MCHES Exam ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Health Belief Model (HBM) model to address feelings of susceptibility and belief in the seriousness of health
problem
Quota selecting individuals who have certain characteristics up to a certain number
Capacity Assessment the process of identifying research strengths and weaknesses at the individual,
organizational and systems level
Gantt Chart a visual representation of all the tasks that need to be completed before, during,
and after the program
Critical Path Method graphically shows timelines and relationships to tasks; in addition, CPM adds the
ability to show those components that are the most important in adhering to the
timeline
discource use linguistics to interpret verbal & nonverbal communication
grounded theory approach use data to develop thoery
narrative analysis approach using theory to assist them in drawing conclusions
elements of advocacy plans goals, organizational considerations, constituents, allies/opponents, targets, and
tactics
Belmont Report ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research
, content analysis an evaluation technique used to asses media coverage quality and programming
content that reaches the priority audience
Fidelity of Implementation The degree to which a program, curriculum, or intervention is used as it was
intended or designed to be used
cross-sectional study A study in which a representative cross section of the population is tested or
surveyed at one specific time.
Gross Rating Points (GRPs) a measure used for comparing the effectiveness of different media vehicles:
average reach x frequency
systematic review type of lit review used to identify current gaps in lit after a comprehensive review
of lit on a topic
bottom-up budget A type of budget where the work effort is estimated first (usually at the bottom of
a balance sheet) and then the total fee required to perform the work is
determined from it (working up toward the top of the sheet).
Semi-variable Expenses Those expenses which may or may not continue during the period of interruption
policy brief covers policy recommendations, options and is provided to a decision maker to
convince that person to take specific action on an issue
In-Cash & In-Kind contributing income classified as this when creating a budget for grant app.
Diffusion of Innovations Theory community level theory that's used to describe rate at which new program/activity
will spread throughout group of ppl
Precede-Proceed Model Consists of eight phases that provide a framework for intervention. It is an
educational and ecologic model that incorporates planning for evidence-based
best practices, interventions, and integration of evaluation methods for
improvement of quality.
phasing in implementation of an intervention with a series of small groups instead of the
entire population
section most likely read by stakeholders executive summary/conclusions
task force an action-oriented, time limited alliance for health issue advocacy
Coalitions are formed to share information and resources around community issues, formal and
long term
Oragnic type of social media reach
type of study results used to inform development of new research
health education interventions
ANSWERS
Health Belief Model (HBM) model to address feelings of susceptibility and belief in the seriousness of health
problem
Quota selecting individuals who have certain characteristics up to a certain number
Capacity Assessment the process of identifying research strengths and weaknesses at the individual,
organizational and systems level
Gantt Chart a visual representation of all the tasks that need to be completed before, during,
and after the program
Critical Path Method graphically shows timelines and relationships to tasks; in addition, CPM adds the
ability to show those components that are the most important in adhering to the
timeline
discource use linguistics to interpret verbal & nonverbal communication
grounded theory approach use data to develop thoery
narrative analysis approach using theory to assist them in drawing conclusions
elements of advocacy plans goals, organizational considerations, constituents, allies/opponents, targets, and
tactics
Belmont Report ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research
, content analysis an evaluation technique used to asses media coverage quality and programming
content that reaches the priority audience
Fidelity of Implementation The degree to which a program, curriculum, or intervention is used as it was
intended or designed to be used
cross-sectional study A study in which a representative cross section of the population is tested or
surveyed at one specific time.
Gross Rating Points (GRPs) a measure used for comparing the effectiveness of different media vehicles:
average reach x frequency
systematic review type of lit review used to identify current gaps in lit after a comprehensive review
of lit on a topic
bottom-up budget A type of budget where the work effort is estimated first (usually at the bottom of
a balance sheet) and then the total fee required to perform the work is
determined from it (working up toward the top of the sheet).
Semi-variable Expenses Those expenses which may or may not continue during the period of interruption
policy brief covers policy recommendations, options and is provided to a decision maker to
convince that person to take specific action on an issue
In-Cash & In-Kind contributing income classified as this when creating a budget for grant app.
Diffusion of Innovations Theory community level theory that's used to describe rate at which new program/activity
will spread throughout group of ppl
Precede-Proceed Model Consists of eight phases that provide a framework for intervention. It is an
educational and ecologic model that incorporates planning for evidence-based
best practices, interventions, and integration of evaluation methods for
improvement of quality.
phasing in implementation of an intervention with a series of small groups instead of the
entire population
section most likely read by stakeholders executive summary/conclusions
task force an action-oriented, time limited alliance for health issue advocacy
Coalitions are formed to share information and resources around community issues, formal and
long term
Oragnic type of social media reach
type of study results used to inform development of new research
health education interventions
