Question 1

List and describe three reasons for evaluating a program.

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate worth - an evaluation can help to determine if the program is moving in the right direction and whether or not it has had an impact on the target population and its health concerns
To compare different types of programs - different programs can be compared to determine which are the most effective in reaching program goals and objectives
To meet requirements of the funding source - many times the funding source requires evaluation to determine whether or not goals have been met.

Question 2

Which of the following is a benefit to having an internal evaluator?

Accepted Answer

A)  More objective; fresh outlook 
B)  More familiar with organization & program 
C)  Brings global knowledge 
D)  Typical brings more breath & depth of technical expertise 
A)  More objective; fresh outlook 
B)  More familiar with organization & program 
C)  Brings global knowledge 
D)  Typical brings more breath & depth of technical expertise B

Question 3

Determining whether or not a program led to changes in health status is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  impact evaluation. 
B)  process evaluation. 
C)  outcome evaluation. 
D)  formative evaluation. 
A)  impact evaluation. 
B)  process evaluation. 
C)  outcome evaluation. 
D)  formative evaluation. C

Question 4

List and define three types of evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Process - provides documentation during

Question 5

Which of the following types of evaluation assesses behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Formative evaluation 
C)  Impact evaluation 
D)  Process Evaluation 
A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Formative evaluation 
C)  Impact evaluation 
D)  Process Evaluation

Question 6

One barrier to effective program evaluation can be the time allotted for evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the three advantages for using an internal evaluator and three advantages for using an external evaluator.

Accepted Answer

Internal - Advantages: More familiar wit

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical purpose for program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjusting costs 
B)  Assessing quality 
C)  Determining effectiveness 
D)  Improving quality 
A)  Adjusting costs 
B)  Assessing quality 
C)  Determining effectiveness 
D)  Improving quality

Question 9

The two evaluation categories in which health education specialists engage can be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  formative and summative. 
B)  independent and dependent. 
C)  outside and inside. 
D)  organized and unorganized. 
A)  formative and summative. 
B)  independent and dependent. 
C)  outside and inside. 
D)  organized and unorganized.

Question 10

Which of the following evaluations employs pretesting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

An evaluation consultant should respect senior staff members' wishes for specific findings, and emphasize those findings in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Evaluation planning should occur early, while program goals and objectives are being developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List four events that could hinder a successful evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The planner failed to build ev

Question 14

The number of people who stopped smoking following a smoking cessation program is a measure of

Accepted Answer

A)  formative evaluation. 
B)  outcome evaluation. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  impact evaluation. 
A)  formative evaluation. 
B)  outcome evaluation. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  impact evaluation.

Question 15

The first step in the evaluation process is implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following people is NOT a stakeholder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Program planner 
B)  Administrator 
C)  Evaluator 
D)  Representative from the funding source 
A)  Program planner 
B)  Administrator 
C)  Evaluator 
D)  Representative from the funding source

Question 17

Propriety standards ensure that an evaluation is ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Monitoring participants' reactions about program location, time, and speakers is called

Accepted Answer

A)  formative evaluation. 
B)  summative evaluation. 
C)  outcome evaluation. 
D)  impact evaluation. 
A)  formative evaluation. 
B)  summative evaluation. 
C)  outcome evaluation. 
D)  impact evaluation.

Question 19

List three characteristics of a good evaluator.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following)
Experience

Question 20

One strength of having an external evaluator is

Accepted Answer

A)  links with the funding source. 
B)  familiarity with the program. 
C)  objectivity. 
D)  less expense. 
A)  links with the funding source. 
B)  familiarity with the program. 
C)  objectivity. 
D)  less expense.

List and describe three reasons for evaluating a program.

Which of the following is a benefit to having an internal evaluator?

Determining whether or not a program led to changes in health status is an example of

List and define three types of evaluation.

Which of the following types of evaluation assesses behavior change?

One barrier to effective program evaluation can be the time allotted for evaluation.

Describe the three advantages for using an internal evaluator and three advantages for using an external evaluator.

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical purpose for program evaluation?

The two evaluation categories in which health education specialists engage can be classified as

Which of the following evaluations employs pretesting?

An evaluation consultant should respect senior staff members' wishes for specific findings, and emphasize those findings in the report.

Evaluation planning should occur early, while program goals and objectives are being developed.

List four events that could hinder a successful evaluation.

The number of people who stopped smoking following a smoking cessation program is a measure of

The first step in the evaluation process is implementation.

Which of the following people is NOT a stakeholder?

Propriety standards ensure that an evaluation is ethical.

Monitoring participants' reactions about program location, time, and speakers is called

List three characteristics of a good evaluator.

One strength of having an external evaluator is

Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Education Specialists, and Program Planning

Starting the Planning Process

Program Planning Models in Health Promotion

Assessing Needs

Measurement, Measures, Measurement Instruments, and Sampling

Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives

Theories and Models Commonly Used for Health Promotion Interventions

Interventions

Community Organizing and Community Building

Identification and Allocation of Resources

Marketing: Developing Programs That Respond to the Wants and Needs of the Priority Population

Implementation: Strategies and Associated Concerns

Evaluation Approaches and Designs

Data Analysis and Reporting

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Exam 13: Evaluation: an Overview

List and describe three reasons for evaluating a program.

Which of the following is a benefit to having an internal evaluator?

Determining whether or not a program led to changes in health status is an example of

List and define three types of evaluation.

Which of the following types of evaluation assesses behavior change?

One barrier to effective program evaluation can be the time allotted for evaluation.

Describe the three advantages for using an internal evaluator and three advantages for using an external evaluator.

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical purpose for program evaluation?

The two evaluation categories in which health education specialists engage can be classified as

Which of the following evaluations employs pretesting?

An evaluation consultant should respect senior staff members' wishes for specific findings, and emphasize those findings in the report.

Evaluation planning should occur early, while program goals and objectives are being developed.

List four events that could hinder a successful evaluation.

The number of people who stopped smoking following a smoking cessation program is a measure of

The first step in the evaluation process is implementation.

Which of the following people is NOT a stakeholder?

Propriety standards ensure that an evaluation is ethical.

Monitoring participants' reactions about program location, time, and speakers is called

List three characteristics of a good evaluator.

One strength of having an external evaluator is

Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Education Specialists, and Program Planning

Starting the Planning Process

Program Planning Models in Health Promotion

Assessing Needs

Measurement, Measures, Measurement Instruments, and Sampling

Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives

Theories and Models Commonly Used for Health Promotion Interventions

Interventions

Community Organizing and Community Building

Identification and Allocation of Resources

Marketing: Developing Programs That Respond to the Wants and Needs of the Priority Population

Implementation: Strategies and Associated Concerns

Evaluation Approaches and Designs

Data Analysis and Reporting

Filters