CPRP EXAMINATION WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Something that can't be measured in a performance appraisal? - ANSWER-- Attitude
A statement of desired outcomes obtained from participating in the program is a -
ANSWER-- Goal
There is a communication gap among an agency's staff. When planning new types of
programs & events, & evaluating operations & procedures, the director realizes her
executive staff, coordinators & supervisors are not on the same page at all. To correct
this problem, it is imperative the director clearly communicates the - ANSWER--
Agency's goals, priorities, & strategic plan
A well-developed program objective should address: - ANSWER-- (Who, What, How, &
When) Who is involved, what will be accomplished, how it will be accomplished, & when
it will be accomplished
Maintenance management of park & recreation grounds & facilities are critical for
successful programming & user satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT a task for
successful maintenance management?
a. Implementing maintenance standards & procedures
b. Implementation of an emergency action plan
c. Developing hazardous materials handling procedures
d. Monitoring construction, renovation & repairs - ANSWER-B. Implementation of an
emergency action plan
The format of a program evaluation report should include: - ANSWER-- Instructor's
names
The maintenance foreman in charge of plumbing regularly purchases plumbing supplies
at the local hardware store. These purchases are made at least 3 times per week. What
is the best way to purchase in this situation? - ANSWER-- Blanket purchase order
The cost of renting a stage & lighting for the annual concert series is an example of -
ANSWER-- Direct fixed costs
The overall rationale of an agency's involvement in programming is outlined through: -
ANSWER-- A statement of agency or unit programming philosophy
,To determine how many sports fields are needed for athletic programs, the recreation
professional should use a? - ANSWER-- Capacity analysis
In a job interview, you ask the applicant to read a paragraph & decide what the main
theme is. This would be an example of question into the applicant's - ANSWER--
Proficiency
If an agency of 40,000 people has 10 neighborhood parks totaling 80 acres & 3
community parks totaling 75 acres, how many will they need to meet a standard of 3
acres per 1,000 for neighborhood parks & 3 acres per 1,000 residents for community
parks? - ANSWER-- 45 acres of community parks, 40 acres of neighborhood parks
A park & rec professional has been assigned responsibility for planning a day camp
program. The budget is $8,000 & policy dictates that this program receives no more
than a 25% subsidy. At a level of 50 participants, what is the per person cost of the
subsidized program? - ANSWER-- $120
An agency outsources its vending to a small mom-&-pop taco stand. The agency then
recoups a percentage of revenue & rental fees from the business. This is known as
what kind of revenue? - ANSWER-- Contractual receipts
According to the ADA, any facility built or modified after ___ must be made readily
accessible for people with disabilities. - ANSWER-- 1992
Site planning should be preceded by - ANSWER-- An approved master plan
A park & rec pro has been contacted by a student who would like to do his/her
internship at their agency. Prior to discussing the agency's internship requirements, it is
most helpful for the professional to: - ANSWER-- Understand the intern's professional
goals & how the agency fits these goals
The cost of pool maintenance for overseeing aquatics programming is an example of: -
ANSWER-- Overhead costs
The park & rec pro often must balance what 2 issues when planning? - ANSWER--
Development & conservation
Formula used to determine breakeven price? - ANSWER-Price= (fixed cost + variable
cost)/demand
A park & rec leader receives a request from a citizen for a rec service not provided by
the public agency. The leader should first do what? - ANSWER-- Report the request to
the rec supervisor for follow-up
Communicating budget results by preparing a summary report that can be shared with
elected officials & the public is what type of communication? - ANSWER-- External
, A report submitted for a vandalized sign is a - ANSWER-- Incident report
This plan focuses on physical resources. - ANSWER-- Master Plan
This data collection method collects from a select group of individuals, for instance day
camp participants - ANSWER-- Purposive sampling
When leading a rec program, the park & rec pro should be primarily concerned with -
ANSWER-- Accomplishing program goals
The most versatile form of communication for both internal & external communication is
- ANSWER-- Email
Equipment records can generally be classified into which of the following 2 groups? -
ANSWER-Operational & Inventory
Which issues should guide the development of a dept's program eval instrument? -
ANSWER-- Reliability, validity, & usability
To determine the number & types of staff needed for a facility that is opening soon, the
rec pro will need to develop a: - ANSWER-- Staffing plan
The implementation of appropriate risk management policies & procedures should
reduce an agency's - ANSWER-- Cost of insurance
Transfer of training knowledge from the classroom to a real-world situation is heavily
influenced by - ANSWER-- Agency's goals, priorities, & strategic plan
What should determine the content for a department's program evaluation plan? -
ANSWER-- Program scope & activities offered.
