American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 7 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 66
Topic #: 7

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Which is a better insulation for a ceiling?

AR-16

BR-19

CR-22

DR-30

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Suggested Answer: A

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Samira

7 months ago

R-22 is a solid option too, don’t overlook it!

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Larue

7 months ago

Definitely, R-30 is the best choice!

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Brittni

7 months ago

R-30 has the highest rating, right?

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Marisha

7 months ago

I thought R-19 was enough for most ceilings.

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Lashaunda

7 months ago

Wait, is R-30 really necessary for most homes?

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Wilburn

8 months ago

I've got this! The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. So R-30 is the clear winner here. I'm feeling confident about this one.

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Sophia

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know R-value is important for insulation, but I'm not sure how to compare the different options. I'll have to review my notes on this topic.

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Erick

8 months ago

Okay, let me see. The question is asking for the best insulation, so I'll need to consider factors like thermal resistance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

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Dell

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation, right?

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Kristofer

8 months ago

I think I know the answer to this one. R-30 is the highest R-value, so that's probably the best insulation for a ceiling.

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Dalene

9 months ago

I feel like R-16 is too low for a ceiling, but I can’t recall the exact benefits of the higher ratings.

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Cletus

9 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the differences between R-19 and R-22. Which one is actually better?

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Joaquin

9 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think R-22 was a solid choice too.

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Sommer

9 months ago

I think R-30 is the best option, but I’m not entirely sure if it’s necessary for all climates.

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Marjory

9 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The question seems to be asking about how to recover from errors after deploying a Pub/Sub subscriber, but I'm a bit confused about the details.

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Arlette

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the details of the S-PMSI A-D route. I'll need to think this through step-by-step.

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Giovanna

10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the nuances of when the CAE would need to decline an assignment. I'll have to think through the implications of each scenario carefully.

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Erick

1 year ago

Insulation? I thought we were talking about installing a revolving door. That's the real way to keep the heat in!

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Colton

1 year ago

C) Revolving doors are great for keeping heat in, but insulation is important too!

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Viva

1 year ago

B) I think R-22 would work well too.

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Alecia

1 year ago

A) R-30 would be the best option for ceiling insulation.

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Jolanda

1 year ago

R-30? More like R-30 layers of insulation! Get it? Eh, tough crowd.

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Tresa

1 year ago

R-30? That's overkill! Unless you're building an igloo, I think R-22 is the way to go.

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Chaya

1 year ago

R-22 seems like the best option for a ceiling. It strikes a good balance between insulation and cost.

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Kris

1 year ago

I agree, R-22 is a good choice for insulation. It provides enough protection without going overboard.

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Christiane

1 year ago

R-30 is definitely overkill for a ceiling. R-22 should be sufficient.

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Lorrie

1 year ago

I think R-22 is the best option for a ceiling. It offers good insulation without going overboard.

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Maryanne

1 year ago

R-22 is a good choice for insulation. It provides a good balance of efficiency and cost.

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Paulina

1 year ago

I agree, R-30 seems like too much for a ceiling. R-22 should be sufficient.

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Linwood

1 year ago

I'm going with R-16 – it's the most budget-friendly option, and I doubt the average homeowner will notice a huge difference in insulation performance.

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