AICP EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Yes or No: Ethical situations are usually "cut and dry."Answer✔✔ - No, ethical
situations often involve a high level of nuance. The AICP Code of Ethics function as a guide.
What does "Section A" of the AICP Code of Ethics cover?Answer✔✔ - This
section covers "principles in which we Aspire" and are not "technically enforceable" but must be
considered
The "Aspirational Goals" of a PlannerAnswer✔✔ - Are the "principles to which
we aspire" and to get as close to these as we can
The "Principles to Which We Aspire" have what three responsibilities?Answer✔✔ -
1. Overall Responsibility to the Public, 2. Responsibilities to our Clients and Employers; 3. Responsibilities
to our Profession and Colleagues
What does "Section B" of the AICP Code of Ethics cover?Answer✔✔ - This
section covers the APA "Rules of Conduct" and are enforceable.
What kind of Ethical advice is available, and who do you get it from?Answer✔✔ -
Both Informal and Formal advice is available from the AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP
Ethical Principles of PlanningAnswer✔✔ - Ethics Website for non-professional
planners
What are the 3 ways of dealing with Ethical Issues?Answer✔✔ - • Seek
Informal Advice from Ethics Officer (From your local chapter EO; Non-binding and not in writing)
• Seek an Advisory Opinion from Ethics Committee (Provided in writing—but only on selected,
unresolved issues)
,• File a Complaint of Ethical Misconduct (Can be filed by anyone—but only against an AICP member—for
having
allegedly violated a "Rule of Conduct")
Define "Reckless Indifference?"Answer✔✔ - Deliberate "indifference" is the
conscious or "reckless disregard" of the consequences of one's acts or omissions. It entails something
more than negligence, but is satisfied by something less than acts or omissions for the very purpose of
causing harm or with knowledge that harm will result.
What are the "Four Cornerstones of Integrity?"Answer✔✔ - 1.
Truthfulness/Trustworthiness
2. Consistency/Predictability
3. Legitimacy/Accountability
4. Impartiality/Objectivity
Which "one rule" should a planner look to in making ethical judgement calls?Answer✔✔ -
There is no "one rule" to review when evaluating rules of conduct or when making judgement calls.
Interpret the code of ethics broadly.
How do Ethics Cases and Inquiries rank from the least to most egregious? (Least to Most
Bad)Answer✔✔ - 1. Lack of Ethics Cooperation
2 Private Communication
3. Abuse of position
4. Respect for Confidentiality
5. Misuse of AICP Credential
6. Loyalty to Employer
7. False Statements
8. Honest/Fair Dealings
9. Legal/Ethical Conduct
10. Quality of Practice
11. Conflicts of Interest
,What is a planner's "Primary Interest?"Answer✔✔ - The "Public's" Interest
1 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 1. Provide the Best Possible
Information that's adequate, timely, clear and accurate information on planning issues.
2 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 2. We shall not accept an
assignment that we know involves illegal or unethical conduct.
3 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 3. We shall not accept an
assignment in direct conflict of one we've advocated for within the last three years unless: a.) we, in
good faith and consultation, know the change in position will not impact our past client or employer; b.)
we fully disclose, in writing, our conflict and get written approval to proceed.
4 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 4. We, as salaried
employees, shall not take additional planning employment without written approval (unless there's a
policy that makes this unnecessary).
5 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 5. We shall not accept
compensation of any kind from anyone other than our employer for work related to that of our
employer.
6 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 6. We shall not personally
gain, benefit ourselves, family or persons living in our household, from work on a project without first
disclosing and then securing the written consent of our employer.
7 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 7. Don't violate
Confidentiality or benefit from breaking this confidentiality. Exceptions: You're required to by law; to
prevent the violation of law; required to prevent harming the public. Must verify the facts, exhaust all
other options, seek advice first.
8 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 8. Don't have prohibited Ex
Parte Conversations planning process participants.
, 9 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 9. Don't have private
discussions with decision-makers that are prohibited by law, agency rules, process or custom
10 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 10. Don't deliberately, nor with
reckless indifference, misrepresent the
qualifications, views and findings of other professionals
11 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 11. Don't solicit clients or employment
through false, misleading claims, harassment or duress.
12 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 12. Don't misrepresent your
qualifications: education, experience, training or any facts related to professional qualification.
13 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 13. Don't sell, or offer to sell, services
by stating or implying an ability to influence decisions by improper means.
14 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 14. Don't use the power of any office
to obtain special advantage that is not public or in the public's interest.
15 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 15. Don't except work beyond your
capabilities unless the client or employer knows someone else will have the required skills.
16 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 16. Don't accept work that you know
cannot be performed within the timeline of the assignment.
17 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 17. Don't claim someone else's work as
your own.
18 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 18. Don't order or coerce other
professionals to make analyses or reach findings not supported by available evidence.
