EDAC - Sample Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
22.) A project team wants to make sure that the results of a
patient satisfaction tool they developed within a healthcare
setting have a high degree of external validity. What does
external validity mean?
a. The tool may be successfully used within other healthcare
settings.
b. The tool generates results that are statistically significant.
c. The tool reliability measures what it is supposed to measure.
d. The tool results are generalizable to theoretical constructs.
a. The tool may be successfully used within other healthcare
settings.
23.) Which of the following statements BEST defines basic
(academic) research?
a. Research that is published in peer-reviewed journals.
b. Research that is conducted in colleges and universities.
c. Research that is contributing knowledge and not intended for
immediate application.
d. Research that is designed to account for confounding
variables.
c. Research that is contributing knowledge and not intended for
immediate application.
24.) During the design development phase, the project team
developed a number of proposed evidence-based design
,features. In support of their desire to conduct post-occupancy
research, what MUST the team include in the hypotheses to
properly evaluate their design features?
a. Related references
b. Baseline metrics
c. Intended outcomes
d. Primary research focus
c. Intended outcomes
25.) What MUST the executive team of a community health
center do to establish a project vision and goals and gain insight
into how design strategies will work in a real-world setting?
a. Confirm the project scope with the board of directors.
b. Develop the project team structure and budget.
c. Select and engage members of an interdisciplinary project
team.
d. Establish expectations for the project and team members.
c. Select and engage members of an interdisciplinary project
team.
26.) What is the PRIMARY reason a project team should
publish their research findings?
a. To inform best practices and influence national trends.
b. To contribute to the research available to the industry for
future projects.
, c. To provide an opportunity for experts in their field to review
their work.
d. To attract more clients and increase their competitive
advantage.
b. To contribute to the research available to the industry for
future projects.
27.) During the design process, personnel participated in a
visioning session to identify perceived problems and to develop
design concepts. A literature review was conducted to see if
credible evidence could be found to support the suggested
improvements. The findings were discussed with the staff. What
was the PRIMARY reason for doing this?
a. To discuss existing workflow.
b. To meet union requirements.
c. To encourage support and buy-in.
d. To make an informed decision.
d. To make an informed decision.
7.) There is an opportunity for transformational change during a
new design and construction project. Who or what group is in
the BEST position to drive the change in culture necessary to
achieve the vision for the new facility?
a. Physicians and Nurses
b. Chief Executive Officer
22.) A project team wants to make sure that the results of a
patient satisfaction tool they developed within a healthcare
setting have a high degree of external validity. What does
external validity mean?
a. The tool may be successfully used within other healthcare
settings.
b. The tool generates results that are statistically significant.
c. The tool reliability measures what it is supposed to measure.
d. The tool results are generalizable to theoretical constructs.
a. The tool may be successfully used within other healthcare
settings.
23.) Which of the following statements BEST defines basic
(academic) research?
a. Research that is published in peer-reviewed journals.
b. Research that is conducted in colleges and universities.
c. Research that is contributing knowledge and not intended for
immediate application.
d. Research that is designed to account for confounding
variables.
c. Research that is contributing knowledge and not intended for
immediate application.
24.) During the design development phase, the project team
developed a number of proposed evidence-based design
,features. In support of their desire to conduct post-occupancy
research, what MUST the team include in the hypotheses to
properly evaluate their design features?
a. Related references
b. Baseline metrics
c. Intended outcomes
d. Primary research focus
c. Intended outcomes
25.) What MUST the executive team of a community health
center do to establish a project vision and goals and gain insight
into how design strategies will work in a real-world setting?
a. Confirm the project scope with the board of directors.
b. Develop the project team structure and budget.
c. Select and engage members of an interdisciplinary project
team.
d. Establish expectations for the project and team members.
c. Select and engage members of an interdisciplinary project
team.
26.) What is the PRIMARY reason a project team should
publish their research findings?
a. To inform best practices and influence national trends.
b. To contribute to the research available to the industry for
future projects.
, c. To provide an opportunity for experts in their field to review
their work.
d. To attract more clients and increase their competitive
advantage.
b. To contribute to the research available to the industry for
future projects.
27.) During the design process, personnel participated in a
visioning session to identify perceived problems and to develop
design concepts. A literature review was conducted to see if
credible evidence could be found to support the suggested
improvements. The findings were discussed with the staff. What
was the PRIMARY reason for doing this?
a. To discuss existing workflow.
b. To meet union requirements.
c. To encourage support and buy-in.
d. To make an informed decision.
d. To make an informed decision.
7.) There is an opportunity for transformational change during a
new design and construction project. Who or what group is in
the BEST position to drive the change in culture necessary to
achieve the vision for the new facility?
a. Physicians and Nurses
b. Chief Executive Officer
