CIP CIP Site Assessment & Interpretive Media 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Wayside exhibits are most effective when they are located:
- At the main entrance ticket booth only
- At points where visitors naturally pause and where the subject matter is visible or tangible (Correct answer)
- Inside climate-controlled buildings away from the resource
- Wherever construction is least expensive
Correct answer: At points where visitors naturally pause and where the subject matter is visible or tangible
Waysides work best when placed at natural stopping points where visitors can directly observe the resource being interpreted.
Question 2: Which interpretive medium is best suited for reaching visitors who never physically visit a site?
- Roving interpreter
- On-site kiosk
- Digital/online interpretive content (Correct answer)
- Wayside exhibit
Correct answer: Digital/online interpretive content
Digital and online content extends interpretation beyond the site's physical boundaries to remote audiences.
Question 3: A SWOT analysis in site assessment stands for:
- Style, Writing, Objectives, Themes
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (Correct answer)
- Site, Workforce, Orientation, Training
- Survey, Workflow, Outreach, Tactics
Correct answer: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a strategic tool used to evaluate a site's internal and external conditions.
Question 4: Which statement best describes 'non-personal' interpretive services?
- Services delivered by volunteers rather than paid staff
- Media-based interpretation delivered without a live human interpreter, such as exhibits or brochures (Correct answer)
- Programs that avoid emotional engagement with visitors
- Any interpretation offered free of charge
Correct answer: Media-based interpretation delivered without a live human interpreter, such as exhibits or brochures
Non-personal services are media-based—exhibits, publications, audio programs—that function without a live interpreter present.
Question 5: When assessing interpretive media durability, planners should consider:
- Only the initial fabrication cost
- Environmental conditions at the site such as UV exposure, humidity, and vandalism risk (Correct answer)
- The designer's portfolio reputation
- Federal regulations on font size only
Correct answer: Environmental conditions at the site such as UV exposure, humidity, and vandalism risk
Outdoor interpretive media must be selected and designed to withstand site-specific environmental stressors to remain effective long-term.
Question 6: The concept of 'interpretive opportunity' at a site refers to:
- A budget surplus available for new projects
- A place, moment, or situation where meaningful interpretation can occur (Correct answer)
- An open staff position in the interpretive department
- A grant funding cycle
Correct answer: A place, moment, or situation where meaningful interpretation can occur
An interpretive opportunity is any place or situation at a site where conditions are favorable for delivering meaningful, engaging interpretation.
CIP CIP Site Assessment & Interpretive Media 2
Wayside exhibits are most effective when they are located: