Question 1

Working with a planning committee has many advantages including all the following except:&#10;A) shared responsibility for completing tasks.&#10;B) unilateral decision making.&#10;C) increased community support for the program.&#10;D) access to networking opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Unilateral decision making is not an advantage of working with a planning committee, as committees typically involve collaborative decision-making processes.

Question 2

When forming a planning committee, it's important to:&#10;A) limit committee members to those who are influencers in the community.&#10;B) avoid having members from the intended audience to prevent personal gain.&#10;C) select members based on their past affiliations with the planning organization.&#10;D) include people who would be indirectly affected by the program.

Accepted Answer

Including people who would be indirectly affected by the program ensures diverse perspectives and can lead to more comprehensive and effective planning.

Question 3

An invitation to a potential planning committee member should include all the following except:&#10;A) an expected donation to cover refreshments at the meeting.&#10;B) an approximate length and frequency of committee meetings.&#10;C) a brief explanation of the issue the committee will address.&#10;D) the day, time, and location of the first meeting.

Accepted Answer

An invitation should not include an expected donation as it may deter potential members from joining. The focus should be on the purpose and logistics of the committee.

Question 4

In preparing a meeting agenda, which of the following is not included?&#10;A) Meeting start time&#10;B) Seating assignments&#10;C) A list of topics to be discussed&#10;D) The name of the person responsible for leading each topic discussion

Accepted Answer

Seating assignments are typically not included in a meeting agenda, as the agenda focuses on the structure and content of the meeting rather than logistical details like seating.

Question 5

When selecting the planning committee chairperson, which of the following should be taken into consideration?&#10;A) Educational preparation&#10;B) Communication skills&#10;C) Prior chairperson experience&#10;D) Relationships with committee member

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following principles of planning are associated with ensuring the program's effectiveness is established?&#10;A) Plan with data&#10;B) Plan for priorities&#10;C) Plan for measurable outcomes&#10;D) Plan with a process

Accepted Answer

Planning for measurable outcomes is directly associated with ensuring a program's effectiveness, as it involves setting clear, quantifiable goals to evaluate success.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The assessment stage of the planning process focuses on evaluating the current situation and identifying needs and resources, not on determining individual contributions.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The planning stage involves setting objectives and determining the actions required to address the health problem effectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The implementation stage is when the plans are put into action, meaning the program is actively being executed.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The evaluation stage assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of a program, helping to determine how well it meets its objectives and uses resources.

Deck 3: Preparing for Planning