Grant Writing Program Evaluation and Reporting 5

Question 1

A grant's 'performance measurement framework' typically includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Staff performance reviews

Answer

Performance measurement frameworks focus on program outcomes (indicators, baselines, targets) not on internal HR processes like staff reviews.

Question 2

Which statement about 'baseline data' in grant reporting is correct?

Accepted Answer

Baseline data establishes the starting point before intervention to enable change measurement

Answer

Baseline data captures the pre-program status of participants or communities, making it possible to measure how much change occurred.

Question 3

Under OMB's Uniform Guidance, a grantee's performance reports must be submitted:

Accepted Answer

At least annually, unless the funder requires more frequent reporting

Answer

2 CFR Part 200 requires performance reports at least annually, though many federal agencies require quarterly reports.

Question 4

A program serving English-language learners wants to collect valid survey data. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Translate and culturally adapt surveys into participants' primary languages

Answer

Culturally and linguistically adapted instruments ensure data validity and equity for participants who are not English-proficient.

Question 5

The 'attribution problem' in program evaluation refers to the challenge of:

Accepted Answer

Proving that observed changes were caused by the program rather than other factors

Answer

Attribution is the difficulty of isolating program effects from external influences, making causal claims difficult without a control group.

Grant Writing Practice Test