Environmental

Planning
REFRESHER QUESTION
BANK (SET D)

CREDIT TO : PLANWARDS & PIEP

1. New Urbanism promotes,

A. Walkability
B. Mixed uses
C. Compactness
D. Nostalgic architecture
1. New Urbanism promotes,

A. Walkability
B. Mixed uses
C. Compactness
D. Nostalgic architecture
2. What is the name of the
requirement that involves a detailed
process of zoning conformance?

A. Rezoning
B. Nexus
C. Consistency
D. Zoning E. None of the above
2. What is the name of the
requirement that involves a detailed
process of zoning conformance?

A. Rezoning
B. Nexus
C. Consistency
D. Zoning E. None of the above
3. Which book did Jane Jacobs
write?

A. American Skyline
B. The Intelligence of Democracy
C. The Death and Life of Great
American Cities
D. How the Other Half Lives
3. Which book did Jane Jacobs
write?

A. American Skyline
B. The Intelligence of Democracy
C. The Death and Life of Great
American Cities
D. How the Other Half Lives
4. What 1961 book critiques the
planning profession and planners?

A. Image of the City, by Kevin Lynch

B. Carrying out the City Plan, by Flavel
Shurtleff
C. How the Other Half Lives, by Jacob
Riis
D. The Death and Life of Great American
Cities, by Jane Jacobs
4. What 1961 book critiques the
planning profession and planners?

A. Image of the City, by Kevin Lynch

B. Carrying out the City Plan, by Flavel
Shurtleff
C. How the Other Half Lives, by Jacob
Riis
D. The Death and Life of Great American
Cities, by Jane Jacobs
5. Developer’s dedicating a certain
amount of open space for the
creation of park land in their new
development is an example of what?

A. Improvement Standard
B. Exaction
C. Growth Management Controls
D. Recordation
5. Developer’s dedicating a certain
amount of open space for the
creation of park land in their new
development is an example of what?

A. Improvement Standard
B. Exaction
C. Growth Management Controls
D. Recordation
6. Which book was written by
Charles E. Lindblom?

A. Urban Planning Society Policy

B. The Intelligence of Democracy
C. City Planning Process
D. The Urban General Plan
6. Which book was written by
Charles E. Lindblom?

A. Urban Planning Society Policy

B. The Intelligence of Democracy
C. City Planning Process
D. The Urban General Plan
7. What is the median of the
following data set?
2 2 2 4 4 5 6 6 7 7

A. 4
B. 4.5
C. 5
D. 45
7. What is the median of the
following data set?
2 2 2 4 4 5 6 6 7 7

A. 4
B. 4.5
C. 5
D. 45
8. Watersheds can be described as which of
the following?

A. Topographic areas where surface water

runoff drains to a specific point on a stream
or to a water body.
B. An underground bed or stratum of earth,
gravel or porous stone containing water.
C. Areas where the fresh water meets salt
water.
D. None of the above.
8. Watersheds can be described as which of
the following?

A. Topographic areas where surface water

runoff drains to a specific point on a stream
or to a water body.
B. An underground bed or stratum of earth,
gravel or porous stone containing water.
C. Areas where the fresh water meets salt
water.
D. None of the above.
9. You are responsible for interpreting the
land use map of a district within your
community. The color of the map is primarily
purple. What could you conclude?

A. The area is primarily residential

B. The area is primarily an industrial district
C. The area is primarily a
commercial/shopping district
D. The area is primarily a multi-family
residential district
9. You are responsible for interpreting the
land use map of a district within your
community. The color of the map is primarily
purple. What could you conclude?

A. The area is primarily residential

B. The area is primarily an industrial district
C. The area is primarily a
commercial/shopping district
D. The area is primarily a multi-family
residential district
10. Which of the following happened in
1909?
A. The San Francisco Plan was completed
by Burnham
B. Burnham Park was completed
C. The First National Conference on City
Planning
D. The City Plan of Manila was completed
10. Which of the following happened in
1909?
A. The San Francisco Plan was completed
by Burnham
B. Burnham Park was completed
C. The First National Conference on City
Planning
D. The City Plan of Manila was completed
11. This agreement began on
January 1, 1994, with the intention
of fostering trade and investment.

A. NEFTA
B. NAFTA
C. China Agreement
D. The International Shipping and
Transportation Agreement
11. This agreement began on
January 1, 1994, with the intention
of fostering trade and investment.

A. NEFTA
B. NAFTA
C. China Agreement
D. The International Shipping and
Transportation Agreement
12. Every ______________ is
mandated to have at least one
Materials Recovery Facility.

A. Barangay
B. Municipality/City
C. Province
D. Zone E. District
12. Every ______________ is
mandated to have at least one
Materials Recovery Facility.

A. Barangay
B. Municipality/City
C. Province
D. Zone E. District
13. There are ____ U.N. Millennium
Development Goals.

A. 7
B. 8
C.16
D.17
E. 18
13. There are ____ U.N. Millennium
Development Goals.

A. 7
B. 8
C.16
D.17
E. 18
14. Which of the following is not a
named sector covered in the
CLUP?

A. Forest Areas
B. Settlement Areas
C. Infrastructure
D. Production Areas
14. Which of the following is not a
named sector covered in the
CLUP?

