CPRP Programming & Operations 2

Question 1

Which program evaluation method collects participant feedback immediately after a program ends to assess satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Summative evaluation

Answer

Summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a program to measure outcomes and participant satisfaction.

Question 2

When scheduling aquatic programs, a recreation professional must ensure the pool meets which federal accessibility standard?

Accepted Answer

ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Answer

The ADA Standards for Accessible Design require accessible routes, pool lifts, or sloped entries for public aquatic facilities.

Question 3

A recreation supervisor notices program registration rates drop significantly in the second week of open enrollment. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a focus group or survey to identify barriers

Answer

Investigating root causes through participant feedback allows evidence-based adjustments before making costly decisions.

Question 4

The concept of 'carrying capacity' in park and recreation operations refers to:

Accepted Answer

The number of visitors a site can sustain without degrading the experience or environment

Answer

Carrying capacity defines the threshold of use beyond which resource quality, visitor experience, or ecological integrity declines.

Question 5

Which pricing strategy sets program fees below cost to make recreation accessible to low-income populations?

Accepted Answer

Subsidy pricing

Answer

Subsidy pricing uses general fund revenue or grants to offset costs so fees are below the actual cost of service delivery.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test