1. Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of ekistics?

Environmental considerations
Infrastructure and transportation
Historical preservation
Physical layout of settlements

2.What does the bid-rent theory, proposed by William Alonso, explore?

The relationship between land rent and location
The clustering of industries for agglomeration economies
The impact of transportation costs on location decisions
The spatial organization of central places

3.Which concept, proposed by Harold Hotelling, explores the spatial competition of firms in a market?
Agglomeration Economies
Hotelling's Model
Central Place Theory
Bid-Rent Theory

4.What did Alfred Weber focus on in his theory of industrial location?

Economic benefits of agglomeration
Spatial distribution of central places
Optimal location for industries based on factors like transportation costs
Cultural factors influencing location

5. What is the key issue contributing to the decreasing quality of the modern city's environment?
The lack of social structure within the city.
The inefficient operation of corporations.
The increasing complexity without introducing simplicity.
The size of the city itself.

6.Which German geographer developed the Central Place Theory, explaining the hierarchical distribution of central places?
Alfred Weber
Walter Christaller
William Alonso
Johann Heinrich von Thünen

7.Which ekistics principle is responsible for promoting order, both physiological and aesthetic, and influencing architecture and art?
2nd
3rd
4th
1st
5th

8. How does the concept of a "universal city" relate to the classification of human settlements by size?
The universal city represents an intermediate size in the classification.
The universal city is the smallest unit in the classification.
The universal city is not mentioned in the classification.
The universal city is the largest unit in the classification.

9.In environmental planning, what does location theory guide planners to consider?
Clustering of industries for agglomeration benefits
Minimizing environmental impact of activities
Isolation of industrial zones from residential areas
Proximity to transportation hubs

10.Which ekistics principle emphasizes the need for human settlements to prioritize efficient resource use and functional design?
Anthropocentrism
Comprehensiveness
Optimization
Hierarchy
11.What role does location theory play in adaptive reuse projects in architecture?
Ignoring cultural context for new uses
Preserving the historical character while introducing modern uses
Maximizing transportation costs in redesign
Minimizing historical preservation efforts

12. What is the significance of the concept of a "daily urban system"?

It promotes the use of commercial energy sources for urban development.
It restricts urban development to small, romantic cities.
It defines the extent of human settlements based on geographic boundaries.
It establishes a circular city design where people walk daily within certain limits.

13.How does location theory influence the design of transportation networks in urban planning?
By considering efficient connectivity between different locations
By promoting isolated transportation routes
By discouraging the use of public transportation
By minimizing accessibility to key areas

14.Which ekistics principle recognizes that human settlements exist within a larger regional context and promotes planning that
considers different levels of settlements?
Anthropocentrism
Comprehensiveness
Optimization
Hierarchy

15. Which ekistics principle focuses on maximizing man's potential contacts with the elements of nature, other people, and man-
made works?
5th
2nd
4th
1st
3rd

16.How does location theory contribute to economic development planning?

By minimizing accessibility to markets
By providing insights into factors influencing business location
By encouraging the isolation of industries
By promoting random placement of businesses

17.Who is credited with coining the term "ekistics" in the mid-20th century?
Constantinos Doxiadis
Frank Lloyd Wright
Le Corbusier
Jane Jacobs

18.In economic development planning, what might be a strategy influenced by location theory?
Encouraging random business placements
Investing in infrastructure to attract specific industries
Discouraging the clustering of businesses
Minimizing accessibility to markets

19. Which unit is described as "the smallest one" and includes the individual, his clothing, and certain furniture?
Room
Universal City
Home
Man

20.Which principle of ekistics is concerned with the optimization of man's protective space to avoid sensory or psychological
discomfort?
2nd
5th
3rd
1st
4th

21.
What factor is essential for defining the extent of human settlements in terms of size?
The distance that individuals are willing to travel in their daily lives.
The historical significance of settlements.
The physical dimensions of settlements.
The availability of advanced infrastructure.

