DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION (100 MCQs)

Test-takers will be examined based on (1) Level of Knowledge and Understanding: History,
theories, principles and concepts pertinent to environmental planning and development –
including such topics as (a) growth and development of cities, (b) planning processes and
implementation and (c) legal aspects and administration; and (2) Basic Skills: Employing
methods of data collection and analysis in the planning process – as well as the appropriate
application of critical thinking, design and collaboration skills required of a planner. The
following diagnostic test is subdivided into 3 parts:

Area I: Principles, Theories, Concepts and History of Environmental Planning (20 Qs)
Area II: Environmental Planning Processes, Techniques & Strategies (50 Qs)
Area III: Environmental Plan Implementation. Legal Aspects and
Administration (30 Qs)

Area I: Principles, Theories, Concepts and History of Environmental Planning

1. This American urban planner is most known for his book The Image of the City
wherein he expounds on the innovative concepts of imageability, which is the
character or quality held by a physical object or space and place legibility or the ease
with which people understand the layout of a place.

a. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris or “Le Corbusier”

b. Daniel Burnham
c. Ebenezer Howard
d. Patrick Geddes
e. Arturo Soria y Mata
f. Kevin Lynch

2. A Swiss-French architect and urban planner known as one of the pioneers of modern
architecture who advocated to address urban congestion by increasing intensity and
building higher mixed-use structures to free up more open spaces and green areas.

a. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris or “Le Corbusier”

b. Daniel Burnham
c. Ebenezer Howard
d. Patrick Geddes
e. Arturo Soria y Mata
f. Kevin Lynch

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3. The most iconic proponent of the City Beautiful Movement – a reform philosophy that
flourished during the 1890s and 1900s with the intent of introducing beautification
and monumental grandeur in cities. He w as also instrumental in the plan formulation
of the City of Chicago in the US and the cities of Manila and Baguio in the Philippines.

a. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris or “Le Corbusier”

b. Daniel Burnham
c. Ebenezer Howard
d. Patrick Geddes
e. Arturo Soria y Mata
f. Kevin Lynch

4. Philippine laws pertain to / include the following as urban areas ___

i. All barangays in the National Capital Region

ii. All cities and municipalities with a population density of at least 1,000 persons/
sq. km
iii. Poblaciones or central districts of municipalities w/ pop. density of at least 500
persons per sq. km.
iv. Barangays that have a population size of 10,000 or more
v. Barangays that have at least one establishment with a minimum of 100
employees
vi. Barangays that have 5 or more establishments with a minimum of 10
employees, and 5 or more facilities within the two -kilometer radius from the
barangay hall
vii. Poblaciones or central districts of municipalities and cities which have a
population density of at least 2,000 persons / sq. km.
viii. Poblaciones or central districts of municipalities and cities w/c have the
following:
- Street pattern or network of streets in either parallel or right angle
orientation
- At least 6 establishments (commercial, manufacturing, etc.)
- Town hall, church or chapel with religious services at least once a month
- Public plaza, park or cemetery
- Market or any place where trading activities are carried out at least once a
week
- Public building like a school, hospital, periculture and health centers or
library

a. i, iii, iv, viii

b. i, ii, iii, v, vi, viii
c. ii, iv, v, vi, vii
d. ii, iv, vii, viii
e. i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii

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5 – 7. Use the illustrations below to answer the following questions:

Concentric Ring Sector / Radial Model Multiple Nuclei Theory

Theory

5. In this theory, the proponent - Ernest Burgess (1925) - propounded that as one
moves out of the CBD, land value decreases, there is lesser accessibility, cheaper
rent & activities are more dispersed. The city can observably be divided into 5 zones:
(Zone 1) the Central Business District; (Zone 2) Transition zone with mixed use of
industry and slums; (Zone 3) Workmen’s quarters; (Zone 4) Middle class housing;
(Zone 5) High-income housing – furthest away from congestion and pollution.

a. Concentric Ring Theory

b. Sector / Radial Model
c. Multiple Nuclei Theory
d. None of the above

6. In this theory, the proponent – Homer Hoyt (1939) theorized that cities tended to
grow in wedge-shaped patterns or sectors, originating from the CBD and along lines
of transportation (railroad, highway, ports) that creates a homogenous use. He also
posited that compatible land uses are adjacent to each other while conversely –
incompatible uses repel each other.

a. Concentric Ring Theory

b. Sector / Radial Model
c. Multiple Nuclei Theory
d. None of the above

7. In this theory, the proponents - Edward Ullman & Chauncey Harris (1945) posited
that the CBD is not the sole generator of change: there may be several distinct
nuclei embodied as the central business district (CBD) and a sub-CBD.

a. Concentric Ring Theory

b. Sector / Radial Model
c. Multiple Nuclei Theory
d. None of the above

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8. He is considered to be the “Father of Regional Planning” and published the book
Cities in Evolution in 1915 wherein he coined the term conurbation.

a. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris or “Le Corbusier”

b. Daniel Burnham
c. Ebenezer Howard
d. Patrick Geddes
e. Arturo Soria y Mata
f. Kevin Lynch

