Hidden EP Quiz No.14
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- 1.
"Land Evaluation" and "Landscape Analysis" are
- A.
The same and actually overlap
- B.
Both obsolete and no longer used
- C.
Used by different sets of specialists for the same land use process
- D.
Essentially at odds because one is scientific while the other is not
Correct Answer
C. Used by different sets of specialists for the same land use process -
- 2.
Which of the following does not enhance 'connectivity' to create sociable, livable, walkable, health-oriented communities?
- A.
Cul-de-sacs, cuvilinear streets, steel g&tes on roadblock comers; family pets wander & provide biodiversity excitement
- B.
School, church, community assembly center, plaza, and sports facilities are located relatively close to each other.
- C.
300-m average distance of homes to variety of transport choices like buses, FX vans, and shuttles to railway stations
- D.
Bicycle lanes are delineated; strolling and biking promoted, 'no-car policy' declared on selected streets during holidays.
Correct Answer
A. Cul-de-sacs, cuvilinear streets, steel g&tes on roadblock comers; family pets wander & provide biodiversity excitement -
- 3.
In all but one of the following measures, Land Use Planning shapes the pace and direction of city/town growth.
- A.
Expand physically municipal jail and stockade to address increased incidence in criminality
- B.
Propose roll-on roll-off port to hasten trade with coastal neighbors
- C.
Identify which sections of territory are appropriate for low-rise, medium-rise, and high-rise structures.
- D.
Define specific types of commerce that can be allowed in predominantly residential neighborhoods.
Correct Answer
A. Expand physically municipal jail and stockade to address increased incidence in criminality -
- 4.
In all but one of the following measures, Land Use Planning addresses global warming and climate change.
- A.
Provide for locations of windmill farms as possible joint ventures with private sector
- B.
Reward real estate projects that keep more than 40% of their total area as wooded open space
- C.
Encourage intercropping of fruit trees and bio-fuel plants in lands designated for agro-forestry
- D.
Transfer manufacturing firms to remote locations at least 10 kms away where their fumes can not reach homes
Correct Answer
D. Transfer manufacturing firms to remote locations at least 10 kms away where their fumes can not reach homes -
- 5.
In all but one of the following measures, Land Use Planning mitigates natural hazards and reduces disaster risk.
- A.
Expand open space in flood-holding areas, evacuation routes, lifelines, and areas of unstable soil
- B.
Compel all real estate brokers and dealers to provide hazard disclosure to property buyers in geohazard zones
- C.
Require 10-meter-deep foundations for bulky structures in places prone to recurrent liquefaction
- D.
Redirect public funds for capital investment projects from tsunami-prone areas to locations of higher elevation
Correct Answer
C. Require 10-meter-deep foundations for bulky structures in places prone to recurrent liquefaction -
- 6.
All of the following Land Use measures address Climate Change. Which one directly pertains to the carbon sequestration function performed by trees and plants?
- A.
Design settlements and communities in. a manner that reduces ·use of vehicles
- B.
Enforce energy-efficiency laws to cover buildings, homes, and industrial design of appliances and appurtenances identify
- C.
Conducive locations and facilitate projects that generate renewable natural energy
- D.
Maintain buffer zones and protect undisturbed lands with thick vegetative cover
Correct Answer
D. Maintain buffer zones and protect undisturbed lands with thick vegetative cover -
- 7.
All of the following Land Use measures address transport bottlenecks and congestion, but which one increases pedestrian traffic and requires intensified police/security presence?
- A.
Establish Floor-Area Ratio and population density ceilings for buildings in the Central Business District
- B.
Relocate intercity bus tennin&ls and freight tenninals from the center of town
- C.
Enforce walking and biking in specific downtown sections that have vibrant bazaars, tiangges, and streetside sales
- D.
Prohibit on-street or parallel roadside parking along busy arterial roads
Correct Answer
C. Enforce walking and biking in specific downtown sections that have vibrant bazaars, tiangges, and streetside sales -
- 8.
To better conserve energy in a community, planners may recommend each of the following except
- A.
Promote use of mass transit
- B.
Design mixed uses for projects
- C.
Encourage landscaping / ornamentation over planting of hardwood tree species
- D.
Use of solar energy for passive lighting, passive heating, power for ventilation
Correct Answer
C. Encourage landscaping / ornamentation over planting of hardwood tree species -
- 9.
Which map is least relevant in preparing a Forest Management Plan that covers multiple LGUs at scale of 1 :5,000?
