CPHA Program Planning & Evaluation 3

Question 1

When developing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which step should occur FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a Community Health Assessment (CHA)

Answer

A Community Health Assessment (CHA) identifies priority health needs and community assets, and must precede planning, prioritization, and implementation of any interventions.

Question 2

Which concept describes the extent to which a program produces intended outcomes under real-world conditions (outside controlled settings)?

Accepted Answer

Effectiveness

Answer

Effectiveness refers to how well a program achieves intended outcomes in real-world settings, whereas efficacy is measured under ideal, controlled conditions.

Question 3

A Gantt chart in public health program planning is PRIMARILY used to:

Accepted Answer

Map program tasks, responsibilities, and timelines visually

Answer

A Gantt chart is a project management tool that visually represents tasks, assigned personnel, durations, and timelines, helping coordinators track and manage implementation.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of program fidelity?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a program is implemented as originally designed

Answer

Program fidelity refers to how closely actual implementation adheres to the original program design, which is critical for replicating success and attributing outcomes to the intervention.

Question 5

Which evaluation approach involves collecting both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of program performance?

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods evaluation

Answer

Mixed-methods evaluation combines quantitative data (numbers, statistics) with qualitative data (interviews, focus groups, observations) for a richer, more nuanced understanding of program performance.

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CPHA Program Planning & Evaluation 3