9. The Philippines has __ regions?

a. 17
b. 14
c. 15
d. 81
e. 35

10. ____________ is a conceptual model for zero -emission and zero-waste urban
design, which arose in the 1990s, promoting compact energy-efficient urban
development. It also espouses the practice of creating sustainable communities and
lifestyles beneficial to human and the environment.

a. Greenbelt
b. Green Urbanism
c. New Urbanism
d. Sustainable Development
e. Urban Sprawl

11. It is a term used to describe a condition of unplanned, uncoordinated, and generally

low density development spreading outward from the city center.

a. Greenbelt
b. Green Urbanism
c. New Urbanism
d. Sustainable Development
e. Urban Sprawl

12. It is defined in the Philippine Agenda 21 as – the harmonious integration of sound

and viable economy, responsible governance, social cohesion and ecological
integrity, to ensure that development is a life sustaining process.
a. Greenbelt
b. Green Urbanism
c. New Urbanism
d. Sustainable Development
e. Urban Sprawl

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13. Referred to as a band of land surrounding a city which is protected through policy,
from development and construction. It is a means of preventing urban sprawl to protect
the adjacent natural environment, improve air quality in urban areas, and also for
urban dwellers to have access to the countryside and its recreational enjoyment.

a. Greenbelt
b. Green Urbanism
c. New Urbanism
d. Sustainable Development
e. Urban Sprawl

14. A city is considered to be third class is it has an average annual income of?

a. 400M or more
b. 320M or more but less than 400M
c. 240M or more but less than 320M
d. 160M or more but less than 240M
e. 80M or more but less than 160M
f. Below 80M

15. The National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila is composed of ___?

a. 17 cities
b. 12 cities
c. 16 cities and 1 municipality
d. 12 cities and 3 municipalities

16. Cities in the Philippines can be categorized as a Highly Urbanized City (HUC),
Independent Component City (ICC) and Component City (CC). Which of the following
is an example of an ICC?

a. Pateros
b. Ormoc City
c. Cebu City
d. Cagayan de Oro City
e. None of the above

17. Ekistics concerns the science of human settlements wherein the goal is to build a
city of optimum size with respect to human dimensions. The proponent Constantinos
Doxiadis – posits that the five elements of society should be appropriately and
harmoniously be organized in relation to each other. Which of the following is NOT
one of those elements?

a. Nature
b. Man
c. Society

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 d. Shells
e. Cloister
f. Networks

18. ____ is an analytical statistic that measures a region's industrial specialization

relative to a larger geographic unit – usually the country.

a. Demography
b. Location Quotient
c. Standard Deviation
d. Input-output analysis

19. An orthogonal lay-out produces this type of street pattern?

a. Grid iron pattern
b. Axial
c. Radial
d. Ribbon-type

20. Thomas Robert Malthus was the one who first concluded that:

a. The means of subsistence grew only at an arithmetic rate

b. The means of subsistence and population both grew arithmetically
c. The means of subsistence of population few at a geometric rate
d. The means of subsistence grew only at an arithmetic rate whereas the
population tended to grow at a geometric rate

Area II: Environmental Planning Processes, Techniques and Strategies (21 – 70)

21. An Erosion Potential Map is a type of Analytical Map. It combines the following maps
to provide information on areas that have a high tendency to experience erosion and/or
landslides:

a. Slope map, vegetation map and rainfall map

b. Soil map, slope map, vegetation map and rainfall map
c. Slope map, vegetation map and cadastral map
d. Soil map, vegetation map and rainfall map

22. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a. NPFP
b. MTPDP
c. CLUP
d. PDPFP

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23. Under R.A. 7916, the following are considered Special Economic Zones, except:

a. Agro-Industrial Economic Zones

b. IT Parks and Centers
c. Manufacturing Economic Zones
d. Medical Tourism Zones
e. Tourism Economic Zone
f. Buffer Zone

24.There are 7 major steps involved in formulating a Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP). The
proper sequence of this process should be:

i. Situational analysis
ii. Data and Map Collection
iii. Plan Preparation
iv. Prioritization of Sub-watersheds and Allocation of Forests and
Forestlands
v. Legitimization
vi. Approval of Plan by DENR Region
vii. Plan Implementation

a. ii, i, iv, iii, v, vi, vii

b. ii, i, iv, iii. vi, v, vii
c. i, ii, iv, iii, v, vi, vii
d. i, iii, iii, iv, vi, v, vii

25. ____ refers to historical, anthropological, archaeological, artistic, geographical

areas, center district, and settings that are culturally significant to the country, as
declared by the National Museum and/or the National Historical Commission of the
Philippines.

a. Central Business District

b. Heritage Zone
c. National Integrated Protected Area System
d. Landmarks

26. _____ is the classification and administration of all designated protected areas to
maintain essential ecological processes and life support systems, to preserve genetic
diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their
natural conditions to the greatest extent possible.

a. Central Business District

b. Heritage Zone
c. National Integrated Protected Area System
d. Landmarks

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27. In HLURB’s prescribed 12-step Planning Process – the first step is to: Organize.
Which of the following activities is not included in this step?
a. Assemble the personnel, resources, and support needed for the planning
process.
b. Organize and orient the planning team.
c. Make an inventory of existing information
d. Establishing Development Thrusts and Spatial Strategies

28. Public participation is a fundamental part of the planning process. It ensures the
involvement of all stakeholders in order to enhance awareness, raise the quality of
the plan, and increase the likelihood of the plan’s acceptability and success of
implementation. Step 2 in the CLUP process is devoted to Identifying stakeholders,
the purpose of which is/are:

a. To identify the key stakeholders and to assess their knowledge interests and
concerns related to the CLUP formulation, and how they might affect or be
affected by the plan
b. To understand the relations between the stakeholders and the real and
potential conflicts of interest and expectations between and among
stakeholders
c. To develop and action plan involving the stakeholders in the planning process
d. All of the above.