- A.
Map of tribal or ancestral land
- B.
Elevation map
- C.
Density map
- D.
NIPAS map
Correct Answer
C. Density map -
- 10.
This is a Section of forestland with an area of at least 100-meter radius around rivers and springs which serve to capture freshwater sources being tapped for domestic water supply and irrigation.
- A.
Hydrologic Capture Zone
- B.
Eco-Park
- C.
Water Catchment Reserve
- D.
Escarpment
Correct Answer
C. Water Catchment Reserve -
- 11.
Under RA 7586 NIPAS Act of 1991, which type of protected area aims to assure the natural conditions necessary to protect species, groups of species, biotic communities or physical features of the environment where these may require specific human manipulation for their perpetuation.
- A.
Haven and Refuge of Endangered Biota
- B.
Protected Landscape and Seascape
- C.
Genepool and Germplasm Reserve
- D.
Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer
D. Wildlife Sanctuary -
- 12.
Which of the following steps in the establishment of NIPAS area addresses overlapping LGU jurisdictions?
- A.
Compilation of technical maps & description of protected areas
- B.
Census and registration of protected area occupants
- C.
Public notification of coverage of protected areas A
- D.
Boundary demarcation and monumenting
Correct Answer
D. Boundary demarcation and monumenting -
- 13.
A Protected Area Management Plan guides a declared natural biotic area under RA 7586. Under which sections of 5 ecological zoning might Indigenous Peoples, tenured migrants and/or other residents be allowed to Coliect and utilize natural resources using traditional melt1ods that are not in conflict with biodiversity conservation
- A.
Strict protection zone & habitat management zone
- B.
Sustainable Use Zone & Multiple Use Zone
- C.
Cultural zone & restoration zone
- D.
Special Use Zone and Buffer Zone
Correct Answer
B. Sustainable Use Zone & Multiple Use Zone -
- 14.
Under RA 7586, poor communities occupying sections of forestland continuously for at least 5 years prior to legal proclamations, who are dependent on the forest for subsistence, are considered "tenured migrant communities" and are engaged by government to undertake reforestation and upland management under this specific program.
- A.
Agro-Forestry
- B.
Sloping Agricultural Land Technology
- C.
Integrated Social Forestry
- D.
Industrial Forestry
Correct Answer
C. Integrated Social Forestry -
- 15.
Based on FAO framework, which component of Watershed Management needs to engage timber companies, upland concessions, and sawmills to the highest extent possible?
- A.
Irrigation, water harvesting, control of land and water pollution
- B.
Gully control, rehabilitation of landslips and landslides, control of road erosion
- C.
Pastureland protection and improvement
- D.
Forest protection and improvement, streambank protection, and sustainable mining
Correct Answer
D. Forest protection and improvement, streambank protection, and sustainable mining -
- 16.
RA 9175 Chainsaw Act of 2002, one of the following does not possess a chainsaw in a legal manner.
- A.
Has a subsisting timber license. agreement, production sharing agreement, or a private land timber permit
- B.
Is duly elected official of upland barangay
- C.
Is an Orchard and fruit tree farmer
- D.
Is a licensed wood processor who cuts only timber that has been legally sold E) is an industrial tree farmer
Correct Answer
B. Is duly elected official of upland barangay -
- 17.
These areas are so called because they pose serious dangers to human settlements due to their high susceptibility to, among others, landslides, subsidence, sinkholes, erosion once their topsoil is exposed.
- A.
'geohazards'
- B.
'brownfields'
- C.
'environmentally critical'
- D.
'naturally forbidden'
Correct Answer
A. 'geohazards' -
- 18.
DENR-FMB 2003, of total Philippine forestland of 15.85 million hectares, 1.5 million hectares are denuded and 5. 7 million hectares are badly denuded. Under the 12-point agenda of Forest Management Bureau,which of the latter should have the highest priority in restoration and reforestation by engaging private sector investors.
- A.
Cultivated Areas and Upland Settlements
- B.
Shrub lands and marginal grasslands
- C.
Wooded Grasslands
- D.
Swamps and Marshes
Correct Answer
B. Shrub lands and marginal grasslands -
- 19.
Wilson (1992) estimated that 90% habitat loss of an area results in 50% reduction of number of species. Under RA 9174 Wildlife Resources Conservation 8 Protection Act, a species or sub-species that faces high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called
- A.
Acutely Threatened Species
- B.
