PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (IMPLEMENTATION) LONG QUIZ

1. What is a program in the context of public administration?

a. A set of unrelated tasks
b. A political manifesto
c. A set of activities with clearly stated goals
d. A random collection of policies
2. What is the purpose of conducting a needs assessment in program development?
a. To increase bureaucratic processes
b. To understand the problem areas and target populations
c. To avoid accountability
d. To confuse stakeholders
3. Who implements government programs?
a. Private individuals only
b. Law enforcement agencies
c. Concerned government agencies
d. Foreign entities
4. What is the purpose of specifying target beneficiaries in program design? a. To exclude
certain groups
b. To establish legitimacy
c. To guide implementation efforts
d. To increase bureaucracy
5. What is the relationship between a program's vision and mission?
a. They are unrelated concepts
b. The vision describes what the program does
c. The mission describes the program's future state
d. They both guide the program's direction
6. How can program designers recruit a target population?
a. By ignoring public opinion
b. Through effective communication and engagement
c. By using forceful methods
d. By excluding certain groups
7. What is the difference between goals and objectives in program design? a. They are
interchangeable terms
b. Goals guide the overall direction, while objectives specify desired outcomes
c. Goals are specific, while objectives are broad
d. Objectives are unrelated to program goals
8. What does a program's vision statement describe?
a. Specific, measurable changes
b. Future state and desired impacts
c. Budget allocations
d. Risk factors only
9. What is the purpose of a program's mission statement?
a. To guide implementation efforts
b. To confuse stakeholders
c. To describe budget allocations
 d. To outline specific objectives
10. Who is responsible for conducting a needs assessment in program development?
a. Private individuals only
b. Concerned government agencies
c. Law enforcement agencies
d. Foreign entities
11. How do program designers determine program success indicators?
a. By ignoring public opinion
b. Through effective communication and engagement
c. By limiting program access
d. By excluding certain groups
12. What are examples of program components?
a. Mission and vision only
b. Coverage area and partner institutions
c. Legal basis and target population
d. Budgetary requirements and penalties
13. What is the purpose of monitoring and evaluation in program design?
a. To guide implementation efforts
b. To avoid accountability
c. To establish legitimacy
d. To confuse stakeholders
14. How do program designers determine program penalties and fines?
a. By excluding certain groups
b. By ignoring program goals
c. Through effective communication and engagement
d. By analyzing program needs
15. What is the difference between a program's rationale and its objectives? a. They are
interchangeable terms
b. The rationale outlines the problem, while objectives specify desired outcomes
c. The rationale describes budget allocations, while objectives guide implementation
d. The rationale is unrelated to program goals
16. What are the common sources of program ideas in public administration? a. Fictional
stories
b. Personal opinions of leaders
c. Existing societal problems
d. Social media trends
17. Who are the authors of a program?
a. Concerned government agencies
b. Program beneficiaries
c. Program designers and proponents
d. Media personalities
18. What is the purpose of a legal basis in program design?
a. To guide implementation efforts
b. To confuse stakeholders
c. To establish legitimacy
d. To avoid accountability
19. What is the purpose of specifying target beneficiaries in program design? a. To exclude
certain groups
b. To establish legitimacy
c. To guide implementation efforts
d. To increase bureaucracy
20. What is the relationship between a program's vision and mission?
a. They are unrelated concepts
b. The vision describes what the program does
c. The mission describes the program's future state
d. They both guide the program's direction
21. How can program designers recruit a target population?
a. By ignoring public opinion
b. Through effective communication and engagement
c. By using forceful methods
d. By excluding certain groups
22. What is the difference between goals and objectives in program design? a. They are
interchangeable terms
b. Goals guide the overall direction, while objectives specify desired outcomes
c. Goals are specific, while objectives are broad
d. Objectives are unrelated to program goals
23. What does a program's vision statement describe?
a. Specific, measurable changes
b. Future state and desired impacts
c. Budget allocations
d. Risk factors only
24. What is the purpose of a program's mission statement?
a. To guide implementation efforts
b. To confuse stakeholders
c. To describe budget allocations
d. To outline specific objectives
25. How do program designers determine program success indicators?
a. By ignoring public opinion
b. Through effective communication and engagement
c. By limiting program access
d. By excluding certain groups
26. What is organizational capacity?
a. The ability to generate revenue
b. The ability to implement and sustain a prevention program
c. The number of staff members in an organization
d. The physical size of the organization's office space
27. Which of the following is an example of human capacities in organizational
capacity assessment?