A. Forest Areas
B. Settlement Areas
C. Infrastructure
D. Production Areas
15. At which point of the 12-step
CLUP process is the Vision Reality
Gap analysis made?

A. Organize
B. Identify Stakeholders
C. Set the Vision
D. Analyze the Situation
E. None of the above
15. At which point of the 12-step
CLUP process is the Vision Reality
Gap analysis made?

A. Organize
B. Identify Stakeholders
C. Set the Vision
D. Analyze the Situation
E. None of the above
16. Which of the following is not a
component of the Human
Development Index?

A. Income Index
B. Life Expectancy
C. Fertility Rate
D. Education Index
E. All of the above are components
16. Which of the following is not a
component of the Human
Development Index?

A. Income Index
B. Life Expectancy
C. Fertility Rate
D. Education Index
E. All of the above are components
17. Which government agency is
the proponent of the Ambisyon
Natin 2040?

A. NEDA
B. DILG
C. HLURB
D. DENR
17. Which government agency is
the proponent of the Ambisyon
Natin 2040?

A. NEDA
B. DILG
C. HLURB
D. DENR
18. Which of the following is not a
tool used for implementing the
CLUP?

A. Zoning Ordinance
B. Business Tax
C. Real Property Tax
D. Business Permits
E. Zoning Clearances
18. Which of the following is not a
tool used for implementing the
CLUP?

A. Zoning Ordinance
B. Business Tax
C. Real Property Tax
D. Business Permits
E. Zoning Clearances
19. What is the childbearing age of
females in the Philippines, according
to the Philippine Statistics Authority?

A. 18-49 years old

B. 18-64 years old
C. 15-44 years old
D. 15-64 years old
E. 15-49 years old
19. What is the childbearing age of
females in the Philippines, according
to the Philippine Statistics Authority?

A. 18-49 years old

B. 18-64 years old
C. 15-44 years old
D. 15-64 years old
E. 15-49 years old
20. If an LGU has a density of 175
households per hectare, what is its
density classification?

A. Medium
B. High
C. Low
D. Barren
20. If an LGU has a density of 175
households per hectare, what is its
density classification?

A. Medium
B. High
C. Low
D. Barren
21. When was the last census made?

A. 2007
B. 2010
C. 2014
D. 2015
E. 2016
21. When was the last census made?

A. 2007
B. 2010
C. 2014
D. 2015
E. 2016
22. The Human Development Index
conceptualized by Amartya Sen and Mahbubul
Hag for the UNDP is based on 3 indicators.
Which among the following Millennium
Development Goals is least related to the 3?

A. Reduce child mortality

B. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
C. Achieve universal primary education
D. Improve maternal health
22. The Human Development Index
conceptualized by Amartya Sen and Mahbubul
Hag for the UNDP is based on 3 indicators.
Which among the following Millennium
Development Goals is least related to the 3?

A. Reduce child mortality

B. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
C. Achieve universal primary education
D. Improve maternal health
23. What is the ideal teacher-student
ratio for graduate school?

A. 1:10
B. 1:15
C. 1:20
D. 1:25
23. What is the ideal teacher-student
ratio for graduate school?

A. 1:10
B. 1:15
C. 1:20
D. 1:25
24. What is the ideal classroom size
per pre-schooler?

A. 1.0 sqm
B. 1.5 sqm
C. 2.0 sqm
D. 2.5 sqm
24. What is the ideal classroom size
per pre-schooler?

A. 1.0 sqm
B. 1.5 sqm
C. 2.0 sqm
D. 2.5 sqm
25. Which is not a standard for sports and
recreation?

A. At least 600 sqm per 1,000 population for a city

and municipality park
B. At least 500 sqm per 1,000 population for a
designed park
C. At least 1/2 hectare per 1,000 population as
open playfield
D. At least 30% of the entire gross area of an
open-market subdivision kept as unbuilt
25. Which is not a standard for sports and
recreation?

A. At least 600 sqm per 1,000 population for a city

and municipality park
B. At least 500 sqm per 1,000 population for a
designed park
C. At least 1/2 hectare per 1,000 population as
open playfield
D. At least 30% of the entire gross area of an
open-market subdivision kept as unbuilt
26. Which are not valid scales of data?
i. Nominal - blood type
ii. Ordinal - ranking
iii. Interval - temperature in Kelvin
iv. Ratio - temperature in Celsius

A. All are valid

B. All are not valid
C. i, ii
D. iii, iv
26. Which are not valid scales of data?
i. Nominal - blood type
ii. Ordinal - ranking
iii. Interval - temperature in Kelvin
iv. Ratio - temperature in Celsius

A. All are valid

B. All are not valid
C. i, ii
D. iii, iv
27. The PH annual population growth
rate from 2010-2015 is __________ the
replacement rate.

A. Below
B. Equal
C. Over
27. The PH annual population growth
rate from 2010-2015 is __________ the
replacement rate.

A. Below
B. Equal
C. Over
28. Rank the regions in increasing
population based on 2015 census.

A. IV-A, III, NCR

B. III, IV-A, NCR
C. NCR, III, IV-A
D. III, NCR, IV-A
28. Rank the regions in increasing
population based on 2015 census.