Critically Endangered Species
- C.
Species Vulnerable to Extinction
- D.
Rapidly Disappearing Species
Correct Answer
B. Critically Endangered Species -
- 20.
Under RA 9174 Wildlife Resources Conservation & Protection Act, killing of endangered wildlife is unlawful except in 5 cases. Which of the following might warrant an act of killing by Palawan tribal leaders after they've gathered proof that they had lost three children to river crocodiles which had escaped from a science-oriented crocodile farm?
- A.
"when killing is done as part of the religious rituals of established indigenous cultural communities"
- B.
"when the wildlife is afflicted with an incurable communicable disease"
- C.
"when it is deemed necessary to put an end to the misery suffered by the wildlife"
- D.
''when it is done to prevent imminent danger to the life or limb of a human being"
- E.
''when the wildlife is killed or destroyed after it has been used in authorized research or experiments"
Correct Answer
D. ''when it is done to prevent imminent danger to the life or limb of a human being" -
- 21.
This refers to rights. of landowners along a water body to use the water for their economic needs provided they return to the same body the water in similar quality.
- A.
Riparian Rights
- B.
Hydrologic Rights
- C.
Rights of First Use
- D.
Riverine Rights
Correct Answer
A. Riparian Rights -
- 22.
The do nothing scenario or absence of a spatial strategy allows a settlement to grow on its own like a dendrite or living organism without man-made controls, and is called
- A.
Leapfrogging
- B.
Organic development
- C.
Crawling development
- D.
Checkerboard spreadsheet
- E.
Anything goes
Correct Answer
B. Organic development -
- 23.
A physical location where industry and/or commercial development is deliberately directed; done either to reduce I growth pressures elsewhere in the city or to redistribute growth within a city.
- A.
Growth Node
- B.
Growth Hub
- C.
Growth Nub
- D.
Growth Mole
- E.
Growth Lump
Correct Answer
A. Growth Node -
- 24.
"Urban design uses the climate, natural landscape as well as built assets to create distinctive places that contribute to locaI identity, structure and meaning. Urban design strengthens the city's character by reflecting its cultural layers and by enable residents and visitors alike to read the city' by way of its history, customs, icons, and visual elements."
- A.
"Cosmopolitanism"
- B.
"Semiotics"
- C.
"Sense of Place"
- D.
"Symbology"
Correct Answer
C. "Sense of Place" -
- 25.
Designed by Peter Calthorpe (1993), this is a compact, mixed-use urban area around a transport node, intermodal or rail station with commercial shops, offices, and homes within a pedestrian-oriented radius of 800 meters maximum. at density< 15-40 dwelling units per acre, all intended to maximize citizen access to public transport and encourage mass ridership.
- A.
lntermodal Exchange Design
- B.
Park & Ride
- C.
Transit-Oriented Development
- D.
Bus Rapid Transit
Correct Answer
C. Transit-Oriented Development -
- 26.
Which goal of Smart Growth USA" addresses social participation?
- A.
Direct growth toward existing population centers, thru public spending on infrastructure and utilities
- B.
Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place by creating walkable neighborhoods and providinga variety of transportation choices
- C.
Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective, and encourage stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
- D.
Create a range of housing choices and opportunities by allowing mixture of land uses
- E.
Preserve and protect open space, farmland, natural beauty, and environmentally sensitive areas
Correct Answer
C. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective, and encourage stakeholder collaboration in development decisions -
- 27.
City design of Paul Downton where the balance of nature is central concern, operated by closed-loop systems that recycle energy, materials and resources, while minimizing waste through enviro-preneurship. Its economy is based on knowledge and innovation such as hydrogen-powered mass transport, sky-gardens, parks on building rooftops,building-integrated solar systems using photovoltaic skins, and aeroponic and hydroponic urban farming on terraces, walls, facades, and·atria.
- A.
Evergreen city
- B.
Sustainopolis
- C.
Ecopolis
- D.
Greenopolis
- E.
Verde ville
Correct Answer
C. Ecopolis -
- 28.
All but one of the following are valid grounds to seek special case treatment or relaxation of zoning provision in relation to a development project.
- A.
The unusual shape of the site precludes designing a structure that would meet yard requirements.
- B.
The existing structure has been declared historically significant by the city and must be saved at any cost
- C.
Proposed deviation constitutes only a minor encroachment and will not alter the character of the neighborhood.
- D.
Both area of the site and proposed development are consistent with that of other lots in the immediate vicinity.
