Which practice would significantly enhance the accessibility of public transit for people of all ages and abilities?
Correct Answer: C
Enhancing accessibility for people of all ages and abilities in public transit requires addressing physical and functional barriers, which is best achieved through universal design principles. Universal design ensures that transit stations are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities, seniors, and children, by incorporating features like ramps, tactile paving, and clear signage. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Areas of Practice," lists "universal design in transit infrastructure as a key strategy for accessibility, ensuring usability for all." The APA'sPolicy Guide on Accessibility(2016) states, "Universal design principles, such as barrier-free access and inclusive design, are essential for making transit stations accessible to people of all ages and abilities." Option A (discounted fares) addresses affordability, not physical access. Option B (free parking) encourages driving rather than transit use. Option D (congestion pricing) supports transit funding but does not directly improve accessibility. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms that "universal design is the most effective way to enhance transit accessibility for diverse populations," supporting option C. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), APA Policy Guide on Accessibility (2016), CPC Study Manual (2024).
Question 27
Fixed costs are those resources that:
Correct Answer: D
Fixed costs in the context of planning and project implementation are costs that remain constant regardless of the level of project output or activity. This includes expenses like rent, salaries of permanent staff, or equipment purchases that do not change with the scale of the project. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Plan Implementation," defines fixed costs as "resources that do not vary with the level of output, such as initial capital investments or ongoing operational costs that are independent of project scale." This aligns with option D. Option A (must be committed to implement a project) is too vague and does not specify the nature of fixed costs. Option B (diverted from one project to another) describes opportunity costs, not fixed costs. Option C (associated with impacts) refers more to external or variable costs, not fixed ones. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) further clarifies that "fixed costs, such as leasing a facility for a project, remain constant regardless of output," supporting option D. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Project Budgeting.
Question 28
When was the Columbian Exposition?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation B. Sierra Club founded by John Muir
Question 29
A transfer of development rights program is aimed at:
Correct Answer: B
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs aim to protect specific areas (e.g., farmland, historic sites) from development by allowing landowners to sell development rights to other areas where growth is desired. Option B (protecting an area from development) accurately reflects this goal. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Plan and Policy Development," defines TDR as "a tool to protect areas from development by transferring development rights to designated receiving areas." Option A (extinguishing development potential) is incorrect, as TDR preserves potential by relocating it. Option C (vesting rights) is unrelated to TDR's purpose. Option D (slowing development) is a secondary effect, not the primary aim. The CPC Study Manual(2024) states, "TDR programs are designed to protect areas from development by redirecting growth," supporting option B. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on TDR Programs.
Question 30
What is the mode of the following: 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4?
