CNC Theory of Change & Logic Models 2

Question 1

In a logic model, which column typically appears FIRST in the sequence from left to right?

Accepted Answer

Inputs

Answer

Inputs (resources such as staff, funding, and volunteers) are the starting point of a logic model, representing what an organization invests in its program.

Question 2

A nonprofit's theory of change assumes that providing job-skills training leads to employment, which leads to financial stability. This assumption is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

Causal linkage

Answer

A causal linkage is the explicit assumption that one condition or activity will produce a specific change, forming the chain of reasoning in a theory of change.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a SHORT-TERM outcome in a youth mentorship program's logic model?

Accepted Answer

Participants report increased self-confidence after 3 months

Answer

Short-term outcomes are changes in knowledge, attitudes, or skills that occur within weeks to months of program participation.

Question 4

A logic model differs from a theory of change primarily because a logic model:

Accepted Answer

Provides a visual map of program components without fully explaining causal assumptions

Answer

A logic model is a visual planning tool showing the program's components, while a theory of change goes deeper by articulating and justifying the causal assumptions behind those components.

Question 5

The term 'plausibility' in the context of a theory of change refers to:

Accepted Answer

Whether the causal logic is reasonable given evidence and experience

Answer

Plausibility means the theory's causal chain is credible and supported by research, practice wisdom, or stakeholder knowledge.

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