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  1. Which tool would a parks planner use to calculate the walkability score of a neighborhood relative to park access?

    Answer: GIS spatial analysis tools

    GIS spatial analysis tools can calculate distances, service areas, and accessibility metrics to evaluate walkability and park access equity.

  2. A recreation center installs self-check-in kiosks for members. What is the MAIN benefit of this technology?

    Answer: Speeds up entry and frees staff for higher-value tasks

    Self-check-in kiosks reduce wait times and allow frontline staff to redirect their attention to programming, customer service, and facility supervision.

  3. Which approach best describes cloud-based software as it applies to parks and recreation agencies?

    Answer: Software hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet

    Cloud-based software is hosted on remote servers and accessed through a web browser, allowing staff to use it from any location with internet access.

  4. What does the term 'open data' mean in the context of parks and recreation agencies?

    Answer: Data that is freely available to the public without restrictions

    Open data refers to publicly available datasets that anyone can access, use, and share, often published by government agencies to promote transparency.

  5. Which technology enables parks staff to scan and track playground equipment inspections digitally in the field?

    Answer: Mobile inspection apps with GPS and photo capture

    Mobile inspection apps allow field staff to record inspection results, capture photos, and log GPS locations directly from a smartphone or tablet.

  6. A parks agency wants to improve equity in park access. Which technology tool would BEST help identify underserved areas?

    Answer: GIS mapping with demographic overlay

    GIS mapping with demographic overlays allows agencies to visualize park locations alongside population data to identify communities with inadequate access.

  7. What is the purpose of a park agency's customer relationship management (CRM) system?

    Answer: Tracking interactions and relationships with community members and partners

    A CRM system centralizes contact information and communication history with residents, partners, and donors to strengthen community relationships.