Full Test Bank Ch3 Preparing for Planning

1e - Introduction to Public Health Program Planning
Hayden
Chapter 3 Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. Working with a planning committee has many advantages including all the following except:

A) shared responsibility for completing tasks.

B) unilateral decision making.

C) increased community support for the program.

D) access to networking opportunities.

2. When forming a planning committee, it’s important to:

A) limit committee members to those who are influencers in the community.

B) avoid having members from the intended audience to prevent personal gain.

C) select members based on their past affiliations with the planning organization.

D) include people who would be indirectly affected by the program.

3. An invitation to a potential planning committee member should include all the following except:

A) an expected donation to cover refreshments at the meeting.

B) an approximate length and frequency of committee meetings.

C) a brief explanation of the issue the committee will address.

D) the day, time, and location of the first meeting.

4. In preparing a meeting agenda, which of the following is not included?

A) Meeting start time

B) Seating assignments

C) A list of topics to be discussed

D) The name of the person responsible for leading each topic discussion

5. When selecting the planning committee chairperson, which of the following should be taken into consideration?

A) Educational preparation

B) Communication skills

C) Prior chairperson experience

D) Relationships with committee member

6. Which of the following principles of planning are associated with ensuring the program’s effectiveness is established?

A) Plan with data

B) Plan for priorities

C) Plan for measurable outcomes

D) Plan with a process

True/False

1. The assessment stage of the planning process focuses on determining the contribution each planning committee member can make to the process.

2. Decisions about how the health problem will be addressed are made during the planning stage of the planning process.

3. It’s during the implementation stage of the planning process that the program is in progress.

4. The results of the evaluation stage of the planning process are used to determine the extent of program efficiency.