AICP Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the AICP Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the AICP exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the AICP Vocabulary Game
Research and data
Planning law and knowledge
Communication skills
Plan making
Plan implementation
Administration and management
Leadership
Planning practice areas
AICP ethics
Sources for these terms (15)
- What is a geographic information system (GIS)? — USGS FAQ · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Decennial Census of Population and Housing — U.S. Census Bureau · Source checked 2026-11-03
- United States Reports: Village of Euclid et al. v. Ambler Realty Co., 272 U.S. 365 (1926) — Library of Congress · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act — ADA.gov · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Plain language guide series — Digital.gov (GSA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-making — U.S. DOT · Source checked 2026-11-03
- APA Policy Guides · Source checked 2026-11-03
- A Crack in the Code? — Planning, October 2016 (APA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- APA Policy Guide on Impact Fees · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Property Topics and Concepts — APA Planning and Law Division · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAR 15.203 — Requests for proposals (Acquisition.gov) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Mentoring at APA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Fact Sheet: Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning — FTA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Community Development Block Grant Program — HUD · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the AICP Exam
The AICP certification is the gold standard for urban and regional planners. It tests planning principles, plan making, implementation, leadership, and professional ethics across land use, transportation, housing, and environmental planning.
Exam sponsor: American Planning Association (APA) / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
170 questions
Time Limit
3 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled score (set by AICP)
Exam / Certification Fees
$305 exam + $305 Experience Assessment ($610 total, 2026 standard window); $100 pilot exam (November 2026 window); APA membership required
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by APA. APA does not publish an official AICP exam pass rate Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AICP vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the AICP vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 AICP terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the AICP terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the American Planning Association (APA) / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How hard is the AICP exam?
Challenging. APA does not publish a pass rate, but the exam requires broad planning knowledge and the ability to apply principles to complex scenarios. Most study 3-4 months.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Any APA member may register for the exam. Experience is required for the Step 3 Experience Assessment: 2 years with a PAB-accredited graduate planning degree, 3 years with a PAB-accredited bachelor's or non-PAB graduate planning degree, 4 years with any other degree, and 8 years with no degree.