A. IV-A, III, NCR

B. III, IV-A, NCR
C. NCR, III, IV-A
D. III, NCR, IV-A
29. Which type of research is not
described as applied research?

A. Action
B. Explanatory
C. Exploratory
D. Evaluation
29. Which type of research is not
described as applied research?

A. Action
B. Explanatory
C. Exploratory
D. Evaluation
30. Enumerate the major steps of the Executive - Legislative Agenda from
start to finish.
I. Formulate sectoral strategies
II. Determine vision-reality gap
III. Formulate sectoral goals and objectives
IV. Redefine/revisit the LGU vision and mission statements
V. Identify programs, projects, activities, and legislative requirements
VI. Prioritize programs, projects, activities, and legislative requirements
VII. Rank and match prioritized PPA's and legislative requirements with
available funds

A. III, I, IV, II, V, VI, VII

B. II, IV, III, I, V, VI, VII
C. IV, II, III, I, V, VI ,VII
D. VI, IV, II, III, I, V, VII
30. Enumerate the major steps of the Executive - Legislative Agenda from
start to finish.
I. Formulate sectoral strategies
II. Determine vision-reality gap
III. Formulate sectoral goals and objectives
IV. Redefine/revisit the LGU vision and mission statements
V. Identify programs, projects, activities, and legislative requirements
VI. Prioritize programs, projects, activities, and legislative requirements
VII. Rank and match prioritized PPA's and legislative requirements with
available funds

A. III, I, IV, II, V, VI, VII

B. II, IV, III, I, V, VI, VII
C. IV, II, III, I, V, VI ,VII
D. VI, IV, II, III, I, V, VII
31. The Local Development Indicator
System portrays information in the
following dimensions, except:

A. Sectoral
B. Temporal
C. Geographical
D. Spatial
E. Ecological
31. The Local Development Indicator
System portrays information in the
following dimensions, except:

A. Sectoral
B. Temporal
C. Geographical
D. Spatial
E. Ecological
32. What is NOT a characteristic of urban design?
I. The process that planners employ to provide detailed guidance to
the development of areas in the city.
II. It seeks to realize the vision for an area by making the public realm
more organized, aesthetically pleasing, and functional.
III. It draws together the fields of planning and transportation policy,
architectural design, development economics, landscape and
engineering.
IV. It is the science of ‘place-making’ which enhances the value of a
city and improves the quality of life of its people.

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. IV only
E. none of the above
F. all of the above
32. What is NOT a characteristic of urban design?
I. The process that planners employ to provide detailed guidance to
the development of areas in the city.
II. It seeks to realize the vision for an area by making the public realm
more organized, aesthetically pleasing, and functional.
III. It draws together the fields of planning and transportation policy,
architectural design, development economics, landscape and
engineering.
IV. It is the science of ‘place-making’ which enhances the value of a
city and improves the quality of life of its people.

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. IV only
E. none of the above
F. all of the above
33. What is NOT a principle of urban design?

A. Design for all

B. Create places for people
C. Conserve heritage
D. Take advantage of compact design
E. Enrich the existing
F. Make connections
G. Work with nature
H. Mix uses and forms
I. Manage the investment
J. Design for change
33. What is NOT a principle of urban design?

A. Design for all

B. Create places for people
C. Conserve heritage
D. Take advantage of compact design
E. Enrich the existing
F. Make connections
G. Work with nature
H. Mix uses and forms
I. Manage the investment
J. Design for change
34. What zone is NOT included in transect-
based planning?

A. Civic
B. Natural
C. Rural
D. Sub-Urban
E. General Urban
F. Urban Core
G. Special District
H. None of the above
I. All of the above
34. What zone is NOT included in transect-
based planning?

A. Civic
B. Natural
C. Rural
D. Sub-Urban
E. General Urban
F. Urban Core
G. Special District
H. None of the above
I. All of the above
35. In this urban form, the nodes support the major
center as its captive market while providing
neighborhood facilities and services to its area of
influence. Also, a number of additional mixed-use
growth areas will be developed outside the Poblacion
area or existing center of development.

A. Galaxy
B. Concentric
C. Centric and Nodal
D. Radial and circumferential
E. Universal
35. In this urban form, the nodes support the major
center as its captive market while providing
neighborhood facilities and services to its area of
influence. Also, a number of additional mixed-use
growth areas will be developed outside the Poblacion
area or existing center of development.

A. Galaxy
B. Concentric
C. Centric and Nodal
D. Radial and circumferential
E. Universal
36. In the concentric ring theory, this is the zone
where only scattered residences remain –
I. Zone 1
II. Central Business District
III. Zone in Transition
IV. Downtown

A. I, II and IV only
B. I, III, and IV only
C. III and IV only
D. III only
E. I, II, III and IV
36. In the concentric ring theory, this is the zone
where only scattered residences remain –
I. Zone 1
II. Central Business District
III. Zone in Transition
IV. Downtown

A. I, II and IV only
B. I, III, and IV only
C. III and IV only
D. III only
E. I, II, III and IV
37. This is known as the ease with which
the parts of the city can be recognized
and organized in a coherent pattern –

A. Identifiability
B. Coherence
C. Consistency
D. Organization
E. Legibility
37. This is known as the ease with which
the parts of the city can be recognized
and organized in a coherent pattern –

A. Identifiability
B. Coherence
C. Consistency
D. Organization
E. Legibility
38. ______________ is an approach to development
that encourages a mix of building types and uses,
diverse housing and transportation options,
development within existing neighborhoods, and
community engagement.

