Question 1

Which approach to data collection in evaluation can illuminate what happened, to whom, and with what outcomes based on the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logic model 
B)  Quantitative data 
C)  Qualitative data 
D)  Credible evidence 
A)  Logic model 
B)  Quantitative data 
C)  Qualitative data 
D)  Credible evidence C

Question 2

A type of program evaluation that occurs at intervals throughout the program and acts as an advisory process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  External evaluation 
C)  Formative evaluation 
D)  Participatory evaluation 
A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  External evaluation 
C)  Formative evaluation 
D)  Participatory evaluation C

Question 3

The type of programmatic evaluation that focuses on changes in knowledge, skills, behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions, as well as awareness of a program, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcomes evaluation 
B)  Impact evaluation 
C)  Process evaluation 
D)  Formative evaluation 
A)  Outcomes evaluation 
B)  Impact evaluation 
C)  Process evaluation 
D)  Formative evaluation A

Question 4

Which type of evaluation focuses on the "4 W's" approach (who, what, when, and where)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Process evaluation 
C)  Formative evaluation 
D)  Participatory evaluation 
A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Process evaluation 
C)  Formative evaluation 
D)  Participatory evaluation

Question 5

Which of the following is a weakness of the decision-oriented approach to program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Important decisions may be made in advance, which may ignore the organic nature of programs 
B)  Emphasis on qualitative methods may cause concerns of evaluator bias 
C)  Program merit or worth is limited to program objectives 
D)  Focus on stakeholders limits participant involvement 
A)  Important decisions may be made in advance, which may ignore the organic nature of programs 
B)  Emphasis on qualitative methods may cause concerns of evaluator bias 
C)  Program merit or worth is limited to program objectives 
D)  Focus on stakeholders limits participant involvement

Question 6

Which type of program evaluation tends to be most cost effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal evaluation 
B)  External evaluation 
C)  Participatory evaluation 
D)  Outcomes evaluation 
A)  Internal evaluation 
B)  External evaluation 
C)  Participatory evaluation 
D)  Outcomes evaluation

Question 7

Program evaluation that focuses on organizational and program assets, as opposed to the identification of problems and deficits, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision-oriented approach 
B)  Objectives approach 
C)  Participatory approach 
D)  Appreciative inquiry approach 
A)  Decision-oriented approach 
B)  Objectives approach 
C)  Participatory approach 
D)  Appreciative inquiry approach

Question 8

Impact evaluation provides the foundation for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy making 
B)  Programmatic modification 
C)  Program sustainability 
D)  Return on investment 
A)  Policy making 
B)  Programmatic modification 
C)  Program sustainability 
D)  Return on investment

Question 9

Which type of evaluation best answers this question: What effect does the program have on the health or social need(s) experienced by the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcomes evaluation 
B)  Impact evaluation 
C)  Process evaluation 
D)  Formative evaluation 
A)  Outcomes evaluation 
B)  Impact evaluation 
C)  Process evaluation 
D)  Formative evaluation

Question 10

The most effective strategy for evaluating the financial elements of a program is to conduct a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Return on investment 
B)  Impact evaluation 
C)  Cost-benefit analysis 
D)  Sustainability plan 
A)  Return on investment 
B)  Impact evaluation 
C)  Cost-benefit analysis 
D)  Sustainability plan

Question 11

Which of the following is an important purpose for disseminating program evaluation results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generating support for continuing or expanding programs 
B)  Promoting one's professional reputation 
C)  Writing an end-of-year report 
D)  Gaining media attention through a success story 
A)  Generating support for continuing or expanding programs 
B)  Promoting one's professional reputation 
C)  Writing an end-of-year report 
D)  Gaining media attention through a success story

Question 12

According to the CDC framework, in which phase should stakeholders be able to articulate the evaluation results correctly and meaningfully?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engage stakeholders 
B)  Justify conclusions 
C)  Ensure use and share lessons learned 
D)  Gather credible evidence 
A)  Engage stakeholders 
B)  Justify conclusions 
C)  Ensure use and share lessons learned 
D)  Gather credible evidence

