CCAP Program Planning & Execution 3

Question 1

Under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), eligible entities must demonstrate fiscal accountability through:

Accepted Answer

An annual independent financial audit per 2 CFR Part 200

Answer

2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) requires eligible entities receiving federal funds to undergo annual independent audits.

Question 2

When developing a program theory of change, the 'if-then' logic should flow from:

Accepted Answer

Resources to activities to outcomes to impact

Answer

A theory of change follows the causal chain: resources enable activities, which produce outcomes, which collectively create long-term impact.

Question 3

Which principle of the Community Action model distinguishes it from traditional social service delivery?

Accepted Answer

Tripartite board governance with resident representation

Answer

The tripartite board—one-third low-income community members, one-third public officials, one-third private sector—is the defining governance structure of Community Action.

Question 4

A program manager notices that only 40% of enrolled participants are achieving the target employment outcome. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a root cause analysis to identify barriers

Answer

Root cause analysis identifies the specific barriers preventing outcome achievement, enabling targeted programmatic improvements.

Question 5

Which evaluation type is conducted DURING program implementation to allow real-time improvements?

Accepted Answer

Formative evaluation

Answer

Formative evaluation is ongoing during program delivery, providing feedback that enables adjustments before the program concludes.

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CCAP Program Planning & Execution 3