A. Multi-nodal development
B. Place-making
C. Smart growth
D. Transit-oriented development
38. ______________ is an approach to development
that encourages a mix of building types and uses,
diverse housing and transportation options,
development within existing neighborhoods, and
community engagement.

A. Multi-nodal development
B. Place-making
C. Smart growth
D. Transit-oriented development
39. He is the first modern environmental
planner. He pioneered environmental
impact statements, GIS use.

A. Sir Leslie Patrick Abercrombie

B. Lewis Mumford
C. Clarence Stein
D. Ian McHarg
E. Sir Patrick Geddes
39. He is the first modern environmental
planner. He pioneered environmental
impact statements, GIS use.

A. Sir Leslie Patrick Abercrombie

B. Lewis Mumford
C. Clarence Stein
D. Ian McHarg
E. Sir Patrick Geddes
40. ______________________ is used to describe a
type of development and the regulatory process
that permits a developer to meet overall
community density and land use goals without
being bound by existing zoning requirements.

A. Eco-centric urban design

B. Agropolis
C. Planned unit development
D. New Urbanism
E. Multi-functional land use
40. ______________________ is used to describe a
type of development and the regulatory process
that permits a developer to meet overall
community density and land use goals without
being bound by existing zoning requirements.

A. Eco-centric urban design

B. Agropolis
C. Planned unit development
D. New Urbanism
E. Multi-functional land use
41. What are NOT parts of the Pre-Investment Phase of the
NEDA Project Development Cycle?
i. Project Appraisal and Financing
ii. Engineering and Design
iii. Project Operation
iv. Project Implementation
v. Project Identification
vi. Project Preparation

A. All of the above

B. i and ii only
C. None of the above
D. ii, iii and iv only
E. i, v and vi only
41. What are NOT parts of the Pre-Investment Phase of the
NEDA Project Development Cycle?
i. Project Appraisal and Financing
ii. Engineering and Design
iii. Project Operation
iv. Project Implementation
v. Project Identification
vi. Project Preparation

A. All of the above

B. i and ii only
C. None of the above
D. ii, iii and iv only
E. i, v and vi only
42. It is the creative combination of
the built and unbuilt environment.

A. Spatial Strategy
B. Land Development
C. Desired Rural Form
D. None of the above
42. It is the creative combination of
the built and unbuilt environment.

A. Spatial Strategy
B. Land Development
C. Desired Rural Form
D. None of the above
43. The following are tools used in
prioritizing programs and projects
except:
A. Resource Impact Matrix
B. Resource Compatibility Matrix
C.Conflict – Compatibility
Complementarity Matrix
D. Goal Achievement Matrix
43. The following are tools used in
prioritizing programs and projects
except:
A. Resource Impact Matrix
B. Resource Compatibility Matrix
C.Conflict – Compatibility
Complementarity Matrix
D. Goal Achievement Matrix
44. Which plan does not belong?

A. RDP
B. CCDP
C. PDPFP
D. CDIP
44. Which plan does not belong?

A. RDP
B. CCDP
C. PDPFP
D. CDIP
45. The color code for mangrove
forest and nipa swamps.

A. Blue
B. Royal Blue
C. Light Blue
D. Sky Blue
45. The color code for mangrove
forest and nipa swamps.

A. Blue
B. Royal Blue
C. Light Blue
D. Sky Blue
46. The 8th step of the CLUP process is:

A. Drafting zoning ordinance

B. Establish Dev’t Thrust and Spatial
Strategies
C. Prepare Land Use Plan
D. Conduct Public Hearing
46. The 8th step of the CLUP process is:

A. Drafting zoning ordinance

B. Establish Dev’t Thrust and Spatial
Strategies
C. Prepare Land Use Plan
D. Conduct Public Hearing
47. A planner is studying the economic
sector of a particular LGU which
agency does he/she need to go to
acquire data for prices of food
products:
A. CBMS
B. PSA
C. LGU
D. DTI
47. A planner is studying the economic
sector of a particular LGU which
agency does he/she need to go to
acquire data for prices of food
products:
A. CBMS
B. PSA
C. LGU
D. DTI
48. The CDP must coincide with the,

A. MTPDP
B. PPFP
C. MTPP
D. PDPFP
48. The CDP must coincide with the,

A. MTPDP
B. PPFP
C. MTPP
D. PDPFP
49. The LDIP is made up of 3 streams of activities
except:

A. Producing a ranked list of programs and projects

with their individual and cumulative cost estimates.
B. Determining available future funds for investment.
C. Prepare and adopt a work and financial plan for
the updating of the programs and projects.
D. Matching the fund requirements with projected
funds available and deciding on financing options
should the funds available be insufficient.
49. The LDIP is made up of 3 streams of activities
except:

A. Producing a ranked list of programs and projects

with their individual and cumulative cost estimates.
B. Determining available future funds for investment.
C. Prepare and adopt a work and financial plan for
the updating of the programs and projects.
D. Matching the fund requirements with projected
funds available and deciding on financing options
should the funds available be insufficient.
50. The Philippines has a total land area
of:
A. 29,979,315 has
B. 29,654,431 has
C. 29,532,111 has
D. 29,120,111 has
50. The Philippines has a total land area
of:
A. 29,979,315 has
B. 29,654,431 has
C. 29,532,111 has
D. 29,120,111 has
51. The 3rd step in the CDP Formulation
is:
A. Revisit Existing Plans and Review
Vision, Mission and Sectoral Objectives.
B. Organize and mobilize the planning
Team.
C. Prepare Ecological Profile and
Structured List of PPAs.
D. Prepare the LDIP
51. The 3rd step in the CDP Formulation
is:
A. Revisit Existing Plans and Review
Vision, Mission and Sectoral Objectives.
B. Organize and mobilize the planning
Team.
C. Prepare Ecological Profile and
Structured List of PPAs.
D. Prepare the LDIP
52. What is the minimum police -
population ratio requirement?

