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A health impact assessment (HIA) evaluates the potential health effects of a project, focusing on reducing risks, promoting benefits, and monitoring epidemiological outcomes. Option B (health impact assessment) matches this description. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Areas of Practice,” defines an HIA as “a study that assesses the health impacts of a project, providing recommendations to reduce risks and monitor epidemiological effects.” Option A (life cycle analysis) assesses environmental impacts over a product’s life. Option C (environmental impact study) focuses on environmental, not health, effects. Option D (transportation impact assessment) is specific to transportation infrastructure. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “A health impact assessment addresses health risks, benefits, and epidemiological monitoring for proposed projects,” supporting option B.