Correct Answer
D. Both area of the site and proposed development are consistent with that of other lots in the immediate vicinity. -
- 29.
Performance zoning according to noise levels (e.g. 55 decibels for Land Category B, US Federal Highway Administration) would benefit churches, schools, libraries, and residences while performance zoning according to air·quality standards (i.e emissions) would most affect which fixed locations?
- A.
Vulcanizing and auto repair shops
- B.
large manufacturing establishments
- C.
Seaports and wharves
- D.
Rotunda and street intersections
Correct Answer
B. large manufacturing establishments -
- 30.
Sea-level rise, coastal surges, coral reef damage, biodiversity decline, altered landscapes, increased frequency and severity) of storms, floods, fires, and droughts; heat-related diseases, increased acidity, salinization of fresh water, failed harvests and economic losses, are among the known disasters that arise from -
- A.
Tectonic and geologic movements partly caused by the push and pull of interplanetary or astrophysic forces
- B.
Natural variability of atmospheric, hydrospheric, and biogeochemical cycles which all have wayward patterns
- C.
Long-term disturbance of atmospheric and meteorological conditions caused by anthropogenic sources
- D.
Natural heating of the Earth as it is pulled closer to the Sun at .the rate of 3 inches per completed orbit
Correct Answer
C. Long-term disturbance of atmospheric and meteorological conditions caused by anthropogenic sources -
- 31.
According to scientific studies, the human body begins to be least productive at ambient temperature of 37°C and above,while human productivity and mental capacity, in general, are known to be optimal at ___ ambient temperature.
- A.
16°C
- B.
21°C
- C.
26°C
- D.
32°C
Correct Answer
C. 26°C -
- 32.
This observed phenomenon refers to increase in global average annual mean temperature of the Earth's near- surface air and oceans, of about ±0.92°C in the last 100 years, due to altered composition of the atmosphere, B which has been attributed to sharp increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contributed by humans.
- A.
Air Pollution
- B.
Ozone Depletion
- C.
Greenhouse Effect
- D.
Global Warming
Correct Answer
D. Global Warming -
- 33.
Which solution to reduce disaster vulnerability needs the longest-term and most comprehensive perspective?
- A.
Environmental safeguards and natural protection
- B.
Regulation of private and public infrastructure to ensure social protection
- C.
Safer location for settlements
- D.
Safer building construction
Correct Answer
A. Environmental safeguards and natural protection -
- 34.
According RA 10121 of 2010, this is a management process that analyzes specific potential events of emerging situations that might-threaten Society or the environment by establishing arrangements in advance to enable timely, effective, and appropriate responses to such events and situations.
- A.
Risk Averse Planning
- B.
Crisis Management
- C.
Contingency Planning
- D.
Search, Rescue, Retrieval & Relief
Correct Answer
C. Contingency Planning -
- 35.
Integrated into risk-sensitive land use planning process," which component of Risk Assessment" examines and audits an institutions capabilities and resources to deal with natural hazards?
- A.
Hazard identification and evaluation (e.g. analysis of frequency, severity/magnitude, return period or probability of a hazard of given severity)
- B.
Vulnerability analysis (e.g. probable loss of life, injury, building damage, economic impacts)
- C.
Potential damage assessment (e.g. monetary estimation of probable loses)
- D.
Contingency measures, emergency response. quick reaction mechanisms
Correct Answer
D. Contingency measures, emergency response. quick reaction mechanisms -
- 36.
Planning for flood control such as construction of major dams, levees, and embankments occurs at What level?
- A.
Zoning District
- B.
Town
- C.
Regional or Sub-regional
- D.
National
Correct Answer
C. Regional or Sub-regional -
- 37.
As a result of the Ondoy-Peping disaster in September-October 2009, what type of planning can possibly interlink the "Marikina Watershed," the "Marikina Floodplain," and "Laguna de Bay" with their separate governing authorities, to Jointly undertake proactive mitigation and prevention measures?
- A.
Ecosystem-Based Planning
- B.
Integrated Area Development
- C.
Reconstruction Planning by Special National Public Reconstruction Commission
- D.
Regional Planning by DENR's River Basin Control Office
Correct Answer
D. Regional Planning by DENR's River Basin Control OfficeExplanation
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- 38.
Based on planning framework of Prof. Ernesto Serote, which of the following best describes infrastructure land use?
- A.
Construction for movement & flow of goods/people
- B.
Connective, circulatory, and communicative space
- C.
