Question 1

Which of the following political activities is (are) appropriate for social workers?
A) C ontributing money to political campaigns
B) W orking for political candidates
C) D emonstrating against a proposed law
D) A ll of the above

Accepted Answer

Social workers can engage in a variety of political activities, including contributing to political campaigns, working for political candidates, and demonstrating against proposed laws, as part of their advocacy for social justice and policy change.

Question 2

During the ______step of the planned change model, you will begin using the social work principle titled "professional use of self."
A) Planning
B) Engagement
C) Intervention
D) Assessment

Accepted Answer

The engagement step of the planned change model involves establishing a relationship with the client/system, which includes utilizing the social work principle of "professional use of self." This principle emphasizes the importance of the worker's attitude, values, and behaviors in building trust and rapport with the client/system. The planning step involves gathering information and developing a plan of action, the intervention step involves implementing the plan, and the assessment step involves evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.

Question 3

"Assess your Macro and Personal Reality" is step______of the PREPARE process.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Accepted Answer

"Assess your Macro and Personal Reality" is the second step in the PREPARE process.

Question 4

"Review Professional and Personal Risk" is step________of the PREPARE process.
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Review Professional and Personal Risk" is step________of...

Question 5

Which of the following is ( are) potential risks of tackling a community problem?
A) Community problems are usually easily overcome.
B) You may be seen as a real problem solver.
C) Those with power will fight to hold on to what they have.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Those with power may resist change and fight to maintain their position, making it difficult to successfully tackle a community problem. Option A is incorrect as community problems can be complex and challenging to overcome. Option B may not necessarily be a risk, but rather a potential benefit.

Question 6

Ideally, a goal should have all of the following characteristics except:
A) M otivate participants
B) Be easily understood
C) Respond to a significant problem
D) Be easily solved

Accepted Answer

A goal should not be easily solved as it should push participants to strive for improvement and growth. The other characteristics mentioned, motivation, clear understanding, and responding to a significant problem, are important for an effective goal.

Question 7

Identifying people who can help you with your proposed change normally occurs in which of the stages of the IMAGINE process?
A) Idea stage
B) Mustering support stage
C) Identifying assets
D) Implementation stage

Accepted Answer

Mustering support stage involves identifying individuals or groups who can support or help in implementing the proposed change. Therefore, identifying people who can help is a part of the mustering support stage in the IMAGINE process.

Question 8

Civic clubs, property owner organizations, and neighborhood associations are typical mechanisms used in the________orientation to community problems.
A) Neighborhood maintenance
B) Power struggle
C) Consensual focus
D) Reality check

Accepted Answer

Civic clubs, property owner organizations, and neighborhood associations are often involved in maintaining and improving the quality of life in a neighborhood, which aligns with the neighborhood maintenance orientation to addressing community problems. This approach focuses on preserving the status quo and enhancing the community's physical, social, and economic aspects.

Question 9

competency for empowerment involves the social worker's genuine affinity for the individual or community with whom he or she is working.
A) I nterpersonal
B) Interventional
C) I ntrapersonal
D) Intellectual

Accepted Answer

Competency for empowerment involves the social worker's genuine affinity for the individual or community, which relates to intrapersonal skills, focusing on self-awareness and understanding one's own emotions and motivations.

Question 10

According to Homan, which of the following is not an important criterion for people involved in working on a community problem?
A) A reputation for getting things done
B) Connections with other important people
C) Skills in tasks needed by your group
D) Personal wealth

Accepted Answer

Personal wealth is not an important criterion for people involved in working on a community problem according to Homan. The other options, A, B, and C, are important criteria as they relate to an individual's ability to effectively contribute to and coordinate efforts within the community.

Question 11

According to the text, which of the following is not a way in which social workers may view the community?
A) The community is the context in which we practice.
B) The community is the target of our change efforts.
C) The community is the mechanism for causing change.
D) The community is the solution to most major problems.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that social workers may view the community as the context in which they practice, the target of their change efforts, and the mechanism for causing change, but it does not suggest that they view the community as the solution to most major problems.

Question 12

assets in a community are the physical structures such as a community center or public areas such as a community swimming pool.
A) Natural
B) Built
C) Service
D) Social

Accepted Answer

Built assets refer to the physical structures and infrastructure created by humans, such as community centers and public swimming pools, within a community.