A. 1 per 500 population

B. 1 per 300 population
C. 1 per 700 population
D. 1 per 1000 population
52. What is the minimum police -
population ratio requirement?

A. 1 per 500 population

B. 1 per 300 population
C. 1 per 700 population
D. 1 per 1000 population
53. What is the minimum jail guard –
inmate ratio requirement?

A. 1 per 7 inmates
B. 1 per 5 inmates
C. 1 per 3 inmates
D. 1 per 2 inmates
53. What is the minimum jail guard –
inmate ratio requirement?

A. 1 per 7 inmates
B. 1 per 5 inmates
C. 1 per 3 inmates
D. 1 per 2 inmates
54. What is the minimum fire truck –
population and firemen ratio
requirement?
A. 1:30,000 population and 1:15 firemen
B. 1:28,000 population and 1:14 firemen
C. 1:10,000 population and 1:10 firemen
D. 1:5,000 population and 1: 5 firemen
E. 1:20,000 population and 1:12 firemen
54. What is the minimum fire truck –
population and firemen ratio
requirement?
A. 1:30,000 population and 1:15 firemen
B. 1:28,000 population and 1:14 firemen
C. 1:10,000 population and 1:10 firemen
D. 1:5,000 population and 1: 5 firemen
E. 1:20,000 population and 1:12 firemen
55. What is the minimum fireman-
population ratio requirement?

A. 1:300
B. 1:1000
C. 1:500
D. 1:400
E. 1:2000
55. What is the minimum fireman-
population ratio requirement?

A. 1:300
B. 1:1000
C. 1:500
D. 1:400
E. 1:2000
56. According to Raul de Guzman, ________________ generally
refers to the systematic and rational dispersal of power,
authority and responsibility from the center to the periphery,
from top to lower levels, or from national to local
governments. It hastens decision-making processes by
decongesting central government and decreasing red tape,
and at the same time, and perhaps more important, it
increases citizen participation, and empowers them, thereby
leading to a more open and democratic government.

A. Local governance
B. Decentralization
C. Democratization
D. Federalism
56. According to Raul de Guzman, ________________ generally
refers to the systematic and rational dispersal of power,
authority and responsibility from the center to the periphery,
from top to lower levels, or from national to local
governments. It hastens decision-making processes by
decongesting central government and decreasing red tape,
and at the same time, and perhaps more important, it
increases citizen participation, and empowers them, thereby
leading to a more open and democratic government.

A. Local governance
B. Decentralization
C. Democratization
D. Federalism
57. This form of decentralization refers to the transfer of functions to lower level
administrative units designated by the central office. It is essentially a
management tool to decongest the central office and spare it from having to
act on matters, including routine and administrative ones that may be best
addressed at the lower levels. However, final and substantive authority still rests
on central authorities. This is therefore, administrative in nature. Example of this
is the Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP) adopted in 1972 to bring about a
comprehensive reorganization of the country’s administrative system. Under
the IRP, the country was divided into initially 11 administrative regions and
regional offices of many national government agencies throughout the
country were established.

A. Decentralization
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Debureaucratization
E. Democratization
57. This form of decentralization refers to the transfer of functions to lower level
administrative units designated by the central office. It is essentially a
management tool to decongest the central office and spare it from having to
act on matters, including routine and administrative ones that may be best
addressed at the lower levels. However, final and substantive authority still rests
on central authorities. This is therefore, administrative in nature. Example of this
is the Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP) adopted in 1972 to bring about a
comprehensive reorganization of the country’s administrative system. Under
the IRP, the country was divided into initially 11 administrative regions and
regional offices of many national government agencies throughout the
country were established.

