AICP Functional Areas of Practice 2

Question 1

Which functional area of planning focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through land use decisions and transportation networks?

Accepted Answer

Climate change mitigation planning

Answer

Climate change mitigation planning addresses GHG reductions through integrated land use and transportation strategies.

Question 2

A planner working on a 'complete streets' policy is primarily operating in which functional area?

Accepted Answer

Transportation planning

Answer

Complete streets policies fall under transportation planning, aiming to accommodate all users including pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.

Question 3

What planning functional area addresses the distribution of public facilities to ensure equitable service across communities?

Accepted Answer

Facilities planning

Answer

Facilities planning ensures the equitable distribution and adequacy of public services such as schools, parks, and utilities.

Question 4

When a planner develops a strategy to attract technology firms to a post-industrial city, this primarily reflects which functional area?

Accepted Answer

Economic development planning

Answer

Economic development planning focuses on strategies to grow the local economy, attract investment, and create jobs.

Question 5

Which functional area includes preparing hazard mitigation plans required under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000?

Accepted Answer

Emergency management planning

Answer

Emergency management planning, including hazard mitigation plans, is required under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 for communities to receive FEMA pre-disaster grants.

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP Functional Areas of Practice 2