NRPA Advanced Techniques & Methods 2

Question 1

Which technique is used in park maintenance to reduce compaction in high-traffic turf areas without fully closing them?

Accepted Answer

Hollow-tine aeration

Answer

Hollow-tine aeration removes plugs of soil to relieve compaction and improve air and water infiltration while allowing continued use.

Question 2

In therapeutic recreation, the 'Leisure Ability Model' is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a framework for functional intervention through to independent leisure

Answer

The Leisure Ability Model guides therapeutic recreation specialists from functional intervention through leisure education to recreational participation.

Question 3

When applying the 'logic model' to recreation program evaluation, which element represents the immediate results of program activities?

Accepted Answer

Outcomes

Answer

Outcomes represent the changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behaviors that result directly from program participation.

Question 4

A park agency wants to implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Which strategy is most directly associated with CPTED?

Accepted Answer

Trimming vegetation to improve natural surveillance

Answer

CPTED uses natural surveillance techniques like clearing sightlines by trimming vegetation to deter criminal activity through environmental design.

Question 5

Which aquatic programming method is specifically used to assess swimmer competency before advancing to open-water activities?

Accepted Answer

Swim classification test

Answer

A swim classification test evaluates swimmers' ability across defined skill levels to safely place them in appropriate aquatic activities.

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

NRPA Advanced Techniques & Methods 2