Question 1

Staff responsible for collecting monitoring data are usually well trained for the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Information systems are useful in:

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrating accountability to funding agents 
B)  allowing for continuous monitoring over time 
C)  providing an opportunity for planning 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  demonstrating accountability to funding agents 
B)  allowing for continuous monitoring over time 
C)  providing an opportunity for planning 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above D

Question 3

According to the text, subjectivity is a possible disadvantage to using:

Accepted Answer

A)  observational methods 
B)  service provider data methods 
C)  participant data methods 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  observational methods 
B)  service provider data methods 
C)  participant data methods 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above D

Question 4

The final step in monitoring is providing feedback to stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A method of monitoring that involves training an observer to complete a checklist is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative method 
B)  data guide method 
C)  participant data method 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  narrative method 
B)  data guide method 
C)  participant data method 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Evaluation emphasizes outcome; monitoring emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  resource allocation 
B)  process 
C)  documenting the need for change 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  resource allocation 
B)  process 
C)  documenting the need for change 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

________ is a consideration planners must make when developing an information system:

Accepted Answer

A)  Staff acceptance 
B)  Cost 
C)  Staff training 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Staff acceptance 
B)  Cost 
C)  Staff training 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

According to the text, deviation from the original program or policy design should never be allowed under any circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

refers to ongoing methods of collecting data about clients, staff, and program or policy activities:

Accepted Answer

A)  an evaluation 
B)  implementation 
C)  an information system 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  an evaluation 
B)  implementation 
C)  an information system 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

BJS studies have found that the largest proportion of rejections for handgun sales was for persons with a record of mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The least structured of all observational methods is the narrative method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How does monitoring relate to implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  monitoring occurs before implementation 
B)  successful implementation does not require monitoring 
C)  monitoring measures the success of implementation 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  monitoring occurs before implementation 
B)  successful implementation does not require monitoring 
C)  monitoring measures the success of implementation 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

One main benefit of utilizing service record data is:

Accepted Answer

A)  records are usually the most complete and comprehensive data source 
B)  records are generally maintained consistently by program staff 
C)  it is inexpensive 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  records are usually the most complete and comprehensive data source 
B)  records are generally maintained consistently by program staff 
C)  it is inexpensive 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

If a program monitor was most concerned about how his or her presence might influence data collection, he or she would avoid using:

Accepted Answer

A)  observational methods 
B)  service provider data methods 
C)  participant data methods 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  observational methods 
B)  service provider data methods 
C)  participant data methods 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

Research indicates that students rarely utilize the information taught in DARE seminars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The number of clients served per month is a good example of participant data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the text, the Correctional Program Assessment Inventory (CPAI) is a good example of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The HOPE program requires sanctions that are swift, certain, and proportionate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Client satisfaction with a program may best be assessed using:

Accepted Answer

A)  observational methods 
B)  service provider data methods 
C)  participant data methods 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  observational methods 
B)  service provider data methods 
C)  participant data methods 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

"Weed and Seed" programming was implemented consistently in most sites across the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Staff responsible for collecting monitoring data are usually well trained for the task.

Information systems are useful in:

According to the text, subjectivity is a possible disadvantage to using:

The final step in monitoring is providing feedback to stakeholders.

A method of monitoring that involves training an observer to complete a checklist is the:

Evaluation emphasizes outcome; monitoring emphasizes:

________ is a consideration planners must make when developing an information system:

According to the text, deviation from the original program or policy design should never be allowed under any circumstances.

refers to ongoing methods of collecting data about clients, staff, and program or policy activities:

BJS studies have found that the largest proportion of rejections for handgun sales was for persons with a record of mental illness.

The least structured of all observational methods is the narrative method.

How does monitoring relate to implementation?

One main benefit of utilizing service record data is:

If a program monitor was most concerned about how his or her presence might influence data collection, he or she would avoid using:

Research indicates that students rarely utilize the information taught in DARE seminars.

The number of clients served per month is a good example of participant data.

According to the text, the Correctional Program Assessment Inventory (CPAI) is a good example of an information system.

The HOPE program requires sanctions that are swift, certain, and proportionate.

Client satisfaction with a program may best be assessed using:

"Weed and Seed" programming was implemented consistently in most sites across the United States.

Introduction

Analyzing the Problem

Setting Goals and Objectives

Designing the Program or Policy

Action Planning

Evaluating Outcomes

Reassessment and Review

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Exam 6: Program/policy Implementation

Staff responsible for collecting monitoring data are usually well trained for the task.

Information systems are useful in:

According to the text, subjectivity is a possible disadvantage to using:

The final step in monitoring is providing feedback to stakeholders.

A method of monitoring that involves training an observer to complete a checklist is the:

Evaluation emphasizes outcome; monitoring emphasizes:

________ is a consideration planners must make when developing an information system:

According to the text, deviation from the original program or policy design should never be allowed under any circumstances.

refers to ongoing methods of collecting data about clients, staff, and program or policy activities:

BJS studies have found that the largest proportion of rejections for handgun sales was for persons with a record of mental illness.

The least structured of all observational methods is the narrative method.

How does monitoring relate to implementation?

One main benefit of utilizing service record data is:

If a program monitor was most concerned about how his or her presence might influence data collection, he or she would avoid using:

Research indicates that students rarely utilize the information taught in DARE seminars.

The number of clients served per month is a good example of participant data.

According to the text, the Correctional Program Assessment Inventory (CPAI) is a good example of an information system.

The HOPE program requires sanctions that are swift, certain, and proportionate.

Client satisfaction with a program may best be assessed using:

"Weed and Seed" programming was implemented consistently in most sites across the United States.

Introduction

Analyzing the Problem

Setting Goals and Objectives

Designing the Program or Policy

Action Planning

Evaluating Outcomes

Reassessment and Review

Filters