Hidden EP Quiz No. 21
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- 1.
751. All of the following are exempted from regulation of PD 1096 National Building Code of 1977, except
- A.
Traditional indigenous family dwellings
- B.
Socialized and low-cost housing under Batas Pambansa 220
- C.
Garden pools,grottos, aquariums not exceeding 500 mm in depth
- D.
Piggery and poultry houses of over 100 sqm
- E.
Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses ,gazebos, aviaries, not exceeding 6 sqm in total area
Correct Answer
D. Piggery and poultry houses of over 100 sqm -
- 2.
752. Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of the sidewalk to that of the right of way?
- A.
1/4
- B.
1/5
- C.
1/6
- D.
1/2
- E.
1//7
Correct Answer
B. 1/5 -
- 3.
756. Floor Area Ratio of 1.5 and below is considered as low density. What FAR is labeled as "very high density?"
- A.
2 and above
- B.
3 and above
- C.
4 and above
- D.
5 and above
- E.
6 and above
Correct Answer
D. 5 and above -
- 4.
753. Under PD 1096, what is referred to as written authorization by the building official allowing a constructed structure to be used by the owner
- A.
Building permit
- B.
Inspectorate clearance
- C.
Certificate of completion
- D.
Certificate of occupancy
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. Certificate of occupancy -
- 5.
754. Under PD 957, which one of the following is not necessary in determining the suitability of the site for economic or socialized housing?
- A.
Physical suitability
- B.
Availability of basic needs
- C.
On the perimeter of an ecozone
- D.
Presence of geohazard
- E.
Conformity to the national development plan
- F.
Links to the transportation network
Correct Answer
C. On the perimeter of an ecozone -
- 6.
755. A mixed use building has 6 storeys of 1.00 sq. meter each on a lot area of 2,000 sq. meter. What is the FAR?
- A.
2:1
- B.
3:1
- C.
4:1
- D.
5:1
- E.
6:1
Correct Answer
B. 3:1 -
- 7.
757. What is conventional Euclidean zoning most concerned about?
- A.
Unhampered flow of ideas, people, goods and services
- B.
Efficiency of land occupancy and non-wastage of space
- C.
Compatibility and non-compatibility of land uses
- D.
Liberalization and free play of market forces
- E.
All of the choices
Correct Answer
C. Compatibility and non-compatibility of land uses -
- 8.
758. This type of town regulation says that man-made structures should be of such height, bulk, or design so as not to upstage, play down, or draw attention away from a landmark (eg Eiffel Tower), natural landscape, or character of place
- A.
Design aesthetics
- B.
Architectural masterplan
- C.
Cultural mapping
- D.
Form-zoning
- E.
All of the choices
Correct Answer
D. Form-zoning -
- 9.
759. When a proponent of a proposed project applies for 'locational clearance,' which consideration is first and foremost from the perspective of the approving authority?
- A.
Community disruption, relocation and the required land acquisition
- B.
Consistency with local land use plan and with zoning map
- C.
Likely impacts on town traffic and local parking
- D.
Carbon Footprint from the use of fossil fuels in power generation, company bus shuttles, executives luxury cars
- E.
Amount of tax and non-tax revenues to be received by the Local Government Unit
- F.
Consumption of power, water, and other utilities
Correct Answer
B. Consistency with local land use plan and with zoning map -
- 10.
760. Exemptions, special permissions and relief from provisions of land use plan and zoning ordinance are obtained from?
- A.
Office of the Mayor/Local Chief Executive
- B.
Planning Commission or Planning & Development Office
- C.
Local Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments
- D.
Office of the Vice Mayor as head of Sanggunian
- E.
Regional Development Office
- F.
Provincial Development Office
Correct Answer
C. Local Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments -
- 11.
761. A type of land use control where there may be no possibility of the application of the right of reverter is called
- A.
Restrictive covenants
- B.
Telluric
- C.
Deed of sale
- D.
Monolithic
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Restrictive covenants -
- 12.
763. The test of 'rational basis,' as defined by the US Supreme Court,
- A.
Requires that all government actions be the least restrictive means of accomplishing the goal
- B.
Justifies a governmental action if there is a reasonable connection between the action and its goal
- C.
Tests the relationship between a variance and its hardship
- D.
Only applies to zoning actions
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Justifies a governmental action if there is a reasonable connection between the action and its goal -
- 13.
764. The test of compelling governmental interest as defined by the US Supreme Court,
- A.
Means that conditions compel government to act the way that it does
- B.
