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Henry Bittaker Susan Coughanour Gain an overview of the exam, its content, and topic areas. Learn about recent changes to the exam format and find out about local, state, and national resources to help you prepare. See past test takers' comments and answer practice questions. Plenty of time will be available for your questions. Registration will be limited, so secure your spot early!TRANSCRIPT
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Presenters:Henry Bittaker, AICPSusan Coughanour, AICP
APA-Florida Conference 2011
AICP Info SessionAICP Exam Preparation
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APA-Florida Conference 2011
AICP Info SessionEligibility and Registration
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Eligibility Requirements Current member of the American Planning Association
(APA).
Be engaged in professional planning, either currently or in the past, as defined by AICP.
2 years planning experience + Graduate degree in Planning
3 years planning experience + Bachelor's degree in Planning
3 years planning experience + Graduate degree in Planning from a program not accredited by the PAB
4 years planning experience + Other post-graduate, graduate, or undergraduate degree
8 years planning experience with no college degree
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AICP BULLETIN
The AICP Bulletin contains information on eligibility, fees, registration, exam site scheduling, and even some practice exam questions.
http://www.planning.org/certification/pdf/bulletin.pdf
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Registration
Exam Offerings Computer-based exam offered in two, 14-day
testing windows (May and November) at twelve test centers in Florida (300+ nationally)
Online Application Submittal May 2012 exam application window opens ~ Dec.
2011 Application Review and Notification
Once your completed application (including all education and employment verification) is received, it will be reviewed and you will be informed of your status to sit for the AICP exam in about six weeks.
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Registration (continued) Previous Applicants
Previously approved applicants may come back and use the same new application form to pay for the next exam.
Once logged on, the system will recognize the applicant's approved status with prompts to complete only the contact and exam information pages of the form and pay the exam fee.
NOTE: Once approved, you will have four testing periods, or two years, within which to take the exam. After two years, you will be required to complete a new application and fulfill all the submission requirements again.
Test Results Exam takers will receive their “un-official” test
results before they leave the testing center.
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APA-Florida Conference 2011
AICP Info SessionSubject Matter Outline
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AICP Subject Matter
I. History, Theory and Law [15%]
II. Plan Making and Implementation [30%]
III. Functional Areas of Practice [25%]
IV. Spatial Areas of Practice [15%]
V. Public Participation and Social Justice [10%]
VI. AICP Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct [5%]
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
I. History, Theory and Law [15%] A. History of PlanningB. Planning lawC. Theory of planningD. Patterns of human settlement
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
II. Plan Making and Implementation [30%] A. Visioning and goal setting B. Quantitative and qualitative research methodsC. Collecting, organizing, analyzing, reporting data D. Demographics and economicsE. Natural and built environmentF. Land use and development regulations G. Application of legal principlesH. Environmental analysisI. Growth management techniques
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
II. Plan Making and Implementation [cont.] J. Budgets and financing optionsK. GIS/spatial analysis and information systemsL. Policy analysis and decision making [NEWER]M. Development plan and project reviewN. Program evaluationO. Communications techniquesP. Intergovernmental relationshipsQ. Stakeholder relationships [NEWER]R. Project and program management
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
III. Functional Areas of Practice [25%]A. Community developmentB. Comprehensive or long range planningC. Development regulation or administrationD. Economic development and revitalizationE. Economic analysis and forecastingF. Educational, institutional, military facility planning[NEWER]G. Energy policyH. Food system planning [NEWER]I. Growth managementJ. Hazard mitigation and disaster planning [NEWER]K. Historic preservationL. Housing
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
III. Functional Areas of Practice [cont.]M. InfrastructureN. Labor force or employment [NEWER]O. Land useP. Natural resources and the environmentQ. Parks, open space and recreationR. Planning lawS. Policy planning [NEWER]T. Public servicesU. Social and health services [NEWER]V. TransportationW. Urban design
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
IV. Spatial Areas of Practice [15%] [NEWER]
A. Planning at national level [NEPA, HUD, DOT planning] B. Planning for multi-state or bi-state regions [TVA,
dams] C. Planning for state [state laws; Dillon’s vs Home Rule] D. Planning for sub-state region [regional parks,
turnpikes] E. Planning at county level [hazard mitigation, growth
mgt plans] F. Planning for urban areas [traffic planning, homeless] G. Planning for suburban areas [sprawl, farmland loss] H. Planning for small town [town character, health
access, jobs] I-M. Corridors, Neighborhoods, Waterfronts, Historic districts or areas, Downtowns
