Question 1

A feasibility study occurs during the program initiation phase and may not be accomplished before significant expenses are carried out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following compares and ranks perceived needs or those identified by the assessment data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Program
B)   Program planning
C)   Survey
D)   Problem list D

Question 3

In program implementation, a nutritionist must consider:

Accepted Answer

A)   the quality of the program implementation.
B)   how to keep the program on track.
C)   the back-up plans for unexpected situations.
D)   All of these are correct. D

Question 4

What phase of program planning is the execution of the plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluation
B)   Development
C)   Implementation

Question 5

To promote success in developing a program plan, some type of time framework must be established. In developing a comprehensive health program, what time frame is necessary for development?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 to 5 months
B)   6 months
C)   12 months or more

Question 6

Which of the following is defined as the methods used to determine whether a service is needed and likely to be used, whether it is conducted as planned, whether the service actually helps the purpose, and whether objectives are carried out or planned activities are completed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assessment
B)   Planning
C)   Implementation
D)   Evaluation

Question 7

Summative evaluation is conducted to assess program outcomes or as a follow-up to the results of the program activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An evaluation of the Hearts N' Parks program showed that children learned to identify nutritious foods and reported being more willing to choose nutritious foods over less nutritious foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individuals involved in the program may be included in which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

A)   The population/community itself
B)   The change agents
C)   The sponsors and government representatives
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 10

Time- and task-management tools may be used during all phases of programming and are helpful when:

Accepted Answer

A)   only a couple of people are working on different aspects of the program.
B)   only a couple of people are working on one specific aspect of the program.
C)   a number of people are working on different aspects of the program.
D)   a number of people are working on one specific aspect of the program.

Question 11

In developing a comprehensive health program, 12 months or more is necessary for the development of a program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Program planning is an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action, a process of exploring a situation, deciding on the circumstance, and designing actions to create the desired outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a source of objective data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Birth and death certificates
B)   Census Bureau
C)   Medical records
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 14

Most agencies publish annual reports that summarize their work during the year that are disseminated to the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A major goal of program evaluation does not include determining which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Efficiency: the relationship between program outcomes and the resources spent
B)   Effectiveness: the ability to meet program objectives and the results of program efforts
C)   Impact: long-term changes in the client population
D)   Importance: determining whether the program has the necessary political sway to create press coverage

Question 16

Problem list does not compare or ranks perceived needs or those identified by the assessment data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Birth and death certificates are examples of which type of data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mortality
B)   Subjective
C)   Objective
D)   Possessive

Question 18

Which data collection tool is useful for identifying issues of importance and achieving consensus when it is not practical for people to meet face to face?

Accepted Answer

A)   Program
B)   Program Planning
C)   Survey
D)   Problem list

Question 19

Community nutritionists wanting to develop a nutrition program must first specify the goal and the objectives of the program. Goals are broad statements of desired outcome or changes, and objectives are specific, measurable actions of the desired outcome to be completed within a specified time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why do process and structural evaluations provide an essential support for outcome evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)   The interpretation of program outcomes depends on an understanding of the program as it happens.
B)   They don't provide much support.
C)   Process evaluations are based on the assumption that good nutrition programming will be achieved when given a proper setting with adequate equipment.

Exam 12: Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs

A feasibility study occurs during the program initiation phase and may not be accomplished before significant expenses are carried out.

Which of the following compares and ranks perceived needs or those identified by the assessment data?

In program implementation, a nutritionist must consider:

What phase of program planning is the execution of the plan?

To promote success in developing a program plan, some type of time framework must be established. In developing a comprehensive health program, what time frame is necessary for development?

Which of the following is defined as the methods used to determine whether a service is needed and likely to be used, whether it is conducted as planned, whether the service actually helps the purpose, and whether objectives are carried out or planned activities are completed?

Summative evaluation is conducted to assess program outcomes or as a follow-up to the results of the program activities.

An evaluation of the Hearts N' Parks program showed that children learned to identify nutritious foods and reported being more willing to choose nutritious foods over less nutritious foods.

Individuals involved in the program may be included in which of the following categories?

Time- and task-management tools may be used during all phases of programming and are helpful when:

In developing a comprehensive health program, 12 months or more is necessary for the development of a program.

Program planning is an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action, a process of exploring a situation, deciding on the circumstance, and designing actions to create the desired outcome.

Which of the following is a source of objective data?

Most agencies publish annual reports that summarize their work during the year that are disseminated to the community.

A major goal of program evaluation does not include determining which of the following?

Problem list does not compare or ranks perceived needs or those identified by the assessment data.

Birth and death certificates are examples of which type of data?

Which data collection tool is useful for identifying issues of importance and achieving consensus when it is not practical for people to meet face to face?

Why do process and structural evaluations provide an essential support for outcome evaluation?