a. Budget allocation
b. Staff with appropriate credentials and experience
 c. Number of computers in the office
d. Office location
28. What do technical capacities refer to?
a. The organization's financial stability
b. Expertise needed for program planning, implementation, and evaluation
c. The organization's physical infrastructure
d. The number of programs the organization offers
29. Why is assessing organizational capacities important before program
implementation?
a. To increase staff salaries
b. To determine what capacities the organization needs to develop
c. To reduce staff training
d. To eliminate program evaluation
30. Which of the following is NOT a recommended action if an organization lacks
adequate capacities for a program?
a. Develop clear plans to obtain needed capacities elsewhere
b. Modify the program to require fewer resources
c. Discontinue the program
d. Choose a different program
31. What is the recommended type of staff training for effective program delivery?
a. Passive learning activities
b. Watching videos without interaction
c. Active learning involving practice and feedback
d. Reading printed materials only
32. What does fiscal capacities refer to in organizational capacity assessment?
a. The organization's social media presence
b. Adequate funding to implement the program as planned
c. The organization's physical assets
d. The number of staff members trained in the program
33. Which funding source is typically time-limited and requires grant-writing
expertise?
a. Sponsorships
b. Gifts
c. Fundraising events
d. Grants
34. What is an example of a fundraising event for organizational capacity building?
a. Direct donations
b. Gift solicitations
c. Bake sale
d. Sponsorships
35. What is the purpose of structural/formal linkage capacities in organizational
capacity assessment?
a. To increase program complexity
b. To secure buy-in from local leaders and collaborate with other groups
c. To reduce program evaluation
d. To limit staff training
36. Which of the following is NOT part of the recommended staff capacities specific
to a particular program?
a. Minimum degree needed
b. Ethnic matching in staffing
c. Years of prevention experience
d. Gender balance in staffing
37. What type of training is associated with poorer program delivery?
a. Active learning
b. Role-playing
c. Passive learning
d. Feedback-based learning
38. How can an organization access personnel with appropriate evaluation skills?
a. Hire anyone with a background in psychology
b. Contact other organizations working on similar programs for
recommendations
c. Utilize the organization's existing staff regardless of their skills
d. Post job openings on social media
39. What is a potential challenge in obtaining grants for organizational capacity
building?
a. Limited funding opportunities
b. Low staff commitment
c. Inadequate program leadership
d. Lack of program evaluation
40. What can direct donations or contributions be earmarked for?
a. Staff salaries
b. One-time purchases like office equipment
c. Program evaluation
d. Staff training
41. What type of funding source requires legislative effort to establish?
a. Grants
b. Sponsorships
c. Direct donations
d. Special tax set-asides
42. What is an example of a special tax set-aside for funding?
 a. Donations from individuals
b. Core funding for program implementation
c. Funds raised through fundraising events
d. Funds earmarked by voters through a ballot initiative
43. Which of the following is NOT typically included in program budgets?
a. Transportation costs
b. Personnel costs
c. Social media marketing
d. Evaluation costs
44. What is an example of a structural/formal linkage capacity?
a. High staff turnover
b. Collaboration with other groups and individuals
c. Limited program resources
d. Inadequate staff training
45. What does "buy-in" from local leaders contribute to program success?
a. It increases program complexity
b. It reduces program evaluation efforts
c. It enhances staff qualifications
d. It adds to program success by securing support from key stakeholders
46. Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for addressing inadequate
organizational capacities?
a. Developing clear plans to obtain needed capacities elsewhere
b. Modifying the program to require more resources
c. Choosing a different program
d. Obtaining necessary capacities from external sources
47. What is the primary purpose of staff training for program implementation?
a. To increase program complexity
b. To reduce staff commitment
c. To enhance staff knowledge and skills
d. To eliminate program evaluation
48. Why is access to program materials from the original source recommended?
a. It is cheaper than obtaining materials from colleagues
b. It ensures materials are complete and updated
c. It requires less effort in obtaining materials
d. It guarantees materials are available in multiple formats
49. What type of training is associated with improved program delivery?
a. Passive learning
b. Feedback-based learning
c. Role-playing
d. Watching videos without interaction
50. What is the recommended approach for building fiscal capacities in
organizations?
a. Relying solely on grants for funding
b. Pursuing multiple funding streams simultaneously
c. Limiting fundraising events to one per year
d. Focusing on direct donations only