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
V. Public Participation and Social Justice [10%]
A. Public involvement planningB. Public participation techniquesC. Identifying, engaging, and serving underserved
groups [NEWER]D. Social justice issues, literature, and practiceE. Working with diverse communitiesF. Coalition building
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AICP Subject Matter (continued)
VI. AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct [5%]
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APA-Florida Conference 2011AICP Info Session
AICP Study Resources
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APA CD-ROMS & STUDY GUIDES
AICP Study Guide Manual/CD-ROM $195
APA Chapter Presidents Council CD-ROM 2011/2012 CPC Study Manual ($18.95) Contact APA-FL office – order by mail & check
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Online Study Resources
TREASURE COAST SECTION APA-FL(
http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/aicp_links.asp)
Comprehensive list of AICP Study links – prepared by Treasure Coast Section (Free) Contains over 1000+ links by subject; “Best links”
Study Stack (www.studystack.com) Really Cool [and fun] flashcards, tables, charts
and teaching games (Free)APA
(http://www.planning.org/_offsite/certification/tutorial/) Practice test by APA (Free to APA members)
APA (http://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/selectedreading.htm) Selected Readings – suggested by APA
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The “Green Book”
“The Practice of Local Government Planning”
Perhaps the single most important AICP Exam study guide, especially for non-academically trained planners – three past editions, all useful
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The “New” Green Book
New 2009 Version – new title ($95):
Contents have changed significantly .
Some online post-exam comments have been that the 3rd Edition (previous version) is actually more clearly set up for studying for the exam.
We’re just starting to use the 2009 version in our own AICP Study Group and are finding portions of it useful as a general introduction to newer concepts to study for the exam, such as climate change, smart growth, and healthy cities.
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“Everyday Ethics” Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners
Book by Carol D. Barrett, 2002.
Ethical solutions to everyday problems--Barrett dissects 54 sticky, real-world situations, applying relevant sections of the AICP Code of Ethics. Five complex scenarios are structured for group discussion.
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“Land Use”
Land Use In a Nutshell Book by Nolan & Salkin, 2006.
A compact reference to land use. Past test takers have highly recommended. Covers planning processes, land development, zoning,regulation, and taxation. The last chapter addresses new influencing considerations inland use, such as energy and space.
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“Planning and Urban Design Standards” Planning and Urban Design Standards
This 2006 book edited by The American Planning Association is the most comprehensive illustrated, reference book on urban planning, design and development. Exam topics covered include plan making, public participation, planning movements, mapping, streets and town infrastructure, natural resources, demographics, transportation, environmental impact assessment and mitigation, placemaking, building requirements. EXPENSIVE: $150 - $235
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AICP Ethics Code
APA Code of Ethics (www.planning.org/ethics)
The AICP Code of Ethics assists certified planners negotiate the ethical and moral dilemmas they sometimes face. KNOW THE CODE
Some general aspects of the Code to remember: All communications regarding specific situations occur
with the APA Executive Director in his capacity as the Ethics Officer.
The Code was revised in October 2009. The Code now has four sections
1. ASPIRATIONAL PRINCIPLES2. RULES OF CONDUCT3. PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS4. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATION [NEW]
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AICP Study Ethics at Conference
Thursday 2:30 PM – Ethics and Related Professions: A
Planner’s Quandary?
Friday 9:30 AM – Combating Corruption By Being
Ethical
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Online APA – APA Policy Guides
APA Policy Guides (http://www.planning.org/policy/guides/)
On APA’s selected reading list for exam preparation
Especially useful for newer topic areas, such as food planning & climate change
New 2010 guide on Surface Transportation
New 2011 guide on Climate Change
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APA Policy Guide Adopted Policies
Agricultural Land Preservation
Billboard Controls Climate Change [NEW] Community and Regional
Food Planning [NEW] Community Residences Endangered Species and
Habitat Protection Energy Environment: Waste
Management Environment: Water
Resources Management Environment: Wetlands Factory Built Housing
Historic and Cultural
Resources Homelessness Housing Impact Fees Neighborhood Collaborative
Planning Planning for Sustainability Provision of Childcare Public Redevelopment Security Smart Growth Surface Transportation
[NEW] Takings
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Online APA – Planning Magazine
Planning Magazine Review Recent Issues
Recommend review of 4-5 years of previous issues
Don’t necessarily focus on past six months —those are too soon to have made it into the test
Some past exam questions appear to come directly from previous articles e.g. – what are “Colonias”?