29. Setting the vision __:

a. Means defining the future the LGU wants.

b. shall serve as the driving force that will move the entire city/municipality towards
the achievement of a common development direction and also guide the
succeeding stages of the planning process.
c. Entails adopting the vision and disseminating the vision to the general public.
d. All of the above.

30.The SWOT analysis is a tool used in planning which provides a framework for
identifying and analyzing the internal and external factors that can have an impact
on development. It is a matrix that lists down:

a. Strengths, Weaknesses, Organization, and Threats

b. Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, and Strengths
c. Sustainability, Workability, Order, and Transparency
d. Solutions, Weaknesses, Obstructions, and Tools

31.The Institutional Development Plan focuses on strengthening the capability of the

local government bureaucracy as well as elected officials to plan and manage the
development of the municipality. Which of the following aspects is not a component
of the institutional development plan:

a. LGU organization and management

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 b. Local fiscal Management
c. Local Legislative output
d. None of the above

32. The Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) refers to:

a. A document that contains an annual list of proposed Republic Acts to be

ratified and enacted in Congress.
b. a planning document that is mutually developed and agreed upon by both the
executive and legislative departments of an LGU. It is an integrated plan that
contains the major development thrusts and priorities of both the executive
and legislative branches towards a common vision for the locality.
c. an investment scheme designed by the LGU through a participatory process -
to finance priority programs and projects for social development.
d. document that translates provincial development goals, objectives and policies
into a spatial plan indicating the manner in which land shall be put into use
and at the same time indicates how much resources may be managed and
conserve for the future.

33. While balancing the demand and supply of land in the LGU, which areas are to be
subtracted from the total land area (TLA) and reserved for protection land use:

a. NPAAD Areas (Network of Protected Areas for Agricultural and Agro -industrial
Development), NIPAS areas, resettlement areas and forest areas
b. Biodiversity areas, socialized housing areas, areas reserved for commercial
forestry and CARP areas
c. Environmentally critical areas (ECAs), CARP areas, high risk areas and
ecotourism areas
d. NPAAD areas, NIPAS areas, ECAs and biodiversity areas
e. None of the above

34.The Goals Achievement Matrix (GAM) designed by Morris Hill and Nathaniel Lichfield
is a participatory planning instrument which:

a. Seeks to evaluate alternative spatial strategies

b. Shows how the vision and goals of an LGU will be translated to laws
c. Calculates the internal rate of return for a project to see if it can be feasibly
implemented by an LGU
d. Monitors the performance of an LGU and how it efficiently and effectively
carries out its functions

35. Step 4 in the CLUP process entails an analysis of the situation. It involves
Identifying the issues, potentials and future development needs and spatial
requirements of the city/municipality and assess the situation using both technical
and participatory methods. Which of the following statements is false?

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 a. The LGU has to review the current CLUP, PPFP and other relevant national and
sub-national laws to come up with a more thorough analysis of the situation.
b. The LGU may need to update sectoral studies to be able to input more
accurate data in planning for the LGU.
c. There is no need to validate findings with stakeholders as it is a purely
technical exercise.
d. Determining current and pro jected needs of an LGU is key to balancing
demand and supply of land.

36.Step 5 in the CLUP process required LGUs to formulate achievable goals and
objectives, outcomes and output indicators that are responsive to the issues, needs,
and potentials of the municipality/city. Which of the following statements is false?
a. A Goal is a broad statement of desired outcome in the medium or long term. It
aims to address a general problem situation of a municipality/city as derived
from the situation analysis.
b. An objective is a broad statement of desired outcome in the medium or long
term. It aims to address a general problem situation of a municipality/city as
derived from the situation analysis.
c. An Objective is a more specific statement of short-range desired outcomes or
results towards which development activities in the municipality/city are
directed. They respond to specific problem situations usually sectoral in
nature.
d. Objectives must be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and
time-bound.

37.Which of the following does not characterize a Buffer Area / Zone:

a. Buffer areas / zones are identified portions of land and water set aside by
reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to
enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human
exploitation.
b. Buffer areas / zones are identified areas outside the boundaries of and
immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 that
need special development control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the
protected area
c. Buffer areas / zones serve as a layer to separate protection, production, and
development area Allowable activities can be divided into progressive layers of
activity zones (from restrictive to less restrictive activities/uses) as the layer
moves farther away from the outer boundary of the protection area and draws
closer to production and development areas.
d. All of the statements are false.