A. Decentralization
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Debureaucratization
E. Democratization
58. This form of decentralization refers to the transfer of
powers and authorities to lower-level political or local
government units, with the following major features:
elected local executive, elected local legislative body,
and with specific taxing powers, and jurisdiction over a
certain defined geographical area. This concept is related
to that of local autonomy. It is therefore political in nature.
A. Decentralization
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Debureaucratization
E. Democratization
58. This form of decentralization refers to the transfer of
powers and authorities to lower-level political or local
government units, with the following major features:
elected local executive, elected local legislative body,
and with specific taxing powers, and jurisdiction over a
certain defined geographical area. This concept is related
to that of local autonomy. It is therefore political in nature.
A. Decentralization
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Debureaucratization
E. Democratization
59. This form of decentralization refers to the transfer
of powers and authorities to units not within the
purview of government, like NGOs, POs, including
the private sector, which are sometimes collectively
referred to as civil society, to harness the energies of
the private sector to bring about good governance.
A. Decentralization
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Debureaucratization
E. Democratization
59. This form of decentralization refers to the transfer
of powers and authorities to units not within the
purview of government, like NGOs, POs, including
the private sector, which are sometimes collectively
referred to as civil society, to harness the energies of
the private sector to bring about good governance.
A. Decentralization
B. Devolution
C. Deconcentration
D. Debureaucratization
E. Democratization
60. Under Executive Order No. 79, series of 2012 (Institutionalizing
and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector
Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental
Protection and Responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral
Resources), the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) is
to be composed of the following members, except one which is
the:
A. Chair, Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation Cabinet
Cluster
B. Chair, Economic Development Cabinet Cluster
C. Chief Justice, Supreme Court
D. Secretary, Department of Justice
E. Chair, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
F. President, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
60. Under Executive Order No. 79, series of 2012 (Institutionalizing
and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector
Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental
Protection and Responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral
Resources), the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) is
to be composed of the following members, except one which is
the:
A. Chair, Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation Cabinet
Cluster
B. Chair, Economic Development Cabinet Cluster
C. Chief Justice, Supreme Court
D. Secretary, Department of Justice
E. Chair, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
F. President, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
61. Who is the Chair of the Climate Change Adaption and
Mitigation Cabinet Cluster, which cluster under Executive
Order No. 43, series of 2011, (i) is tasked to focus on the
conservation and protection of the environment and natural
resource, (ii) shall take the lead in pursuing measures to
adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change in the
Philippine archipelago, (iii) shall undertake all the necessary
preparation for both natural and man-made disasters?

A. Chair, MMDA
B. Secretary, DSWD
C. Secretary, DILG
D. Secretary, DENR
E. Secretary, DND
61. Who is the Chair of the Climate Change Adaption and
Mitigation Cabinet Cluster, which cluster under Executive
Order No. 43, series of 2011, (i) is tasked to focus on the
conservation and protection of the environment and natural
resource, (ii) shall take the lead in pursuing measures to
adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change in the
Philippine archipelago, (iii) shall undertake all the necessary
preparation for both natural and man-made disasters?

A. Chair, MMDA
B. Secretary, DSWD
C. Secretary, DILG
D. Secretary, DENR
E. Secretary, DND
62. Smart Growth Planning has which
of the following as its goals?

A. environmental protection
B. social equity
C. economic vitality
D. All of the above
62. Smart Growth Planning has which
of the following as its goals?

A. environmental protection
B. social equity
C. economic vitality
D. All of the above
63. Examples of Renewable energy include:
I. solar power
II. hydro-power
III. wind power
IV. geothermal power

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II only
D. All of the above
63. Examples of Renewable energy include:
I. solar power
II. hydro-power
III. wind power
IV. geothermal power

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II only
D. All of the above
64. What years would you likely be born
in to be in the category Generation X?

A. Those born between 1965 and 1980

B. Those born after 1980
C. Those born prior to 1965
D. Those born between 1945 and 1965
64. What years would you likely be born
in to be in the category Generation X?

A. Those born between 1965 and 1980

B. Those born after 1980
C. Those born prior to 1965
D. Those born between 1945 and 1965
65. What color generally illustrates
residential land uses on a land use map?

A. Yellow
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Green
65. What color generally illustrates
residential land uses on a land use map?

A. Yellow
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Green
66. Catherine Bauer Wurster was
interested in what field?

A. Industry
B. Parks
C. Housing
D. Environment
66. Catherine Bauer Wurster was
interested in what field?

A. Industry
B. Parks
C. Housing
D. Environment
67. An FAR of 1, would allow which of the
following:

A. One building on two acres of land

B. A three story building on half the lot
C. A two story building on half of the lot
D. A two story building covering the lot
67. An FAR of 1, would allow which of the
following:

A. One building on two acres of land

B. A three story building on half the lot
C. A two story building on half of the lot
D. A two story building covering the lot
68. This type of map reflects the
production and market areas for major
agricultural crops.

A. General Land Use Plan

B. Geographic Flow of Commodity Map
C. Key Production Areas Map
D. Existing Land Use Map
68. This type of map reflects the
production and market areas for major
agricultural crops.

A. General Land Use Plan

B. Geographic Flow of Commodity Map
C. Key Production Areas Map
D. Existing Land Use Map
69. All are issues on Social Environmental
Programs except:

A. Domestic waste generations and

disposal
B. Ground water quality and quantity
and rate of extraction
C. Air pollution by source
D. Infrastructure to monitor air quality
69. All are issues on Social Environmental
Programs except:

A. Domestic waste generations and

disposal
B. Ground water quality and quantity
and rate of extraction
C. Air pollution by source
D. Infrastructure to monitor air quality
70. The rate which water within the soil
moves thru a given volume of material.

A. Permeability
B. Percolation
C. Infiltration
D. Drainage
70. The rate which water within the soil
moves thru a given volume of material.

A. Permeability
B. Percolation
C. Infiltration
D. Drainage
71. The first planned park in the US.

A. Yellow Stone National Park

B. Yosemite National Park
C. Central Park
D. National Mall
71. The first planned park in the US.

A. Yellow Stone National Park

B. Yosemite National Park
C. Central Park
D. National Mall
72. Fishing belongs to which economic
sector?

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
E. Quinary
72. Fishing belongs to which economic
sector?