APA website (has current & previous issues) Resources APA Publications Planning
Previous Issues www.planning.org/planning
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Previous & Current APA “Hidden” links
Timelines in American Planning History(
http://faculty.wwu.edu/zaferan/index%20-%20timeline_us_planning_history%5B2%5D.pdf)
APA 2011 National Conf. AICP Exam Prep Slides
(https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/)
APA Website’s “Search” Function (upper right)
(https://www.planning.org/search/results.htm)
GONE: Top 25 lists, Smart Growth Reader (except on APA CD-ROM), many other links
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APA Chapters – AICP Study WebsitesAPA-GA
(http://georgiaplanning.org/aicp/aicp-exam-reviews/)
APA-PA(http://www.planningpa.org/career_aicp.shtml)
APA-NC(http://www.nc-apa.org/ resources AICP)
APA-WA(http://www.washington-apa.org/career/aicp/)
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Other Online AICP Study ResourcesPlanetizen (www.planetizen.com)
Planetizen – Planning Website (Free, but requires membership)
AICP Exam Course $129 - http://www.planetizen.com/courses/aicp
Goes to $159 on October 1, 2011
Cyburbia (www.cyburbia.org) Cyburbia – planning website (Free, but requires
membership)
Planning Prep (www.planningprep.com) Planning Prep – AICP Exam Prep website. (Free planning
exams but must join – currently free)
Ohio State University (http://knowlton.osu.edu/ped/aicp.htm) Online AICP Study Course; $95
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More AICP Study Resources
Michael Waiczis CD-ROM Study Materials (e-mail contact: [email protected] ) $125
AICP Examination Preparation Guidebook (125 pages)
Practice Exams (1050 practice questions) Glossary of Planning Terms (50 pages) Law, History & Ethics Study Guide (60 pages) Planning Topics Study Manual (225 pages) “Green Book” Synopsis (50 pages) Commentary to the List of Subject Matter for the
AICP Exam (60 pages) NOTE: Unable to reach Spring 2011
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Local AICP Weekend Study Courses Orlando Metro Section AICP Study
Course DATE: October 7th & 8th (tentatively) - GAI
Consultants. LOCATION: Orlando, Florida For Information Contact: Shalene Estes, AICP
e-mail: [email protected]
Suncoast Section AICP Study Course DATE: March 2012 (2011 study guides available
$25) LOCATION: Tampa, Florida For Information Contact: Debra Hempel
Phone: (813) 282-2444 E-mail: [email protected]
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Local Weekly AICP Study Groups
Treasure Coast Section AICP Study Group NOW: Aug. 24 – Nov. 9, 2011 (Wednesday nights)
& all-day Saturday question sessions (October/November)
Spring 2012 (Feb. – May; Wednesday nights + Saturday)
LOCATION: West Palm Beach, Florida; FREE Contact: Susan Coughanour & Henry Bittaker
Phone: 561-523-0678 (Henry’s) e-mail: [email protected]
[email protected] NOTE: Twice weekly emails of Study Group’s links &
presentations sent out to anyone requesting them (2 EXAMS)
APA-FL Study Group Coordinators List http://www.floridaplanning.org/aicp/index.asp
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2011 APA-FL Conf. AICP Study Materials Our links and weekly Study Group
emails will give you an abundance of materials to prepare for the AICP exam: Over 1000 AICP Study links, plus Glossary 2004 – 2011 APA National Conference
Slides Set of “Best” APA Chapters’ Study
materials 2004 – 2011 post-exam test takers
comments Two 170-question Practice Exam with
answers Plus more, including this slide show!
SIGN UP or email me – [email protected]
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APA-Florida Conference 2011
AICP Info SessionAICP Test Taking Tips
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10 TEST-TAKING OBSERVATIONS
1. Few planners used to come out of this test feeling it was a good test of their actual abilities as a planner – we didn’t, you may not either. However, we have been hearing feedback from some planners that they finally feel it’s a good test of their abilities as a planner.
2. There is not one exam, there are many (exact number unknown, but greater than three and probably less than six). Your test may have several questions on statistics; someone else’s may have several on census or population projection methods. This makes it a difficult test to study and prepare for.