22.How does the introduction of the motor vehicle impact the development of human settlements?
It leads to the creation of larger, more centralized cities.
It results in the abandonment of urban planning principles.
It initiates the transition to a two-speed system and interconnected settlements.
It has no significant impact on the structure of settlements.

23.What is the term used to describe the economic benefits gained by firms from being located close to each other?
Hotelling's Advantage
Bid-Rent Theory
Agglomeration Economies
Spatial Interaction

24.In the context of land use planning, what does location theory help determine?
Cultural preservation strategies
The political landscape of a region
The optimal placement of economic activities
Architectural styles for new developments

25. How does the classification of human settlements by size contribute to the understanding of quality of life?
It enables the evaluation of movement and social interaction through direct contacts
between people.
It simplifies the assessment of institutional structures within settlements.
It allows for the ranking of settlements based on aesthetics.
It provides a framework to assess the availability of public transportation.

26.What defines the extent of human settlements?

The availability of commercial energy sources.
The size of the built-up area.
The distance that people are willing to travel in their daily lives.
The presence of institutional structures like municipalities.

27. What distinguishes the lifespans of human settlements from those of natural settlements like coral reefs and forests?
Human settlements have longer lifespans due to advanced infrastructure.
Natural settlements are influenced by socioeconomic conditions.
Natural settlements are more vulnerable to external factors.
Human settlements are shaped primarily by organisms.

28.In the context of urban planning, what does zoning regulation determine?
Land use in different zones
Architectural style
Environmental impact
Population density

29.Which theory explains the hierarchical distribution of central places in a region based on economic functions and spatial
organization?
Hotelling's Model
Central Place Theory
Sector Model
Bid-Rent Theory

30. How many fundamental principles guide the field of ekistics?

2
5
4
7

31.In the context of ekistics, what does the principle of "Comprehensiveness" entail?
Taking into account all aspects of human settlements, including physical, social, and
environmental factors.
Designing settlements with a focus on aesthetics and beauty.
Prioritizing economic growth over social and environmental concerns.
The inclusion of all community members in decision-making processes.

32.Who is often considered one of the early contributors to location theory, particularly in the context of agriculture?
Walter Christaller
Johann Heinrich von Thünen
William Alonso
Alfred Weber

33. What is the primary concern addressed in ekistics regarding the confusion surrounding human settlements?
The challenge of achieving a return to the small-city system.
The need to classify human settlements by size for better understanding.
The loss of values in small neighborhoods with cars.
The confusion caused by the use of arbitrary terms.

34. What is the significance of using hexagons in the theory presented by Walter Christaller (Ref. 8) when dividing space?
Hexagons are the most aesthetically pleasing shape for urban design.
Hexagons are used to create a classification system for human settlements.
Hexagons can become the centers of seven equal units, aiding in spatial organization.
Hexagons represent an arbitrary way of dividing space.

35.How does zoning regulation, informed by location theory, impact the spatial organization of a city?
By ignoring the economic aspects of land use planning
By promoting random land uses in different zones
By discouraging the clustering of similar activities
By optimizing land use based on factors like transportation and accessibility

36.What is the primary focus of location theory in the context of urban planning?
Cultural preservation
Aesthetic considerations
Social equity concerns
Spatial distribution of economic activities

37.How has modern technology affected the gap between people's choices for making contacts in their settlements?
Modern technology has reduced the gap by increasing access to information.
Modern technology has equalized the gap by providing equal access to transportation.
Modern technology has increased the gap by favoring those with cars and higher
incomes.
Modern technology has had no significant impact on people's choices for making contacts.

38.In the context of residential planning, what does location theory suggest about housing developments?
They should be close to major highway
They should be isolated from job centers
They should be located in industrial zones
Proximity to amenities and job centers is important
39.What is the primary consideration in zoning regulations informed by location theory?
Architectural design
Optimal land use in different zones
Preservation of historical sites
Spatial organization of central places

40. Why can human settlements have varying lifespans? Natural settlements are more stable over time.
Urban planning plays a minimal role in determining lifespan.
Factors like infrastructure maintenance and socioeconomic conditions influence lifespan.
Human settlements are inherently more resilient to change.