Network of man-made structures & edifices for people's comfort
- D.
Amalgam of steel, rock, concrete and glass to shape civilization
Correct Answer
C. Network of man-made structures & edifices for people's comfort -
- 39.
'Infrastructure Planning' covers both replacement infrastructure "and new infrastructure for emerging areas." The following are important considerations in infrastructure planning, but which is first and foremost of all considerations?
- A.
Capacity of infrastructure
- B.
Public safety and structural integrity
- C.
Level of service (LOS) and quality of service
- D.
Age of infrastructure
Correct Answer
B. Public safety and structural integrity -
- 40.
According to National Water Resources Board 2009, total dependable freshwater supply in the Philippines at 80% safe yield is approximately 145990 MCM (million cubic meters) per year. What would be per capita water availability per year when the total population reaches 100 million?
- A.
14.59 m3 per capita
- B.
145.9 m3 per capita
- C.
1,459.9 m3 per capita
- D.
14,599 m3 per capita
Correct Answer
C. 1,459.9 m3 per capita -
- 41.
This document contains an LGUs proposed schedule of infrastructure projects listed in order of construction priority usually for a timeframe of 6 years together with cost estimates, anticipated means of financing, and commitment of public funds for the purchase, construction, or replacement of physical assets of the community.
- A.
DOTC Plan
- B.
Annual Investment Plan
- C.
Civil Works Program
- D.
Capital Investment Program
Correct Answer
D. Capital Investment Program -
- 42.
According to MPWH Highway Planning Manual 1982, each 3.5 meter one-directional lane in an expressway has an estimated capacity of Passenger Car Units (PCU) per hour or roughly one vehicle every 2 seconds.
- A.
1,000
- B.
1,750
- C.
2,000
- D.
2,400
Correct Answer
B. 1,750 -
- 43.
In transport planning, the manual counting and classifying, by type of vehicle and direction of travel, of all conveyances passing each station during specified periods, supplemented by automatic traffic recorder counts extending over longer periods is called
- A.
Travel cost method
- B.
Roadside survey
- C.
Windshield survey
- D.
Network inventory
Correct Answer
B. Roadside survey -
- 44.
This is a method of trip assignment which takes into account congestion on the transportation system and centers on determining traffic flow pattern for a known set of inter-zonal movements so that the relationship between journey time and flow on every link in the network should be in accordance with that specified for the link.
- A.
All-or-nothing AON assignment
- B.
Capacity restraint
- C.
Diversion curves
- D.
Shortest route method
Correct Answer
B. Capacity restraint -
- 45.
Due to local ingress and egress movements, the following are 'chokepoints' along a transport artery, except one.
- A.
Market
- B.
Cockpit or stadium
- C.
Mall complex
- D.
Unloading zone
- E.
Major religious shrine
Correct Answer
D. Unloading zone -
- 46.
One of the following strategies to solve traffic congestion belongs more properly to specialist engineers rather than to generalist planners?
- A.
Travel Demand Management
- B.
Transport System Managemen
- C.
Transport Infrastructure Improvement
- D.
Land Use Controls
Correct Answer
C. Transport Infrastructure Improvement -
- 47.
The following core elements of Transport Policy can be examined more closely to address Climate Change, except one.
- A.
Motor fuels and energy sources
- B.
Role of mass transit versus private cars
- C.
Industrial design and ergonomics of automobile's accessory features
- D.
Relationship between land use and roads in creating chokepoints
Correct Answer
C. Industrial design and ergonomics of automobile's accessory features -
- 48.
What is the best use of a 'Gantt' chart?
- A.
Allocates time among various tasks
- B.
Shows how different tasks are related
- C.
Illustrates how one task must be completed before beginning another
- D.
Utilizes a table with alternatives in rows and impact factors in columns
Correct Answer
A. Allocates time among various tasks -
- 49.
The hierarchic logic in LogFrame or "Z.O.P.P." starts with broad goals which are subsequently broken down into purposes, objectives, outputs, and activities.
- A.
Horizontal
- B.
Vertical
- C.
Lateral
- D.
Diagonal
Correct Answer
B. Vertical -
- 50.
Which essential elements of LogFrame or "Z.O.P.P" are used for plan monitoring and evaluation?
- A.
Targets and quotas
- B.
Indicators and means of verification
- C.
Milestones and signposts
- D.
Gauges and benchmarks
Correct Answer
B. Indicators and means of verification -
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