American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 8 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 86
Topic #: 8

A private sector planner is preparing a site plan. He intends to secure local government approval for his client's development project since it could lead to additional work for him in the subsequent phases of the project. According to the AICP Code of Ethics:

AThis constitutes a conflict of interest

BThere is no conflict of interest in this case.

CThe Code has no provision for conflict of interest.

DThere is a conflict of interest only if the planner holds a law degree.

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Suggested Answer: B

Note that this definitely does not suggest that a private sector planner need not comply with the Code of Ethics. (See introduction to AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.) All members of the AICP must abide by the provisions of the Code.

by Eileen at Sep 14, 2024, 12:17 AM

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Broderick

2 months ago

The planner must think the Code is more like a suggestion than a set of rules. Option A is the only ethical answer.

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Sunshine

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the planner is hoping the client doesn't read the AICP Code of Ethics. Option A all the way!

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Catalina

29 days ago

It's important to always follow the Code of Ethics in planning.

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Kara

1 months ago

Hopefully the client understands the importance of ethical practices.

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Serina

1 months ago

It's important to follow the AICP Code of Ethics to maintain integrity.

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Annice

1 months ago

The planner should definitely be careful about conflicts of interest.

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Angelica

1 months ago

The planner should definitely be careful about conflicts of interest.

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Jonelle

2 months ago

I agree, option A is the correct choice.

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Rodney

2 months ago

I agree, option A is the correct choice.

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Lazaro

2 months ago

But doesn't the planner stand to benefit from securing approval for his client? That seems like a conflict of interest to me.

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Annelle

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B. There is no conflict of interest in this case.

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Ramonita

3 months ago

This is a no-brainer. The Code explicitly prohibits conflicts of interest that could impair a planner's objectivity. Option A is the only reasonable choice here.

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Carline

2 months ago

B) Definitely, avoiding conflicts of interest is crucial in our profession.

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Richelle

2 months ago

A) It's important for planners to maintain their objectivity.

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Carlee

2 months ago

B) I agree, the Code of Ethics is clear on this matter.

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Lindsey

2 months ago

A) This constitutes a conflict of interest

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Lazaro

3 months ago

I think the answer is A, it's definitely a conflict of interest.

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Werner

3 months ago

Option A is clearly the correct answer. The planner has a personal financial incentive that could influence his professional judgment, which is a classic conflict of interest.

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Howard

2 months ago

B) There is no conflict of interest in this case.

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Karon

2 months ago

A) This constitutes a conflict of interest

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