How many subjects are in the short form of the US Census?
Correct Answer: D
Question 57
The Federal Fair Housing Act passed in 1968 and last amended in 1988 prohibits discrimination on the basis of:
Correct Answer: C
The Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, prohibits discrimination in housing based on specific protected classes. The original 1968 Act covered race, color, religion, and national origin, while the 1988 amendment added sex, familial status (e.g., families with children), and disability. Option C accurately lists all seven protected classes: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, and disability. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Fundamental Planning Knowledge," states, "The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability." Option A includes sexual orientation, which is not covered under the FHA (though it may be covered by other laws). Option B omits familial status and disability, and option D includes marital status (not protected) while omitting sex and familial status. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, "The FHA, as amended in 1988, protects against discrimination on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, and disability," supporting option C. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Fair Housing.
Question 58
What is ETJ?
Correct Answer: B
Question 59
A city that is characterized by strong community organizations, a diverse population, and income disparities should undertake which of the following planning efforts?
Correct Answer: B
A city with strong community organizations, diversity, and income disparities benefits most from neighborhood planning, which focuses on addressing local needs, leveraging community strengths, and reducing inequities at a granular level. Option B (neighborhood planning) allows for tailored strategies that engage diverse residents and address income disparities directly. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Areas of Practice," states, "Neighborhood planning is ideal for cities with diverse populations and income disparities, as it fosters community engagement and addresses local inequities." Option A (regional planning) is too broad for addressing neighborhood-specific issues. Option C (commercial redevelopment) focuses on economic development, not broader community needs. Option D (transit planning) is too narrow and may not address income disparities comprehensively. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, "Neighborhood planning is best suited for diverse cities with incomedisparities, as it engages local organizations and addresses specific community needs," supporting option B. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Neighborhood Planning.
Question 60
Which of these regions is planned, protected, and managed by a bi- or multi-state regional land use planning agency?
Correct Answer: A
The Lake Tahoe region, spanning California and Nevada, is managed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), a bi-state agency established in 1969 to oversee land use, environmental protection, and development in the region. The TRPA is a well-known example of a multi-state regional planning body, created through a compact between the two states and approved by Congress. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Areas of Practice," identifies "Lake Tahoe as a model of bi-state regional planning, managed by the TRPA to protect the lake's ecosystem and manage growth." The other regions-Highlands (B), Ozarks (C), and Delmarva Peninsula (D)-do not have similar bi- or multi-state planning agencies. The Highlands region has some regional coordination but not a formal multi-state agency like the TRPA. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) notes, "The TRPA at Lake Tahoe is a leading example of a bi- state planning agency addressing land use and environmental challenges," supporting option A. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Regional Planning.
