AICP Certification Exam Preparation
Scenarios and Ethics UPDATED Study
Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
- What is the primary concern of community members regarding the
new shelter for homeless people? - CORRECT ANSWERS
They feel that the large number of people congregating on the
sidewalks near the shelter poses a threat to public safety.
How does the planning director plan to address community concerns
about the shelter? - CORRECT ANSWERS By classifying the
shelter as a hotel, despite it not meeting the zoning ordinance
requirements for hotels.
What is the first action a planner might take in response to the
planning director's decision regarding the shelter? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Gather additional information about the situation
to fully understand it.
What alternative solution might a planner explore for the shelter
situation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Finding a space where
people may wait indoors until the shelter opens.
What should a planner do to ensure the planning director understands
the inconsistency of their decision? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Talk to the planning director to clarify the reasoning behind
their decision and the inconsistency with the zoning code.
,What ethical principle might a planner remind the planning director of
if they are a member of AICP? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
AICP Code of Ethics, particularly the Principles to Which We Aspire
and the Rules of Conduct.
What is the responsibility of a professional planner regarding
planning for the disadvantaged? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
plan for the needs of the disadvantaged as stated in the AICP Ethics
Code.
What might a planner choose to do if the planning director is a
member of AICP but still proceeds with an improper classification? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Seek informal advice from the AICP
Ethics Officer.
What is the last resort action a planner may take if all other avenues
have been pursued regarding unethical conduct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS File a charge of unethical conduct with the AICP
Ethics Officer.
What is a potential consequence of filing a charge of unethical
conduct? - CORRECT ANSWERS It may result in a tense
work environment.
What situation does Scenario 2 describe? - CORRECT ANSWERS
A newly hired planner is instructed to prepare a recreation plan
without scheduling public participation or comment.
, What is the planner's first step when instructed to prepare a recreation
plan without public input? - CORRECT ANSWERS Consider
how to incorporate public participation despite the instruction.
What is the significance of public participation in planning processes?
- CORRECT ANSWERS It ensures that community needs and
opinions are considered in the planning process.
What could be a potential ethical issue in Scenario 2? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Ignoring public participation could lead to a plan
that does not reflect community needs.
What should a planner prioritize when faced with ethical dilemmas in
planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS The needs of the
community and adherence to ethical standards.
How does the AICP Code of Ethics guide planners in their
professional conduct? - CORRECT ANSWERS It provides
principles and rules to ensure ethical decision-making and
accountability.
What is the role of the AICP Ethics Officer? - CORRECT ANSWERS
To provide guidance on ethical issues and conduct within the
planning profession.
What might happen if a planner chooses to take no action in response
to unethical decisions? - CORRECT ANSWERS It may lead to
perpetuating poor or unethical planning practices.
Scenarios and Ethics UPDATED Study
Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
- What is the primary concern of community members regarding the
new shelter for homeless people? - CORRECT ANSWERS
They feel that the large number of people congregating on the
sidewalks near the shelter poses a threat to public safety.
How does the planning director plan to address community concerns
about the shelter? - CORRECT ANSWERS By classifying the
shelter as a hotel, despite it not meeting the zoning ordinance
requirements for hotels.
What is the first action a planner might take in response to the
planning director's decision regarding the shelter? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Gather additional information about the situation
to fully understand it.
What alternative solution might a planner explore for the shelter
situation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Finding a space where
people may wait indoors until the shelter opens.
What should a planner do to ensure the planning director understands
the inconsistency of their decision? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Talk to the planning director to clarify the reasoning behind
their decision and the inconsistency with the zoning code.
,What ethical principle might a planner remind the planning director of
if they are a member of AICP? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
AICP Code of Ethics, particularly the Principles to Which We Aspire
and the Rules of Conduct.
What is the responsibility of a professional planner regarding
planning for the disadvantaged? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
plan for the needs of the disadvantaged as stated in the AICP Ethics
Code.
What might a planner choose to do if the planning director is a
member of AICP but still proceeds with an improper classification? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Seek informal advice from the AICP
Ethics Officer.
What is the last resort action a planner may take if all other avenues
have been pursued regarding unethical conduct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS File a charge of unethical conduct with the AICP
Ethics Officer.
What is a potential consequence of filing a charge of unethical
conduct? - CORRECT ANSWERS It may result in a tense
work environment.
What situation does Scenario 2 describe? - CORRECT ANSWERS
A newly hired planner is instructed to prepare a recreation plan
without scheduling public participation or comment.
, What is the planner's first step when instructed to prepare a recreation
plan without public input? - CORRECT ANSWERS Consider
how to incorporate public participation despite the instruction.
What is the significance of public participation in planning processes?
- CORRECT ANSWERS It ensures that community needs and
opinions are considered in the planning process.
What could be a potential ethical issue in Scenario 2? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Ignoring public participation could lead to a plan
that does not reflect community needs.
What should a planner prioritize when faced with ethical dilemmas in
planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS The needs of the
community and adherence to ethical standards.
How does the AICP Code of Ethics guide planners in their
professional conduct? - CORRECT ANSWERS It provides
principles and rules to ensure ethical decision-making and
accountability.
What is the role of the AICP Ethics Officer? - CORRECT ANSWERS
To provide guidance on ethical issues and conduct within the
planning profession.
What might happen if a planner chooses to take no action in response
to unethical decisions? - CORRECT ANSWERS It may lead to
perpetuating poor or unethical planning practices.
