Free AICP Practice Test Questions and Answers (2026) | Cert Empire Practice Questions

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Q: 1
According to the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, which of the following may file a charge of misconduct against a certified planner?
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Q: 2
Which type of volunteer opportunity would be appropriate for a local government planner?
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Q: 3
Land use policies need to be updated to support the new transportation plan. You are tasked with proposing changes that align with mobility demand and environmental goals. Which land use policy change would contribute to better integrating transportation modes and enhancing environmental sustainability?
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Q: 4
A home rule state allows local governments to exercise all planning and zoning authority that is:
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Q: 5
What is the primary factor when planning transportation improvements to enhance equitable mobility?
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Q: 6
An AICP planner, working in a public agency, is reviewing site plan applications when they notice that many of the applicants are checking the box marked “no new surface water runoff.” The planner knows, based on the site plans, that most of these projects feature new parking lots, increasing runoff into nearby lakes. The planner reports this to their supervisor, also AICP, who tells the planner to simply accept what the applicants are saying. According to the AICP Code of Ethics, what should the planner do?
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Q: 7
A waterfront redevelopment plan for a typical large city in the Northeast United States will:
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Q: 8
Which of the following is the starting point for planning activities?
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Q: 9
Which of the following is the correct sequence, from first to last, in the brainstorming process?
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Q: 10
The following table provides data on commuting patterns: Median Distance (miles): Owners: United States 8.2, Cities 6.7, Suburbs 10.7, Central MSAs 6.0; Renters: United States 5.1, Cities 4.7, Suburbs 7.5, Central MSAs 4.0 Median Travel Time (minutes): Owners: United States 21, Cities 21, Suburbs 23, Central MSAs 16; Renters: United States 19, Cities 21, Suburbs 21, Central MSAs 15Which of the following statements is supported by the information given in the table above?
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Q: 11
Which practice would significantly enhance the accessibility of public transit for people of all ages and abilities?
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Q: 12
Which component of zoning regulations would address equitable access to housing?
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Q: 13
Which of the following is not a characteristic of New Urbanism?
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Q: 14
A planner is requested to prepare a presentation to develop recommendations that help people experiencing homelessness. Which tactic should be included in the presentation?
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Q: 15
The best forecasting model for the growth or decline of urban census tracts is:
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Q: 16
One of your city's most diverse zip codes is located in the subarea targeted for the next neighborhood plan. To increase early involvement among the diverse population of this community, the planner should:
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Q: 17
Which of the following may be a basis for goals in a comprehensive plan?
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Q: 18
A city is working to create a form-based code for their commercial district. What standard is typically included in this planning approach that would not be found in a Euclidean-based code?
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Q: 19
Any time a federal agency develops a new rule, policy, or directive, or takes any action that might impact tribal nations, what are the obligations and requirements?
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Q: 20
The following building heights (in feet) are given: 50, 60, 55, 40, 45, 55, 55, 45, 50, 40, 45, 45, 50, 50, 55, 55, 55, 60. What is the median value of the building heights, in feet, above?
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