41. According to the fifth principle of ekistics, what criteria determine the optimization of human settlements, and
what is the term used to describe settlements that successfully achieve this optimization?
The criteria include aesthetics and cultural significance, and successful settlements are referred to as "archetypal towns."
The criteria focus on maximizing population density, and successful settlements are called "high-density urban centers."
The optimization depends on time, space, actual conditions, and man's ability to create
a synthesis, and settlements that achieve this are known as "successful human
settlements."
The criteria are solely based on economic factors, and successful settlements are referred to as "prosperous cities."

42.How does the use of commercial energy impact human settlements?

It encourages people to spread their energy thinly across vast areas.
It has no significant impact on the nature of settlements.
It leads to the creation of smaller, more compact settlements.
It results in increased air and thermal pollution in settlements.

43.What does the term "dynapolis" refer to?

An urban settlement heavily reliant on commercial energy.
A large, interconnected urban system that encompasses multiple smaller settlements.
A type of settlement appropriate for the era of contemporary science and technology. A city characterized by its small size and romantic
charm.

44. According to the fifth principle of ekistics, what criteria determine the optimization of human settlements, and what is the term
used to describe settlements that successfully achieve this optimization?
The criteria focus on maximizing population density, and successful settlements are called "high-density urban centers."
The optimization depends on time, space, actual conditions, and man's ability to create
a synthesis, and settlements that achieve this are known as "successful human
settlements."
The criteria are solely based on economic factors, and successful settlements are referred to as "prosperous cities."
The criteria include aesthetics and cultural significance, and successful settlements are referred to as "archetypal towns."

45.How does location theory influence infrastructure planning in urban areas?

By considering the efficient connection of different areas
By promoting random placement of roads and highways
By emphasizing the separation of residential and commercial zones
By minimizing the use of public transportation

46. How does the number of choices for an individual change when a social or physical structure is introduced into a system?
The number of choices increases.
The number of choices becomes unpredictable.
The number of choices remains the same.
The number of choices decreases.

47.What does the concept of spatial interaction explore in location theory?

The isolation of industries for economic benefits
The competition between different spatial models
The random distribution of central places in a region
The flow of people, goods, and information between locations
48.Which of the following is a consideration in residential planning influenced by location theory?
Isolation from transportation hubs
Maximum distance to industrial zones
Clustering of residential areas for agglomeration benefits
Proximity to job centers and amenities

49.Which principle of ekistics is concerned with the optimization of man's protective space to avoid sensory or
psychological discomfort? 1st
4th
2nd
3rd
5th

50. What type of settlements is appropriate for contemporary man, given the influence of science and technology?
Ecumenopolis, where all settlements are interconnected into one large system.
Large, independent cities.
Small, romantic cities.
New, dynamic settlements that interconnect smaller ones.

51.What is a key concept in location theory that explains the economic benefits gained by firms locating close to each other?
Agglomeration Economies
Bid-Rent Theory
Central Place Theory
Sector Model

52.How does ekistics aim to address the disparity in lifespan between human settlements and natural settlements?
By promoting the rapid expansion of urban areas.
By advocating for sustainable planning practices to enhance longevity and resilience.
By encouraging the abandonment of urban planning.
By minimizing the influence of socioeconomic factors on settlements.

53.In adaptive reuse, what does an architect consider when transforming an old structure?
Minimizing accessibility
Preserving historical character
Ignoring cultural context
Maximizing transportation costs

54. Why do many people prefer to visit small towns but not become permanent inhabitants?
Small towns offer better access to job opportunities.
Big cities provide more choices for job, education, health facilities, and social contacts.
Big cities lack quality in terms of aesthetics.