CRP Performance Management & Metrics 3

Question 1

A recreation agency conducts a needs assessment before launching a new senior fitness program. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify gaps between current services and community demand

Answer

A needs assessment identifies the gap between existing services and what the community actually requires, guiding program development decisions.

Question 2

Which performance measurement approach collects data at multiple points during a program rather than only at its conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Formative evaluation

Answer

Formative evaluation gathers ongoing feedback during program delivery to allow real-time adjustments and improvements.

Question 3

A parks department tracks 'acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.' This metric is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Level of service standard

Answer

Level of service standards express the quantity of facilities or services provided relative to the population served, establishing baseline expectations.

Question 4

In program cost recovery analysis, a program that generates revenue equal to 100% of its direct costs is described as:

Accepted Answer

Break-even on direct costs

Answer

When a program's revenue equals its direct costs, it breaks even on direct costs, though it may still require subsidy for indirect/overhead costs.

Question 5

Which statistical measure is most useful for identifying the most frequently occurring response in a participant satisfaction survey?

Accepted Answer

Mode

Answer

The mode identifies the most frequently occurring value in a dataset, making it ideal for finding the most common survey response.

(CRP) Certified Recreation Professional Practice Test

(CRP) Certified Recreation Professional Practice Test

CRP Performance Management & Metrics 3