AICP Exam Secrets Study Guide: AICP Test Review for the American Institute of Certified Planners Exam

Book Synopsis: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Get the test prep help you need to be successful on the AICP test. The AICP Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. AICP Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the AICP Exam. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the AICP Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer. AICP Exam Secrets Study Guide includes: A thorough review for the American Institute of Certified Planners Exam A breakdown of history, theory, and law An examination of plan making and implementation A guide to functional areas of practice An in-depth look at spatial areas of practice An analysis of public participation Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test – the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Planning Association (APA) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam. The History, Theory, and Law section covers: Significance court cases Zoning and Eminent domain Federal programs Housing programs Historical events Urban designers The Plan Making and Implementation section covers: Research Variables and statistics Statistical analysis tools Types of areas Housing needs assessment Environmental impact assessment Biodiversity Legislation Zoning Plan making The Functional Areas of Practice section covers: Types of development Economic base theory Growth management techniques Impact of natural disasters Hazardous materials Historical preservation Best management practices Parks and open space planning Waste management Transportation plans The Spatial Areas of Practice section covers: Government role in planning Metropolitan planning organization Urban planning Rural and small town planning Neighborhood planning The Public Participation section covers: Participatory processes Advocacy planning Consensus building Coalition building Environmental justice These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the AICP Exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answers, and that's another area where our guide stands out. Our test designers have provided scores of test questions that will prepare you for what to expect on the actual AICP Exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. We've helped thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for our test preparation guides, and our AICP Exam Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future.