HED 311 TEST #2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

HED 311 TEST #2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Which of the following organizations is responsible for the credentialing of health education specialists?
-The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
-The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA
-The International Union for Health Promotion and Education
-The Directors of Health Promotion and Health Education
Answer:
The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Question:
2. True or False: Conducting health education in a variety of settings is important as it allows health
education specialists to reach the greatest number of people in the most convenient, efficient, and effective
ways possible
Answer:
True

Question:
3. True or False: With increased emphasis on cost-cutting measures in the health care system and
movement toward more managed care, it is likely that prevention, and thus health education, will take a
higher profile in the future
Answer:
True

Question:
4. The process whereby an individual or a professional preparation program meets specific standards is
known as:
-Credentialing
-Accreditation
-Certification
-Licensure
Answer:
Credentialing

Question:
5. The process by which a recognized professional body evaluates an entire college or university
professional preparation program is known as:
-Credentialing
-Accreditation
-Certification
-Licensure
Answer:
Accreditation

, Question:
6. A process by which a professional organization grants recognition to an individual who, upon
completion of a competency-based curriculum, can demonstrate a predetermined standard of performance
is known as:
-Credentialing
-Accreditation
-Certification
-Licensure
Answer:
Certification

Question:
7. Health education specialists typically receive what type of credential upon completion of a national
exam?
-Licensure
-Certification
-Accreditation
-Ph. D.
Answer:
Certification

Question:
8. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of national certification?
-Establishing a national standard
-Attesting to an individual's knowledge and skills
-Assisting employers in identifying qualified health education professionals
-Guaranteeing the quality of work a certified individual will provide
Answer:
Guaranteeing the quality of work a certified individual will provide

Question:
9. Health education specialists are often called upon to serve as:
-Research consultants
-Lab assistants
-Resource persons
-Project managers
Answer:
Resource persons

Question:
10. True or False: Licensure is the process by which an agency or government (usually a state) grants
permission to individuals to practice a given profession
Answer:
True