American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 9 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's American Institute of Certified Planners exam

Question #: 68
Topic #: 9

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Scenario

You are responsible for recommending contracts to the city council. Your immediate supervisor has asked you to prepare a recommendation for a large contract for an individual you know is a good friend of your supervisor. After reviewing the contract, you conclude that the contract amount is not commensurate with the scope of work provided. You believe the contract is a waste of taxpayer dollars if it were to be granted. What might you do first?

AThe first thing to do might be to carefully review the data and procedures used in the analysis for accuracy and completeness (Ethical Principle 1). You should document everything during this entire process such as the date and nature of your supervisor's request and the sources of data used to draw the conclusion that the consultant's price is too high. Then write your report and submit it to your supervisor.

BThe first thing to do might be to carefully review the data and procedures used in the analysis for accuracy and completeness (Ethical Principle 7). You should document everything during this entire process such as the date and nature of your supervisor's request and the sources of data used to draw the conclusion that the consultant's price is too high.

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by Lezlie at Jan 24, 2024, 06:58 PM

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