CPHA Program Planning & Evaluation

Question 1

Which type of evaluation assesses whether a public health program is being implemented as planned?

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Process evaluation

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Outcome evaluation

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Impact evaluation

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Summative evaluation

Question 2

The logic model framework connects which of the following in the correct sequence?

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Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact

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Goals → Activities → Inputs → Outputs → Outcomes

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Outcomes → Impact → Inputs → Activities → Outputs

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Activities → Inputs → Outcomes → Outputs → Impact

Question 3

Which needs assessment method involves analyzing existing data such as hospital records and census data without collecting new data?

Accepted Answer

Secondary data analysis

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Focus groups

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Key informant interviews

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Community surveys

Question 4

In program planning, a SMART objective refers to objectives that are:

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

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Simple, Measurable, Actionable, Reasonable, Timely

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Sustainable, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic, Trackable

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Strategic, Manageable, Assessable, Results-based, Targeted

Question 5

Which evaluation design provides the strongest evidence of a public health program's effectiveness?

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Randomized controlled trial

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Pre-post design without a control group

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Cross-sectional survey design

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Case study design

Question 6

Formative evaluation is BEST described as evaluation conducted:

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During program development to improve design before full rollout

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After program completion to judge overall effectiveness

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To assess long-term population health changes over decades

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To compare program cost to health outcomes achieved

Question 7

Which stakeholder engagement strategy is MOST important during the program planning phase to ensure relevance and community buy-in?

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Involving community members in identifying priorities and designing solutions

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Distributing final program reports to community members after completion

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Conducting press releases announcing program outcomes

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Providing staff training on implementation protocols