Question 1

Deciding the story the data is supposed to tell and then finding ways to visually relay key messages of that story through data presentation is not an issue that health educations specialists should be concerned with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Clear graphics can make a complex idea or procedure more easily understood, improve recall of information, and increase readers' interest in a written piece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Messages that are stereotypical about populations may also be offensive. The best way to ensure a resource is not offensive is to have it reviewed by members of the intended audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is Step 2 of the seven steps to help organize and plan material development and selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gather Information about the intended audience 
B)  Develop and select content and visuals 
C)  Disseminate the material 
D)  Define the intended audience 
E)  Both B and C

Question 5

Setting goals and objectives focuses the direction of the material and helps separate what the audience "needs to know" from what is "nice to know."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When utilizing web materials it is good to have a web materials checklist. Name some of the positive signs and identify caution/red flags.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When utilizing web materials it is good...

Question 7

Even in today's world, not everyone has high-speed access to the web. As recent as 2016, 10% of all Americans lacked access to a high-speed Internet connection, especially in rural and tribal land populations. With this in mind what should you consider when developing web-based materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Program software 
B)  Image size since a multi-megabyte image can dramatically impact load time resulting in users abandoning the site 
C)  Include as many graphics as possible since audience will enjoy the visual aspect 
D)  Remove all graphics making it a text-only site to ensure quicker loading time 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Back translations, decentering, and extensive pretesting are strategies health education specialists can use to create accurate educational materials, no matter what the language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which step is one of the most important aspects of resource development that should NOT be overlooked, as it helps ensure materials are well understood, responsive to audience needs, and culturally sensitive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disseminate the material 
B)  Internally review and evaluate material 
C)  Present and revise as necessary 
D)  Develop or select content and visuals 
E)  Gather information about the intended audience

Question 10

The final product of health education material should NEVER be distributed as a PDF, because PDF viewers (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) are expensive and often unavailable to audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Local data can be acquired through all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus groups 
B)  Using intimidating language to coerce participation 
C)  In-depth interviews with community members 
D)  Surveys 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

Questions a health education specialist should ponder prior to creating materials include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why is this material needed? 
B)  How will this material fit with program's existing goals and services? 
C)  Are there existing materials that could fill the need or do new materials need to be developed? 
D)  What materials are available? 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Partnerships with community groups (e.g., senior centers, schools, adult education programs, health clinics) can assist in finding individuals who might be willing to help pretest materials but typically takes too much time so should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following guidelines help to ensure the end product does not cover too much material?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit goals and objectives 
B)  Present important information first 
C)  Summarize important points 
D)  Answers A, B, and C 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following are the most frequently used health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health call centers 
B)  Emergency toll-free telephone services 
C)  Managing emergencies and disasters 
D)  Mobile telemedicine 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

If possible, incentives for reviewing materials-whether it is money, grocery certificates, or a small gift of appreciation-let pretesters know their time and input is valuable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Another rising method of health education is using games, even though they have been used in therapeutic health since the 1980s, when commercial video games were used as a form of distraction, which showed therapeutic benefits for reducing nausea in child cancer patients, and anxiety reduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The material development process almost always takes longer than anticipated. What are some important strategies for managing time?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The material development process almost always takes...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when creating a development timeline for materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of people 
B)  Material approval process 
C)  Incentive reimbursement 
D)  Pretesting process 
E)  Software skills

Question 20

Materials are ineffective if they take into account the intended audience and their information needs, are attractive and current so the consumer is motivated to engage with the material, and are clearly designed so key messages stand out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Developing and Selecting Resource Materials

Deciding the story the data is supposed to tell and then finding ways to visually relay key messages of that story through data presentation is not an issue that health educations specialists should be concerned with.

Clear graphics can make a complex idea or procedure more easily understood, improve recall of information, and increase readers' interest in a written piece.

Messages that are stereotypical about populations may also be offensive. The best way to ensure a resource is not offensive is to have it reviewed by members of the intended audience.

What is Step 2 of the seven steps to help organize and plan material development and selection?

Setting goals and objectives focuses the direction of the material and helps separate what the audience "needs to know" from what is "nice to know."

When utilizing web materials it is good to have a web materials checklist. Name some of the positive signs and identify caution/red flags.

Even in today's world, not everyone has high-speed access to the web. As recent as 2016, 10% of all Americans lacked access to a high-speed Internet connection, especially in rural and tribal land populations. With this in mind what should you consider when developing web-based materials?

Back translations, decentering, and extensive pretesting are strategies health education specialists can use to create accurate educational materials, no matter what the language.

Which step is one of the most important aspects of resource development that should NOT be overlooked, as it helps ensure materials are well understood, responsive to audience needs, and culturally sensitive?

The final product of health education material should NEVER be distributed as a PDF, because PDF viewers (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) are expensive and often unavailable to audiences.

Local data can be acquired through all of the following except:

Questions a health education specialist should ponder prior to creating materials include which of the following?

Partnerships with community groups (e.g., senior centers, schools, adult education programs, health clinics) can assist in finding individuals who might be willing to help pretest materials but typically takes too much time so should be avoided.

Which of the following guidelines help to ensure the end product does not cover too much material?

Which of the following are the most frequently used health initiatives?

If possible, incentives for reviewing materials-whether it is money, grocery certificates, or a small gift of appreciation-let pretesters know their time and input is valuable.

Another rising method of health education is using games, even though they have been used in therapeutic health since the 1980s, when commercial video games were used as a form of distraction, which showed therapeutic benefits for reducing nausea in child cancer patients, and anxiety reduction.

The material development process almost always takes longer than anticipated. What are some important strategies for managing time?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when creating a development timeline for materials?

Materials are ineffective if they take into account the intended audience and their information needs, are attractive and current so the consumer is motivated to engage with the material, and are clearly designed so key messages stand out.