38.The zoning ordinance is enacted for the following purpose, except:

a. Provide guidelines for penalizing conforming land uses and imposing sanctions
on judicious use of land resources.

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 b. Promote and protect the health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience and
general welfare of the inhabitants of an LGU
c. Guide, control and regulate the growth and development of public and private
lands in accordance with its Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of an LGU
d. Provide the proper regulatory environment to maximize opportunities for
creativity, innovation and make ample room for development within the
framework of good governance and community participation
e. Enhance the character and stability of residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional, forestry, agricultural, open space and other functional areas
within the City/Municipality and promote the orderly and beneficial
development of the same.

39 – 41. Use the succeeding matrix to match the following items with their
corresponding definitions / descriptions.

Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code devolves powers and functions
to local government units. The following are examples of its powers with their
corresponding application:

a. Power to collect enforced contributions to defray the

39.Police expenses of government specified under Sections 18 and
power 129 of the LGC

b. Power to appropriate private power to appropriate private

property to particular uses to promote public welfare,
40.Power of provided that they are consistent with Art III, Sections 1
Eminent & 9: (a) public use & (b) just compensation
Domain
c. Power to prescribe regulations to promote the health,
morals, peace, education, order, safety and general
welfare of people
41.Power of
taxation d. Power to approve building plans, conduct building
inspections and issue completion certificates

42.Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code devolves powers and functions to
local government units. It prescribes / allows for the creation local special bodies in
order for a local government unit to carry out its functions. Which of the following is
not a local special body

a. Local Peace and Order Council

b. Local Development Council
c. Bids and Awards Committee
d. National Disaster Coordinating Council

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43.Infrastructure and Physical Development Planning – one of the aspects of Sectoral
Planning – deals with the infrastructure building program and the land acquisition
required as right-of-way or easements of public utilities. It includes, all of the
following except:

a. Planning for power utilities, including generation, transmission and

distribution.
b. Planning for transportation infrastructure to enable air, water and terrestrial
flow of people and goods
c. Planning for Air quality monitoring including the zoning of heavy industries –
which are examples of point sources of pollution.
d. Planning for waste management specifically the allocation of a suitable site for
a sanitary landfill.

44.RA 6975 - An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under a Recognized
Department of the Interior and Local Government, prescribes the following as the
minimum standard police-to-population ratio.

a. 1 policeman for every 300 persons

b. 1 policeman for every 1,000 persons
c. 1 policeman for every 5,000 persons
d. 1 policeman for every 15,000 persons

45.The social sector development plan is a compendium of proposed activities designed

to deals with issues and concerns relevant to improving the state of well-being of the
local population and upgrading the quality of social services such as health,
education, housing, protective services, recreation and housing. Design standards
prescribed for planning educational institutions include a minimum area allocation of
___ for the establishment of colleges and universities.

a. 0.5 hectares
b. 7 hectares
c. 2.2 hectares
d. 10.5 hectares

46.Population change is described as the change in size of a population given a specific

period and a specific area. It is calculated by using the formula
a. Birth + deaths + in-migration + out-migration
b. (births - deaths) + (in-migration – out-migration)
c. (births + deaths) – (in-migration + out-migration)
d. (births - deaths) + (in-migration – out-migration) * 100

47. We can look to the following as sources of development goals:

a. Universal concept of Public Interest including the promotion of public health
and public safety and the General Welfare Goals as contained in Section 16 of
the Local Government Code

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 b. National Policy, specifically the National Framework for Physical Planning and
the Regional Physical Framework Plan (RPFP) which include better access to
social services, optimum utilization of resources, rational distribution of the
population
c. The local community through stakeholder participation
d. a and b
e. a, b and c

48.As provided by in Republic Act 7279 – a developer of a subdivision project is required

to develop an equivalent of 20% of the project for:

a. Commercial Area
b. Open Space
c. Economic Housing
d. Socialized Housing

49.Which of the following is not a key shelter agency (KSA)

a. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

b. National Housing Authority (NHA)
c. Homeowners’ Association (HOA)
d. Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC)
e. Housing and Urban Development Co ordinating Council (HUDCC)

50.Balancing Demand and Supply of Land is a crucial activity in Land Use Planning. If
demand and supply of land do not match, the local government may employ Land
Supply Management Strategies. Which of the following is not an exam ple of Supply
Management Strategy?

a. Infill or utilization of vacant lots

b. Increasing density or maximizing vertical development
c. Reclamation
d. Agricultural Land use Conversion
e. Resettlement or Relocation

51.There are many determinants of land use. Which of the following is not a physical
determinant of land use:

a. Patterns of land ownership

b. Climate
c. Geology
d. Topography
e. Types of Soil

52.Republic Act 9003 refers to ___ as the discipline associated with the control of
generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing, and disposal of

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 solid wastes in a manner that is in accord with the best principles of public health,
economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics, and other environmental
considerations, and that is also responsive to public attitudes.

a. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

b. Solid Waste Management (SWM)
c. Environment and Natural Resources Management (ENRM)
d. Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

