COUNSELING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
EXAMINATION |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNIVERSITY
Question 1
The FIRST step in counseling program development is:
A. Program evaluation
B. Needs assessment
C. Budget allocation
D. Staff recruitment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Program development begins with identifying client and
community needs.
Question 2
Which BEST describes a counseling program?
A. A single therapy session
B. A structured set of services designed to meet client needs
C. A medication plan
D. A legal document
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A program is a structured and organized set of interventions.
Question 3
A needs assessment in program development is used to:
A. Punish clients
B. Identify gaps in services
,C. Replace therapy
D. Conduct diagnosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Needs assessment identifies service gaps and priorities.
Question 4
Which is MOST important in setting program goals?
A. Staff preferences
B. Client needs and evidence-based priorities
C. Random selection
D. Budget constraints only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Program goals should reflect client needs and evidence.
Question 5
SMART goals in program development are:
A. Simple, Meaningless, Accurate, Random, Timed
B. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
C. Social, Medical, Administrative, Rational, Technical
D. Standard, Manual, Adjusted, Revised, Tested
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMART goals ensure clarity and effectiveness in planning.
Question 6
Which BEST describes program objectives?
A. Broad statements of intent
B. Specific measurable outcomes
,C. Random ideas
D. Financial reports
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objectives are measurable targets derived from goals.
Question 7
A counseling program targeting substance abuse in schools is an example
of:
A. Individual therapy
B. Preventive intervention program
C. Legal enforcement
D. Medication treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School-based substance abuse programs are preventive in
nature.
Question 8
Which is MOST important in program planning?
A. Random activities
B. Structured activities aligned with goals
C. Staff preferences
D. Unclear timelines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Planning must align activities with program goals.
Question 9
A program logic model is used to:
, A. Diagnose clients
B. Link inputs, activities, and outcomes
C. Punish staff
D. Replace supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Logic models show how program components lead to
outcomes.
Question 10
Which is an INPUT in program development?
A. Client outcomes
B. Funding and staff
C. Program evaluation results
D. Therapy outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inputs include resources such as funding and personnel.
Question 11
Program implementation refers to:
A. Planning only
B. Putting planned activities into action
C. Evaluation only
D. Termination of services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implementation is the execution phase of a program.
Question 12
Which is MOST important during implementation?
EXAMINATION |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNIVERSITY
Question 1
The FIRST step in counseling program development is:
A. Program evaluation
B. Needs assessment
C. Budget allocation
D. Staff recruitment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Program development begins with identifying client and
community needs.
Question 2
Which BEST describes a counseling program?
A. A single therapy session
B. A structured set of services designed to meet client needs
C. A medication plan
D. A legal document
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A program is a structured and organized set of interventions.
Question 3
A needs assessment in program development is used to:
A. Punish clients
B. Identify gaps in services
,C. Replace therapy
D. Conduct diagnosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Needs assessment identifies service gaps and priorities.
Question 4
Which is MOST important in setting program goals?
A. Staff preferences
B. Client needs and evidence-based priorities
C. Random selection
D. Budget constraints only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Program goals should reflect client needs and evidence.
Question 5
SMART goals in program development are:
A. Simple, Meaningless, Accurate, Random, Timed
B. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
C. Social, Medical, Administrative, Rational, Technical
D. Standard, Manual, Adjusted, Revised, Tested
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMART goals ensure clarity and effectiveness in planning.
Question 6
Which BEST describes program objectives?
A. Broad statements of intent
B. Specific measurable outcomes
,C. Random ideas
D. Financial reports
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objectives are measurable targets derived from goals.
Question 7
A counseling program targeting substance abuse in schools is an example
of:
A. Individual therapy
B. Preventive intervention program
C. Legal enforcement
D. Medication treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School-based substance abuse programs are preventive in
nature.
Question 8
Which is MOST important in program planning?
A. Random activities
B. Structured activities aligned with goals
C. Staff preferences
D. Unclear timelines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Planning must align activities with program goals.
Question 9
A program logic model is used to:
, A. Diagnose clients
B. Link inputs, activities, and outcomes
C. Punish staff
D. Replace supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Logic models show how program components lead to
outcomes.
Question 10
Which is an INPUT in program development?
A. Client outcomes
B. Funding and staff
C. Program evaluation results
D. Therapy outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inputs include resources such as funding and personnel.
Question 11
Program implementation refers to:
A. Planning only
B. Putting planned activities into action
C. Evaluation only
D. Termination of services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implementation is the execution phase of a program.
Question 12
Which is MOST important during implementation?
