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Urban Planner Practice Test

Check what you know about the urban planner job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on urban planner knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Zoning sets:
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Answer: Rules for land use. It governs land use.

Question 2 of 15A variance:
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Answer: Is an exception to zoning. An exception.

Question 3 of 15Infill development:
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Answer: Builds on vacant land in developed areas. It uses existing areas.

Question 4 of 15GIS is used for:
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Answer: Mapping data. Geographic information.

Question 5 of 15After public input:
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Answer: Show how it changed the plan. Build trust.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Housing for lower incomes.”
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Answer: Affordable housing. Affordable housing: Housing for lower incomes.

Question 7 of 15What does “Equity” mean?
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Answer: Fair distribution of benefits.. Equity: Fair distribution of benefits.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rules for land use.”
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Answer: Zoning. Zoning: Rules for land use.

Question 9 of 15What does “Public hearing” mean?
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Answer: A meeting for public input.. Public hearing: A meeting for public input.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Growth near transit.”
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Answer: Transit-oriented development. Transit-oriented development: Growth near transit.

Question 11 of 15What does “Comprehensive plan” mean?
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Answer: A long-range community plan.. Comprehensive plan: A long-range community plan.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A drawing of proposed development.”
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Answer: Site plan. Site plan: A drawing of proposed development.

Question 13 of 15What does “Variance” mean?
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Answer: An exception to zoning.. Variance: An exception to zoning.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Units per acre.”
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Answer: Density. Density: Units per acre.

Question 15 of 15What does “GIS” mean?
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Answer: Geographic information systems.. GIS: Geographic information systems.

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