Term 1 of 171
114. Which of the following is a definition of "Net Zero?"
A meta-analysis statistical method
A budgeting technique
A greenhouse gas strategy
A contractual break-even point
Term 2 of 171
136. An element of urban design that focuses on pedestrian amenities relates to:
Height controls
Zero lot lines
Street furniture
Architectural review
Term 3 of 171
1. What is a defined area within which businesses pay an additional tax to fund services, activities,
and improvements within the area's boundaries?
Downtown enhancement zone
Tax and services zone
Business Improvement District
Empowerment zone
,Term 4 of 171
113. Climate Action plans address: I. GHG reduction targets. II. mitigation. III. greenhouse gas
emissions inventory. IV. adaptation.
I, II, & III
I & III
I, III, & IV
I, II, III, & IV
Term 5 of 171
167. Which of the following aspirational principles of the Code would benefit from the use of
social media? I. Increase public understanding of planning activities. II. Give people the
opportunity to have meaningful impact on development. III. Ensure that there is training for
citizens on planning matters. IV. Promote local legislation to mandate community based planning.
V. Provide timely, adequate, clear and accurate information on planning issues.
I, II, V
I, III, IV
II, III, V
II, IV, V
Term 6 of 171
103. Secondary treatment is a process in the:
analysis of soils
environmental review of a solid waste project
removal of contaminants from wastewater
preservation of trees
,Term 7 of 171
16. The author of Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform was:
Lewis Mumford
Harland Bartholomew
Ebenezer Howard
Jacob Riis
Term 8 of 171
144. Which of the following techniques offers benefits for developing in appropriate areas in
exchange for reduced impacts on sensitive areas?
Development agreements
Form-based codes
Environmental mitigation agreements
Habitat management zones
Term 9 of 171
117. Which of the following would be the best way to contribute to energy efficiency in a single-
family residential home?
Reduce the R rating of ceiling insulation from 30 to 19
Increase the R rating of ceiling insulation from 19 to 30
Wrap the hot water heater with R-4 insulation
Buy an energy efficient washing machine
, Term 10 of 171
83. In a community with limited financial resources and a volunteer planning commission, which of
the following is the most practical way to positively impact local planning decision making?
Recruit only planning commissioners with professional planning experience
Provide planning commissioners with training on procedures and the state enabling
legislation
Improve meeting attendance by raising planning commissioner per diems
Schedule planning commissioner open houses to augment public comment periods
Term 11 of 171
8. The Federal Highway Act of 1956: I. included funding for scenic byways and historic
preservation. II. was the largest U.S. public works program ever undertaken at the time. III.
extended the road system by 41,000 miles. IV. required public investment in the infrastructure to
do as much as possible to favor those who are most disadvantaged.
I & IV
II only
II & III
I, II, III, & IV
Term 12 of 171
27. Which of the following offers development options in a different geographic area?
Transfer of Development Rights
Cluster Development
Building Permit Moratorium
Planned Unit Development
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