Aicp Test
_____________________ 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 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
The correct answer is: Aristotle
What statement best characterizes the beginnings of the Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART) system? - answer 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.
The correct answer is: It opened in the early 1970s but its story began right after World
War II.
Which of the following is NOT true about the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition? -
answer Lasted for one month
Which of the following persons is not known for their involvement in citizen
participation? - answer Ebenezer Howard is known for the Garden Cities movement.
The correct answer is: Ebenezer Howard
Ebenezer Howard is associated with which of the following concepts? - answer
Ebenezer Howard is associated with garden cities.
The correct answer is: Garden cities
1909 was a landmark year for which of the following reasons? - answer The first
National Conference on City Planning was held.
Which city had the first regional plan? - answer Daniel Burnham's Plan for Chicago
was the first regional plan in the United States in 1909.
, What is the largest concrete structure in the US, built in 1942? - answer The largest
concrete structure in the US in 1942 was the Grand Coulee Dam, located on the
Columbia River in the state of Washington.
The correct answer is: Grand Coulee Dam
What made the 1954 Housing Act especially significant for urban planning?
Select one:
a.
It was the first time that the federal government gave local planners discretionary control
of federal funds for slum clearance.
b.
It provided funding to local planners to give tax credits for affordable housing
developers.
c.
It created HUD and made its secretary a cabinet level position.
d.
It created the section 701 comprehensive planning program. - answer The Housing
Act of 1954 created section 701 comprehensive planning program - federal planning
assistance to local governments, which was a significant boost to local area planning.
The correct answer is: It created the section 701 comprehensive planning program.
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 Ian McHarg
Jane Jacobs is the author of which of the following?
Select one:
a.
Death and Life of Great American Cities
b.
Children of the Poor
c.
Rural by Design
d.
_____________________ 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 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
The correct answer is: Aristotle
What statement best characterizes the beginnings of the Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART) system? - answer 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.
The correct answer is: It opened in the early 1970s but its story began right after World
War II.
Which of the following is NOT true about the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition? -
answer Lasted for one month
Which of the following persons is not known for their involvement in citizen
participation? - answer Ebenezer Howard is known for the Garden Cities movement.
The correct answer is: Ebenezer Howard
Ebenezer Howard is associated with which of the following concepts? - answer
Ebenezer Howard is associated with garden cities.
The correct answer is: Garden cities
1909 was a landmark year for which of the following reasons? - answer The first
National Conference on City Planning was held.
Which city had the first regional plan? - answer Daniel Burnham's Plan for Chicago
was the first regional plan in the United States in 1909.
, What is the largest concrete structure in the US, built in 1942? - answer The largest
concrete structure in the US in 1942 was the Grand Coulee Dam, located on the
Columbia River in the state of Washington.
The correct answer is: Grand Coulee Dam
What made the 1954 Housing Act especially significant for urban planning?
Select one:
a.
It was the first time that the federal government gave local planners discretionary control
of federal funds for slum clearance.
b.
It provided funding to local planners to give tax credits for affordable housing
developers.
c.
It created HUD and made its secretary a cabinet level position.
d.
It created the section 701 comprehensive planning program. - answer The Housing
Act of 1954 created section 701 comprehensive planning program - federal planning
assistance to local governments, which was a significant boost to local area planning.
The correct answer is: It created the section 701 comprehensive planning program.
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 Ian McHarg
Jane Jacobs is the author of which of the following?
Select one:
a.
Death and Life of Great American Cities
b.
Children of the Poor
c.
Rural by Design
d.