Requires that governmental action be written in forceful language to compel citizens to obey
- C.
Requires that legislation generally be the least restrictive means of accomplishing the objective
- D.
Applies only if the challenged legislation has an impact on a fundamental religious tenet or suspect classification
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Requires that legislation generally be the least restrictive means of accomplishing the objective -
- 14.
765. According to scientific studies at UPLB, one degree Celsius (1°C) increase in temperature and humidity reduces total rice yield by at least 8% and corn yield by at least 5%. In livestock, the loss is as much as 33% of new offsprings due to
- A.
Congenital defects and deformations due to mutation
- B.
Reduced appetite, feed intake, and body energy reserve
- C.
Excessive burning of calories and loss of weight
- D.
Loss of mating opportunities for breeders
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Reduced appetite, feed intake, and body energy reserve -
- 15.
766. Which of following substances has lowest potential to contribute to air pollution & atmospheric/meteorologic anomalies?
- A.
Nitrous Oxide - N20
- B.
Nitrogen Dioxide - NOx
- C.
Chlorofluorocarbons - CFCs
- D.
Hydrogen-containing CFCs (HCFCs)
- E.
Methane
- F.
Ozone
Correct Answer
F. Ozone -
- 16.
767. Which of the following greenhouse gases has the greatest heat-trapping ability per molecule and was consequently phased out by the Montreal Protocol in 1989?
- A.
Carbon dioxide
- B.
Carbon monoxide
- C.
Chlorofluorocarbon
- D.
Methane
- E.
Nitrous oxide
Correct Answer
C. Chlorofluorocarbon -
- 17.
768. Which of the following is least likely to be an effect of climate change?
- A.
Loss of fertile delta regions for agriculture
- B.
Change in global patterns of precipitation
- C.
Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation
- D.
Increased frequency of hurricanes
- E.
Extinction of some species that have narrow temperature requirements
- F.
None of the choices
Correct Answer
C. Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation -
- 18.
769. Climate change will affect the distribution of species because
- A.
Hot places will become hotter and cold places will become even colder
- B.
It will change the location of habitats that provide requirements for growth, survival, or reproduction
- C.
Carbon production and carbon footprint of different species are unequal and unevenly distributed worldwide
- D.
Many areas submerged in water will become dry, thus forming new land bridges like in the last glacial age
- E.
All of the choices
- F.
None of the choices
Correct Answer
B. It will change the location of habitats that provide requirements for growth, survival, or reproduction -
- 19.
770. Framework for Action 2005-2015 (HFA) to make the world safer and to substantially reduce disaster losses. Which of 5 priority areas below pertains to each community's coping mechanisms and modifications in its way of life?
- A.
Ensure that disaster risk reduction becomes a national and local priority with strong institutional basis for implementation
- B.
Identify, assess, and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning systems.
- C.
Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels.
- D.
Reduce the underlying risk factors
- E.
Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels
Correct Answer
C. Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. -
- 20.
771. The setback of a septic tank from a residential wall should be at least 1.5 meters or 5 feet while the setback of a disposal field or leach field is 25 meters or 8 feet. What should be the minimum distance between your septic tank and leach field from your neighbors exterior wall?
- A.
2 meters
- B.
3 meters
- C.
4 meters
- D.
5 meters
- E.
6 meters
Correct Answer
A. 2 meters -
- 21.
772. What should be the minimum distance between a drinking water-well or spring from a septic tank?
- A.
15 meters
- B.
25 meters
- C.
35 meters
- D.
45 meters
- E.
55 meters
Correct Answer
B. 25 meters -
- 22.
773. What planning measures contribute to the evolution and development of a sustainable transportation system?
- A.
Reduce need to travel
- B.
Change people's travel behavior
- C.
Integrate different modes of transport
- D.
Give people more choices and more accessibility
- E.
Provide transport with new sources of energy
- F.
All of the above
- G.
None of the choices
Correct Answer
F. All of the above -
- 23.
774. In the physical design of roads, which of the following increases the possibility of accidents and mishaps?
- A.
Prescribed dimensions according to hierarchy of roads
- B.
Conforms to natural topography
- C.
Conforms to BP 344 Accessibility Law
- D.
Blind comers
- E.
Moderate slope/grade
- F.
Adequate sight distance
Correct Answer
D. Blind comers -
- 24.
775. 'Traffic calming' is a
- A.
Course of Tai Chi and 'Qi Gong' exercises to de-stress drivers
- B.
Package of grade-separation measures to physically segregate vehicles and pedestrians
- C.