53. ____ is a land development scheme wherein the project site is comprehensively
planned as an entity via unitary site plan which permits flexibility in planning/design,
building siting, complementarity of building types and land uses, usable open spaces
and the preservation of significant natural land features

a. Transit-Oriented Development
b. Urban Renewal
c. Planned Unit Development
d. Adaptive Reuse

54.___ refers to the regeneration, modernization, or revitalization of an old,

deteriorated or blighted portion of a town or city, with the objective of preparing the
town or city for present and future demands of urban living. Urban renewal is also
implemented to address urban problems or upgrade existing conditions that are no
longer compatible with modern times, provided old buildings are adaptively re-used.

a. Transit-Oriented Development
b. Urban Renewal
c. Planned Unit Development
d. Adaptive Reuse

55.As specified in NSCB Resolution No. 2, series of 2007 - ___ is a measure of the
extent to which the distribution of income/ expenditure among families/individuals
deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A value of 0 corresponds to perfect
equality, whereas conversely a value of 1 denotes perfect inequality.

a. Gini ratio
b. Poverty incidence
c. Poverty threshold
d. Subsistence incidence

56. ____ refers to the minimum income/expenditure required for a family/individual to

meet the basic (a) food and (b) non-food requirements1 .

1
(a) B as ic food requirements are c urrently based on 1 0 0% adequacy for the Rec ommended E nergy and N utrient I ntake (RE NI) for protei n and
energy equiv alent to an av erage of 2 0 00 k ilocalories per c apita, and 8 0 % adequacy for other nutrients. O n the other hand, (b) bas ic non- food
requirements, indirectly es timated by obtaining the ratio of food to total bas ic expenditures from a referenc e grou p of families , c ov er
expenditure on: 1 ) c lothing and footwear; 2 ) hous ing; 3 ) fuel, light, water; 4 ) maintenanc e and minor repairs; 5 ) rental of o c c upied dwelling
units ; 6 ) medic al c are; 7 ) educ ation; 8 ) trans portation and c ommunication; 9 ) non - durable furnishings; 1 0) hous ehold operations; and 1 1 )
pers onal c are & effec ts.

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 a. Gini ratio
b. Poverty incidence
c. Poverty threshold
d. Subsistence incidence

57.Presidential Decree 705 or the Revised Forestry Code – refers to watershed as:

a. a land area drained by a stream or fixed body of water and its tributaries
having a common outlet for surface runoff.
b. lands of the public domain which have been the subject of the present system
of classification and declared as not needed for forest purposes.
c. lands mostly devoid of trees and shrubs that are alternatively exposed and
inundated by tides.
d. identified portions of land and water set aside by reason of their unique
physical and biological significance and are managed to enhance biological
diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation

58.The minimum carriageway of major roads of socialized housing projects is

a. 3 meters
b. 10 meters
c. 0.5 meters
d. 6 meters

59.The National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP) 2001 – 2030 is a document
that provides the analytical parameters for the planned allocation, use and
management of the country’s land and other physical resources. It is intended to
serve as a framework through which the planning and management of these
resources are guided at the national and subnational levels. Which of the following is
not included in its vision and principles

a. Food security, environmental stability and ecological integrity

b. Rational urban development, spatial integration
c. Equitable access to physical and natural resources, private-public sector
partnership and market orientation
d. Autonomy, Industrialization and global competitiveness
e. People empowerment and recognition of the rights of indigenous people

60.A local government unit has 3 possible sources of revenue: LGUs may tap funds from
(i) Local Sources, (ii) External Sources and through (iii) Loans and Borrowings. The
Internal Revenue Allotment is an example of _____.

a. a Local Source of Revenue

b. an External Source of Revenue
c. a Loan and/or Borrowings
d. none of the above.

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61.A local government unit has 3 possible sources of revenue: LGUs may tap funds from
(i) Local Sources, (ii) External Sources and through (iii) Loans and Borrowings. The
collection of real property tax is an example of___ .

a. a Local Source of Revenue

b. an External Source of Revenue
c. a Loan and/or Borrowings
d. none of the above; it is not a source of revenue.

62.It is a type of map that provides a detailed description or representation of the

natural and artificial features of an area.

a. Topographic map
b. Planimetric map
c. Cadastral map
d. Analytical map

63.As specified under Presidential Proclamation 2146 or the proclamation of certain

areas and certain projects as environmentally critical (ECAs and ECP) – there are
some areas that are subject to the procedures of an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) System. Which of the following is not considered an ECA and
therefore does not belong to the group:

a. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities

b. Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests
c. Areas with critical slopes
d. Areas where there is major mining and/or quarrying activities

64.JMC No. 1 series of 2007 (DILG, NEDA, DBM, DOF) refers to the plan document
formulated at the provincial level that merges the traditionally separate provincial
physical framework plan and provincial development plan to address the disconnect
between spatial and sectoral factors and between medium - and long-term concerns.
It contains the long-term vision of the province, and identifies development goals
strategies, objectives/targets and corresponding PPAs which serve as primary inputs
to provincial investment programming and subsequent budgeting and plan
implementation.

a. Comprehensive Development Plan

b. Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
c. Local Development Investment Program
d. Synchronized Local Planning and Budgeting Calendar (SLPBC)