Records should be kept in which filing format? - ANSWER-- Any that best meets the
needs of the agency & it's programs
What formula is used to determine the price for a children's event she wishes to
subsidize to provide a reduced price? - ANSWER-Price=Unit cost x (1-subsidy level)
The best option to explain organization culture with a newly hired staff member is? -
ANSWER-- Formal
A park & rec pro has garnered unprecedented support by the community. What should
the park & rec pro do to expand the influence of this program? - ANSWER-- Issue a
news release
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Something that can't be measured in a performance appraisal? - ANSWER-- Attitude
A statement of desired outcomes obtained from participating in the program is a -
ANSWER-- Goal
There is a communication gap among an agency's staff. When planning new types of
programs & events, & evaluating operations & procedures, the director realizes her
executive staff, coordinators & supervisors are not on the same page at all. To correct
this problem, it is imperative the director clearly communicates the - ANSWER--
Agency's goals, priorities, & strategic plan
A well-developed program objective should address: - ANSWER-- (Who, What, How, &
When) Who is involved, what will be accomplished, how it will be accomplished, & when
it will be accomplished
Maintenance management of park & recreation grounds & facilities are critical for
successful programming & user satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT a task for
successful maintenance management?
a. Implementing maintenance standards & procedures
b. Implementation of an emergency action plan
c. Developing hazardous materials handling procedures
d. Monitoring construction, renovation & repairs - ANSWER-B. Implementation of an
emergency action plan
The format of a program evaluation report should include: - ANSWER-- Instructor's
names
The maintenance foreman in charge of plumbing regularly purchases plumbing supplies
at the local hardware store. These purchases are made at least 3 times per week. What
is the best way to purchase in this situation? - ANSWER-- Blanket purchase order
The cost of renting a stage & lighting for the annual concert series is an example of -
ANSWER-- Direct fixed costs
The overall rationale of an agency's involvement in programming is outlined through: -
ANSWER-- A statement of agency or unit programming philosophy
,To determine how many sports fields are needed for athletic programs, the recreation
professional should use a? - ANSWER-- Capacity analysis
In a job interview, you ask the applicant to read a paragraph & decide what the main
theme is. This would be an example of question into the applicant's - ANSWER--
Proficiency
If an agency of 40,000 people has 10 neighborhood parks totaling 80 acres & 3
community parks totaling 75 acres, how many will they need to meet a standard of 3
acres per 1,000 for neighborhood parks & 3 acres per 1,000 residents for community
parks? - ANSWER-- 45 acres of community parks, 40 acres of neighborhood parks
A park & rec professional has been assigned responsibility for planning a day camp
program. The budget is $8,000 & policy dictates that this program receives no more
than a 25% subsidy. At a level of 50 participants, what is the per person cost of the
subsidized program? - ANSWER-- $120
An agency outsources its vending to a small mom-&-pop taco stand. The agency then
recoups a percentage of revenue & rental fees from the business. This is known as
what kind of revenue? - ANSWER-- Contractual receipts
According to the ADA, any facility built or modified after ___ must be made readily
accessible for people with disabilities. - ANSWER-- 1992
Site planning should be preceded by - ANSWER-- An approved master plan
A park & rec pro has been contacted by a student who would like to do his/her
internship at their agency. Prior to discussing the agency's internship requirements, it is
most helpful for the professional to: - ANSWER-- Understand the intern's professional
goals & how the agency fits these goals
The cost of pool maintenance for overseeing aquatics programming is an example of: -
ANSWER-- Overhead costs
The park & rec pro often must balance what 2 issues when planning? - ANSWER--
Development & conservation
Formula used to determine breakeven price? - ANSWER-Price= (fixed cost + variable
cost)/demand
A park & rec leader receives a request from a citizen for a rec service not provided by
the public agency. The leader should first do what? - ANSWER-- Report the request to
the rec supervisor for follow-up
Communicating budget results by preparing a summary report that can be shared with
elected officials & the public is what type of communication? - ANSWER-- External
, A report submitted for a vandalized sign is a - ANSWER-- Incident report
This plan focuses on physical resources. - ANSWER-- Master Plan
This data collection method collects from a select group of individuals, for instance day
camp participants - ANSWER-- Purposive sampling
When leading a rec program, the park & rec pro should be primarily concerned with -
ANSWER-- Accomplishing program goals
The most versatile form of communication for both internal & external communication is
- ANSWER-- Email
Equipment records can generally be classified into which of the following 2 groups? -
ANSWER-Operational & Inventory
Which issues should guide the development of a dept's program eval instrument? -
ANSWER-- Reliability, validity, & usability
To determine the number & types of staff needed for a facility that is opening soon, the
rec pro will need to develop a: - ANSWER-- Staffing plan
The implementation of appropriate risk management policies & procedures should
reduce an agency's - ANSWER-- Cost of insurance
Transfer of training knowledge from the classroom to a real-world situation is heavily
influenced by - ANSWER-- Agency's goals, priorities, & strategic plan
What should determine the content for a department's program evaluation plan? -
ANSWER-- Program scope & activities offered.
Records should be kept in which filing format? - ANSWER-- Any that best meets the
needs of the agency & it's programs
What formula is used to determine the price for a children's event she wishes to
subsidize to provide a reduced price? - ANSWER-Price=Unit cost x (1-subsidy level)
The best option to explain organization culture with a newly hired staff member is? -
ANSWER-- Formal
A park & rec pro has garnered unprecedented support by the community. What should
the park & rec pro do to expand the influence of this program? - ANSWER-- Issue a
news release