19 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 19. Don't hide or conceal the true
interests of clients or employers during the planning process. (disclose true interests)
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Yes or No: Ethical situations are usually "cut and dry."Answer✔✔ - No, ethical
situations often involve a high level of nuance. The AICP Code of Ethics function as a guide.
What does "Section A" of the AICP Code of Ethics cover?Answer✔✔ - This
section covers "principles in which we Aspire" and are not "technically enforceable" but must be
considered
The "Aspirational Goals" of a PlannerAnswer✔✔ - Are the "principles to which
we aspire" and to get as close to these as we can
The "Principles to Which We Aspire" have what three responsibilities?Answer✔✔ -
1. Overall Responsibility to the Public, 2. Responsibilities to our Clients and Employers; 3. Responsibilities
to our Profession and Colleagues
What does "Section B" of the AICP Code of Ethics cover?Answer✔✔ - This
section covers the APA "Rules of Conduct" and are enforceable.
What kind of Ethical advice is available, and who do you get it from?Answer✔✔ -
Both Informal and Formal advice is available from the AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP
Ethical Principles of PlanningAnswer✔✔ - Ethics Website for non-professional
planners
What are the 3 ways of dealing with Ethical Issues?Answer✔✔ - • Seek
Informal Advice from Ethics Officer (From your local chapter EO; Non-binding and not in writing)
• Seek an Advisory Opinion from Ethics Committee (Provided in writing—but only on selected,
unresolved issues)
,• File a Complaint of Ethical Misconduct (Can be filed by anyone—but only against an AICP member—for
having
allegedly violated a "Rule of Conduct")
Define "Reckless Indifference?"Answer✔✔ - Deliberate "indifference" is the
conscious or "reckless disregard" of the consequences of one's acts or omissions. It entails something
more than negligence, but is satisfied by something less than acts or omissions for the very purpose of
causing harm or with knowledge that harm will result.
What are the "Four Cornerstones of Integrity?"Answer✔✔ - 1.
Truthfulness/Trustworthiness
2. Consistency/Predictability
3. Legitimacy/Accountability
4. Impartiality/Objectivity
Which "one rule" should a planner look to in making ethical judgement calls?Answer✔✔ -
There is no "one rule" to review when evaluating rules of conduct or when making judgement calls.
Interpret the code of ethics broadly.
How do Ethics Cases and Inquiries rank from the least to most egregious? (Least to Most
Bad)Answer✔✔ - 1. Lack of Ethics Cooperation
2 Private Communication
3. Abuse of position
4. Respect for Confidentiality
5. Misuse of AICP Credential
6. Loyalty to Employer
7. False Statements
8. Honest/Fair Dealings
9. Legal/Ethical Conduct
10. Quality of Practice
11. Conflicts of Interest
,What is a planner's "Primary Interest?"Answer✔✔ - The "Public's" Interest
1 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 1. Provide the Best Possible
Information that's adequate, timely, clear and accurate information on planning issues.
2 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 2. We shall not accept an
assignment that we know involves illegal or unethical conduct.
3 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 3. We shall not accept an
assignment in direct conflict of one we've advocated for within the last three years unless: a.) we, in
good faith and consultation, know the change in position will not impact our past client or employer; b.)
we fully disclose, in writing, our conflict and get written approval to proceed.
4 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 4. We, as salaried
employees, shall not take additional planning employment without written approval (unless there's a
policy that makes this unnecessary).
5 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 5. We shall not accept
compensation of any kind from anyone other than our employer for work related to that of our
employer.
6 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 6. We shall not personally
gain, benefit ourselves, family or persons living in our household, from work on a project without first
disclosing and then securing the written consent of our employer.
7 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 7. Don't violate
Confidentiality or benefit from breaking this confidentiality. Exceptions: You're required to by law; to
prevent the violation of law; required to prevent harming the public. Must verify the facts, exhaust all
other options, seek advice first.
8 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 8. Don't have prohibited Ex
Parte Conversations planning process participants.
, 9 of 26 Mandatory Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 9. Don't have private
discussions with decision-makers that are prohibited by law, agency rules, process or custom
10 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 10. Don't deliberately, nor with
reckless indifference, misrepresent the
qualifications, views and findings of other professionals
11 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 11. Don't solicit clients or employment
through false, misleading claims, harassment or duress.
12 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 12. Don't misrepresent your
qualifications: education, experience, training or any facts related to professional qualification.
13 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 13. Don't sell, or offer to sell, services
by stating or implying an ability to influence decisions by improper means.
14 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 14. Don't use the power of any office
to obtain special advantage that is not public or in the public's interest.
15 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 15. Don't except work beyond your
capabilities unless the client or employer knows someone else will have the required skills.
16 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 16. Don't accept work that you know
cannot be performed within the timeline of the assignment.
17 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 17. Don't claim someone else's work as
your own.
18 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 18. Don't order or coerce other
professionals to make analyses or reach findings not supported by available evidence.
19 of 26 Rules of ConductAnswer✔✔ - 19. Don't hide or conceal the true
interests of clients or employers during the planning process. (disclose true interests)
