Question 1

Which type of search allows you to save time, access the most recent publications, and combine search terms using words such as AND, NOT, and OR?
A) CINAL search
B) Boolean search
C) Baidu search
D) Scopus search

Accepted Answer

Boolean search allows you to combine search terms using operators like AND, NOT, and OR to refine and target your search results effectively.

Question 2

Which organization is often referred to as the "congressional watchdog"?
A) U.S. Government Accountability Office
B) March of Dimes
C) USA.gov
D) U.S. Government Publishing Office

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is often referred to as the "congressional watchdog" because it audits, evaluates, and provides information on government programs and policies at the request of Congress.

Question 3

When is the most appropriate time to conduct a SWOT analysis?
A) Out in the field
B) During data collection
C) During the experimental phase
D) During a team meeting

Accepted Answer

A SWOT analysis, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is most effectively conducted during a team meeting. This setting allows for collaborative discussion, brainstorming, and strategic planning, making it the most appropriate time for such an analysis.

Question 4

_________ ___________ are methods or techniques that have been consistently shown to be more effective than others and may be considered benchmarks in a field.
A) Best practices
B) Quantitative research
C) Pilot studies
D) Evidence based

Accepted Answer

Best practices are methods or techniques proven to be more effective than others, often considered benchmarks in their field.

Question 5

Which of the following choices does not describe possible stakeholders?
A) Policymakers
B) Program sponsors
C) The researchers
D) Program/evaluation staff

Accepted Answer

The researchers are typically not considered stakeholders in the context of a program or evaluation. Stakeholders are those with an interest in the outcome of a project, such as policymakers, sponsors, and staff, but researchers are usually involved in the analysis or study of the program rather than having a vested interest in its outcomes.

Question 6

Which type of assessment is beneficial because it identifies the gaps between the current
Situation and the ideal situation?
A) Qualitative assessment
B) Needs assessment
C) Literature assessment
D) Community assessment

Accepted Answer

Needs assessment is specifically designed to identify the gaps between the current situation and the ideal or desired situation, making it beneficial for planning and improvement purposes.

Question 7

Long before the fishbone diagram was applied to community partnerships, what was this unique design originally used for?
A) Toyota Motors
B) Amazon
C) Mazda Motors
D) Apple Software

Accepted Answer

The answer of Long before the fishbone diagram was applied...

Question 8

Investigators begin with the end goal when using which model for community health projects?
A) MAP-IT
B) Needs assessment
C) Fishbone diagram
D) PRECEDE-PROCEED

Accepted Answer

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is a planning model that helps health program planners, policy makers, and evaluators analyze situations and design health programs efficiently. It starts with the desired outcome (the end goal) and works backward to identify the preconditions that must be met to reach that goal. This approach ensures that the interventions are directly linked to the desired outcome.

Question 9

The PROCEED (evaluation) portion of the model located in your book is divided into what
Three evaluation segments?
A) Process, implementation, and output
B) Process, impact, and outcome
C) Product, impact, and outcome
D) Process, interpret, and output

Accepted Answer

The PROCEED portion of the model focuses on the implementation and evaluation aspects, which are divided into three main evaluation segments: Process, Impact, and Outcome. This structure helps in assessing the program's implementation, its immediate effects, and the long-term results, respectively.

Question 10

Which popular government health organization created the MAP-IT framework used to assist
Communities?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Government Accountability Office (GAO)
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Accepted Answer

The MAP-IT framework, which stands for Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, and Track, is a tool created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to assist communities in implementing healthy living initiatives.

Question 11

What does the MAP-IT acronym stand for?
A) Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track
B) Mobilize, Assurance, Path, Implement, Track
C) Market, Assurance, Policy, Implement, Turn
D) Mobilize, Assist, Policy, Interpret, Track

Accepted Answer

MAP-IT stands for Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track, which is a framework used in public health to plan and evaluate public health interventions.

Question 12

What does the SOAR acronym stand for?
A) Success, Offers, Assist, Remedy
B) Sustainability, Opportunity, Assurance, Results
C) Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results
D) Succeed, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results

Accepted Answer

SOAR stands for Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results, which is a strategic planning framework used to focus on an organization or individual's positive potential rather than just addressing weaknesses.

Question 13

All information found on the Internet can be considered accurate and reliable.

Accepted Answer

The Internet contains a vast amount of information, including both accurate and inaccurate content, making it necessary to critically evaluate sources for reliability and accuracy.

Question 14

When conducting a peer-reviewed literature review, one can obtain the best results by using and Internet search engine, and then incorporating any of the information that appears on the screen.

Accepted Answer

A peer-reviewed literature review requires the use of academic databases and scholarly sources to ensure the information is credible and peer-reviewed, not just any information found via an internet search engine.

Question 15

An annotated bibliography and a review of the literature are considered the same thing.

Accepted Answer

An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents, each followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph, while a literature review synthesizes and analyzes existing research on a topic to provide an overview of what is known.

Question 16

A literature review involves delving into a variety of credible professional reference materials.

Accepted Answer

A literature review involves examining various credible sources such as academic journals, books, and conference proceedings to understand the existing research on a topic.

Question 17

Books are considered an unreliable source when completing a good literature review.

Accepted Answer

Books, especially those that are peer-reviewed and published by reputable publishers, are considered reliable sources for a literature review, as they often provide comprehensive analyses and are written by experts in the field.

Question 18

When completing a literature review, it is important to compare magazines and newspapers to other sources of data, because magazines and newspapers are widely used for advertising.

Accepted Answer

Magazines and newspapers are widely used for advertising, so it is important to compare them to other sources of data to get a more complete picture of the topic being researched.

Question 19

All theses and dissertations are considered peer-reviewed and published because they are typically affiliated with universities and therefore reviewed by faculty.

Accepted Answer

Theses and dissertations are reviewed by faculty members but are not considered peer-reviewed in the same way journal articles are, nor are they always formally published.

Question 20

When the high-power and low-legitimacy stakeholders omit the less-empowered individuals from the program design process, the program has more utilization and sustainability.

Accepted Answer

Excluding less-empowered individuals from the program design process often leads to lower utilization and sustainability because the program may not adequately address the needs and contexts of all stakeholders, leading to reduced buy-in and support.

Quiz 1: Program Planning

Which type of search allows you to save time, access the most recent publications, and combine search terms using words such as AND, NOT, and OR?

Which organization is often referred to as the "congressional watchdog"?

When is the most appropriate time to conduct a SWOT analysis?

_ ___ are methods or techniques that have been consistently shown to be more effective than others and may be considered benchmarks in a field.

Which of the following choices does not describe possible stakeholders?

Which type of assessment is beneficial because it identifies the gaps between the current Situation and the ideal situation?

Long before the fishbone diagram was applied to community partnerships, what was this unique design originally used for?

Investigators begin with the end goal when using which model for community health projects?

The PROCEED (evaluation) portion of the model located in your book is divided into what Three evaluation segments?

Which popular government health organization created the MAP-IT framework used to assist Communities?

What does the MAP-IT acronym stand for?

What does the SOAR acronym stand for?