CED Program Development & Evaluation 3

Question 1

Participatory evaluation differs from traditional evaluation in that it:

Accepted Answer

Actively involves program stakeholders and participants in the evaluation process

Answer

Participatory evaluation engages community members, staff, and participants as co-evaluators, promoting ownership, relevance, and use of findings.

Question 2

The most direct measure of program efficiency is:

Accepted Answer

Cost per unit of service or cost per outcome achieved

Answer

Cost-per-outcome or cost-per-service-unit measures directly quantify how efficiently program resources are being converted into results.

Question 3

A program audit conducted by an executive director typically examines:

Accepted Answer

Whether programs align with organizational mission, goals, and resource allocations

Answer

A program audit reviews program activities, outcomes, resource use, and alignment with strategic goals to ensure accountability and mission fidelity.

Question 4

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in nonprofits differs from traditional evaluation by:

Accepted Answer

Embedding ongoing data collection and improvement cycles into everyday operations

Answer

CQI integrates ongoing data collection, analysis, and iterative improvements into daily operations rather than treating evaluation as a periodic, separate activity.

Question 5

A key indicator of long-term program sustainability is:

Accepted Answer

The program's ability to secure diverse and unrestricted revenue streams

Answer

Diversified revenue streams reduce dependency on any single funder and provide financial resilience, which is a primary indicator of long-term program sustainability.

(CED) Certified Executive Director Practice Test

(CED) Certified Executive Director Practice Test

CED Program Development & Evaluation 3