AICP Practice Test 8
10 free AICP practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.
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Research and Assessment MethodsCorwin County workforce strategy
Corwin County (population 118,000) is preparing a workforce and economic development strategy. The county's economic development director has asked the planning department which industries make up the county's economic base and how they have performed against the nation over the past decade.
A planning analyst has compiled the employment data below from a federal establishment-based employment series. The director must present preliminary findings to the county board in three weeks. The local manufacturers' association has already asked that its sector be named the county's top priority. The data provider withheld the 2025 professional services figure. The analysis will be posted publicly with the board packet.
| Sector | County 2015 | County 2025 | U.S. 2015 (thousands) | U.S. 2025 (thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 13,200 |
| Health care | 5,000 | 7,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 |
| Retail trade | 6,000 | 6,500 | 15,000 | 16,500 |
| Professional services | 3,000 | (D) | 18,000 | 21,600 |
| All industries | 46,000 | 50,000 | 150,000 | 165,000 |
What is the 2025 location quotient for manufacturing in Corwin County?