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American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 6 Question 105 Discussion

Which of the following would best represent the annual success of a planning department's work program?
B) Percentage of benchmarks achieved in a year
A) Number of applications processed in a year
C) Average amount of time reduced in accomplishing key planning initiatives
D) Percentage of annual budget returned to the general fund

American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 6 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam
Question #: 105
Topic #: 6
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Which of the following would best represent the annual success of a planning department's work program?

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Ashlyn
4 months ago
A is good, but it doesn't show quality. B is stronger.
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Barney
4 months ago
I lean towards B too. Achieving benchmarks indicates effectiveness.
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Chauncey
5 months ago
D is interesting. Budget returns reflect financial health.
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Glendora
5 months ago
C makes sense. Time efficiency is crucial for success.
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Emelda
5 months ago
Totally agree with B! Achieving benchmarks is key!
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Kaycee
5 months ago
D? Really? That doesn't reflect success in planning at all!
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Sanjuana
5 months ago
C sounds good, but how do we measure that accurately?
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Malcom
6 months ago
A is important too, but it doesn't tell the whole story.
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Deeann
6 months ago
B) Gotta hit those benchmarks, baby! That's how you know the planning department is on point.
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Lashawna
6 months ago
A) Number of applications processed in a year doesn't really capture the quality of their work.
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Eric
6 months ago
C) Average amount of time reduced in accomplishing key planning initiatives is a great way to show their efficiency.
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Emelda
6 months ago
B) Percentage of benchmarks achieved in a year is the best metric to measure the planning department's success.
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Filiberto
6 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to think it through more carefully, but B) or C) seem like the strongest options to me.
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Jessenia
7 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Benchmarks show real progress.
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Mirta
7 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Benchmarks show real progress.
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Goldie
7 months ago
I prefer A. More applications mean more work done.
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Elliott
7 months ago
D) Percentage of annual budget returned to the general fund? What is this, a magic trick?
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Vashti
8 months ago
D) Percentage of annual budget returned to the general fund doesn't seem like the best choice. That's more about cost-saving than program success.
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Kirk
8 months ago
I'm leaning towards A) Number of applications processed in a year. That seems like a straightforward way to quantify the department's workload and output.
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Jospeh
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. C) Average amount of time reduced in accomplishing key planning initiatives could also be a good metric to show efficiency and productivity.
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Dominga
8 months ago
I think B) Percentage of benchmarks achieved in a year would be the best representation. It directly measures the success of the planning department's work program.
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Misty
3 months ago
C could be key too. Time saved means efficiency!
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Alex
3 months ago
But what about A? Processing more applications is also important.
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Doug
4 months ago
True, benchmarks reflect actual goals met.
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Mattie
7 months ago
I agree, B is a solid choice. It shows real progress.
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Kimberlie
9 months ago
I feel like D might not directly reflect the success of the planning department's work, but it could be relevant in a broader context.
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Joni
9 months ago
I think C could be important too, especially if it shows efficiency improvements over time.
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Joesph
9 months ago
I’m not sure if just counting applications processed gives a full picture, though. It seems too simplistic.
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Shenika
9 months ago
I remember discussing how benchmarks can really show effectiveness, so I might lean towards B.
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