CED Program Development & Evaluation 2

Question 1

Formative evaluation in program development is conducted:

Accepted Answer

During program implementation to make ongoing improvements

Answer

Formative evaluation is an ongoing process conducted during implementation that provides feedback to improve and refine program activities in real time.

Question 2

Summative evaluation is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the overall effectiveness and impact of a completed program

Answer

Summative evaluation occurs at the end of a program to judge its overall merit, effectiveness, and impact — informing decisions about continuation or replication.

Question 3

For evaluating participant experiences and understanding barriers to program access, the most appropriate method is:

Accepted Answer

In-depth interviews with program participants

Answer

In-depth interviews allow participants to share their experiences, perspectives, and barriers in their own words, providing rich qualitative insights unavailable through quantitative methods.

Question 4

Culturally competent program design requires executive directors to:

Accepted Answer

Engage community members from the target population in program planning and design

Answer

Cultural competence requires meaningful engagement of community members in program design to ensure relevance, accessibility, and alignment with community values and norms.

Question 5

Executive directors should use program evaluation results primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Inform strategic decisions about program continuation, modification, or expansion

Answer

Evaluation results should drive evidence-based decision-making, helping leaders improve program quality, allocate resources effectively, and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders.

(CED) Certified Executive Director Practice Test

(CED) Certified Executive Director Practice Test

CED Program Development & Evaluation 2