Question 1

Goals and objectives have the same elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Social action strategies are generally non-confrontational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the implementation of the plan, the worker needs to

Accepted Answer

A)  prioritize, pace, and sequence activities. 
B)  determine how to best accomplish the goals. 
C)  create programs to achieve the objectives. 
D)  apply for funding. 
E)  identify the changes that are expected. 
A)  prioritize, pace, and sequence activities. 
B)  determine how to best accomplish the goals. 
C)  create programs to achieve the objectives. 
D)  apply for funding. 
E)  identify the changes that are expected.

Question 4

The different power structures that may occur in the process of community development are

Accepted Answer

A)  power over, power within and empowerment. 
B)  power over, power with and power from within. 
C)  powerlessness, power with, and power from within. 
D)  powerlessness, power over, and power with. 
E)  power over, powerful, empowerment. 
A)  power over, power within and empowerment. 
B)  power over, power with and power from within. 
C)  powerlessness, power with, and power from within. 
D)  powerlessness, power over, and power with. 
E)  power over, powerful, empowerment.

Question 5

Versatility is a good reason for gathering preliminary information about a community. It means that the worker

Accepted Answer

A)  is able to know the situational factors that has led to issues or concerns. 
B)  can identify the challenges, strengths, and opportunities within the community of interest. 
C)  can assure the members of the potential for change. 
D)  is able to be flexible with one's approach when key stakeholders and their influence is known. 
E)  can relate to the issues that are going on in the community. 
A)  is able to know the situational factors that has led to issues or concerns. 
B)  can identify the challenges, strengths, and opportunities within the community of interest. 
C)  can assure the members of the potential for change. 
D)  is able to be flexible with one's approach when key stakeholders and their influence is known. 
E)  can relate to the issues that are going on in the community.

Question 6

Upon entering a community, the most important initial task is to

Accepted Answer

A)  get member's commitment for the goals. 
B)  identify one's allies. 
C)  build trust. 
D)  empower. 
E)  observe. 
A)  get member's commitment for the goals. 
B)  identify one's allies. 
C)  build trust. 
D)  empower. 
E)  observe.

Question 7

Why is it necessary to have researched the community before making entry?

Accepted Answer

A)  to clarify the community's situation or context 
B)  to assist members to identify their issues 
C)  to identify roles to assume in the process 
D)  to engage the community members 
E)  to assure the members of your expertise 
A)  to clarify the community's situation or context 
B)  to assist members to identify their issues 
C)  to identify roles to assume in the process 
D)  to engage the community members 
E)  to assure the members of your expertise

Question 8

When people feel safe enough to speak out and join others, they have

Accepted Answer

A)  power with type. 
B)  power from within type. 
C)  felt empowered. 
D)  critical power. 
E)  power from without type. 
A)  power with type. 
B)  power from within type. 
C)  felt empowered. 
D)  critical power. 
E)  power from without type.

Question 9

A mission statement includes the purpose, business, and values of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Adult education is different from child education in that it is voluntary and is based on the idea that adult learners expect the learning to help achieve a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are two advantages of being a community worker who is an outsider?

Accepted Answer

1. perception of being neutral

Question 12

To find out about power structure, one can use a direct source by

Accepted Answer

A)  chatting with local politicians. 
B)  checking out the editorials from a local newspaper. 
C)  asking members who the influential people are in the community. 
D)  talking with service agency board of directors. 
E)  asking the newspaper writers about their opinions. 
A)  chatting with local politicians. 
B)  checking out the editorials from a local newspaper. 
C)  asking members who the influential people are in the community. 
D)  talking with service agency board of directors. 
E)  asking the newspaper writers about their opinions.

Question 13

Describe two reasons for researching the community.