3. Sample exams are meant to get your mind back into exam test taking mode – do not expect to see any of my questions on your exam. Use sample exams to re-learn how to attack multiple choice questions & identify your weak areas.
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10 TEST-TAKING OBSERVATIONS
4. You will not run out of time on the test. We know of only one planner who’s run into a time problem over the last five years.
5. Most planners that fail this test do so by 1 – 3 points (approximately 2 to 6 questions). That means you want to know the easy factual questions, such as history, planners and law cases, because even if there’s only a half dozen such questions, they may make the difference between passing and failing.
6. Study early, study often.7. Do practice tests, practice tests, practice tests,
especially to learn how to address scenario and multi-part questions.
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10 TEST-TAKING OBSERVATIONS
8. Our study links & emails will give you more exam prep materials than you’ll likely have time to study. You’ll have to develop a strategy that works for you – work on your weaknesses, especially in those topic areas that others indicate have been on the recent exam.
9. Don’t depend on just attending a study group or a weekend course – you have to study on your own in combination with the study group or course.
10. At the beginning of starting to study and trying to answer practice exam questions, you’re likely to feel like a deer caught in a car’s headlights – stunned. Hopefully, if you start early and you keep at it and go through lots of practice questions, you won’t feel that way by the end of your preparations.
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Attitude and Preparation
Do not be intimidated by the exam if you’ve studied & addressed your weaknesses
Don’t work the day of the exam CRAM the last week if you must, relax
the night before the exam IMPORTANT: Get a good night’s sleep
(single most repeated comment we hear)
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Attitude and Preparation
Schedule your site and time ASAP Know where the test center is in advance
If possible, drive by there in advance so you’ll know how long to allow for travel time
Get there early – 30 minutes in advance of the scheduled test time
You must bring two forms of ID (make sure your name on your ID matches your name on the Exam paperwork)
You will not be permitted to bring anything into the exam, but will be provided with a locker and can raise your hand to take a break (although exam clock remains ticking)
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Attitude and Preparation
Bring your testing slip and identification Simple calculator will be provided to you Scratch paper will be provided to you Prepare a survival kit (but must be left in
locker) Water, snack/protein bar Tylenol/Advil/Ibuprofen Bring a Doctor’s note for other medication, etc.
Dress comfortably (in layers in case you get cold/hot)
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Attitude and Preparation
Do not be intimidated by the questions National exam: Not just Florida -
you will have areas to shine – Remember that a Pass is a Pass … by
one question or ten Maintain your organized test-taking
style Keep your rhythm and cadence; relax Three hour, thirty minute exam (74
seconds per question!)
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Attitude and Preparation
The test is designed for speed Pace yourself Answer every question on the exam When in doubt, guess – no penalty for a
wrong guess, only correct answers count
You’ll be able to mark questions on the computer and come back to them later (test this out in advance on APA’s online tutorial)
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Particulars of the Exam
170 questions (only 150 count) 20 questions are APA future exam
questions randomly inserted into your test
Increasingly, the test is moving to scenario questions (e.g. “You are the Planning Director and the Mayor asks you …”)
To pass, you must get a 55 on a 75 scale, or about 110 out of the 150 questions (73.3%)
Questions vary in how much they count
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Particulars of the Exam
Computer Exam Online Tutorial is available on APA website:
http://www.planning.org/_offsite/certification/tutorial/
A brief 15-minute tutorial occurs before the actual exam begins to get used to the computer and test program (time is not counted against you)
Once you exit the tutorial, you can’t go back to it
For more details on what to expect, read the online APA Exam Bulletin http://www.planning.org/certification/pdf/bulleti
n.pdf
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What and How to Study
Decide how much time you want to or are able to study
Some say 80-100 hours is needed Skimming and taking notes can be just
as effective as extensive reading Know your study style
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What and How to Study
Study concepts, not details at first Be able to explain what, when, where,
why, who and what effect in short statements
Less attention on how – no time for this
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What and How to Study
Learn conceptual material first Learn factual material nearer to the
test Legal Milestones (Euclid v Ambler;
Hadachek v. Sebastian, etc) Famous and Infamous Planners and Ideas Important Books (
http://www.planning.org/centennial/greatbooks/)
Go over things several times – better than going over large amount of info once
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What and How to Study
Study early, study often Work particularly on weak areas you
know are likely to be on the test Options – try multiple methods
Flashcards – have a partner Study very basic notes Join a study group Weekend Course Self-made Taped Recordings to Play in Car
