CCAP Program Planning & Execution 4

Question 1

Which ROMA Next Generation national indicator category measures whether families achieve economic stability?

Accepted Answer

Individual & Family Outcomes

Answer

ROMA Next Generation's Individual & Family Outcomes track changes in family conditions including income, employment, and housing stability.

Question 2

A CAA is designing a new early childhood program. Conducting a 'landscape analysis' means:

Accepted Answer

Mapping existing services to identify gaps and avoid duplication

Answer

A landscape analysis maps the existing service ecosystem to reveal gaps in coverage and prevent duplicating what other agencies already provide.

Question 3

When establishing SMART program objectives, the 'T' (time-bound) component ensures:

Accepted Answer

Outcomes are measured at a specific deadline

Answer

Time-bound objectives specify a clear deadline by which the outcome will be measured, making progress trackable and accountable.

Question 4

Cost-effectiveness analysis in program planning compares:

Accepted Answer

The cost per unit of outcome achieved across program options

Answer

Cost-effectiveness analysis calculates cost per outcome unit (e.g., cost per family achieving housing stability), enabling comparison of program efficiency.

Question 5

In participatory action research (PAR) used in community planning, community members serve primarily as:

Accepted Answer

Co-researchers who help design, conduct, and interpret the study

Answer

PAR is defined by community members as active co-researchers throughout the process, not passive subjects, ensuring community ownership of findings.

(CCAP) Certified Community Action Professional Practice Test

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CCAP Program Planning & Execution 4