Accepted Answer

1. responsibility - awareness of context

Question 14

In the third step of community development process, the worker is prepared to make entry. Community workers at this point should have

Accepted Answer

A)  an understanding of the history of the community. 
B)  a good background of the goals of the community development project. 
C)  a good understanding of one's roles as agreed upon with the employer. 
D)  a good relationship with the management of the community. 
E)  an initial sense of the community's operational social networks. 
A)  an understanding of the history of the community. 
B)  a good background of the goals of the community development project. 
C)  a good understanding of one's roles as agreed upon with the employer. 
D)  a good relationship with the management of the community. 
E)  an initial sense of the community's operational social networks.

Question 15

What is an advantage of a community worker residing outside the area of work?

Accepted Answer

A)  finding a balance between work and family life 
B)  having a first hand knowledge about the community 
C)  perception of being able to understand the community 
D)  having a personal motivation to see positive changes 
E)  developing an established status outside of the community 
A)  finding a balance between work and family life 
B)  having a first hand knowledge about the community 
C)  perception of being able to understand the community 
D)  having a personal motivation to see positive changes 
E)  developing an established status outside of the community

Question 16

A strategy of a community action plan describes the action steps to be undertaken by the community members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Brainstorming is a group process that has no time limits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss three challenges in consciousness-raising.

Accepted Answer

One challenge is that all community work

Question 19

An example of secondary source of data is through direct observation of what is happening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As an organizer in the community development process, one can

Accepted Answer

A)  achieve united action among the community members. 
B)  develop members who could speak for themselves. 
C)  cultivate learners who would educate the other members. 
D)  facilitate group agreement on the processes to be followed. 
E)  assist members to explore the best course of action. 
A)  achieve united action among the community members. 
B)  develop members who could speak for themselves. 
C)  cultivate learners who would educate the other members. 
D)  facilitate group agreement on the processes to be followed. 
E)  assist members to explore the best course of action.

Goals and objectives have the same elements.

Social action strategies are generally non-confrontational.

In the implementation of the plan, the worker needs to

The different power structures that may occur in the process of community development are

Versatility is a good reason for gathering preliminary information about a community. It means that the worker

Upon entering a community, the most important initial task is to

Why is it necessary to have researched the community before making entry?

When people feel safe enough to speak out and join others, they have

A mission statement includes the purpose, business, and values of the organization.

Adult education is different from child education in that it is voluntary and is based on the idea that adult learners expect the learning to help achieve a goal.

What are two advantages of being a community worker who is an outsider?

To find out about power structure, one can use a direct source by

Describe two reasons for researching the community.

In the third step of community development process, the worker is prepared to make entry. Community workers at this point should have

What is an advantage of a community worker residing outside the area of work?

A strategy of a community action plan describes the action steps to be undertaken by the community members.

Brainstorming is a group process that has no time limits.

Discuss three challenges in consciousness-raising.

An example of secondary source of data is through direct observation of what is happening.

As an organizer in the community development process, one can

Importance of Community

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

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Building Relationships With the Community

Skills for Working in Communities

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Exam 6: Process of Community Development

Goals and objectives have the same elements.

Social action strategies are generally non-confrontational.

In the implementation of the plan, the worker needs to

The different power structures that may occur in the process of community development are

Versatility is a good reason for gathering preliminary information about a community. It means that the worker

Upon entering a community, the most important initial task is to

Why is it necessary to have researched the community before making entry?

When people feel safe enough to speak out and join others, they have

A mission statement includes the purpose, business, and values of the organization.

Adult education is different from child education in that it is voluntary and is based on the idea that adult learners expect the learning to help achieve a goal.

What are two advantages of being a community worker who is an outsider?

To find out about power structure, one can use a direct source by

Describe two reasons for researching the community.

In the third step of community development process, the worker is prepared to make entry. Community workers at this point should have

What is an advantage of a community worker residing outside the area of work?

A strategy of a community action plan describes the action steps to be undertaken by the community members.

Brainstorming is a group process that has no time limits.

Discuss three challenges in consciousness-raising.

An example of secondary source of data is through direct observation of what is happening.

As an organizer in the community development process, one can

Importance of Community

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

Perspectives on Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

Filters