Quiz Questions I Got Wrong

Question 1

_____________________ argued that towns planned on a grid are visually appealing, but they are are not effective at deterring invaders. He argued that if a city is infiltrated, people can easily navigate the streets and that it would be better to have streets people can get lost in, promoting security.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Aristotle

Aristotle stated “The arrangement of private houses is generally considered to be more sightly, and more convenient for peacetime activities, when it is regularly planned in the modern style introduced by Hippodamus. For reasons of military security, however, the very reverse is preferable — they should follow the old-fashioned manner, which made it difficult for strangers to make their way out and for assailants to find their way in.” Politics, 1330b17

Question 2

What statement best characterizes the beginnings of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system?

Answer 2

The correct answer is: It opened in the early 1970s but its story began right after World War II.

The first segment of the BART system officially opened in 1972 following decades of engineering work and political and funding challenges. The BART story began in 1946 and gradually evolved at informal gatherings of business and civic leaders on both sides of the San Francisco Bay.

Question 3

Which city had the first regional plan?

Answer 3

The correct answer is: Chicago

Daniel Burnham’s Plan for Chicago was the first regional plan in the United States in 1909.

Question 4

You are in a rapidly growing city and you are preparing the city’s comprehensive plan. As part of the plan you are preparing a section about carrying capacity, illustrating future growth. You are using which of the following author’s work to support this chapter.

Answer 4

The correct answer is: Ian McHarg

Ian McHarg wrote extensively about the design of cities with the intension of examining issues such as the carrying capacity of parks to support a community.

Question 5

This author argued “the need is for deliberate, abstract thought” devoted to what we mean by a good city.

Answer 5

The correct answer is: Lawrence Haworth

Lawrence Haworth wrote the book, The Good City, which argued for a thoughtful approach to what actually makes a city good.

Question 6

Which industry classification system replaced the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC)?

Answer 6

The correct answer is the North American Industry Classification System. NAICS was developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in 2002.

Question 7

Loretto v. Teleprompter Manhattan CATV Corp. (1982) determined that:

Answer 7

If regulation causes a physical invasion of privacy then it is a taking

Question 8

In 1990, the Supreme Court verdict for the case Cohen v. Des Plains concluded which of the following?

Answer 8

Zoning cannot be used to give churches an advantage over commercial establishments; Church could have day care but commercial entities couldn’t

Question 9

The 1987 court case Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictus concluded…

Answer 9

Nature of state’s interest in regulation is a critical factor in determining whether a taking has occurred

Question 10

Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel (II) (1983) saw the court reaching which conclusion?

Answer 10

Regulations do not prevent a jurisdiction’s achieving a fair share of regional growth, but affirmative measures should be used to ensure that a fair share goal is reached

Question 11

Members of City Council v. Vincent determined which of the following?

Answer 11

Aesthetics can satisfy advancing a legitimate public interest

Question 12

Which of the following is true of Native American tribes that are also “Non-IRA tribes”?

Select one:

a.
They are recognized by the Department of Interior but are regulated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

b.
They did not organize under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act.

c.
They are not recognized by the Department of Interior.

d.
They are recognized by the Department of Interior but do not have reservation land.

Answer 12

They did not organize under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act.

Question 13

Which of the following population estimation methods would use building permits to estimate current population?
Select one:
a.
Symptomatic

b.
Linear

c.
Cohort survival

d.
Step down

Answer 13

Symptomatic approach would give the best estimate.

Question 14

Which of the following population estimation methods would use building permits to estimate current population?
Select one:
a.
Symptomatic

b.
Linear

c.
Cohort survival

d.
Step down

Answer 14

Symptomatic approach would give the best estimate.

Question 15

Which of the following can be used to preserve agricultural land?
I. Agricultural Zoning
II. Transfer of Development Rights
III. Purchase of Development Rights
IV. Right to Farm Ordinance

Answer 15

All of the above encourage the preservation of agricultural land.
The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV

Question 16

As the director of a non-profit housing advocacy organization that is growing, you realize that your organization needs to transform. You want your staff to work together to discuss the organizational topics that are most relevant to them. Because you want this to be a staff-driven conversation, you choose which of the following participatory methods?
Select one:

a.
Focus Groups

b.
Open Space

c.
Coffee Klatch

d.
Consensus Conference

Answer 16

Open Space allows for people to propose topics to discuss and those who are interested choose to participate in that dialogue. The groups prepare summaries of their discussion to share with the entire group.
The correct answer is: Open Space

Question 17

his measures the degree to which two variables are related:
Select one:

a.
Coefficient of Correlation

b.
Coefficient of Variation

c.
Coefficient of Squares

d.
Coefficient of Variance

Answer 17

Coefficient of Correlation
The correct answer is: Coefficient of Correlation

Question 18

What is the largest tribal land holding in acres?
Select one:

a.
16 Million

b.
40 Million

c.
52 Million

d.
191 Million

Answer 18

The Navajo tribe holds 16 million acres across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.
The correct answer is: 16 Million

Question 19

Which of the following information is needed to conduct a shift-share analysis?

I. Industry employment for the region
II. Industry employment for the nation
III. Total employment for the community
Select one:

a.
I only

b.
II only

c.
I, II, and III

d.
I and II only

Answer 19

The correct answer is I and II only.

Question 20

What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?
Select one:

a.
1

b.
0

c.
-1

d.
100

Answer 20

The answer is 1. Probabilities range from 0 to 1. Zero stands for an event that is impossible, while 1 stands for an event that is certain. A probability of .5 is for an event that has a 50-50 chance of happening.