Package of measures to increase capacity of local roads so that traffic can move more quickly
- D.
Package of traffic engineering measures to reduce speed on local roads and divert through-traffic elsewhere
- E.
Police enforcement campaign to reduce vehicle noise and emissions
Correct Answer
D. Package of traffic engineering measures to reduce speed on local roads and divert through-traffic elsewhere -
- 25.
776. Which of the following is not a measure of travel demand management (TOM)?
- A.
Controls on public transport
- B.
Controls on land use development
- C.
Controls on vehicle ownership
- D.
Controls on vehicle use
- E.
Controls on parking
Correct Answer
A. Controls on public transport -
- 26.
777. The following represent how government subsidizes automobile use over mass transit, except one.
- A.
Large annual funding for highway maintenance
- B.
Government research on development of fuels
- C.
Investment incentives for tollway and expressway Corporations
- D.
Market rate and cost-recovery level for light rail fares
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. Market rate and cost-recovery level for light rail fares -
- 27.
778. In contrast to pedal-driven 'trisikad', what is environmentalists' basis of opposition to two-stroke motor-driven tricycles?
- A.
Greater incidence of road accidents
- B.
Increase in air pollution
- C.
Limited Service capacity and range of movement
- D.
Slower speed increases congestion along national highways
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Increase in air pollution -
- 28.
779. The following are the basic elements of human settlements according to Dr. Konstantinos Doxiadis. Which one pertains to the built environment or physical capital?
- A.
Anthropos
- B.
Nature
- C.
Shells and networks
- D.
Society
- E.
Social structure
Correct Answer
C. Shells and networks -
- 29.
780. An individual, group, organization, sector or Community who has a direct or indirect interest in a policy, program, or project, who affects or is affected by - positively or negatively - the implementation and outcome of it, is called
- A.
Recipient/beneficiary
- B.
Proponent/exponent
- C.
Advocate
- D.
stakeholder
- E.
Shareholder
Correct Answer
D. stakeholder -
- 30.
781. The "SMART test" by George Doran means that both task objectives and 'process objectives have to be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and
- A.
Tenable
- B.
truthful
- C.
Time-bounded
- D.
Testable
- E.
Treatable
Correct Answer
C. Time-bounded -
- 31.
782. What is a 'theory' in urban and regional planning as a field of social Science?
- A.
An educated guess being tested by numerous experiments
- B.
Outcome or proof to establish causal connection among key actors and factors
- C.
A set of principles derived from envisioned future state of society
- D.
A set of interrelated propositions or hypotheses that has been supported by several studies in the past
- E.
All of the choices
Correct Answer
D. A set of interrelated propositions or hypotheses that has been supported by several studies in the past -
- 32.
783. A prediction is a conditional statement about the future based on mathematical computation or statistical model that uses available data to extrapolate past and present trends into the future, while _______is a judgmental statement of what an analyst believes to be the most likely logical future according to his/her subjective evaluation.
- A.
Premonition
- B.
Forecast
- C.
Foresight
- D.
Vibration
- E.
Prophecy
Correct Answer
B. Forecast -
- 33.
784. Which of the following is not a research method?
- A.
Questionnaire
- B.
Interview
- C.
Appraisal
- D.
Case study
- E.
Survey
Correct Answer
C. Appraisal -
- 34.
785. A "problem tree" is a
- A.
A kind of tree that grows in the wrong place
- B.
A method of environmental impact assessment
- C.
A tool to understand cause and effect relations among problems
- D.
Used to trace ancient roots of intractable development problems
Correct Answer
C. A tool to understand cause and effect relations among problems -
- 35.
786. In the structure of informant interviews, the acronym "STAR" method stands for
- A.
Select, Talk, Articulate ,Relate
- B.
Solve, Test, Analyze, Repeat
- C.
Situation, Task, Action. Result
- D.
Salaries, Travels, Add-ons, Refunds
- E.
Simple, True, Action, Reflection
Correct Answer
C. Situation, Task, Action. Result -
- 36.
787. The strength of survey questionnaire as research instrument lies in
- A.
Ability to provide baseline data
- B.
Ability to measure or quantify
- C.
Ability to reveal potential relations between different sets of data
- D.
Ability to draw out the most sincere responses from informants
- E.
All of the choices
Correct Answer
A. Ability to provide baseline data -
- 37.
788. In 'Quality of Life Assessment,' which category of indicators of human ability and well-being would have a clear spatial dimension?
- A.
"to be"
- B.
"not to be"
- C.
"to dream"
- D.
"to become"
- E.
