CPRP EXAM |2026/2027 LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Community benefits -
CORRECT|ANSWER
To the betterment of the community at large; in order from parks to natural areas to facilities to
programs
Individual benefits -
CORRECT|ANSWER
experienced by those who directly participate in an activity; in order from programs to facilities to
parks to natural areas
Positioning -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The process of establishing and maintaining a positive image of the agency in the minds of the
community and elected officials. (re-positioning- changing the look of one's position)
Friends Group -
CORRECT|ANSWER
An organized group of individuals whose purpose is to support parks and recreation agencies
through fundraising, providing volunteers, working on projects, and supporting the agency in
achieving its mission and goals.
*Established as 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization
Public meetings -
CORRECT|ANSWER
1. Held to inform the public of specific items or changes
2. Can be used to consult the public on issues or to garner recreation items such as policy changes
3. Can be used to involve public by getting their input on topics such as building a new community
center or determining needs of community
*often facilitated by CEO
, Focus group -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A small, but representative group of patrons are assembled and asked various questions about a
topic
*facilitator not affiliated with agency
*not exceeding 10 people
Citizen Advisory Groups -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Formed to provide valuable feedback and direction, not only to gather information, but also to win
their support.
Surveys -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Used as a means to gather input regarding policies and procedures, through email, mail, telephone,
or web.
Referendum -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A ballot that places the decision of a given issue directly in the hands of the voter.
Vision statement -
CORRECT|ANSWER
An ideal image of what the organization will look like in the future.
Mission statement -
CORRECT|ANSWER
CORRECT|ANSWER
s a)who the customers are, b)what services are provided by the agency, and c) how services will be
provided.
*fundemental purpose statement depicting what agency does.
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Community benefits -
CORRECT|ANSWER
To the betterment of the community at large; in order from parks to natural areas to facilities to
programs
Individual benefits -
CORRECT|ANSWER
experienced by those who directly participate in an activity; in order from programs to facilities to
parks to natural areas
Positioning -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The process of establishing and maintaining a positive image of the agency in the minds of the
community and elected officials. (re-positioning- changing the look of one's position)
Friends Group -
CORRECT|ANSWER
An organized group of individuals whose purpose is to support parks and recreation agencies
through fundraising, providing volunteers, working on projects, and supporting the agency in
achieving its mission and goals.
*Established as 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization
Public meetings -
CORRECT|ANSWER
1. Held to inform the public of specific items or changes
2. Can be used to consult the public on issues or to garner recreation items such as policy changes
3. Can be used to involve public by getting their input on topics such as building a new community
center or determining needs of community
*often facilitated by CEO
, Focus group -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A small, but representative group of patrons are assembled and asked various questions about a
topic
*facilitator not affiliated with agency
*not exceeding 10 people
Citizen Advisory Groups -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Formed to provide valuable feedback and direction, not only to gather information, but also to win
their support.
Surveys -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Used as a means to gather input regarding policies and procedures, through email, mail, telephone,
or web.
Referendum -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A ballot that places the decision of a given issue directly in the hands of the voter.
Vision statement -
CORRECT|ANSWER
An ideal image of what the organization will look like in the future.
Mission statement -
CORRECT|ANSWER
CORRECT|ANSWER
s a)who the customers are, b)what services are provided by the agency, and c) how services will be
provided.
*fundemental purpose statement depicting what agency does.
