MCHES EXAM QUESTIONS | VERIFIED ACCURATE
ANSWERS | 2026
When using asset mapping for health education programming, commitment of
educational resources typically decreases in order to: - Answers -Help the community
sustain the effort
The health education specialist is using an instrument to "stage" a person's fruit and
veggie intake. One question asks, "Do you intend to eat at least five servings of fruits
and veggies each day in the next six months?" Which model is being applied here? -
Answers -Transtheoretical Model (stages of change model)
The health education specialist is holding the first meeting with key stakeholders who
will be most affected by an intervention program. She is seeking support from them to
ensure smooth program planning and implementation. In seeking stakeholder support in
this situation, it is most important for the health educator to explain to the stakeholders
the: - Answers -Necessity of the program to be implemented.
When a health educator addresses threats to external validity in data collection it allows:
- Answers -generalizability of findings
The disadvantage of maintaining a budget category at the organizational level is -
Answers -the cost-effectiveness of each program is difficult to determine
The expenditure of hiring more part-time instructors due to increased participation is
which type of expense? - Answers -Semi-Variable
The budget is past the due date for submission. What's the most important info to
include in the report? - Answers -Explanation of variance and recommended action.
An agency needs volunteers at a local health awareness event. Before the recruitment
campaign can begin, the best first step is: - Answers -develop a volunteer job
description
Because the budget is tied to resources and elements of the strategic plan, the health
ed specialist must develop the budget during the - Answers -Planning process
From a fiscal perspective, which of these funds represent the portion of a project that
the applicant's agency or organization is providing? - Answers -Matching funds
A health ed specialist who leads advocacy efforts might be asked to do which of the
following things first? - Answers -Prioritize key public health issues
, A health ed specialist is collaborating with the state health department on a training
effort to implement effective physical activity programs. The training team has
completed the first step which was to determine training needs. What is the next step to
advance this training? - Answers -Set objectives
To compare and contrast data and to obtain a thorough perspective on health needs,
primary and secondary data should be: - Answers -integrated
When synthesizing vital statistics with primary data from a needs assessment, a health
ed specialist must be aware of the limitations of the data. A limitation of vital statistics
data is that the data are: - Answers -generally published 2-3 years after collection
Students are enrolled in physical activity program for young adults and are going to
exercise aerobically. If they know what this is and how to do the exercise this is
considered: - Answers -behavioral capability.
In which phase of the PRECEDE-PROCEDE Model does the health ed specialist
determine predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors? - Answers -
Educational/ecological assessment
After careful data analysis and comparison to other findings, a health ed specialist is
ready to write a smoking cessation program evaluation report. The report should first go
to: - Answers -Stakeholders
Conflict may occur in a community health coalition. Which of the following is the most
appropriate order for implementing the steps in the conflict resolution process? -
Answers -1. Set the scene; 2. Gather info; 3. Agree on the problem; 4. Brainstorm
possible solutions; 5. Negotiate the solution
Which question would be the most appropriate for the health ed specialist to ask in the
formative evaluation level of a consulting relationship? - Answers -What progress has
been made to-date?
The health ed specialist is preparing a grant proposal. Generally, in which category
would one find costs associated with facilities and admin? - Answers -Indirect
Because of limited resources and time, a health ed specialist needs to select an eval
design that is less expensive, less time consuming, and more feasible than rigorous
research study designs. Which of the following best meets these criteria? - Answers -
Cross-sectional study
The number of classes, participants enrolled, and participants completing the full course
would be listed under which category in a smoking cessation logic model? - Answers -
Outputs
ANSWERS | 2026
When using asset mapping for health education programming, commitment of
educational resources typically decreases in order to: - Answers -Help the community
sustain the effort
The health education specialist is using an instrument to "stage" a person's fruit and
veggie intake. One question asks, "Do you intend to eat at least five servings of fruits
and veggies each day in the next six months?" Which model is being applied here? -
Answers -Transtheoretical Model (stages of change model)
The health education specialist is holding the first meeting with key stakeholders who
will be most affected by an intervention program. She is seeking support from them to
ensure smooth program planning and implementation. In seeking stakeholder support in
this situation, it is most important for the health educator to explain to the stakeholders
the: - Answers -Necessity of the program to be implemented.
When a health educator addresses threats to external validity in data collection it allows:
- Answers -generalizability of findings
The disadvantage of maintaining a budget category at the organizational level is -
Answers -the cost-effectiveness of each program is difficult to determine
The expenditure of hiring more part-time instructors due to increased participation is
which type of expense? - Answers -Semi-Variable
The budget is past the due date for submission. What's the most important info to
include in the report? - Answers -Explanation of variance and recommended action.
An agency needs volunteers at a local health awareness event. Before the recruitment
campaign can begin, the best first step is: - Answers -develop a volunteer job
description
Because the budget is tied to resources and elements of the strategic plan, the health
ed specialist must develop the budget during the - Answers -Planning process
From a fiscal perspective, which of these funds represent the portion of a project that
the applicant's agency or organization is providing? - Answers -Matching funds
A health ed specialist who leads advocacy efforts might be asked to do which of the
following things first? - Answers -Prioritize key public health issues
, A health ed specialist is collaborating with the state health department on a training
effort to implement effective physical activity programs. The training team has
completed the first step which was to determine training needs. What is the next step to
advance this training? - Answers -Set objectives
To compare and contrast data and to obtain a thorough perspective on health needs,
primary and secondary data should be: - Answers -integrated
When synthesizing vital statistics with primary data from a needs assessment, a health
ed specialist must be aware of the limitations of the data. A limitation of vital statistics
data is that the data are: - Answers -generally published 2-3 years after collection
Students are enrolled in physical activity program for young adults and are going to
exercise aerobically. If they know what this is and how to do the exercise this is
considered: - Answers -behavioral capability.
In which phase of the PRECEDE-PROCEDE Model does the health ed specialist
determine predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors? - Answers -
Educational/ecological assessment
After careful data analysis and comparison to other findings, a health ed specialist is
ready to write a smoking cessation program evaluation report. The report should first go
to: - Answers -Stakeholders
Conflict may occur in a community health coalition. Which of the following is the most
appropriate order for implementing the steps in the conflict resolution process? -
Answers -1. Set the scene; 2. Gather info; 3. Agree on the problem; 4. Brainstorm
possible solutions; 5. Negotiate the solution
Which question would be the most appropriate for the health ed specialist to ask in the
formative evaluation level of a consulting relationship? - Answers -What progress has
been made to-date?
The health ed specialist is preparing a grant proposal. Generally, in which category
would one find costs associated with facilities and admin? - Answers -Indirect
Because of limited resources and time, a health ed specialist needs to select an eval
design that is less expensive, less time consuming, and more feasible than rigorous
research study designs. Which of the following best meets these criteria? - Answers -
Cross-sectional study
The number of classes, participants enrolled, and participants completing the full course
would be listed under which category in a smoking cessation logic model? - Answers -
Outputs
