CPRP Planning & Design 4

Question 1

A phased development strategy in a capital improvement plan is most beneficial when:

Accepted Answer

Budget constraints require spreading construction over multiple years

Answer

Phased development allows agencies to begin construction with available funds while completing additional phases as future funding becomes available.

Question 2

A park planner reviewing a site's soil percolation rate is primarily concerned with:

Accepted Answer

Assessing suitability for septic systems or stormwater infiltration

Answer

Percolation rate measures how fast water moves through soil, which is critical for siting septic systems and designing stormwater infiltration features.

Question 3

Which design principle calls for organizing a park so that active recreation areas are buffered from quiet, passive areas?

Accepted Answer

Zoning or use separation

Answer

Use separation (zoning) clusters compatible activities together and buffers incompatible ones—such as separating noisy athletic fields from quiet nature areas.

Question 4

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is typically required in park development when:

Accepted Answer

Any federal funding or federal land is involved

Answer

Under NEPA, projects involving federal funding, permits, or land require an environmental review, which may include a full Environmental Impact Statement.

Question 5

The concept of 'park equity' in modern planning most directly addresses:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring all residents have reasonable access to quality parks regardless of income or race

Answer

Park equity focuses on ensuring underserved communities—often low-income or minority neighborhoods—have access to quality park spaces and programming.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP Planning & Design 4