65.This refers to a basic document linking the local plan to the budget. It contains a
prioritized list of PPAs which are derived from the CDP in the case of cities and
municipalities, and the PDPFP in the case of the provinces, matched with financing
resources, and to be implemented annually within a three to six year period.
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 a. Comprehensive Development Plan
b. Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
c. Local Development Investment Program
d. Synchronized Local Planning and Budgeting Calendar (SLPBC)

66.It is the document that pertains to the multi-sectoral plan formulated at the
city/municipal level, which embodies the vision, sectoral goals, objectives,
development strategies and policies within the term of LGU officials and the medium -
term. It contains corresponding PPAs which serve as primary inputs to investment
programming and subsequent budgeting and implementation of projects for the
growth and development of local government territories.

a. Comprehensive Development Plan

b. Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
c. Local Development Investment Program
d. Synchronized Local Planning and Budgeting Calendar (SLPBC)

67.The Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) is an integrated plan that contains the major
development thrusts and priorities of both the executive and legislative branches
towards a common vision for the locality. The following is the correct sequence of the
prescribed steps in undertaking the ELA process:

i. Planning to plan
ii. Determining Legislative Requirements
iii. Defining/Revisiting the LGU Vision and Mission
iv. Formulating Goals and Objectives
v. Prioritizing Issues
vi. Prioritizing Programs, Projects and Capacity Development Needs
vii. Consulting with Stakeholders
viii. Popularizing the ELA
ix. Building Commitment
x. Securing Endorsement and Approval
xi. Moving the ELA to Action
xii. Managing and Sustaining ELA Implementation

a. i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, x, xi, xii

b. iii, i, ii, iv, vii, ix, v, vi, viii, x, xi, xii
c. i, v, vii, iii, iv, vi, ii, ix, x, xi, viii, xii
d. vii, ii, i, x, iii, v, iv, vi, viii, ix, xi, xii

68. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has the following core
functions, except:

a. to formulate and implement policies, guidelines, rules and regulations relating

to environmental management and pollution prevention and control

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 b. Formulate implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and
programs pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and
replenishment of the country's natural resources and ecological diversity
c. determines strategies, formulates appropriate policies, monitors, and
evaluates the programs, projects and performance of the implementing shelter
agencies
d. Promulgate and implement rules and regulations governing the exploration,
development, extraction, disposition, and use of the forests, lands, minerals,
wildlife, and other natural resources

69.The National Economic and Development Authority is primarily responsible for:

a. coordinating the formulation of continuing and integrated socioeconomic

development plans, policies and programs, including the formulation of annual
and medium-term public investment programs, programming of official
development assistance in the form of grants and concessional loans from
foreign governments and multilateral agencies and organizations, and the
monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
b. determines strategies, formulates appropriate policies, monitors, and
evaluates the programs, projects and performance of the implementing shelter
agencies
c. Establish and prescribe plans, policies, programs and projects to promote
peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen the
administrative, technical and fiscal capabilities of local government offices and
personnel
d. All of the above.

70. The last step of the CLUP process is to

a. Establish the Development Thrust and Spatial Strategies

b. Implement the CLUP and the Zoning Ordinance
c. Review, Adopt and Approve the CLUP and the Zoning Ordinance
d. Monitor and evaluate the CLUP and the Zoning Ordinance

_____

Area III: Environmental Plan Implementation. Legal Aspects and Administration

(71 – 100)

71.R.A. 10587 or the Environmental Planning Act of 2013 – refers to Environmental

Planning as

a. activities concerned with the management and development of land, as well as

the preservation, conservation and rehabilitation of the human environment
b. the multi-disciplinary art and science of analyzing, specifying, clarifying,
harmonizing, managing and regulating the use and development of land and

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 water resources, in relation to their environs, for the development of
sustainable communities and ecosystems.
c. a technical and political process concerned with the use of land, protection and
use of the environment, public welfare, and the design of the urban
environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out
of urban areas such as transportation, communications, and distribution
networks
d. the design and regulation of the uses of space that focus on the physical form,
economic functions, and social impacts of the urban environment and on the
location of different activities within it

72.The DILG is mandated to carry out the following functions, except:

a. Establish a system of coordination and cooperation among the citizenry, local

executives and (this National Government Agency) to ensure effective and
efficient delivery of basic services to the public
b. the lead agency in the provision of technical assistance to local government
units in the preparation of comprehensive land use plans; regulation of
housing, land development and homeowners association; and adjudications of
related disputes
c. Establish and prescribe plans, policies, programs and projects to promote
peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen the
administrative, technical and fiscal capabilities of local government offices and
personnel
d. Establish and prescribe rules, regulations and other issuances implementing
laws on public order and safety, the general supervision over local
governments and the promotion of local autonomy and community
empowerment and monitor compliance thereof

73.The Philippines is a signatory to over 50 international treaties, agreements and

conventions with implications on conservation, protection and utilization of natural
resources. Which of the following does not deal with biodiversity conservation:

a. Protocol on Biosafety Convention on Wetlands of International Importance

Especially for Waterfowl Habitat
b. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas
c. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
d. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and
Fauna, (CITES)
e. Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish
Stocks of the Western Pacific and Central Pacific

