Deck 6: Program/policy Implementation

Question 1

The least structured of all observational methods is the narrative method.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The number of clients served per month is a good example of participant data.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

According to the text, the Correctional Program Assessment Inventory (CPAI) is a good example of an information system.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Research indicates that students rarely utilize the information taught in DARE seminars.

Question 5

BJS studies have found that the largest proportion of rejections for handgun sales was for persons with a record of mental illness.

Question 6

The final step in monitoring is providing feedback to stakeholders.

Question 7

According to the text, deviation from the original program or policy design should never be allowed under any circumstances.

Question 8

Staff responsible for collecting monitoring data are usually well trained for the task.

Question 9

"Weed and Seed" programming was implemented consistently in most sites across the United States.

Question 10

The HOPE program requires sanctions that are swift, certain, and proportionate.

Question 11

________ is a consideration planners must make when developing an information system:

A) Staff acceptance
B) Cost
C) Staff training
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 12

Evaluation emphasizes outcome; monitoring emphasizes:

A) resource allocation
B) process
C) documenting the need for change
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 13

How does monitoring relate to implementation?

A) monitoring occurs before implementation
B) successful implementation does not require monitoring
C) monitoring measures the success of implementation
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 14

A method of monitoring that involves training an observer to complete a checklist is the:

A) narrative method
B) data guide method
C) participant data method
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 15

One main benefit of utilizing service record data is:

A) records are usually the most complete and comprehensive data source
B) records are generally maintained consistently by program staff
C) it is inexpensive
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 16

Information systems are useful in:

A) demonstrating accountability to funding agents
B) allowing for continuous monitoring over time
C) providing an opportunity for planning
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 17

If a program monitor was most concerned about how his or her presence might influence data collection, he or she would avoid using:

A) observational methods
B) service provider data methods
C) participant data methods
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 18

Client satisfaction with a program may best be assessed using:

A) observational methods
B) service provider data methods
C) participant data methods
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 19

According to the text, subjectivity is a possible disadvantage to using:

A) observational methods
B) service provider data methods
C) participant data methods
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 20

refers to ongoing methods of collecting data about clients, staff, and program or policy activities:

A) an evaluation
B) implementation
C) an information system
D) all of the above
E) none of the above