEZ)
d. National Park Zone

Answer 45

c. Tourism Economic Zone (TEZ)

Question 46

As provided in design standards of HLURB, the number of row houses shall not exceed 20 units per block/cluster but in no case shall this be beyond such numbers of length.
a. 100 meters
b. 400 meters
c. 200 meter
d. 300 meters

Answer 46

a. 100 meters

Question 47

The maximum length of block as provided in the HLURB design standards for a subdivision shall be 400 meters, however blocks exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with an alley at approximately at certain length.
a. 1/3 of its length
b. % of its length
c. mid-length or 1/2 its length
d. 2/3 of its length

Answer 47

c. mid-length or 1/2 its length

Question 48

It refers to the management of the earth’s resources in a way, which aims to restore and maintain the balance between human requirements and the other species of the world.
a. Biodiversity
b. conservation
c. Ecological footprint
d. sustainable development

Answer 48

b. conservation

Question 49

It refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
a. Biodiversity
b. conservation
c. Ecological footprint
d. sustainable development

Answer 49

d. sustainable development

Question 50

It is the national agenda for sustainable development. It outlines the integrating strategies for the country’s overall sustainable development and identifies the intervention areas from the national to the regional level.
a.PA20
b.SD21
c.PA21
d.SD20

Answer 50

c.PA21

PA 21 stands for Philippine Agenda 21, which is the national agenda for sustainable development in the Philippines. It outlines the integrating strategies for the country’s overall sustainable development and identifies the intervention areas from the national to the regional level. PA 21 serves as a framework for policy formulation, planning, and resource allocation to promote economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection.

Question 51

The country where industrial district at Kalundborg, often labeled as an “industrial ecosystem’’ or “industrial symbiosis’’ is situated
a. USA
b. Germany
c. Denmark
d. Philippines

Answer 51

c. Denmark

Question 52

The Philippine Environmental Impact System (EIS) was formally established in 1978 by virtue of._______
a. PD 1586
b. RA 6465
c. RAI 586
d. PD 857

Answer 52

a. PD 1586

Question 53

It is a process that involves predicting and evaluating the likely impacts of a project
on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment,
a. ECP
b. EIA
c. ECC
d. ECA

Answer 53

b. EIA

Question 54

It is a defined and pre-determined area between two (2) areas of predominantly different land use/s.
a. Buffer Zone
b. Buffer
c. Buffer Strip
d. Buffering

Answer 54

a. Buffer Zone

Question 55

The notable depression observe along C-5 Road in Libis, Quezon City is due to the:
a. Poor ground preparation
b. Fault
c. Heavy Trucks
d. Eastwood City Development

Answer 55

b. Fault

Question 56

The change in the development of urban commercial centers is due to:
a. Urban Renewal
b. Urban Re-development
c. Urban Decay
d. Revitalization

Answer 56

b. Urban Re-development

Urban re-development refers to the process of re-planning, redesigning, and rebuilding urban areas to address changing needs, such as population growth, economic shifts, and evolving land use patterns. This process often includes the transformation of commercial centers to better serve the community and adapt to new trends and demands.