Question 1

Which best describes the policy analysis process for planners?

Options :

A :

Use of scientifically based surveys and polling to determine the broader community's level of support for various policy alternatives

B :

Use of systematic methods to evaluate policy, with the input of teams and stakeholders, and with a focus on actionable outcomes

C :

Strict application of repeatable numerical measurement techniques to determine the extent to which given policies have been or may be successfully implemented

D :

Systematic review and editing of existing or proposed policy language to ensure that the format and language is consistent throughout the document

Answer: B

Question 2

What is the largest concrete structure in the US in 1941?

Options :

A : Grand Coulee Dam

B : Hoover Dam

C : Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

D : Golden Gate Bridge

Answer: A

Question 3

Which Housing Act allowed for Section 701 funds (funds to be used for comprehensive planning for communities less than 25,000)?

Options :

A : Housing Act of 1954

B : Housing Act of 1959

C : Housing Act of 1964

D : Housing Act of 1965

Answer: A

Question 4

Using a mathematical model, trips to the public neighborhood library can be explained by characteristics of nearby census tracts, including number of children, median income, median education, and distance of tract to library. Which of the following is the dependent variable?

Options :

A : Number of children in the tract

B : Distance to the library

C : Trips to the library

D : Median tract education

Answer: C

Question 5

The initial direct impact of the City Beautiful movement on the form of North American cities was that it:

Options :

A : Encouraged residential subdivision design that was beautiful as well as functional.

B : Introduced modern design concepts appropriate to cities built around automobile movement.

C : Encouraged the construction of skyscrapers to create an exciting skyline.

D : Promoted the construction of civic centers and other symbols of collective action.

Answer: D

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