Hidden EP Quiz No.24
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- 1.
If "pre-industrial society" is mainly agricultural, kinship-based, self-sufficient, and relatively parochial, "industrial society" in contrast
- A.
Minimizes farming to channel capital into factories
- B.
Prioritizes mining of minerals and precious stones
- C.
Aims for mass production through mechanization & automation
- D.
Relies on the output of white-collar professionals
Correct Answer
C. Aims for mass production through mechanization & automation -
- 2.
Due to greater division of labor, there is more heterogeneity of population and classes of workers beginning with
- A.
Primitive subsistence society
- B.
Pre-industrial society
- C.
Industrial society
- D.
Post-industrial society
Correct Answer
C. Industrial society -
- 3.
Built below the Acropolis in the heart of the city-state, the 'marketplace' was the site where ancient Greeks came together not only for trading and buying of foodstuffs but also for political, social, and other secular activities
- A.
'Parthenon'
- B.
'gymnasium'
- C.
'erechtheum'
- D.
'agora'
- E.
'sumposion'
Correct Answer
D. 'agora' -
- 4.
In the biggest and most crowded city during Antiquity, poor residents of Rome (44 BCE) lived on units in multi-storey residential buildings which they rented but could not own; these were called
- A.
'abode'
- B.
'domus'
- C.
'appartement'
- D.
'tenema'
Correct Answer
D. 'tenema' -
- 5.
According to the Chicago school of human ecology, 'Invasion' refers to how pioneers and opportunists push the 'land frontier' farther out; when immigrants settle in waves, they define new land uses for themselves in a process called
- A.
Evolution
- B.
Co-location
- C.
Succession
- D.
Acclimatization
- E.
Cohabitation
Correct Answer
C. Succession -
- 6.
This refers to a period in US planning history (1890s) when cities were conceived as total systems designed with broad circulation arteries, network of parks, cluster of focal buildings, and blocks of civic centers in aesthetic harmony.
- A.
New Towns Movement
- B.
City Efficient Movement
- C.
City Beautiful Movement
- D.
City Functional Movement
Correct Answer
C. City Beautiful Movement -
- 7.
Which of the following is not a feature of Frank Lloyd Wrights 'Broadacre City' (1932)?
- A.
Each person regardless of age has one acre of federal land
- B.
Food garden or small farm would be right next to the house
- C.
Manufacture commerce set up in twelve 15-storey buildings
- D.
Work within walking distance from the home
- E.
Railroad and freeway to interconnect cities
- F.
Densification would preserve much open space
Correct Answer
F. Densification would preserve much open space -
- 8.
An approach in urban planning that puts premium on people and nature by building upon the historic city of traditional neighborhood in such a way that workplaces, shops, and homes would be within walking distance of each other.
- A.
Neo-Populism
- B.
Eco-Village
- C.
New Urbanism
- D.
Dynapolis
- E.
Transit-Oriented Development
Correct Answer
C. New Urbanism -
- 9.
In Clarence Steins Six Principles of Regional Planning (1920), which one concerns traffic caused by roadside parking
- A.
Plan simply, but comprehensively
- B.
Provide ample sites in the right places for community use
- C.
Put factories and industrial buildings where they can be used without wasteful transportation of people and goods
- D.
Cars must be stored inside homes
- E.
Bring private land and public land into relationship
- F.
Arrange for the occupancy of houses
Correct Answer
D. Cars must be stored inside homes -
- 10.
All of the following are true about urban planning except
- A.
Changing a city's physical form does not automatically reshape social life
- B.
Planning always takes place within a framework of economic and political realities
- C.
Planners should be allowed to control all technical aspects of how cities are built
- D.
The goals of the planning experiments of the last century have not been met
- E.
Cities should be designed in a way that fosters economic, social, cultural and environmental integration.
Correct Answer
C. Planners should be allowed to control all technical aspects of how cities are built -
- 11.
In his ''Theory of Good City Form,' he argued that norms such as vitality, sense, fit, access, control, efficiency, and justice - ought to characterize the performance of cities as settlements.
- A.
Kevin Lynch
- B.
Edward Tollman
- C.
John Trawls
- D.
Camillo Sitte
Correct Answer
A. Kevin Lynch -
- 12.
What is the smallest unit in the human settlements planning" by Dr Konstantinos Doxiadis (1951)?
- A.
House
- B.
Anthropos
- C.
Organism
- D.
Neighborhood
- E.
Hamlet
Correct Answer
B. Anthropos -
- 13.
