Deck 6: Implementing

Question 1

All the following are community characteristics that can affect program implementation except:

A) the readiness of the community to address the problem.
B) the extent of community capacity to address the problem.
C) the existence of a political climate supportive of a program to address the problem.
D) the level of interest among those affected by the problem to address the problem.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

It's important to understand that the geography of an area can affect program implementation because of its impact on all the following except:

A) transportation.
B) resources.
C) weather.
D) accessibility.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Implementation is affected by the characteristics of the program itself, including:

A) its compatibility with the social norms of the intended audience.
B) the burden of cost to the community.
C) prior success in solving the problem it's intended to address.
D) the staffing resources needed to put the program into action.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The aspect of implementing a program with fidelity that entails following implementation protocols and guidelines is:

A) dose.
B) adherence.
C) program differentiation.
D) consistency.

Question 5

Participant responsiveness is the fidelity component concerned with the extent to which:

A) the program results in the expected changes in the intended audience.
B) the program holds the interest of the intended audience.
C) the intended audience takes part in the program.
D) the intended audience adopts the program recommendations.

Question 6

Program differentiation refers to:

A) the unique aspects of the program that contribute to its success.
B) aspects of the program that can be changed without significantly impacting effectiveness.
C) the changes made in the real-world setting to meet the needs of the intended audience.
D) versions of the program developed to boost effectiveness.

Question 7

A scalable program has all the following characteristics except:

A) known efficacy.
B) ability to reach intended audience.
C) minimal resource needs.
D) alignment with delivery organization priorities.

Question 8

Scaling is the process the planning committee uses when it wants to:

A) expand a program to reach more people.
B) adjust the number of program sessions offered.
C) weigh program activity pros and cons.
D) assess which program activities to minimize.

Question 9

Contextual fit is important to implementation success because it:

A) measures the degree to which program revisions are needed.
B) represents the level of program acceptance by the intended audience.
C) suggests the likelihood of program adoption by the community.
D) reflects the extent of consistency between program and setting characteristics.

Question 10

A vertical scale-up approach is appropriate for the planning committee to use when:

A) lessons learned along the way are needed to improve implementation in different settings.
B) rapid implementation is needed.
C) adaption or revision of the program is likely.
D) non-governmental agencies are the delivery organization.

Question 11

The RE-AIM implementation framework suggests which of the following ways to increase the proportion of people from the intended audience who participate in a program?

A) Give participation incentives to the intended audience.
B) Build relationships with the intended audience.
C) Send members of the intended audience personal invitations to participate in the program.
D) Offer transportation services to the program.

Question 12

The ethical challenge central to the implementation of public health programs is concerned with:

A) promoting social justice and the fair access to program benefits.
B) balancing respect for autonomy with the need to protect the public's health.
C) avoiding situations potentially in conflict with the moral principle of doing no harm.
D) providing individual's with programs that protect their health and rights.

Question 13

An implementation plan is an essential document that answers the following questions:

A) what will be done, where will it be done, and why will it be done?
B) what will be done, why will it be done, and when will it be done?
C) what will be done, when will it be done, and by whom will it be done?
D) what will be done, why will it be done, and where will it be done?

Question 14

Contextual fit challenges are important to resolve because they impact the effectiveness of the program.

Question 15

The culture of the implementing organization has no effect on program effectiveness.

Question 16

Programs with the best chance of scaling up are those that meet a need or solve a problem for the delivery organization.