The correct answer is: 1

Question 21

How is the official unemployment rate calculated?
Select one:

a.
Individuals 16 years of age and older divided by individuals employed

b.
Individuals 16 years of age and older divided by individuals employed, plus those unemployed

c.
Individuals unemployed divided by individuals 16 years of age and older in the labor force

d.
Individuals unemployed divided by individuals employed

Answer 21

The correct answer is individuals unemployed divided by individuals 16 years of age and older in the labor force. The BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov) does a phone survey of 55,800 households. They ask, “Are you employed?” If yes, you are employed and in the labor force. If no, they ask, “Have you been actively seeking work (ASW) in the last four weeks?” ASW means answering a want ad, contacting an employment agency, or the equivalent. If yes, you are counted as in the labor force and as officially unemployed. If no, and you say you do want to work, you are called a “discouraged worker.”
The correct answer is: Individuals unemployed divided by individuals 16 years of age and older in the labor force

Question 22

What is a CDP, according to the U.S. Census?

Answer 22

A Census Designated place is recognized similar to a city, but it is not incorporated. Examples include a number of major master planned communities in unincorporated areas.

Question 23

Which of the following is an advantage of Shift-Share Analysis?

I. Evaluates the weaknesses of a region’s industries
II. Illustrates the region’s mix of industries
III. Illustrates the strengths of individual industries
Select one:

a.
I only

b.
I and II only

c.
II and III only

d.
I, II, and III

Answer 23

A shift-share analysis, used in planning to determine what portions of regional economic growth or decline can be attributed to national, economic industry, and regional factors. The analysis helps identify industries where a regional economy has competitive advantages over the larger economy.
The correct answer is: I, II, and III

Question 24

The verdict of the Village of Arlington Heights v. Metro. Housing Development Corp (1977) concluded which of the following?

a.
Regulation effectively denying housing to people based on race, immigration status or national origin is unconstitutional

b.
Communities in growing areas must take their fair share of the region’s growth

c.
Law that required affordable housing subsidy

d.
Regulation can not discriminate based on race, immigration status or national origin

Answer 24

The correct answer is: Regulation effectively denying housing to people based on race, immigration status or national origin is unconstitutional

Question 25

Loretto v. Teleprompter Manhattan CATV Corp. (1982) determined that:

a.
If regulation causes a physical invasion of privacy then it is a taking

b.
Privacy intrusion should be considered a taking if it involve local government actions

c.
State interest is not a valid factor in determining whether a taking has occurred

d.
Restrictions on use constitute a taking and must be compensated

Answer 25

The correct answer is: If regulation causes a physical invasion of privacy then it is a taking

Question 26

In 1990, the Supreme Court verdict for the case Cohen v. Des Plains concluded which of the following?

a.
Zoning can be used to strengthen a church’s ability to provide needed community services

b.
A building height limitation of 80 to 100 feet does not deprive the property owner of profitable use

c.
Building height limitations are unconstitutional if there is no comprehensive plan in place

d.
Zoning cannot be used to give churches an advantage over commercial establishments; Church could have day care but commercial entities couldn’t

Answer 26

The correct answer is: Zoning cannot be used to give churches an advantage over commercial establishments; Church could have day care but commercial entities couldn’t

Question 27

Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel (I) (1972) concluded which of the following?

a.
Regulation can not discriminate based on race, immigration status or national origin

b.
Communities in growing areas must take their fair share of the region’s growth (New Jersey)

c.
Regulation effectively denying housing to people based on race, immigration status or national origin is unconstitutional

d.
New Jersey law that required affordable housing subsidy

Answer 27

The correct answer is: Communities in growing areas must take their fair share of the region’s growth (New Jersey)

Question 28

Members of City Council v. Vincent determined which of the following?

a.
Zoning ordinance was struck down because it had no valid public purpose

b.
Aesthetics alone is not a valid justification for zoning regulation

c.
Aesthetics can satisfy advancing a legitimate public interest

d.
Nature of state’s interest in regulation is a critical factor in determining whether a taking has occurred

Answer 28

The correct answer is: Aesthetics can satisfy advancing a legitimate public interest

Question 29

You work in a military town. The town is very concerned that the 2015 Base Closure and Reuse Commission (BRAC) could lead to the closure of the town’s base. In advance of any decision, your town wants to create a plan that focuses on the economic impact of the base, making the case to the Commission for retaining the base and alternatively work to create a new vision for how the base could be reused if closed. As a first step, you examine other military bases that have been closed to understand alternatives that other communities have pursued. You also want to understand the federal agencies that can provide financial assistance. Based on your research you discover that the following agencies have provided financial assistance:

I. Office of Economic Adjustment
II. Department of Labor
III. Economic Development Administration
IV. Federal Aviation Administration

Select one:

a.
II and IV only

b.
I, II and III only

c.
I only

d.
I, II, III, and IV

Answer 29

All of these agencies have provided federal assistance for affected workers. For example, the Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment provides communities with grants to help reduce the time it takes to develop a reuse plan.
The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV

Question 30

You are a planning agency manager and you are developing a strategic plan for your organization. What is the appropriate sequence for these aspects of a strategic plan:

I. Involve strategic stakeholders

II. Analyze needs, objectives, and the organization’s SWOT

III. Evaluate performance

IV. Develop a funding policy

Select one:

a.
II, IV, I, III

b.
IV, III, II, I

c.
I, II, III, IV

d.
II, I, IV, III

Answer 30

Strategic Planning is used to assist an organization in guiding its future. Strategic planning is short term in focus and is specific in accomplishing certain objectives. Stakeholders would be involved after analyzing the organization’s needs and objectives. Performance evaluation would likely happen after strategic plan implementation and the development of a funding policy.
The correct answer is: II, I, IV, III