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What and How to Study
PRIORITIZE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU “Green Book” AICP Code of Ethics APA Slide Sets “Planning” magazine articles (last 5 years) Official Reading List Study Stack Online Study Links Henry’s online Glossary of past “Exam”
Terms & Planners
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What and How to Study
Practice Exam questions will not be identical to those on the AICP Exam
But they may be very similar in topic, scope to some of the exam questions
Any repetition is coincidence Exam Committee is distanced from
prep course development – locally and nationally
PDOs can audit, but cannot release specific information about the exam
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What and How to Study
Practice Tests Take as many practice exams as you can Pretend you are taking the test – work
within the normally allotted time frame Helps with scenario and judgment
questions Afterwards, go back and ask yourself –
“why is the correct answer correct?” and vice-versa – “why are the incorrect answers incorrect”
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What and How to Study
Be familiar with: U.S. census trends & population projection
methods Emerging design philosophies Recent court case decisions at the national level Planning Magazine, JAPA Technical Basics, such as
How to read section/township/range & USGS maps Converting square feet to acres to miles Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations Slope calculations Statistics Traffic Trips & Parking Rate Generation
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What and How to Study – Past TestersA few of the many topics recent test taker
noted: Brownfields – redevelopment, community
coordination Visioning, goal making process, plan
implementation Public participation, charrettes, delphi Project & Program Management, PERT FAR, slope calculations, USGS map scales, STR Statistics, Gini coefficient Planning theory (e.g. Radical, Incremental) Census Trends, Census Blocks Population Projection methods RLUIPA, turn-key parks, EIS Scenario questions and even more Scenario
questions
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What and How to Study – Past TestersOther recent topics mentioned have included: Smart Growth & Sustainability Environmental Justice/Social Justice Community Organizing Housing, 1954 Housing Act Budget, Fiscal Impact Analysis, Tax Increment
Financing Planning Department Organization & Operation Historic Preservation, SHPO AND OF COURSE, many Scenario & Multi-part
QuestionsNOTE: I can email you post-exam comments from the
past few years – use them to study topics you don’t know
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Five “Types” of Questions
The AICP Exam appears to contain five basic types of questions:
FACTUAL (“Which planner, book, theory, law”)
SCENARIO (Situational: “Do which first?”; AICP Code)
MULTI-PART [Correct answer = (C) I, II, & IV]
CALCULATION (Slope, FAR, Mean, # trips)
FIGURE & GRAPHICAL INTERPRETATIONS
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Factual Questions - Example
(1) Which case first established the concept of "public welfare"?
(A) Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.(B) Golden v. Planning Board of Ramapo(C) Southern Burlington County NAACP
v. Township of Mount Laurel(D) Necton v. City of Cambridge
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Factual Questions (cont.)
The only real way to prepare for factual questions is through study or experience
The key is “know what you know” and study hard on the rest (laws, people, terms)
Particularly use the Glossary on my website, as these are all terms and people that previous test takers had difficulty with
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Assume that you are the director of a local planning agency, and that you recognize the interdependency of the chief executive, the planning agency, operating departments and independent boards and commissions. In a hypothetical situation, a proposed expansion of a county airport and adjacent industrial areas is in opposition to the planning agency's proposal for a regional park location. The planning agency believes there are unique circumstances and sound reasons for preferring the regional park proposal along with future relocation of the airport to another site in the county.
Which of the following strategies would likely place you, as the planning director, in the least effective coordinating role in resolving the conflict?
A) Attempting to have the planning agency solely responsible for additional studies and recommendations
B) Directing planning agency staff to discontinue all studies of this issue and direct all inquiries regarding this matter to the director
C) Recommending the study control be given to the staff of the chief executive's office.
D) Soliciting support of other departments and agencies for the planning agency's regional park proposal.
Scenario Questions - Example
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Scenario Questions (continued)
Notes should be comprehensive and concise – Testing center will provide scratch paper
Carefully read the question Determine what is being asked
Overall topic or scope Specific Details Inference Question
Determine if the question has multiple parts
Decide if specific notes would be helpful
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Multi-part Questions
Which of the following are important factors in building consensus in an organized citizen's committee?
I. Appointment of constructive and diverse members.II. Authorizing a senior staff member to chair the
committee.III. Clarifying anticipated outcomes.IV. Providing the committee with alternatives.
