NRPA Technology & Tools 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

GIS spatial analysis tools

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Speeds up entry and frees staff for higher-value tasks

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Software hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Data that is freely available to the public without restrictions

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Mobile inspection apps with GPS and photo capture

Answer

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

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

NRPA Technology & Tools 3