74.The Philippines is a signatory to over 50 international treaties, agreements and

conventions with implications on conservation, protection and utilization of natural
resources. Which of the following does not deal with pollution

a. Basel Convention on Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes

b. Montreal Protocol on Control of Ozone Depleting Substances
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 c. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPS)
d. UN Convention to Combat Desertification in those countries experiencing
serious droughts and/or desertification
e. Protocol to the London Dumping Convention

75.Project Definition or Preparation is an important step in the Project Development

Cycle wherein it is determined whether a project should be undertaken, if so – how
and when. There are 6 elements of Project preparation – which one in the list below
is not included:

a. Technical Analysis
b. Financial Analysis
c. Vision-Reality Gap Analysis
d. Economic Analysis
e. Social Impact Analysis

76.In the Project Implementation Stage of the Project Development Cycle – Monitoring
and Evaluation is important as it looks into the outputs and tracks the timely
fulfilment of objectives. The following are tools for project implementation, except:

a. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

b. Gantt Chart
c. Ishikawa / Fishbone Diagram
d. Critical Path Method

77.A Logical Framework or “LogFrame” is an analytical, presentational & management

tool which can help planners:

a. analyse the existing situation and present in a standard format

b. establish hierarchy of objectives and monitor output and outcomes
c. present a cause and effect (vertical logic) matrix where inputs lead to outputs
and outputs lead to immediate objectives, which in turn lead to longer-term
objectives.
d. a and b only
e. a, b, and c

78.Which of the following is not a step involved in the Pre-investment phase of the
Project Development Cycle

a. Project Concept / Project Identification

b. Project Definition / Project Preparation
c. Project Feasibility Study
d. Project Approval / Project Financing
e. Project Implementation

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79.There are 2 major steps involved in the Investment Phase of the Project
Development Cycle, one is the coming up with the Detailed Engineering and Design –
the other is ____?

a. Project Concept / Project Identification

b. Project Definition / Project Preparation
c. Project Feasibility Study
d. Project Approval / Project Financing
e. Project Implementation

80.Risk Analysis is one of the Elements involved in Project Preparation. It may involve
the employment of one or more of the following analytical tools, except:

a. Suitability Analysis
b. Sensitivity Analysis
c. Breakeven Analysis
d. Scenario Analysis

81. Republic Act 7781 prescribes amendments to the “BOT Law” otherwise known as
R.A. 6957 - An Act Authorizing the Financing, Construction, Operation and
Maintenance of Infrastructure Projects by the Private Sector. On the amended
version, the following contractual arrangements are permissible, except:

a. Build-Operate-and-Transfer
b. Build-Own-and-Operate
c. Build-lease-and-Transfer
d. Own-Operate-and-Transfer
e. Rehabilitate-Operate-and-Transfer

82.R.A 7781 defines ___ as: a contractual arrangement whereby the project proponent
adds to an existing infrastructure facility which it is renting from government. It
operates the expanded project over an agreed franchise period. There may, or may
not be a transfer arrangement in regard of the facility.

a. Build-Operate-and-Transfer
b. Build-Own-and-Operate
c. Contract-Add-and-Operate
d. Own-Operate-and-Transfer
e. Rehabilitate-Operate-and-Transfer

83.R.A. 7781 defines ___ as: a contractual arrangement whereby an existing facility is
turned over to the private sector to refurbish and operate with no time limitation
imposed on ownership. As long as the operator is not in violation of its franchise, it
can continue to operate the facility in perpetuity.

a. Build-Own-and-Operate
b. Rehabilitate-Own-and-Operate
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 c. Develop-Own-and Operate
d. Refurbish-Own-and-Operate

84.Local Government Units are armed with various tools to implement the CLUP. Among
which are as follows:
i. Zoning
ii. Taxes
iii. Eminent Domain

a. Only i is applicable. Zoning is the only tool to implement the CLUP

b. i and ii are applicable.
c. Only ii is applicable. Levying taxes is the only tool available to LGUs to
implement the CLUP
d. i, ii, iii are applicable
e. i, ii, iii are all not applicable. None of them are tools to implement the CLUP

85.The CLUP Process entails the Review, Adoption and Approval of the CLUP and Zoning
Ordinance. A Component City or Municipality must submit the revised CLUP and ZO
to the authorized agency/agencies – which is/are ___?

a. Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) and Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC)

b. Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP)
c. Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) and HLURB
d. HLURB

86.The Code of Ethics for Environmental Planners in the Philippines promulgates the
ethical standards that shall govern the personal and professional conduct of
Environmental Planners in the practice of their profession. The following are
contained in the code.

a. The Environmental Planner shall, first and foremo st, commit himself to the
service of God, country, and mankind. His services and endeavours shall
advance the art and science of environmental planning in accordance with the
constitutional mandate of protecting the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
b. S/He shall commit himself to the highest degree of professionalism,
excellence, intelligence, skill and integrity in the practice of his profession. He
shall be a professional with utmost devotion and dedication to his career and
craft.
c. S/He shall uphold and obey all relevant laws, rules and regulations and legal
orders; observe and esteem fairness, courage, honesty and sincerity; and
mindful of his role in attaining ecological balance, public order, safety and
convenience at all times.
d. a, b and c are contained in the code.

