TOPREC Exam Past Questions and Answers: Are you preparing for the TOPREC Professional Examination and hoping to pass the exam on your first attempt to earn your professional certification as a Town Planner in Nigeria? If so, this article is specifically designed for you. Here, you will find everything you need to know about the TOPREC Past Questions and Answers PDF, including the exam format, sample questions, and details on how to download the latest 2025 edition. More than 80% of the questions in the actual TOPREC exam are either repeated or adapted from these past questions. This is why successful candidates often study the verified past questions before taking the exam.

About the TOPREC Professional Exam

The Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) certifies qualified town planners in Nigeria.

To become a registered town planner, candidates must pass the TOPREC Professional Qualifying Examination, which tests knowledge in areas such as:

– Urban and Regional Planning
– Land Use Management
– Environmental Design
– Planning Law and Administration
– Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
– Research and Statistics
– Site Planning and Development
– Professional Ethics

This highly technical and competitive exam is only passed by well-prepared candidates.

TOPREC Exam Format (Updated Edition)

The exam is divided into two major sections:

A. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Covers theory-based and practical planning concepts.

B. Theory / Essay Section

Requires structured, analytical answers on:

• Planning principles

• Planning law

• Fieldwork

• Case studies

• Professional practice

Exam duration varies per level, typically 2–3 hours.

Sample TOPREC Past Questions and Answers (Latest Edition)

Here are some sample questions taken from the updated PDF of past TOPREC questions:

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. The primary purpose of land use planning is to:
A. Increase land rent
B. Promote orderly development
C. Increase government revenue
D. Reduce urban migration

✅ Answer: B. Promote orderly development

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2. The grid street pattern is best suited for:
A. Hilly terrain
B. Flat land
C. Coastal regions
D. Irregular landform

✅ Answer: B. Flat land

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3. GIS stands for:
A. Geographic Information System
B. Global Industrial System
C. Government Information Service
D. General Impact Study

✅ Answer: A. Geographic Information System

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4. Which of the following is NOT a planning tool?
A. Master plan
B. Structure plan
C. Local plan
D. Commercial plan

✅ Answer: D. Commercial plan

Theory Questions (with Sample Answers)

5. Briefly explain the concept of urban renewal.

✅ Answer (Sample):
Urban renewal refers to the process of redeveloping deteriorated or poorly planned urban areas to improve physical infrastructure, housing, environmental quality, and social amenities. It aims to revitalize blighted zones, enhance livability, and promote sustainable urban development.

List three instruments of development control.

✅ Answer:

1. Building approval

2. Zoning regulations

3. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Professional Ethics

7. A core principle in planning ethics is:
A. Bias towards government
B. Fairness and public interest
C. Personal gains
D. Private negotiation

✅ Answer: B. Fairness and public interest

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8. Conflict of interest occurs when:
A. A planner has two official assignments
B. A planner’s personal interest affects professional judgment
C. A planner works overtime
D. A planner travels for fieldwork

✅ Answer: B. A planner’s personal interest affects professional judgment

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