Week 3

Question 1

Reading 3

What is the primary purpose of the Community Capitals Framework (CCF)?

a) To measure financial investment in communities
b) To assess various forms of capital for community development
c) To determine the best locations for industrial plants
d) To track migration patterns within communities

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Reading 3

Which of the following is not one of the capitals considered in the Community Capitals Framework?
a) Social Capital
b) Political Capital
c) Military Capital
d) Human Capital

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Reading 3

What does the Community Assets and Attributes Model (CAAM) focus on?
a) Measuring community strengths in natural capital
b) Quantifying social, human, cultural, and political capital
c) Predicting economic growth using financial capital
d) Comparing communities based on built infrastructure

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Reading 3

What was the primary goal of using CAAM in the study?
a) To compare community happiness across the US
b) To evaluate community readiness for biorefinery projects
c) To assess the impact of climate change on communities
d) To increase the number of job opportunities in rural areas

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Reading 3

In the study, what factor contributed to Tacoma’s project failure?
a) High levels of social trust
b) Strong political engagement
c) Weak social and political capital, leading to distrust
d) Lack of raw materials for the project

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Reading 3

What made Missoula, MT a successful site for the biorefinery project?
a) Strong cultural capital but weak human capital
b) High levels of social capital and a strong workforce
c) A homogeneous population with limited diversity
d) Limited social networks but strong political influence

Answer 6

B

j slightly lacking in political capital

Question 7

Reading 3

What is bonding social capital?
a) Networks formed among similar people within a community
b) Connections made with outsiders to bring in external resources
c) Political alliances formed with local government leaders
d) Funding given by NGOs to support community projects

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Reading 3

Why can high social capital sometimes be a challenge for development projects?
a) It always leads to economic downturns
b) It discourages political engagement
c) It can create strong resistance to external projects (e.g., NIMBY effect)
d) It prevents community members from forming networks

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Reading 3

What does the diversity index measure in the CAAM model?
a) The level of financial capital in a community
b) The probability that two randomly chosen individuals belong to different racial groups
c) The proportion of people who vote in elections
d) The availability of infrastructure for new businesses

Answer 9

B

Question 10

Reading 3

Political capital refers to:
a) The total amount of money invested by politicians
b) The ability of a community to engage in political decision-making
c) The presence of large-scale industries in a region
d) The trust community members have in economic growth

Answer 10

B

Question 11

Reading 3

A community with low political capital is likely to experience:
a) High levels of government trust and participation
b) Difficulty influencing policy decisions and engaging with political actors
c) Increased financial capital and infrastructure development
d) Strong participation in governance and decision-making

Answer 11

B

Question 12

Reading 3

What strategy should a project adopt in a highly segregated community to improve success?
a) Engage trusted local leaders to build support
b) Avoid engaging with local stakeholders
c) Rely entirely on government support
d) Ignore political actors in the process

Answer 12

A

Question 13

Reading 3

How does bridging social capital support economic projects?
a) It increases segregation within the community
b) It helps form networks across diverse groups, encouraging acceptance of new projects
c) It discourages economic investment in high-risk projects
d) It ensures that only a small group of insiders benefits from development

Answer 13

B

Question 14

Reading 4

** What is a key function of community networks?**
A) Reducing individual freedoms
B) Strengthening social capital and resilience
C) Limiting diversity within communities
D) Replacing government functions

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Reading 4

Which of the following best describes bonding social capital?
A) Links between different communities
B) Close relationships within homogenous groups
C) Connections with external authorities
D) Community relationships based solely on economic status

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Reading 4

The concept of a ‘well-connected community’ argues that:
A) Community development should focus only on economic growth
B) Social networks should remain unchanged over time
C) Strengthening connections between people enhances empowerment
D) Government policies should not influence community engagement

Answer 16

C

Question 17

Reading 4

What is a potential downside of strong community networks?
A) They always promote equality
B) They may reinforce exclusion and corruption
C) They eliminate the need for government intervention
D) They reduce overall trust among individuals

Answer 17

B

Question 18

Reading 4

Bridging capital is important because it:
A) Encourages cooperation between different social groups
B) Focuses only on strengthening ties within a group
C) Avoids external engagement with institutions
D) Is the least significant type of social capital

Answer 18

A

Question 19

Reading 4

How do informal networks contribute to disaster recovery?
A) They provide rapid and flexible assistance
B) They rely solely on government aid
C) They discourage mutual support
D) They replace official disaster response teams

Answer 19

A

Question 20

Reading 4

What is one way that governments use community networks?
A) To prevent social engagement
B) To strengthen participation in policy-making
C) To decrease cooperation among communities
D) To control all aspects of civic life

Answer 20

B

Question 21

Reading 4

What is a major challenge in building community networks?
A) Ensuring that they always remain informal
B) Balancing inclusivity while preventing social inequalities
C) Avoiding all forms of government intervention
D) Reducing the number of social connections