Which of the following is not part of typology of cities under ekistics school of Dr Konstantinos Doxiadis (1951)?
- A.
Ecumenopolis
- B.
Megalopolis
- C.
Metropolis
- D.
Agropolis
- E.
Eperopolis
Correct Answer
D. Agropolis -
- 14.
Under RA 7160 LGC Sec. 25, one of the following is not among the types of cities in the Philippines.
- A.
Highly Urbanized Cities
- B.
Independent Cities
- C.
Sister Cities
- D.
Component Cities -
Correct Answer
C. Sister Cities -
- 15.
Under RA 7160 LGC Sec 452, what is the minimum population requirement to approve a Highly Urbanized City?
- A.
At least 200,000
- B.
At least 500,000
- C.
At least 1 million
- D.
At least 10 million
Correct Answer
A. At least 200,000 -
- 16.
In central place theory (1933), this refers to the minimum population required to make a service viable.
- A.
Resident population
- B.
Captive market
- C.
Threshold population
- D.
Population explosion
Correct Answer
C. Threshold population -
- 17.
In Walter Christaller's central place theory (1933), neighborhood store is an example of 'first-order services' while grocery store, gas station, furniture, and post office are examples of
- A.
Secondary services
- B.
Tertiary services
- C.
Quaternary services
- D.
Quinary services
Correct Answer
A. Secondary services -
- 18.
''Young dependents" in the Philippine setting refers to population with ages
- A.
0-4
- B.
0-6
- C.
0-10
- D.
0-14
Correct Answer
D. 0-14 -
- 19.
"Old dependents" in the Philippine setting refers to population with ages
- A.
60 and above
- B.
65 and above
- C.
70 and above
- D.
80 and above
Correct Answer
B. 65 and above -
- 20.
'Working-age population" including those actively seeking and not seeking work, covers those with ages between
- A.
10-65
- B.
15-64
- C.
18-65
- D.
21-60
Correct Answer
B. 15-64 -
- 21.
In the following formal statement on population policy(2010-2016) from President Benigno Simeon Aquino 111, which statement pertains to the States obligation to inform its citizens of all family planning alternatives from A to Z.
- A.
" ... I am against abortion as outlawed by the Philippine Constitution.
- B.
" ... I am in favor of giving couples the right to choose how best to manage their families so that in the end, their welfare and that of their children are best served.
- C.
... The State must respect each individuals right to follow his or her conscience and religious convictions on matters and issues pertaining to the unity of the family and the sacredness of human life · from conception to natural death.
- D.
... In a situation where couples, especially the poor and disadvantaged ones, are in no position to make an informed judgment, the State has the responsibility to provide complete information:
- E.
...ln the range of options provided to couples, natural family planning and modern methods shall always be presented as equally available."
Correct Answer
E. ...ln the range of options provided to couples, natural family planning and modern methods shall always be presented as equally available." -
- 22.
According to RA 9710, this refers to the strategy for making women's as well as men's concerns and experiences an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programs in all political, economic, and societal spheres so that women and men benefit equally and inequality is not perpetuated.
- A.
Integration & rationalization
- B.
Gender mainstreaming
- C.
Sexual equality
- D.
Transgender accommodation
Correct Answer
B. Gender mainstreaming -
- 23.
A duly-registered cooperative acquires a river-dredging machinery and waste-water treatment equipment. Should such acquisitions be subject to real property taxation under RA 7160 LGC Section 234?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
It depends on the Local Chief Executive
- D.
Subject to the discretion of Assessor
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 24.
Which of the following is not a part of the General Welfare Clause of RA 7160 LGC Section 167
- A.
Hospitality and festivity
- B.
Economic prosperity
- C.
Balanced ecology & social justice
- D.
Health and safety
- E.
Preservation & enrichment of culture
- F.
Appropriate self-reliant science & technology
Correct Answer
A. Hospitality and festivity -
- 25.
Which of the following is not considered idle land under RA 7160 LGC Sec. 2377
- A.
Agriculture land of at least one-hectare with 50% of whole area bare and uncultivated
- B.
Urban land of at least 1,000 sq.m. with 50% of whole area unutilized and unimproved upon
- C.
Grazing land with thick grasses used for pasture of 100 heads of cattle
- D.
Stud farm on public land with no ongoing· breeding or training activities
Correct Answer
C. Grazing land with thick grasses used for pasture of 100 heads of cattle -
- 26.
Under RA 7160 LGC, who among the following incumbents' may be allowed to practice his/her primary profession while in public office?
- A.
Local Chief Executive
- B.
Congressman Representative
- C.
