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..................................................... 4  \nAbout this Guide.........................................5  \nFeedback from Previous Candidates .........7  \nOverview of the Professional Examination ..... 8  \nExam Scoring and Results .......................10  \nExamination Preparation .............................. 11  \nTips and Suggestions for Effective Preparation............................................... 15  \nGetting Ready for Examination Day .........18  \nExamination Day – What to Expect and Rules for Conduct ................................................... 19  \nCheating Policies .....................................20  \nPublic Interest ............................................... 22  \nOverview ..................................................22  \nActivities ...................................................26  \nPractice Questions ...................................27  \nAdditional Resources ...............................28  \nProfessional Responsibility ........................... 29  \nOverview ..................................................29  \nConflicts of Interest...................................30  \nActivities ...................................................33  \nPractice Questions ...................................34  \nAdditional Resources ...............................35  \nEthics ............................................................ 36  \nOverview ..................................................36  \nActivities ...................................................38  \nPractice Questions ...................................39  \nAdditional Resources ...............................41  \nEmerging Issues in Planning Practice .......... 42  \nOverview ..................................................42  \nActivities ...................................................43  \nPractice Questions ...................................44  \nAdditional Resources ...............................45  \nAppendices ................................................... 47  \nAppendix 1: Canadian Institute of Planners Code of Professional Conduct..................47  \nAppendix 2: Enabling Competencies........52  \nAppendix 3: List of Additional Readings ...58  \nAppendix 4: CIP Code of Professional Conduct Sections and Alignment of Readings ..................................................62  \nAnswer Key .................................................. 68  \nPublic Interest ..........................................68  \nProfessional Responsibility ......................68  \nEthics .......................................................72  \nEmerging Issues in Planning Practice ......74  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe Professional Examination is the final step before your name can be submitted to the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or your Provincial or Territorial Institute or Association (PTIA) for admission as a full (certified) member.  \nThis is an on-line examination and in order 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