Answer 21

B

Question 22

Reading 4

How do transnational communities maintain their networks?
A) By completely isolating themselves from their home country
B) By sustaining cultural and economic ties
C) By rejecting traditional forms of communication
D) By relying exclusively on government policies

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Reading 4

Which type of social capital involves connections to external organisations?
A) Bonding capital
B) Bridging capital
C) Linking capital
D) Structural capital

Answer 23

C

Question 24

Lecture

Which of the following best describes Functionalism in community development?
A) Society consists of interconnected parts, and each serves a function
B) Society is driven by continuous conflict between the powerful and the oppressed
C) Society is a product of symbols, meanings, and social interpretations
D) Society must be controlled by government institutions

Answer 24

A

Question 25

# **Lecture** **According to Interpretivism, how is society understood?** A) Through social structures that ensure stability B) Through economic inequalities and power struggles C) Through the meanings and interactions individuals create D) Through government policies and social services

Answer 25

C

Question 26

# **Lecture** **What is the primary focus of Critical Theory in community development?** A) Ensuring social stability through systems B) Examining power imbalances and advocating for social justice C) Encouraging communities to rely on government aid D) Promoting economic growth at all costs

Answer 26

C

Question 27

# **Lecture** **What is the main principle of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model?** A) Identifying and mobilizing existing community assets for self-driven development B) Providing external aid and services to solve community problems C) Relying on government and NGOs for economic funding D) Eliminating community participation in decision-making

Answer 27

A

Question 28

# **Lecture** **Which of the following is NOT a process of the ABCD model?** A) Visioning B) Asset Mapping C) Forced Community Relocation D) Participation

Answer 28

C

Question 29

# **Lecture** **Which types of assets does ABCD emphasize?** A) Individual talents, social capital, and institutions B) Only financial resources and government aid C) Natural capital and industrial development D) Large-scale corporate investments

Answer 29

A

Question 30

# **Lecture** **How does the Community Capitals Framework (CCF) differ from ABCD?** A) CCF expands the concept of capital beyond social resources B) CCF does not consider social relationships C) ABCD ignores local assets, while CCF focuses on them D) CCF is only applicable to urban communities

Answer 30

A

Question 31

# **Lecture** **Which of the following is NOT one of the seven forms of capital in CCF?** A) Natural Capital B) Built Capital C) Religious Capital D) Political Capital

Answer 31

C

Question 32

# **Lecture** **What is a key benefit of using the Community Capitals Framework?** A) It allows communities to analyze their assets and make strategic improvements B) It replaces the need for government intervention in community development C) It encourages communities to focus only on financial capital D) It eliminates the importance of social and political factors in development

Answer 32

A

Question 33

# **Lecture** **What does the Networking Model of Community Development emphasize?** A) The importance of social networks in building strong communities B) The need to isolate communities to prevent external influence C) Government-led programs with minimal community participation D) The removal of traditional social relationships in development

Answer 33

A

Question 34

# **Lecture** **Which of the following is true about the "Well-Connected Community" concept?** A) It suggests that community networks are irrelevant for development B) Strong relationships within a community can facilitate mutual support and empowerment C) Social capital has little impact on a community's success D) Government control is necessary for a well-connected community to function

Answer 34

B

Question 35

# **Lecture** **What is the key role of social capital in community development?** A) It facilitates trust, cooperation, and collective action B) It replaces financial and political capital in governance C) It isolates different social groups to avoid conflicts D) It discourages community networking to prevent economic dependency

Answer 35

A

Question 36

# **Lecture** **The Sufficiency Economy Model (Thailand) is based on what 3 core principle?**

Answer 36

Moderation, reasonableness, prudence

Question 37

# **Lecture** **Which key cultural influence shaped the Sufficiency Economy Model?** A) Western economic theories B) Buddhist principles and King Rama IX’s philosophy C) Marxist socialism D) Capitalist-driven industrialization

Answer 37

B

Question 38

# **Lecture** **How does the Sufficiency Economy Model contribute to community development?** A) It ensures that development is sustainable and benefits all, not just the wealthy B) It prioritizes aggressive industrial expansion over social well-being C) It encourages high-risk investments in communities D) It removes the need for community engagement in decision-making

Answer 38

A

Question 39

# **Lecture** **How does Functionalism explain community development?** A) Communities thrive when social structures and systems function harmoniously B) Communities develop through conflict and class struggle C) Community development is based on individual interpretations of social meaning D) Communities are best developed through government-only interventions

Answer 39

A

Question 40

# **Lecture** **Which of the following best differentiates the ABCD and Needs-Based models?** A) The Needs-Based model relies on external aid, while ABCD focuses on local resources B) ABCD discourages community participation, while Needs-Based encourages it C) Needs-Based models prioritize social capital, while ABCD ignores it D) ABCD is driven by government aid, while Needs-Based is entirely grassroots-led

Answer 40

A

Question 41

**What is a potential limitation of high bonding social capital in a community?** A) It may lead to resistance against external influences and projects B) It encourages inclusivity and openness to new members C) It eliminates the risk of social inequalities D) It guarantees successful community development in all cases

Answer 41

A