A) I and IIIB) II and IIIC) I and IID) III and IV
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Multi-part Questions (continued)
Carefully read the question See if one or more of the first set of
answers can be eliminated – that may eliminate one or more of the combined answers i.e. Answer “II” in above example, which
knocks out combined answers “B” & “C” Choose the best answer from what
remains, after determining what the differences are i.e. “I” vs. “IV” in above example
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Calculation Questions - Example
(4) What is the median of the numbers 12, 14, 16, 18?
(A) 12(B) 14(C) 15(D) 16
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Calculating Questions (cont.)
You’ll need to know how to do standard planning calculations, such as: Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode Floor Area Ratios (FAR) Map scales to area, slope, acreage Parking & Trip Generation Location Quotient (LQ)
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Graph/Figure Questions - Example
(5) The two lines on the graph below best represent which of the following combinations of travel behavior in a metropolitan area of 2 million population?
(A) Transit and private automobile trips
(B) Weekday and weekend trips(C) All work and nonwork trips(D) Office and retail-generated trips
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Graph/Figure Questions - Figure
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Graphic Questions (cont.)
You’ll need to be able to read, interpret and answer questions about figures, tables and graphs
Almost every edition of Planning magazine has a “By the Numbers” section which includes figures, graphs and tables – get use to reviewing (and understanding) this section of Planning magazine
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Answering Questions
Topic or ScopeRefer to the main idea in notes
Specific DetailsRefer to notes that will lead you to correct
text Inference
Refer to and apply knowledge of planning Always see if you can eliminate
answersInference questions appear frequently and you must feel comfortable applying planning knowledge – not all the relevant information is in the text
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ELIMINATING ANSWERS - Example
The loss of population by many larger and older cities in the United States took place within the context of the "sunbelt" shift. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this shift?A) Natural diffusion from the Eastern Seaboard.B) A preference for warm climates and
recreational opportunities.C) The interstate highway system.D) The development of air conditioning.
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Test Taking Strategies
If at first you don’t succeed Take the test again as soon as you can Results will tell you the weak areas
The key is Practice, Practice, Practice
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TWO SELECTED TOPICS
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Spatial Areas of Practice
This area is new the last few exams, but does not seem to be difficult for test takers
One key is knowing the planning that takes place at different government levels FEDERAL – Housing, Environmental,
Transportation MULTI-STATE – Watersheds/Dams, TVA,
Chesapeake STATE – Similar to federal; Home/Dillon’s Rule SUB-STATE REGIONS – Everglades; MPOs COUNTY – Growth Management, Water/Sewer
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Food Planning
Topic has shown up on occasion, but only a little feedback from test-takers so far When it has shown up, the test takers have
been basically clueless about the topic Best Bet – read the recent APA Policy
Guide & perhaps recent Planning magazine articles, such as those listed on my website
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TWO MONTHS LEFT WHAT DO I STUDY NOW?
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Henry’s Strategy Two months out
FIRST Go back over the APA topic areas, any
recent APA presentations & test taker comments to see what subject areas you don’t seem to know and will need to study up on (my links can help)
SECOND Come up with a plan of specific topics to
study and lay out a personal schedule for studying them, AND continuing to go over any questions that you have access to until the exam.
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Henry’s Study Guides – 1 Month OutIf I could only study one guide with a
month left I’d probably choose the following:
FOR PLANNERS (with academic degree) Pennsylvania Chapter PDC Guide (137
pages)http://www.planningpa.org/career_aicp_pdc_study.pdf
FOR PLANNERS (without academic planning) 3RD Edition “Green Book”
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Henry’s Study Guide - 1 Week Out
If nothing else, read through the online Glossary of planning terms and planners that is at the bottom of the Treasure Coast Section’s online links – the list is based on planning terms and planners that past exam takers had trouble with on the exam.
http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/aicp_links.asp
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Post APA-FL Conf. Email Resources Be sure and give us your email address
(sign-up sheet) so we can send you materials now & add you to our AICP Study Group email list
We will be sending a series of emails to each EMAIL RESPONDER that will consist of: Two practice exams of 170 questions, each in
“With Answer” & “Without Answer” versions Some of the best free study guides I have Some of the best slide presentations and
handouts that have been given to my 10-15 week AICP Study Groups
Post-exam comments on the exam from test takers over the past 4-5 years
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APA-Florida Conference 2011
AICP Info SessionQuestions???