87.The following appointive local officials are mandatory for provinces, cities and
municipalities – except:
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 a. Engineer
b. Health Officer
c. Accountant
d. Budget Officer
e. Assessor

88.The following appointive local officials are optional for provinces, cities and
municipalities – except:

a. Assessor
b. Environment and Natural Resource Office
c. Information Officer
d. Budget Officer
e. Population Officer

89.A legislation that seeks to provide for the rational use and development of urban
land in order to bring about access to land and housing by the underprivileged and
homeless citizens.

a. Batas Pambansa 220 (BP 220)

b. Presidential Decree 957 (PD 957)
c. Republic Act 7279 (R.A. 7279)
d. Local Government Code of the Philippines (LGC)

90.This legislation is referred to as the Subdivision and Condominium Buyer’s Protective

Decree

a. Batas Pambansa 220 (BP 220)

b. Presidential Decree 957 (PD 957)
c. Republic Act 7279 (R.A. 7279)
d. Local Government Code of the Philippines (LGC)

91.The purpose of this code is the purpose of this Code to provide for all buildings and
structured, a framework of minimum standards and requirements by guiding,
regulating, and controlling their location, siting, design, quality of materials,
construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance, including their environment,
utilities, fixtures, equipment, and mechanical electrical, and other systems and
installations.

a. P.D. 856: Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

b. R.A. 386: Civil Code of the Philippines
c. R.A. 6541: National Building Code of the Philippines
d. R.A. 7160: Local Government Code of 1991
e. P.D. 1067: Water Code of the Philippines

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92.R.A. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act declares the following practices
to be unlawful:

i. Directly or indirectly requesting or receiving any gift, present, share,

percentage, or benefit, for himself or for any other person, in connection with
any contract or transaction between the Government and any other part,
wherein the public officer in his official capacity has to intervene under the
law.
ii. Causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving
any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage or preference in the
discharge of his official administrative or judicial functions through manifest
partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable negligence. This provision
shall apply to officers and employees of offices or government corporations
charged with the grant of licenses or permits or other concessions.
iii. Neglecting or refusing, after due demand or request, without sufficient
justification, to act within a reasonable time on any matter pending before him
for the purpose of obtaining, directly or indirectly, from any person interested
in the matter some pecuniary or material benefit or advantage, or for the
purpose of favoring his own interest or giving undue advantage in favor of or
discriminating against any other interested party.
iv. Knowingly approving or granting any license, permit, privilege or benefit in
favor of any person not qualified for or not legally entitled to such license, permit,
privilege or advantage, or of a mere representative or dummy of one who is not
so qualified or entitled.
v. Divulging valuable information of a confidential character, acquired by his office
or by him on account of his official position to unauthorized persons, or releasing
such information in advance of its authorized release date.
vi. Entering, on behalf of the Government, into any contract or transaction
manifestly and grossly disadvantageous to the sam e, whether or not the
public officer profited or will profit thereby.

a. only i, ii and iii are unlawful

b. i, ii, iii, iv, v, and vi are all unlawful
c. only i and iv are unlawful
d. only i, ii and v are unlawful

93. ____ is the is the Philippine government agency tasked to promote investments,
extend assistance, register, grant incentives to and facilitate the business operations
of investors in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities inside selected
areas throughout the country.

a. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

b. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
c. Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)
d. Official Development Assistance Office (ODA)

94. R.A. 7586 or the NIPAS Act is promulgated primarily by which National Government
Agency?

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 a. National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
c. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
d. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

95.The use of scientific methods and information to define the probability and
magnitude of potentially adverse effects which can result from exposure to
hazardous materials or situations

a. Environmental impact statement

b. Environmental risk assessment
c. Environmental Scoping
d. Resource Mapping

96. The law requiring LGUs to prepare their comprehensive, multi-sectoral development
plains initiated by their development councils and approved by their Sanggunian is:

a. PD 399
b. Executive Order No.72
c. RA 7160
d. PD 1517

97. Refers to the processes of determining, recording and disseminating information about
the ownership, value and use of land when implementing land management policies:

a. Land Management
b. Land Administration
c. Land Tenure
d. Land Valuation

98. A device which grants a property owner relief from certain provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance where, because of the particular physical surrounding, shape or
topographical condition of the property, compliance on applicable Building Bulk and
Density Regulations, Building Design Regulations and Performance Standards would
result in a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience or a desire to make more money.

a. Notice of Non-Conformance
b. Exception
c. Variance
d. None of the above

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99. A device which grants a property owner relief from certain provisions of the
Ordinance where because of the specific use would result in a particular hardship
upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience or a desire to make
more money.
a. Notice of Non-Conformance
b. Exception
c. Variance
d. None of the above

100. A notice issued to owners of all uses existing prior to the approval of the
Ordinance which do not conform to the provisions herein provided.

a. Notice of Non-Conformance
b. Certificate of Exception
c. Notice of Public Hearing
d. None of the above

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