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  1. Which cybersecurity practice is MOST important for parks and recreation staff who access agency systems remotely?

    Answer: Using a VPN (virtual private network)

    A VPN encrypts internet traffic, protecting sensitive agency data when staff connect from public or home networks.

  2. A parks agency uses an online survey after each program to gather participant feedback. Which tool category does this fall under?

    Answer: Customer feedback and data collection tools

    Online survey platforms (such as SurveyMonkey or Google Forms) are customer feedback and data collection tools used to evaluate program satisfaction.

  3. What is the MAIN advantage of integrating a parks agency's registration software with its accounting system?

    Answer: It reduces manual data entry and improves financial accuracy

    System integration reduces duplicate data entry, minimizes errors, and ensures that financial records align with registration and payment data in real time.

  4. Which NRPA resource provides parks and recreation agencies with national benchmarking data on operations and technology usage?

    Answer: NRPA Agency Performance Review (PRORAGIS)

    PRORAGIS (Park and Recreation Operating Ratio and Gross Expenditures Statistics) is NRPA's national database that helps agencies benchmark their operations against peers.

  5. What does 'two-factor authentication' protect against in a parks agency's software systems?

    Answer: Unauthorized access from stolen passwords

    Two-factor authentication requires a second verification step beyond a password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access even if credentials are stolen.

  6. A parks director wants to display real-time program availability on the agency's website. Which technology enables this?

    Answer: Live API integration between the website and registration database

    API integration allows the agency's website to pull live data from the registration system, displaying up-to-date availability without manual updates.

  7. Which technology is most useful for monitoring energy consumption in park facilities to reduce operating costs?

    Answer: Building automation and smart metering systems

    Building automation systems and smart meters track real-time energy use, enabling parks agencies to identify inefficiencies and lower utility costs.