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Question 1

A nonprofit wants to use social media to increase program awareness. Which strategy yields the most sustainable long-term engagement?

Accepted Answer

Sharing mission-aligned stories and interactive content consistently

Answer

Consistent, story-driven content builds authentic community relationships and sustained engagement more effectively than promotions or purchased metrics.

Question 2

Which cybersecurity measure provides the strongest protection against unauthorized access to organizational accounts?

Accepted Answer

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Answer

MFA requires a second verification step beyond a password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access even if credentials are compromised.

Question 3

An executive director is selecting a project management tool for a cross-functional team. Which feature is most essential?

Accepted Answer

Task assignment, deadlines, and progress visibility for all members

Answer

Core project management functionality—task ownership, due dates, and shared visibility—ensures accountability and coordination across departments.

Question 4

What is the primary benefit of using a constituent relationship management (CRM) system in a nonprofit?

Accepted Answer

Centralizing data on donors, volunteers, and clients to improve engagement

Answer

CRM systems aggregate constituent data to help organizations personalize outreach, track interactions, and strengthen relationships at scale.

Question 5

Which practice best protects an organization's data in the event of a ransomware attack?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining regular, tested, offsite data backups

Answer

Regular offsite backups allow an organization to restore operations without paying a ransom and are the most effective defense against ransomware.

(CED) Certified Executive Director Practice Test

(CED) Certified Executive Director Practice Test

CED Technology & Digital Tools 3