Question 13

Identification of community problems may come through which of the following :
A) News media reports
B) Identification by social service providers
C) Identification by beneficiaries
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Community problems can be identified through news media reports, identification by social service providers, and identification by beneficiaries. All of these sources can provide important information about issues affecting the community.

Question 14

Considering costs of acting and not acting, assessing potential opposition and support, and reviewing available resources are all part of:
A) Force field analysis
B) United Way analysis
C) Assessing a target system
D) Valuing aspirations, values and goals

Accepted Answer

Force field analysis involves considering the costs and benefits of taking action or not taking action, as well as assessing all potential opposition and support, and reviewing available resources. It is a useful tool for decision-making and planning. The other options are not related to these specific actions.

Question 15

assets of a community include the environment and quality of life features that make the community an attractive place to live.
A) Natural
B) Built
C) Service
D) Social

Accepted Answer

Assets of a community that include environment and features that make it attractive for living are considered natural assets.

Question 16

The first step in the planned change model is:
A) E ngagement
B) A ssessment
C) P lanning
D) Intervention

Accepted Answer

The first step in the planned change model is engagement, which involves building relationships and trust with stakeholders.

Question 17

In which of the following problem-solving steps would you see answers to questions such as "How serious is the problem?" and "What efforts have already been made to deal with the problem ? "
A) Defining the problem
B) Assessing target systems
C) Establishing primary goals
D) Researching the problem

Accepted Answer

Researching the problem involves gathering information about the problem, which may include answers to questions about the seriousness of the problem and past efforts to address it.

Question 18

Social workers must live within the boundaries posed by:
A) The neighborhood
B) Community values
C) Professional values
D) Contextual values

Accepted Answer

Social workers must abide by professional values such as ethical standards, confidentiality, and avoiding dual relationships, in order to maintain integrity and protect clients. While neighborhoods and community values may provide helpful context, they should not override professional values. Contextual values are too broad and vague to provide clear boundaries for social workers.

Question 19

Community capacity building involves all of the following except :
A) The central theme is to obliterate feelings of dependency and to replace them with attitudes of self-reliance and responsibility.
B) It is based on the premise that neighborhood residents should establish the priorities that will be pursued.
C) It is similar to the PREPARE process in that it involves identifying problems and thereby solving those problems.
D) It emphasizes the value of identifying characteristics of the community that can be used to bring about change and involve members directly in the process.

Accepted Answer

Community capacity building does involve identifying problems and finding solutions, but it is not similar to the PREPARE process. Instead, community capacity building focuses on empowering community members to take ownership of problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Question 20

In the community asset mapping method to community change, all of the following were listed as categories except:
A) Service
B) Natural
C) B usiness
D) Social

Accepted Answer

The correct category not listed as part of community asset mapping is "B usiness." Community asset mapping typically includes categories such as services, natural resources, and social assets, but "B usiness" is not standard terminology used in this context.

Quiz 9: Macro Practice in Communities

Which of the following political activities is (are) appropriate for social workers?

During the ______step of the planned change model, you will begin using the social work principle titled "professional use of self."

"Assess your Macro and Personal Reality" is step______of the PREPARE process.

"Review Professional and Personal Risk" is step________of the PREPARE process.

Which of the following is ( are) potential risks of tackling a community problem?

Ideally, a goal should have all of the following characteristics except:

Identifying people who can help you with your proposed change normally occurs in which of the stages of the IMAGINE process?

Civic clubs, property owner organizations, and neighborhood associations are typical mechanisms used in the________orientation to community problems.

competency for empowerment involves the social worker's genuine affinity for the individual or community with whom he or she is working.

According to Homan, which of the following is not an important criterion for people involved in working on a community problem?

According to the text, which of the following is not a way in which social workers may view the community?

assets in a community are the physical structures such as a community center or public areas such as a community swimming pool.

Identification of community problems may come through which of the following :

Considering costs of acting and not acting, assessing potential opposition and support, and reviewing available resources are all part of:

assets of a community include the environment and quality of life features that make the community an attractive place to live.

The first step in the planned change model is:

In which of the following problem-solving steps would you see answers to questions such as "How serious is the problem?" and "What efforts have already been made to deal with the problem ? "

Social workers must live within the boundaries posed by:

Community capacity building involves all of the following except :

In the community asset mapping method to community change, all of the following were listed as categories except: