TEXT & ONLINE--Practice Exam

Question 1

You are assigned to plan a day camp with an $8,000 budget. Policy dictates that the program receives a max of 25% subsidy. If there are 50 participants, what is the PER PERSON cost of the subsidized program?

Answer 1

($8,000*75)/50=$120 each

Question 2

*What document is most often needed for a major acquisition from external vendors?

Answer 2

Purchase order

Question 3

Revenue from fees/charges was not sufficient to offset the cost of an agency’s annual Fun Run. Which funding source would be best suited for this type of activity?

Answer 3

Commercial sponsorships

Question 4

How long would a reasonable planning period be for a capital improvement project for a municipal park?

Answer 4

5 years

Question 5

What document is adopted by a professional organization to govern the conduct of its members?

Answer 5

Code of ethics

Question 6

What is the most important factor in volunteer retention?

Answer 6

Effective recognition

Question 7

Staff development activities are most often successful when…

Answer 7

Staff are involved in est. goals

Question 8

What is the primary considering in developing park/rec staff work schedules

Answer 8

Program needs

Question 9

In the evaluation of a special event, leadership staff indicates uncertainty about their specific assignments and how needed supplies would be made available to them. What deficiency does this reveal?

Answer 9

Planning

Question 10

Knowing that a volunteer working special events is internally motivated, the most meaningful form of recognition would be…

Answer 10

Verbal acknowledgement following the event

Question 11

The most important reason for the park/rec supervisor to document the need for disciplinary action is to…

Answer 11

Provide factual details

Question 12

The park/rec professional is conducting a part-time recruitment and hiring plan for the summer. The agency operates in a community of 90,000 residents. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are under-represented on the agency’s staff. How should the professional 1st improve this recruitment and hiring plan?

Answer 12

Staff training for recruitment and interviewing

Question 13

Appropriate risk management policies and procedures should reduce an agency’s _____________.

Answer 13

Insurance costs

Question 14

What is the best way to communicate work rules/policies?

Answer 14

Discuss them at inservice training sessions

Question 15

A community resident wants to take a class, but cannot afford the full cost and the park/rec organization does not have a policy to address this situation. What should the park/rec professional do?

Answer 15

Refer the person to another agency with a similar program for free

Question 16

What is the primary purpose for personnel to wear uniforms?

Answer 16

Easy recognition by the public

Question 17

A rationale for why an agency is developing a program is called ___________.

Answer 17

A statement of purpose

Question 18

When responding to complaints/disputes from the public, it is best to…

Answer 18

Treat the complaint/dispute as presented

Question 19

The success of a park/rec agency is best measured by the…

Answer 19

Service to its clientele

Question 20

The underlying purpose of a marketing plan for a public organization is to…

Answer 20

Serve more people

Question 21

What is the best method to evaluate a promotional campaign used for a special event?

Answer 21

Conduct exit interviews of participants

Question 22

In the fall, enrollment in Monday night programs declines. Participants have indicated difficulty arriving on time. What elements of the marketing mix should be investigated?

Answer 22

Place

Question 23

Responding to customer complaints in a timely manner is an important part of…

Answer 23

Public releations

Question 24

What is an appropriate way for a park/rec professional to network with related organizations in the community to maximize efforts and services?

Answer 24

Attending monthly meetings of local governance or community social services

Question 25

The primary goal of community park/rec services for individuals with disabilities is to...

Answer 25

Make life satisfying and meaningful for participants.

Question 26

What is the best way to assess the areas/facilities of a public park and rec agency?

Answer 26

Compare against community expectations

Question 27

The most accurate indicator of future participation by members of a target population is their...

Answer 27

Current participation patterns

Question 28

Residents in an outlying area of the community have complained about the lack of program services administered for them. In considering the delivery of services to these residents, what is the first processes that should be completed?

Answer 28

Needs assessment

Question 29

A park/rec professional wants to expand a program to a new target market. To accomplish this, the professional must be able to determine the market's...

Answer 29

Accessibility, size, and measurability

Question 30

The most common contribution of public schools to local park and rec agencies is...

Answer 30

To provide facilities for recreational use

Question 31

Participation in designed programs will lead to accomplishment of...

Answer 31

Stated benefits and outcome goals

Question 32

A park and rec agency is not required to make all facilities accessible as long as programs offered in inaccessible facilities...

Answer 32

Are available in alternate accessible facilities

Question 33

An individual with an emotional disability would experience the LEAST amount of inclusion in what type of program?

Answer 33

A drawing class

Question 34

What 2 factors should be considered when planning an “activity-centered” rec activity in a public park and rec organization?

Answer 34

Participant skill level and interest

Question 35

What is the most appropriate tournament format for determining a winner in the least amount of time?

Answer 35

Single elimination

Question 36

Which program formats is best to allow participants to assume leadership roles?

Answer 36

Club

Question 37

When designing a program for teens, what type of activity would best facilitate socialization? (Options: volleyball league, table tennis tournament, computer class, swimming lessons)

Answer 37

Volleyball league

Question 38

What are the 2 most important outcomes when conducting registration?

Answer 38

Accountability of records and ease of enrollment

Question 39

When leading a recreation program, the park/rec professional should be primarily concerned with...

Answer 39

Accomplishing program goals

Question 40

The park/rec professional should ensure the site plan is consistent with...

Answer 40

The agency master plan

Question 41

*The inclusion of a library and/or resource center in a neighborhood rec facility should be based in the belief that a park/rec agency should do what?