Vice-Governor
- D.
Municipal Accountant
Correct Answer
D. Municipal Accountant -
- 27.
Under RA 7160 LGC Sec 98, who among the following members of the Local School Board, other than the Governor or Mayor, has an elective office?
- A.
Division Superintendent or District Supervisor
- B.
LGU Treasurer
- C.
Chairperson of sanggunians committee on education
- D.
Representatives of federations of teachers, SK youth, PTAs, non-academics
Correct Answer
D. Representatives of federations of teachers, SK youth, PTAs, non-academics -
- 28.
Under the super-region concept of the PGMA administration, Central Luzon as part of the Mega Manila Extended Urban Region, would focus on
- A.
Hacienda farming
- B.
Meat processing
- C.
Commodity logistics chain
- D.
Cyber services
- E.
Tourism
Correct Answer
C. Commodity logistics chain -
- 29.
Of the so-called "super-regions," which one is being promoted as having the comparative advantage in tourism?
- A.
North Luzon
- B.
Central Philippines
- C.
Baguio & Cordillera Autonomous Region
- D.
Davao Silicon Gulf
Correct Answer
B. Central Philippines -
- 30.
Which is a significant accomplishment of "Advocacy Planning" movement as fathered by Paul Davidoff (1965)
- A.
Single women with children were assisted to find employment
- B.
Social planning was moved from backroom negotiations into the open public forum
- C.
Documentation of long-lasting environmental changes was intensified
- D.
Affirmative action and social amelioration were mainstreamed into national policy
- E.
Businesses were compelled to draw their employees from the ranks of the poor.
Correct Answer
B. Social planning was moved from backroom negotiations into the open public forum -
- 31.
"Decide, announce, defend" summarizes "top-down" planning and management; its opposite in 'bottom up' planning and management that involves multiple stakeholders would be described as -
- A.
Delegate, deload, discharge
- B.
Discuss, decide, deliver
- C.
Debate, distill, deliberate
- D.
Dispute, discourse, direct
Correct Answer
B. Discuss, decide, deliver -
- 32.
Of the Eight-Rungs in the Ladder of Citizen Participation (1969), which steps' would require the planner to perform 'facilitation' role rather than,"advice," "direction," or "manipulation"?
- A.
Counseling; therapy
- B.
Consultation; placation
- C.
Informing
- D.
Partnership; delegated power; citizen control
Correct Answer
B. Consultation; placation -
- 33.
UN-FAO standards_state that at least 5.7 hectares of aggregate urban-land (residential, commercial, industrial, etc) and 6 hectares of farm need to be reserved for every 1,000 population. How much urban land is needed for a town of 22,000?
- A.
62.7 hectares
- B.
125.4 hectares
- C.
220 hectares
- D.
1.14 hectares
Correct Answer
B. 125.4 hectares -
- 34.
UN-FAO standards state that at least 0.60 hectares should be devoted to education (public and private) per thousand population. How much combined area of schools is the minimum for a town of 40,000 people?
- A.
40 hectares
- B.
24 hectares
- C.
10 hectares
- D.
240 hectares
Correct Answer
B. 24 hectares -
- 35.
HLURB standards state that at least 2.5 hectares of industrial land needs to be reserved for every 1,000 population. How much total industrial land is needed for an independent chartered city of 200,000 people?
- A.
200 hectares
- B.
400 hectares
- C.
500 hectares
- D.
2,500 hectares
Correct Answer
C. 500 hectares -
- 36.
In terms of land use compatibility, what specific use would be least suitable next to a military police firing range?
- A.
Funeraria
- B.
Memorial park
- C.
Residential
- D.
Open space
- E.
Forest
Correct Answer
C. Residential -
- 37.
What kind of use would be most compatible around a huge oil depot and LPG gas depository?
- A.
Transport terminals
- B.
Commercial
- C.
BPO call centers
- D.
Open space
- E.
Hospitals
Correct Answer
D. Open space -
- 38.
What would be the most suitable use of geologic fault line with buffer strip of at least 5 m on both sides from the line?
- A.
Aqueduct or tunnel
- B.
Floodway
- C.
Venice-like canals
- D.
Open space farm
- E.
Wildlife refuge
Correct Answer
D. Open space farm -
- 39.
In classic urban morphology, since cemeteries' perform solemn private functions' that require neither exchange nor access to commerce, they ought to be located in
- A.
Prime agricultural land
- B.
Caves and rocky hills
- C.
Fringe belts
- D.
Desert
- E.
Marginal land
Correct Answer
E. Marginal land -
- 40.
