Question 1

Internal conflict within the planning process should be avoided at all costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A test of feasibility is used by policy and program planners to match:

Accepted Answer

A)  staff qualifications to staff training 
B)  program or policy "on paper" to program or policy "in action" 
C)  program or policy objectives to available resources 
D)  interests of potential funding sources to types of services the program or policy is designed to provide 
E)  none of the above 
A)  staff qualifications to staff training 
B)  program or policy "on paper" to program or policy "in action" 
C)  program or policy objectives to available resources 
D)  interests of potential funding sources to types of services the program or policy is designed to provide 
E)  none of the above C

Question 3

Resource planning uses as a basis to develop a fiscal plan for a policy or program.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal grant applications 
B)  available data sources 
C)  magic spells 
D)  policy or program elements and objectives 
E)  none of the above 
A)  federal grant applications 
B)  available data sources 
C)  magic spells 
D)  policy or program elements and objectives 
E)  none of the above D

Question 4

According to the text, in order to secure funding, program or policy planners should underestimate costs needed to meet program objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the text, resource plans are best developed by professional grant writers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Coordinating activities during the planning process could include:

Accepted Answer

A)  staff development 
B)  performance evaluations 
C)  careful monitoring of the timeline specified in the action plan 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  staff development 
B)  performance evaluations 
C)  careful monitoring of the timeline specified in the action plan 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Reducing or modifying program objectives is one way to respond to a request by funding sources to make budgetary adjustments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Developing a solid action plan will result in a perfect match between the policy or program "on paper" and the policy or program "in action."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Budget planning can include line items for staff development, such as paid trips to professional conferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is a good example of action planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Local (city or county) agencies are more likely than other funding sources to have specific grant announcements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A good budget should be somewhat vague to allow flexibility for changes at a later date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A Gantt chart specifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  how much staff will be paid 
B)  a specific date by which each implementation task is to be completed 
C)  how much each program component will cost 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  how much staff will be paid 
B)  a specific date by which each implementation task is to be completed 
C)  how much each program component will cost 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

According to the text, when developing a resource plan, a planner must take into consideration:

Accepted Answer

A)  costs of staff training 
B)  indirect costs (e.g., electricity, phone bills) 
C)  supplies 
D)  technical equipment (e.g., computers) 
E)  all of the above 
A)  costs of staff training 
B)  indirect costs (e.g., electricity, phone bills) 
C)  supplies 
D)  technical equipment (e.g., computers) 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

"Principled negotiations" refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  public relations work conducted by agency directors 
B)  the process of responding to a budget modification in a grant proposal 
C)  basic rules of conflict resolution 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  public relations work conducted by agency directors 
B)  the process of responding to a budget modification in a grant proposal 
C)  basic rules of conflict resolution 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

When managing conflict in an organization, which of these is not advisable?

Accepted Answer

A)  coercing staff to comply with organizational changes 
B)  identifying all available options before evaluating them 
C)  trying to work for a "win-win" situation 
D)  using the "principle of exchange" 
E)  all of the above are effective ways to manage conflict 
A)  coercing staff to comply with organizational changes 
B)  identifying all available options before evaluating them 
C)  trying to work for a "win-win" situation 
D)  using the "principle of exchange" 
E)  all of the above are effective ways to manage conflict

Question 17

To estimate costs that cannot be calculated precisely, planners can:

Accepted Answer

A)  consult directors of other programs and agencies 
B)  look at proposals other agencies have prepared 
C)  contact potential funding sources to get copies of previously funded proposals 
D)  talk to program or agency staff 
E)  all of the above 
A)  consult directors of other programs and agencies 
B)  look at proposals other agencies have prepared 
C)  contact potential funding sources to get copies of previously funded proposals 
D)  talk to program or agency staff 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  was vetoed by the President of the United States 
B)  prohibited a five-day waiting period to purchase handguns 
C)  included measures designed to monitor implementation over time 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  was vetoed by the President of the United States 
B)  prohibited a five-day waiting period to purchase handguns 
C)  included measures designed to monitor implementation over time 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Which of these is not specified in a Gantt chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  policy or program activity 
B)  expected budget for each activity 
C)  person responsible for carrying out activity 
D)  time schedule for implementation and/or completion of each activity 
E)  all of the above are components of a Gantt chart 
A)  policy or program activity 
B)  expected budget for each activity 
C)  person responsible for carrying out activity 
D)  time schedule for implementation and/or completion of each activity 
E)  all of the above are components of a Gantt chart

Question 20

According to the text, a good resource plan should provide data for monitoring implementation of the program or policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Internal conflict within the planning process should be avoided at all costs.

A test of feasibility is used by policy and program planners to match:

Resource planning uses as a basis to develop a fiscal plan for a policy or program.

According to the text, in order to secure funding, program or policy planners should underestimate costs needed to meet program objectives.

According to the text, resource plans are best developed by professional grant writers.

Coordinating activities during the planning process could include:

Reducing or modifying program objectives is one way to respond to a request by funding sources to make budgetary adjustments.

Developing a solid action plan will result in a perfect match between the policy or program "on paper" and the policy or program "in action."

Budget planning can include line items for staff development, such as paid trips to professional conferences.

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is a good example of action planning.

Local (city or county) agencies are more likely than other funding sources to have specific grant announcements.

A good budget should be somewhat vague to allow flexibility for changes at a later date.

A Gantt chart specifies:

According to the text, when developing a resource plan, a planner must take into consideration:

"Principled negotiations" refer to:

When managing conflict in an organization, which of these is not advisable?

To estimate costs that cannot be calculated precisely, planners can:

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act:

Which of these is not specified in a Gantt chart?

According to the text, a good resource plan should provide data for monitoring implementation of the program or policy.

Introduction

Analyzing the Problem

Setting Goals and Objectives

Designing the Program or Policy

Program/policy Implementation

Evaluating Outcomes

Reassessment and Review

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Exam 5: Action Planning

Internal conflict within the planning process should be avoided at all costs.

A test of feasibility is used by policy and program planners to match:

Resource planning uses as a basis to develop a fiscal plan for a policy or program.

According to the text, in order to secure funding, program or policy planners should underestimate costs needed to meet program objectives.

According to the text, resource plans are best developed by professional grant writers.

Coordinating activities during the planning process could include:

Reducing or modifying program objectives is one way to respond to a request by funding sources to make budgetary adjustments.

Developing a solid action plan will result in a perfect match between the policy or program "on paper" and the policy or program "in action."

Budget planning can include line items for staff development, such as paid trips to professional conferences.

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is a good example of action planning.

Local (city or county) agencies are more likely than other funding sources to have specific grant announcements.

A good budget should be somewhat vague to allow flexibility for changes at a later date.

A Gantt chart specifies:

According to the text, when developing a resource plan, a planner must take into consideration:

"Principled negotiations" refer to:

When managing conflict in an organization, which of these is not advisable?

To estimate costs that cannot be calculated precisely, planners can:

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act:

Which of these is not specified in a Gantt chart?

According to the text, a good resource plan should provide data for monitoring implementation of the program or policy.

Introduction

Analyzing the Problem

Setting Goals and Objectives

Designing the Program or Policy

Program/policy Implementation

Evaluating Outcomes

Reassessment and Review

Filters