chapter 6

Question 1

The reasons for conducting a needs assessment include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. gathering data to publish a paper
b. identifying the extent and severity of a need
c. assessing the cause of a problem
d. determining the resources needed for a program
e. establishing priorities

Answer 1

gathering data to publish a paper

Question 2

which of the following is an example of an indirect program activity?

Answer 2

repairing equipment

Question 3

the heart of the program plan is

Answer 3

the goals and objectives

Question 4

the mission statement is broadly based statement of desires changes that should occur to alleviate the needs that have been identified

Answer 4

false

Question 5

to save time and money, secondary data should be collected before any primary data

Answer 5

true

Question 6

to improve the oral health of anytown citizens is an example of a

Answer 6

mission statement

Question 7

to decrease the consumption of s high sugar beverage at anytown public schools is an example of

Answer 7

program objective

Question 8

to decrease dental caries of anytown citizens is an example of

Answer 8

program goal

Question 9

to ban soft drinks at anytown public schools is an example of

Answer 9

program intervention

Question 10

the first three phases of the basic program development process…

Answer 10

assessment
diagnosis
planning for community based programs

Question 11

what does the community needs assessment include?

Answer 11

collection of facts
identification of needs
analysis of needs
prioritization of needs

Question 12

data that are already available

Answer 12

secondary data

Question 13

data collected specifically for use in a program

Answer 13

primary data

Question 14

a method of confirming the survey is usable to determine if people interpret questions as intended and to make sure that given answers include all possibilities

Answer 14

pilot test

Question 15

a tool to identify trends, patterns and opportunists

Answer 15

mapping

Question 16

helps determine whether a program is caused by a lack of service or a lack of use of existing services

Answer 16

needs analysis

Question 17

what may motivate communities to give increase priority for a program?

Answer 17

success rates

Question 18

the difference between the cost of providing the program versus the cost of not providing the program

for exampl: water fluoridation is both

Answer 18

cost benefit ratio

Question 19

5 parts of program development

Answer 19

mission statement
program goals
program objectives
program interventions
program activities

Question 20

what does the SMART formula stand for?

Answer 20

specific
measurable
appropriate 
realistic or related
time bound

Question 21

this is the focus and precision are essential is setting objectives. this eliminates confusion and allows easier measurement and documentation

Answer 21

specific

Question 22

they must be easily assessed to gauge progress of the program

Answer 22

measurable

Question 23

needs of the population group should be the central focus in the objectives of any intervention. the end result should be reasonably attainable

Answer 23

appropriate

Question 24

achievable, yet challenging, objectives help motivate those involved in delivering the intervention. they should also be directly related to expected outcomes

Answer 24

realistic or related

Question 25

it is essential that s timescale be specified to assess changes achieved. time frames can be for intermediate or end of program outcomes

Answer 25

time bound

Question 26

the steps directly involved in the delivery of the intervention

Answer 26

direct activities

Question 27

behind the scenes activities, required to carry out the intervention

Answer 27

indirect activities

Question 28

a chart that lists target dates for completion of program activities

Answer 28

time line

Question 29

what is one of the major reasons for program failure?

Answer 29

inadequate funding along with lack of resources