'Performance Zoning' can be described as a tool that
- A.
Allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property
- B.
Cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards
- C.
Regulates the character and quality of the use instead of simply regulating the mere use itself
- D.
Establishes objective thresholds and maximum limits of the effects or characteristics of land use
Correct Answer
C. Regulates the character and quality of the use instead of simply regulating the mere use itself -
- 41.
Under the current setup, what government agency has the final authority on conversion of agricultural land?
- A.
DAR
- B.
Department of Agriculture
- C.
Land Registration Authority
- D.
Land Management Bureau
- E.
HLURB
- F.
HUDCC
Correct Answer
A. DAR -
- 42.
This refers to the part of a seashore which is alternately covered by the ebb and flow of tide, technically, to a string of land margining a body of water, between the low-water line usually at the seaward margin of a , low tide terrace and the upper limit of wave wash at high tide usually marked by a beach scarp or berm.
- A.
Seaside
- B.
Seaboard
- C.
Foreshore
- D.
Seagrass bed
- E.
Beachfront
Correct Answer
C. Foreshore -
- 43.
PD 705 Revised Forestry Code Section 16 affirms that, after a salvage zone of 40 meters from the high tide mark or shoreline, there shall be protective strips of mangroves or swamps along the coast with width of at least
- A.
20 meters
- B.
25 meters
- C.
30 meters
- D.
35 meters
- E.
40 meters
Correct Answer
C. 30 meters -
- 44.
Under Executive Order 23 dated February 1,2011 declaring moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber," which of the following is exempted from the total log ban until the year 2016?
- A.
Concessions signed by DENR secretary
- B.
Conversion of mangrove forests
- C.
Alternate harvesting in industrial and commercial plantations
- D.
Small-scale tree cutting, 'carabao logging',and kaingin
Correct Answer
C. Alternate harvesting in industrial and commercial plantations -
- 45.
Under Executive Order 26 series of 2011 which declared the National Greening Program as DA-DAR-DENR Convergence Initiative, how many tree seedlings should each government employee plant each year, a requirement that also applies to students identified by DEPED and CHED?
- A.
10
- B.
20
- C.
25
- D.
30
- E.
35
Correct Answer
A. 10 -
- 46.
The 'bundle of rights' over private alienable-&-disposable property include all of the following rights except
- A.
Utilize, cultivate, develop
- B.
Enjoy benefits and earn from
- C.
Access, prevent access & control
- D.
Non-use, abuse, and misuse
- E.
Mortgage, sell, or dispose
- F.
Transfer and pass on
Correct Answer
D. Non-use, abuse, and misuse -
- 47.
Which is not an instrument to prove private rights over land?
- A.
Certificate of Title
- B.
CLOA
- C.
Free Patent
- D.
DTI-IPR Patent
- E.
Tax Declaration
- F.
CADT
Correct Answer
D. DTI-IPR Patent -
- 48.
Under RA 7279 UDHA Sec 3, this refers to housing programs and projects undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged and homeless citizens which include sites and services development, long-term financing, liberalized terms on interest payments, and other related benefits.
- A.
Economic housing
- B.
Socialized housing
- C.
Low-cost housing
- D.
Open-market housing
Correct Answer
B. Socialized housing -
- 49.
Under RA 7279 UDHA Sec. 28, the following are legal forms of eviction or demolition of informal settlements. Which one concerns most directly the safety of the general public in terms of water security?
- A.
When persons occupy railroad tracks, RROW, sidewalks, transmission lines, dump sites,parks,playgrounds and other public places;
- B.
When persons occupy easements of pipelines, reservoirs, esteros, creeks, rivers, shorelines, and beaches
- C.
When government infrastructure projects with available funding are about to be implemented;
- D.
When there is a court order of eviction of settlers from a legally-owned private property;
Correct Answer
B. When persons occupy easements of pipelines, reservoirs, esteros, creeks, rivers, shorelines, and beaches -
- 50.
Below are some of the documented deficiencies of governments socialized housing with rowhouse design. Which deficiency is considered the principal cause of the failure of off-city relocation in the Philippines?
- A.
24 sq.m. is inappropriate for large urban families which are typically extended
- B.
Each dwelling unit has no space for waste sorting, composting, gardening, and domestic crop production
- C.
Each dwelling has no provision for natural cooling and energy conservation by means of protective trees
- D.
Most housing projects have no provisions for near-site workplaces or employment centers
Correct Answer
D. Most housing projects have no provisions for near-site workplaces or employment centers -
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