CPP CPP Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis 2

Question 1

The purpose of a gap analysis in program planning is to:

Accepted Answer

Determine the difference between what is currently offered and what is needed to meet community demand

Answer

A gap analysis in program planning identifies the difference between current service offerings and what is needed to adequately address identified community needs.

Question 2

Which of the following tools is commonly used to map assets and gaps within a community?

Accepted Answer

Community asset mapping

Answer

Community asset mapping identifies existing strengths, resources, and gaps within a community to inform more targeted and strengths-based program planning.

Question 3

Triangulation in needs assessment refers to:

Accepted Answer

Using multiple data sources or methods to cross-validate findings

Answer

Triangulation strengthens needs assessment findings by cross-validating results across multiple data sources or methods.

Question 4

A CPP professional conducts a 'comparative needs' analysis by:

Accepted Answer

Comparing the condition of one group or area to another to identify relative unmet need

Answer

Comparative needs analysis identifies relative unmet need by benchmarking one group or community against another with similar characteristics.

Question 5

When designing a survey for a needs assessment, a CPP professional should avoid:

Accepted Answer

Leading questions that suggest a desired response

Answer

Leading questions bias respondents toward particular answers, compromising the validity and usefulness of needs assessment data.

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CPP CPP Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis 2