"to do"
Correct Answer
C. "to dream" -
- 38.
789. An environmental chemist in a laboratory reports a new discovery based on experimental results. If the experimental results are to be valid, environmental chemists in other laboratories should be able to
- A.
Repeat the experiment with a different variable and obtain the same results
- B.
perform the same experiment and obtain different results
- C.
Repeat the same experiment and obtain the same results
- D.
Perform the same experiment under different experimental conditions and obtain the same results
- E.
All of the above
- F.
None of the choices
Correct Answer
C. Repeat the same experiment and obtain the same results -
- 39.
790. An investigation was designed to determine the effect of ultraviolet light on mold spore growth. Two groups of mold spores were grown under identical conditions, except one group was exposed only to ultraviolet light, while the other group was grown in total darkness. In this investigation, the group of mold spores grown in total darkness is known as the
- A.
Experimental group
- B.
Pilot group
- C.
Control group
- D.
Manipulated group
- E.
Focus group
Correct Answer
C. Control group -
- 40.
791. Two test tubes were filled with a solution of bromthymol blue.A technician exhaled through a straw into each tube, and the bromthymol blue turned yellow. An aquatic green plant was placed into each tube, and the tubes were corked. One tube was placed in the dark, and one was placed in direct sunlight. The yellow solution in the tube in sunlight turned blue, while the one in the dark remained yellow.Which statement best explains why the solution in the tube placed in sunlight turned to a blue color?
- A.
Oxygen was used for photosynthesis.
- B.
Oxygen was removed by respiration.
- C.
Carbon dioxide was removed by photosynthesis.
- D.
Carbon dioxide was produced by respiration
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Carbon dioxide was removed by photosynthesis. -
- 41.
762. The negative criteria for the approval of variance is that
- A.
Such relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good
- B.
Such relief may be granted without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the land use plan
- C.
Such relief may be granted without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the choices
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 42.
792. The use of a variety of methods, sources. or field team members, at least three in kind or category, to cross check and validate information in order to limit possible biases in a research study is called
- A.
Corroboration
- B.
Confirmatory test
- C.
triangulation
- D.
Reconnaissance
- E.
Cross-disciplinary control 3
Correct Answer
C. triangulation -
- 43.
793. This method uses words rather than numbers to describe and measure key actors and critical factors. Words are then arranged on a descriptive scale and given approximate numeric values for analytic purposes, but such scale can not accurately reflect magnitude or intensity of variables and dimensions .
- A.
Multi-variate Analysis
- B.
Qualitative Analysis
- C.
Muddling Through
- D.
Phenomenology
Correct Answer
B. Qualitative Analysis -
- 44.
794. ​What is the smallest time frame using the cohort survival method of population analysis?
- A.
2 years
- B.
3 years
- C.
4 years
- D.
5 years
- E.
6 years
Correct Answer
D. 5 years -
- 45.
795. A country currently has a population of 100 million and an annual growth rate of 35 percent. If the growth rate remains constant, what will be the population of this country in 40 years?
- A.
150 million
- B.
200 million
- C.
300 million
- D.
400 million
- E.
600 million
Correct Answer
E. 600 million -
- 46.
- This error in logic means that conclusions drawn from analysis of a group are applied to the groups members without regard for individual variation or unknown factors that can come from human attitude and idiosyncratic behavior.
- A.
Sweeping generalization
- B.
Argumentum ad hominem
- C.
Ecological fallacy
- D.
Equivocation
- E.
Begging the question
- F.
Fallacy of affirming the disjunct or the consequent
Correct Answer
C. Ecological fallacy - 47.
797. How many square meters are there in one acre?
- A.
328
- B.
1, 250
- C.
4,047
- D.
8,700
- E.
43560
Correct Answer
C. 4,047 -
- 48.
798. How many acres are there in one hectare?
- A.
2.47
- B.
0.96
- C.
3.28
- D.
10
- E.
100
Correct Answer
A. 2.47 -
- 49.
799. How many hectares are there in one square kilometer
- A.
10
- B.
100
- C.
1,000
- D.
10,000
- E.
100,000
Correct Answer
B. 100 -
- 50.
800. This refers to amount of energy necessary to raise one gram of water one degree Celsius, its approximate equivalent inSyteme Internationale metric measurements is 1055 joules .
- A.
Calorie
- B.
Kelvin
- C.
BTU-British Thermal Unit
- D.
Kilojoule
- E.
Psi- pounds per square inch
Correct Answer
C. BTU-British Thermal Unit -
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