Question 1

How does a lack of shared understanding about the community's history contribute to a weakening of the community?

Accepted Answer

People do not feel connected if they are not aware of their collective past. This lack of awareness prevents them from connecting their present realities with the past and may have the tendency to repeat the community's past history.

Question 2

Clear job descriptions are necessary for community workers to minimize the possibility of burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Self-help and collective problem solving contribute to successful community development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

According to McKnight (1995), communities are stronger when

Accepted Answer

A)  there are active voluntary organizations. 
B)  territoriality is evident. 
C)  services are provided by the government. 
D)  decision making is based upon consensus. 
E)  there are both non-profit and governmental organizations. 
A)  there are active voluntary organizations. 
B)  territoriality is evident. 
C)  services are provided by the government. 
D)  decision making is based upon consensus. 
E)  there are both non-profit and governmental organizations.

Question 5

Explain how the concept of fragmentation affects children.

Accepted Answer

When a community has diverse g

Question 6

Explain why it is a myth that community development is the same in all communities.

Accepted Answer

Communities are different and there is u

Question 7

Which of the following communities illustrate a bottom-up approach of community development?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of politicians agreed to develop a bike and hiking trail for a newly developed community 
B)  newcomers to a community organized a tutoring program for the school-aged children 
C)  a group of professionals developed a program on financial aid for students who come from a lower income part of the community 
D)  seniors in the community attended a program of exercise and nutrition in the community centre 
E)  faculty organized a group of students to clean the litter in the streets around the high school 
A)  a group of politicians agreed to develop a bike and hiking trail for a newly developed community 
B)  newcomers to a community organized a tutoring program for the school-aged children 
C)  a group of professionals developed a program on financial aid for students who come from a lower income part of the community 
D)  seniors in the community attended a program of exercise and nutrition in the community centre 
E)  faculty organized a group of students to clean the litter in the streets around the high school

Question 8

Community developers need to ensure that they listen to a broad range of ideas and opinions for project development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The bottom-up approach is used when a community developer defines the goals and the strategies to achieve them for a particular community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is it difficult to measure the effectiveness of community interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  hard evidence such as frequency of participation in activities do not portray the real impact of the intervention 
B)  interventions are diverse and therefore it is very difficult to quantify the results 
C)  communities feel defensive when evaluation of interventions occur 
D)  there are no objective measurement tools available for community work 
E)  subjective data is not acceptable as a measure of effectiveness of community interventions 
A)  hard evidence such as frequency of participation in activities do not portray the real impact of the intervention 
B)  interventions are diverse and therefore it is very difficult to quantify the results 
C)  communities feel defensive when evaluation of interventions occur 
D)  there are no objective measurement tools available for community work 
E)  subjective data is not acceptable as a measure of effectiveness of community interventions

Question 11

Community organization refers to collaboration among agencies while community action focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  assessing needs and capacities to do program planning. 
B)  expanding services of local agencies to meet community members' needs. 
C)  promoting collective action for the good of the community. 
D)  acting directly against organizations that promote societal division. 
E)  enhancing the members' capacities for problem solving. 
A)  assessing needs and capacities to do program planning. 
B)  expanding services of local agencies to meet community members' needs. 
C)  promoting collective action for the good of the community. 
D)  acting directly against organizations that promote societal division. 
E)  enhancing the members' capacities for problem solving.

Question 12

Which of the following examples illustrate a response to an externally imposed condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  the community organized to do fund raising for a family whose house burned down 
B)  when a new corporation decided to build a steel company near a school, community members formed an action group 
C)  when a new mayor was elected who did not value the voices of the people, the community demonstrated by the city hall 
D)  when the municipal council surveyed schools and suggested closing of the ones that had rat infestation 
E)  the community organized a rally against drunken driving 
A)  the community organized to do fund raising for a family whose house burned down 
B)  when a new corporation decided to build a steel company near a school, community members formed an action group 
C)  when a new mayor was elected who did not value the voices of the people, the community demonstrated by the city hall 
D)  when the municipal council surveyed schools and suggested closing of the ones that had rat infestation 
E)  the community organized a rally against drunken driving

Question 13

Adequate and affordable housing can help meet the basic needs of a community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

High mobility can strengthen communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Newman (1973), vandalism and crime rates can be reduced

Accepted Answer

A)  when communities can make decisions about their preferred future and act on these decisions. 
B)  when communities are designed so that residents have a sense of psychological control. 
C)  only if there are active voluntary organizations that promote social justice. 
D)  when communities are allowed to make structural changes in their physical space. 
E)  only if there is collaboration among agencies that support social justice. 
A)  when communities can make decisions about their preferred future and act on these decisions. 
B)  when communities are designed so that residents have a sense of psychological control. 
C)  only if there are active voluntary organizations that promote social justice. 
D)  when communities are allowed to make structural changes in their physical space. 
E)  only if there is collaboration among agencies that support social justice.

