CPRP LATEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
RATED A+
What are some of the safety inspections that should be done on a regular basis? -
✔✔Inspections of the sprinklers, fire alarms, fire/security doors, downspouts/drains,
flammable liquids and chemicals, heating/AC systems, housekeeping problems and
personal protective equipment
Strategic Plan - ✔✔Plans for operations, program, marketing, facility, and natural
resources.
SWOT analysis - ✔✔Determine Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Master Plans - ✔✔Cover parks, natural resources, and facilities
Marketing Plans - ✔✔Cover all aspects of marketing
Program plans - ✔✔Detail programs currently offered as well as future programming
needs
Making partnerships work requires: - ✔✔1. Open communication 2. Collaborative type
of give and take where both parties benefit in some way 3. Articulated understanding of
each agency's needs, roles & responsibilities are 4. Written agreement
What should a written partnership agreement contain? - ✔✔1. Outline of each agency's
responsibilities 2. Legal responsibilities and liabilities 3. Staff and program supervision
details 4. Quality control 5. Partnership dissolution and review of processes
What are some reasons partnerships typically fail? - ✔✔1. Lack of communication 2.
Lack of evaluation of the agreement or partnership 3. Loss of control or resources by
one agency 4. Lack of trust among partners
Evaluation - ✔✔Collecting data to demonstrate the value, worth, or
strength/weaknesses of something. Used by the organization, not outside organizations
to make improvements and guide decisions
Research - ✔✔Systematic investigation of a problem in the field or an area where
investigation is needed. Based on theory and more generalized. It is designed to add to
knowledge base of the profession.
A supervisor wants to advertise an event based on the organization's marketing plan.
The underlying purpose of a marketing plan for a public organization is to: - ✔✔serve
more people.
, In determining the cost per participant for a program, the required calculation involves
dividing: - ✔✔expenses by total # of participants
When an individual wishes to donate securities, stocks and bonds to an agency, they
are donating _________. - ✔✔Assets
What is the best means to properly handle cash at recreation centers? - ✔✔Implement
detailed policies and procedures for cash collecting
The process by which a national association provides recognition to individuals who
have met specific qualifications is called ______________. - ✔✔certification
What is the most effective way to reduce the number of severe injuries on a
playground? - ✔✔Maintain proper surfaces
An individual who is deaf has signed up to participate in a guided nature hike offered by
the local park & recreation agency. The individual has requested a sign language
interpreter. The parks & rec agency should: - ✔✔Make arrangements for a sign
language interpreter
Population - ✔✔Everyone who comprises a particular group
Sample - ✔✔A portion of the population (Ex: Adults, age 25-55 can be selected from the
entire community)
Random sampling - ✔✔Everyone in the population has an equal chance of being
selected for participation. Should be used whenever possible.
Systematic - ✔✔When every "nth" person is selected to participate in the study.
Purposive (purposeful) sampling - ✔✔Selects certain people because they represent a
desired group.
Convenience sampling - ✔✔A group of people who are convenient or accessible.
Increased error rate, but used when the researcher has access to the needed group.
Mail surveys - ✔✔Most common type of survey used. Sampling method is selected
(usually random sampling) and participants are mailed a survey. Often used for
strategic planning.
Group administration surveys - ✔✔Done when there is a clustering of people at an
activity. Could be surveyed regarding the activity itself or regarding a research issue.
RATED A+
What are some of the safety inspections that should be done on a regular basis? -
✔✔Inspections of the sprinklers, fire alarms, fire/security doors, downspouts/drains,
flammable liquids and chemicals, heating/AC systems, housekeeping problems and
personal protective equipment
Strategic Plan - ✔✔Plans for operations, program, marketing, facility, and natural
resources.
SWOT analysis - ✔✔Determine Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Master Plans - ✔✔Cover parks, natural resources, and facilities
Marketing Plans - ✔✔Cover all aspects of marketing
Program plans - ✔✔Detail programs currently offered as well as future programming
needs
Making partnerships work requires: - ✔✔1. Open communication 2. Collaborative type
of give and take where both parties benefit in some way 3. Articulated understanding of
each agency's needs, roles & responsibilities are 4. Written agreement
What should a written partnership agreement contain? - ✔✔1. Outline of each agency's
responsibilities 2. Legal responsibilities and liabilities 3. Staff and program supervision
details 4. Quality control 5. Partnership dissolution and review of processes
What are some reasons partnerships typically fail? - ✔✔1. Lack of communication 2.
Lack of evaluation of the agreement or partnership 3. Loss of control or resources by
one agency 4. Lack of trust among partners
Evaluation - ✔✔Collecting data to demonstrate the value, worth, or
strength/weaknesses of something. Used by the organization, not outside organizations
to make improvements and guide decisions
Research - ✔✔Systematic investigation of a problem in the field or an area where
investigation is needed. Based on theory and more generalized. It is designed to add to
knowledge base of the profession.
A supervisor wants to advertise an event based on the organization's marketing plan.
The underlying purpose of a marketing plan for a public organization is to: - ✔✔serve
more people.
, In determining the cost per participant for a program, the required calculation involves
dividing: - ✔✔expenses by total # of participants
When an individual wishes to donate securities, stocks and bonds to an agency, they
are donating _________. - ✔✔Assets
What is the best means to properly handle cash at recreation centers? - ✔✔Implement
detailed policies and procedures for cash collecting
The process by which a national association provides recognition to individuals who
have met specific qualifications is called ______________. - ✔✔certification
What is the most effective way to reduce the number of severe injuries on a
playground? - ✔✔Maintain proper surfaces
An individual who is deaf has signed up to participate in a guided nature hike offered by
the local park & recreation agency. The individual has requested a sign language
interpreter. The parks & rec agency should: - ✔✔Make arrangements for a sign
language interpreter
Population - ✔✔Everyone who comprises a particular group
Sample - ✔✔A portion of the population (Ex: Adults, age 25-55 can be selected from the
entire community)
Random sampling - ✔✔Everyone in the population has an equal chance of being
selected for participation. Should be used whenever possible.
Systematic - ✔✔When every "nth" person is selected to participate in the study.
Purposive (purposeful) sampling - ✔✔Selects certain people because they represent a
desired group.
Convenience sampling - ✔✔A group of people who are convenient or accessible.
Increased error rate, but used when the researcher has access to the needed group.
Mail surveys - ✔✔Most common type of survey used. Sampling method is selected
(usually random sampling) and participants are mailed a survey. Often used for
strategic planning.
Group administration surveys - ✔✔Done when there is a clustering of people at an
activity. Could be surveyed regarding the activity itself or regarding a research issue.