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
E. Quinary
73. Location Quotient pertains to the
_______________ of an area.

A. Intelligence
B. Wealth
C. Specialization
D. Density
E. Accessibility
73. Location Quotient pertains to the
_______________ of an area.

A. Intelligence
B. Wealth
C. Specialization
D. Density
E. Accessibility
74. In the CDP, this sector holds
together all of the other sectors.

A. Infrastructure
B. Social
C. Environmental
D. Economic
E. Institutional
74. In the CDP, this sector holds
together all of the other sectors.

A. Infrastructure
B. Social
C. Environmental
D. Economic
E. Institutional
75. This planner championed Regional
Conservationism and was also
responsible for the Appalachian Trail
that stretched from Georgia to Maine.

A. Clarence Perry
B. Clarence Stein
C. Ebenezer Howard
D. Benton MacKaye
E. Lewis Mumford
75. This planner championed Regional
Conservationism and was also
responsible for the Appalachian Trail
that stretched from Georgia to Maine.

A. Clarence Perry
B. Clarence Stein
C. Ebenezer Howard
D. Benton MacKaye
E. Lewis Mumford
76. Where for the CLUP, the main
implementing tool is the ZO; for the
CDP, the main implementing tool is
the __________.

A. RPT
B. LDIP
C. AIP
D. ELA
E. None of the above
76. Where for the CLUP, the main
implementing tool is the ZO; for the
CDP, the main implementing tool is
the __________.

A. RPT
B. LDIP
C. AIP
D. ELA
E. None of the above
77. Which of the following is not
among the ecosystem components
according to the HLURB?

A. Coastal & Marine

B. Upland
C. Forest
D. Lowland
E. Rivers & Streams
77. Which of the following is not
among the ecosystem components
according to the HLURB?

A. Coastal & Marine

B. Upland
C. Forest
D. Lowland
E. Rivers & Streams
78. _____ of the LGU’s Internal
Revenue Allotment and regular
revenue sources must be allocated
to Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management.
A. 20%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. 3%
E. 1%
78. _____ of the LGU’s Internal
Revenue Allotment and regular
revenue sources must be allocated
to Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management.
A. 20%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. 3%
E. 1%
79. This is the Geographic Coordinate
System now in use in the Philippines.

A. PRS1992
B. WGS1984
C. Luzon1911
D. None of the above
79. This is the Geographic Coordinate
System now in use in the Philippines.

A. PRS1992
B. WGS1984
C. Luzon1911
D. None of the above
80. In the vision statement of an LGU,
these are identified to be the Descriptors
that serve as basis for the LGU’s
performance Indicators.

A. Verbs
B. Pronouns
C. Nouns
D. Adjectives
E. Measure words
80. In the vision statement of an LGU,
these are identified to be the Descriptors
that serve as basis for the LGU’s
performance Indicators.

A. Verbs
B. Pronouns
C. Nouns
D. Adjectives
E. Measure words
81. Don Arturo Soria y Mata
advocated which of the following?

A. Broadacre City
B. Park City
C. Industrial City
D. Garden City
E. Linear City
81. Don Arturo Soria y Mata
advocated which of the following?

A. Broadacre City
B. Park City
C. Industrial City
D. Garden City
E. Linear City
82. He provided the principles of
town, country, and town-country
disparity and attraction.

A. Frederick Law Olmsted

B. Hippodamus of Miletus
C. Benton MacKaye
D. Ebenezer Howard
82. He provided the principles of
town, country, and town-country
disparity and attraction.

A. Frederick Law Olmsted

B. Hippodamus of Miletus
C. Benton MacKaye
D. Ebenezer Howard
83. Daniel Burnham is the

A. Father of American City Planning

B. Father of Regional Planning
C. Inventor of Formal City Planning
D. Father of Urban Planning
83. Daniel Burnham is the

A. Father of American City Planning

B. Father of Regional Planning
C. Inventor of Formal City Planning
D. Father of Urban Planning
84. The book Le Urbanisme, provided
what city model?

A. Ciudad Lineal
B. Le Ville Radieuse
C. Un Cite Industrielle
D. Abercrombie City
84. The book Le Urbanisme, provided
what city model?

A. Ciudad Lineal
B. Le Ville Radieuse
C. Un Cite Industrielle
D. Abercrombie City
85. It is the process by which middle
class people take up residence in a
traditionally working-class area of a
city changing the character of an
area.
A. Advocacy Planning
B. Radical Planning
C. Social Exclusion
D. Gentrification
85. It is the process by which middle
class people take up residence in a
traditionally working-class area of a
city changing the character of an
area.
A. Advocacy Planning
B. Radical Planning
C. Social Exclusion
D. Gentrification
86. Her book paved the way for
launching a global environmental
movement.

A. Catherine Bauer Wurster

B. Jane Jacobs
C. Rachel Louise Carson
D. None of the above
86. Her book paved the way for
launching a global environmental
movement.

