CPHA Program Planning & Evaluation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Process evaluation

Answer

Process evaluation monitors program implementation fidelity, assessing whether activities are being delivered as intended rather than measuring health outcomes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact

Answer

A logic model follows the sequence Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact, showing how resources lead to long-term population change.

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

Answer

Secondary data analysis uses existing datasets (hospital records, census data, vital statistics) to identify community health needs without the time and cost of primary data collection.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer

SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, providing clear and verifiable criteria for program success.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

Randomized controlled trials provide the strongest causal evidence by randomly assigning participants to intervention and control groups, minimizing selection bias and confounding.

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CPHA Program Planning & Evaluation