Question 13

A community bike program develops an educational survey to determine what the local community knows about bike safety. The community includes many immigrants and refugees. When designing the survey, the program evaluator should consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Community desire for bike riding 
B)  Reading level 
C)  Funding 
D)  Creating an online survey 
A)  Community desire for bike riding 
B)  Reading level 
C)  Funding 
D)  Creating an online survey

Question 14

Which strategy for disseminating the outcomes of program evaluation focuses on the situation, the response, the results, and the evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logic model 
B)  Quantitative data 
C)  Qualitative data 
D)  Success story 
A)  Logic model 
B)  Quantitative data 
C)  Qualitative data 
D)  Success story

Question 15

Program evaluation is critical in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Write the report to the funding agency 
B)  Adjust the program to meet participants' needs during implementation 
C)  Guarantee program sustainability 
D)  Garner additional grant funding 
A)  Write the report to the funding agency 
B)  Adjust the program to meet participants' needs during implementation 
C)  Guarantee program sustainability 
D)  Garner additional grant funding

Question 16

As part of the evaluation framework from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, program evaluation should engage stakeholders who bring:

Accepted Answer

A)  A strong belief in the program's mission 
B)  An understanding of program evaluation 
C)  Both positive and negative perspectives 
D)  Funding resources 
A)  A strong belief in the program's mission 
B)  An understanding of program evaluation 
C)  Both positive and negative perspectives 
D)  Funding resources

Question 17

The following is an example of which approach to program evaluation: data on the efficacy of a bike safety program would likely include the number of participants who wear helmets with the correct fit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision-oriented approach 
B)  Objectives approach 
C)  Participatory approach 
D)  Appreciative inquiry approach 
A)  Decision-oriented approach 
B)  Objectives approach 
C)  Participatory approach 
D)  Appreciative inquiry approach

Question 18

A common strategy in program evaluation to visually demonstrate the program description is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Logic model 
B)  Mission statement 
C)  4 W's approach 
D)  Logo 
A)  Logic model 
B)  Mission statement 
C)  4 W's approach 
D)  Logo

Question 19

To ensure program evaluation is meaningful and relevant to a target population, program evaluators rely on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal evaluation 
B)  External evaluation 
C)  Formative assessment 
D)  Stakeholder input 
A)  Internal evaluation 
B)  External evaluation 
C)  Formative assessment 
D)  Stakeholder input

Exam 7: Program Evaluation Introduction

Which approach to data collection in evaluation can illuminate what happened, to whom, and with what outcomes based on the program?

A type of program evaluation that occurs at intervals throughout the program and acts as an advisory process is:

The type of programmatic evaluation that focuses on changes in knowledge, skills, behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions, as well as awareness of a program, is:

Which type of evaluation focuses on the "4 W's" approach (who, what, when, and where)?

Which of the following is a weakness of the decision-oriented approach to program evaluation?

Which type of program evaluation tends to be most cost effective?

Program evaluation that focuses on organizational and program assets, as opposed to the identification of problems and deficits, is:

Impact evaluation provides the foundation for:

Which type of evaluation best answers this question: What effect does the program have on the health or social need(s) experienced by the population?

The most effective strategy for evaluating the financial elements of a program is to conduct a:

Which of the following is an important purpose for disseminating program evaluation results?

According to the CDC framework, in which phase should stakeholders be able to articulate the evaluation results correctly and meaningfully?

A community bike program develops an educational survey to determine what the local community knows about bike safety. The community includes many immigrants and refugees. When designing the survey, the program evaluator should consider which of the following?

Which strategy for disseminating the outcomes of program evaluation focuses on the situation, the response, the results, and the evidence?

Program evaluation is critical in order to:

As part of the evaluation framework from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, program evaluation should engage stakeholders who bring:

The following is an example of which approach to program evaluation: data on the efficacy of a bike safety program would likely include the number of participants who wear helmets with the correct fit.

A common strategy in program evaluation to visually demonstrate the program description is a:

To ensure program evaluation is meaningful and relevant to a target population, program evaluators rely on:

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