A. Catherine Bauer Wurster

B. Jane Jacobs
C. Rachel Louise Carson
D. None of the above
87. This plan pertains to a spatial
framework.

A. PDP
B. MTPDP
C. PPFP
D. CDP
87. This plan pertains to a spatial
framework.

A. PDP
B. MTPDP
C. PPFP
D. CDP
88. Which is not a component of
the CLUP?

A. Plans, policies, programs

B. Urban fabric
C. Land use policy framework
D. Four policy areas
88. Which is not a component of
the CLUP?

A. Plans, policies, programs

B. Urban fabric
C. Land use policy framework
D. Four policy areas
89. Which is a strategy for land
demand?

A. New alternative centers

B. Renewal
C. Reclamation
D. Infilling
89. Which is a strategy for land
demand?

A. New alternative centers

B. Renewal
C. Reclamation
D. Infilling
90. This type of map has inner and
outer coastal plains and river
systems.
A. Slope map
B. Base map
C. Geologic map
D. Hydrogeologic map
90. This type of map has inner and
outer coastal plains and river
systems.
A. Slope map
B. Base map
C. Geologic map
D. Hydrogeologic map
91. These are created to provide a
spatial framework for ecosystem
assessment, inventory, research,
monitoring, and management?

A. Point Pollutants
B. Watersheds
C. Environmental Impact Statement
D. Eco-regions
91. These are created to provide a
spatial framework for ecosystem
assessment, inventory, research,
monitoring, and management?

A. Point Pollutants
B. Watersheds
C. Environmental Impact Statement
D. Eco-regions
92. Prohibition of phosphate detergents
represents a specific regulatory
response to protect which of the
following natural resources?

A. Wetland habitat
B. Surface water
C. Groundwater
D. Both A and B
92. Prohibition of phosphate detergents
represents a specific regulatory
response to protect which of the
following natural resources?

A. Wetland habitat
B. Surface water
C. Groundwater
D. Both A and B
93. An image is not aligning properly with your
other data themes or layers. This is most likely due
to:
A. The image file is not compatible with your
data files
B. Your GIS software does not support that image
file type
C. The image file has not been registered
correctly or is not registered
D. Vector data cannot be displayed with raster
or image data
93. An image is not aligning properly with your
other data themes or layers. This is most likely due
to:
A. The image file is not compatible with your
data files
B. Your GIS software does not support that image
file type
C. The image file has not been registered
correctly or is not registered
D. Vector data cannot be displayed with raster
or image data
94. What is leachate?

A. Water that travels laterally or horizontally

through the zone of aeration
B. A liquid formed by water percolating
through a landfill
C. An accumulation of earth and stones
carried by a glacier
D. An underground pattern of
contaminant concentrations
94. What is leachate?

A. Water that travels laterally or horizontally

through the zone of aeration
B. A liquid formed by water percolating
through a landfill
C. An accumulation of earth and stones
carried by a glacier
D. An underground pattern of
contaminant concentrations
95. Clarence Perry's "Neighborhood Unit"
was:
i. A self contained residential area
ii. Bounded by major streets
iii. Shops at the intersections
iv. A school in the middle
A. i, ii and iv
B. i, ii and iii
C. i and ii
D. All of the above
95. Clarence Perry's "Neighborhood Unit"
was:
i. A self contained residential area
ii. Bounded by major streets
iii. Shops at the intersections
iv. A school in the middle
A. i, ii and iv
B. i, ii and iii
C. i and ii
D. All of the above
96. Which of the following can be
described as scientific measurements
that track environmental conditions
over time?

A. Environmental Impact Statements

B. Non-point Pollutants
C. Environmental Indicators
D. Environmental Assessment
96. Which of the following can be
described as scientific measurements
that track environmental conditions
over time?

A. Environmental Impact Statements

B. Non-point Pollutants
C. Environmental Indicators
D. Environmental Assessment
97. What are the key characteristics of New Regionalism?

i. A focus on specific territories and spatial planning

ii. A response to the problems of a metropolitan region
iii. Integrating environmental, equity and economic goals
iv. Emphasis on urban design
v. A more activist stance by the planners

A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. iii, iv and v
D. All of the above
97. What are the key characteristics of New Regionalism?

i. A focus on specific territories and spatial planning

ii. A response to the problems of a metropolitan region
iii. Integrating environmental, equity and economic goals
iv. Emphasis on urban design
v. A more activist stance by the planners

A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. iii, iv and v
D. All of the above
98. A township Square is used in
described land in the Government Survey
method, how big is a township square?

A. There is no standard size for a township

square.
B. 6 Square miles
C. 36 Square miles
D. 1 Square mile
98. A township Square is used in
described land in the Government Survey
method, how big is a township square?

A. There is no standard size for a township

square.
B. 6 Square miles
C. 36 Square miles
D. 1 Square mile
99. This author of Urbanism as a Way of
Life (1938) promoted urbanism as the
prevailing way of life in contemporary
society, and that density has an effect on
people's behaviour.

A. William Lever
B. Berry Parker
C. Louis Wirth
D. Raymond Unwin
99. This author of Urbanism as a Way of
Life (1938) promoted urbanism as the
prevailing way of life in contemporary
society, and that density has an effect on
people's behaviour.

A. William Lever
B. Berry Parker
C. Louis Wirth
D. Raymond Unwin
100. This can be described as a mixed
use area that increases pedestrian trips
and is close to public spaces.

A. Intersection
B. Edge City
C. Node
D. Nucleus
100. This can be described as a mixed
use area that increases pedestrian trips
and is close to public spaces.

A. Intersection
B. Edge City
C. Node
D. Nucleus
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PREPARED BY : ERNEST BELMES, CE, RMP