Question 16

Which of the following is a myth about community development work?

Accepted Answer

A)  community work is flexible and easy 
B)  community workers can be effective with adequate experience and education 
C)  funding for community services is inadequate. 
D)  communities have multiple characteristics and are diverse 
E)  the practice of community development varies in context 
A)  community work is flexible and easy 
B)  community workers can be effective with adequate experience and education 
C)  funding for community services is inadequate. 
D)  communities have multiple characteristics and are diverse 
E)  the practice of community development varies in context

Question 17

In the top-down approach of community development, the role of the community developer is

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing the influential individuals to identify the needs and methods of meeting such needs. 
B)  involving the local businesses in defining the community's goals. 
C)  organizing the community members to identify their goals for the welfare of the community. 
D)  inviting all interested parties to attend community or town hall meetings to increase socialization among members. 
E)  involving all community members in planning events for the community. 
A)  organizing the influential individuals to identify the needs and methods of meeting such needs. 
B)  involving the local businesses in defining the community's goals. 
C)  organizing the community members to identify their goals for the welfare of the community. 
D)  inviting all interested parties to attend community or town hall meetings to increase socialization among members. 
E)  involving all community members in planning events for the community.

Question 18

One of the myths of community development relates to communities

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking with multiple voices. 
B)  having an easy time in measuring outcomes. 
C)  having a difficult time finding solutions. 
D)  having a difficult time with funding their services. 
E)  finding individuals who represent the community's best interests. 
A)  speaking with multiple voices. 
B)  having an easy time in measuring outcomes. 
C)  having a difficult time finding solutions. 
D)  having a difficult time with funding their services. 
E)  finding individuals who represent the community's best interests.

Question 19

Which of the following methods can best promote a community's sense of identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a newspaper column for news items relating to the community 
B)  identifying and uniting against a common enemy 
C)  promoting fun-filled activities and community sports teams 
D)  providing adequate land use 
E)  eliminating a common enemy 
A)  providing a newspaper column for news items relating to the community 
B)  identifying and uniting against a common enemy 
C)  promoting fun-filled activities and community sports teams 
D)  providing adequate land use 
E)  eliminating a common enemy

Question 20

Explain how lack of boundaries contributes to a weak community.

Accepted Answer

In public housing areas, resid

How does a lack of shared understanding about the community's history contribute to a weakening of the community?

Clear job descriptions are necessary for community workers to minimize the possibility of burnout.

Self-help and collective problem solving contribute to successful community development.

According to McKnight (1995), communities are stronger when

Explain how the concept of fragmentation affects children.

Explain why it is a myth that community development is the same in all communities.

Which of the following communities illustrate a bottom-up approach of community development?

Community developers need to ensure that they listen to a broad range of ideas and opinions for project development.

The bottom-up approach is used when a community developer defines the goals and the strategies to achieve them for a particular community.

Why is it difficult to measure the effectiveness of community interventions?

Community organization refers to collaboration among agencies while community action focuses on

Which of the following examples illustrate a response to an externally imposed condition?

Adequate and affordable housing can help meet the basic needs of a community.

High mobility can strengthen communities.

According to Newman (1973), vandalism and crime rates can be reduced

Which of the following is a myth about community development work?

In the top-down approach of community development, the role of the community developer is

One of the myths of community development relates to communities

Which of the following methods can best promote a community's sense of identity?

Explain how lack of boundaries contributes to a weak community.

Importance of Community

History of Community Development

Perspectives on Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

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Exam 2: Introduction to Community Development

How does a lack of shared understanding about the community's history contribute to a weakening of the community?

Clear job descriptions are necessary for community workers to minimize the possibility of burnout.

Self-help and collective problem solving contribute to successful community development.

According to McKnight (1995), communities are stronger when

Explain how the concept of fragmentation affects children.

Explain why it is a myth that community development is the same in all communities.

Which of the following communities illustrate a bottom-up approach of community development?

Community developers need to ensure that they listen to a broad range of ideas and opinions for project development.

The bottom-up approach is used when a community developer defines the goals and the strategies to achieve them for a particular community.

Why is it difficult to measure the effectiveness of community interventions?

Community organization refers to collaboration among agencies while community action focuses on

Which of the following examples illustrate a response to an externally imposed condition?

Adequate and affordable housing can help meet the basic needs of a community.

High mobility can strengthen communities.

According to Newman (1973), vandalism and crime rates can be reduced

Which of the following is a myth about community development work?

In the top-down approach of community development, the role of the community developer is

One of the myths of community development relates to communities

Which of the following methods can best promote a community's sense of identity?

Explain how lack of boundaries contributes to a weak community.

Importance of Community

History of Community Development

Perspectives on Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

Filters