Answer 41

Promote self-directed activities

Question 42

What is the MOST IMPORTANT reason for conducting scheduled inspections for facilities and equipment?

Answer 42

It is the foundation for a good risk management plan and maintenance program

Question 43

In developing services for tourists visiting the community, which of the following community agencies would be best for collaboration with the park and recreation agency? (Options: United Way, Jr. Service League, Chamber of Commerce, or American Automobile Association)

Answer 43

Chamber of Commerce

Question 44

What is the title of a park/rec professional who coordinates use of facilities, programs, and personnel?

Answer 44

A supervisor

Question 45

A rec leader receives a request from a citizen for a rec service not provided by the public agency. What should they do?

Answer 45

Report the request to the rec supervisor for follow-up

Question 46

A rec supervisor jointly administrates a program with an alternative school for delinquent youths. The students' favorite activity is basketball. How should this activity be implemented to accommodate the youths' needs?

Answer 46

Include homework completion as a condition for participation

Question 47

A city has no pools. The local Army post has a pool but few rec programs. The supervisor and Army personnel make an agreement for city residents to use the Army pool in exchange for reduced fees for soldiers participating in city rec programs. What is this an example of?

Answer 47

An intergovernmental agreement

Question 48

What is the most important reason for conducting program evaluations?

Answer 48

Assess the current program and help plan future programs

Question 49

What key issues should guide the development of a department's program evaluation instrument?

Answer 49

Reliability, validity and usability

Question 50

*Program evaluation reports should always include...

Answer 50

Instructor names

Question 51

How many individuals must be surveyed to obtain 1,250 completed evaluations from a softball league with 6,000 participants, if the expected return rate is 50%?

Answer 51

2,500

Question 52

Systematically judging the worth, value, or merit of a recreation program is a process known as...

Answer 52

Evaluation

Question 53

*How often should agencies conduct inventory inspections of fixed assets?

Answer 53

Annually

Question 54

A community has 10 tennis courts developed in 3 park areas. The population is 125,000 and the community standard is one court per 5,000 people. How many new courts are needed?

Answer 54

15

Question 55

*Equipment records can generally be classified into which 2 groups?

Answer 55

Operational and inventory

Question 56

*What should be created prior to site planning?

Answer 56

An approved master plan

Question 57

The primary purpose of risk management is to reduce risks associated with...

Answer 57

Daily operations

Question 58

*What document best supports budget requests when scheduling capital improvements for the next fiscal year?

Answer 58

Comprehensive master plan

Question 59

*What does a capital improvement program focus on?

Answer 59

Expected future costs

Question 60

An area biologist designated that the carrying capacity for white-tailed deer is one for every 5 acres. The forest/preserve park has 10,000 acres, and the latest count indicated 1,450 white-tailed deer and 250 elk. How many additional white-tailed deer are needed to maximize inhabitants in the forest/preserve park?

Answer 60

550

Question 61

Developing levels of service standards for individual park and rec facilities is important to...

Answer 61

Provide guidelines for proper maintenance schedules

Question 62

A stripped thread is noted on a U-bolt holding a playground swing, and the condition cannot be fixed. What should you do?

Answer 62

Remove the swing from service

Question 63

Maintenance management of park and rec grounds/facilities are critical for successful programming and user satisfaction. What are 3 tasks for successful maintenance management?

Answer 63

(1) Maintenance standards and procedures (2) Hazardous mat'ls handling procedures (3) Monitoring construction and repairs

Question 64

*What is the best reason for keeping complete records on the use and condition of equipment?

Answer 64

Determine replacement based on cost/benefit

Question 65

For a staff member to adequately supervise routine maintenance operations in a typical rec center, staff must understand what 3 things?

Answer 65

(1) Program schedule (2) Maintenance procedures (3) Attitude of maintenance staff

Question 66

The park and rec department contracted their baseball concession operation this season. This was done with the feeling that the service could be accomplished more efficiently and effectively by a vendor than by in-house staff. A technique used in monitoring the provision of services is...

Answer 66

To conduct a citizen survey

Question 67

What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Answer 67

Prevent injuries by ensuring a safe work environment

Question 68

What is an advantage of a specialized maintenance crew?

Answer 68

It is more efficient

Question 69

What is the most important task that must be completed prior to opening a ski slope area for the season?

Answer 69

Perform safety inspections on lifts and trams to be certain each is ready for operation

Question 70

An employee arrives at a facility to open it for public use. What should be the employee's first action?

Answer 70

Inspect all areas and equipment for hazards

Question 71

Which type of supervision is needed for instructional programs and programs involving low skilled participants?

Answer 71

Direct supervision

Question 72

As posted, a park closes at 10pm. An adult enters the park at midnight and remains undetected. What duty of care is owed to this individual?

Answer 72

Provide warnings of hazards

Question 73

What fun provides park and rec agencies with an effective financial mechanism to manage revenue-generating facilities such as golf courses, swimming pools, and campgrounds?

Answer 73

Enterprise fund

Question 74

Employees you supervise are complaining that their evaluations aren't fair b/c they don't know what they should be accomplishing to receive better evals. What do you need to work on to improve the situation? (p. 154)

Answer 74

Develop a more through job analysis

Question 75

By policy, RPD will subsidize direct costs of adult rec programs by only 10%. You have the following expense info for an oil painting class at your facility: Instructor: $380 Facility rental: %520 Program manager: $100 Overhead charge for agency brochure: $50 What is the max amount will RPD subsidize?

Answer 75

$380 x .1 = $38