CPRP Study Guide 2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Triangulation - CORRECT ANSWER-A method of program evaluation that integrates multiple
data sources to create a holistic picture is:
Poll
Triangulation
Focus group
Random survey
Positioning - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of establishing and maintaining a positive image in
the minds of the community and elected officials is called:
Communication
Messaging
Positioning
Dissemination
Inspect the park (Operations 4.e) - CORRECT ANSWER-A CPRP has been reassigned to a new
location. This neighborhood has a well-known resident who frequently complains about the
level of service at the park. Which of the following should the CPRP do FIRST upon assuming
oversight of the park?
Discipline staff
,Inspect the park
Respond to the resident
Question validity of the complaint
Strategic plan (Operations 4.k) - CORRECT ANSWER-A plan used to determine the direction of a
park and recreation system's mission and vision for a 3-5 year period is a(n):
Operations plan
Strategic plan
Community development plan
Capital improvement plan
Seek sponsorship from local and regional businesses (Finance 2.b) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Backyard Bash, a popular annual event, has seen expenses increase over the last two years. The
event has steady revenue from beverage and carnival sales but is still not breaking even. What
should the event manager do to increase funding without losing attendance and incurring
additional costs:
Cancel the event
Increase beverage and carnival prices
Seek sponsorship from local and regional businesses
Increase marketing and promotion
$0 (Finance 2.b) - CORRECT ANSWER-A program's break-even price is $20. What is the cost to
participants if the program is subsidized 100%?
$0
$10
$20
$40
,Specific supervision (Programming 5.b) - CORRECT ANSWER-Delivering instructional content
and ensuring participant safety during a youth swimming class is an example of:
General supervision
Assessment
Specific supervision
Program inventory
Fresh fruit (Finance 2.A) - CORRECT ANSWER-A CPRP that is following petty cash purchase
policies should use petty cash for the following item(s) necessary for a cooking class:
Fresh fruit
Pots and pans
Instructor payment
Utilities
Purpose statement - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following provides rationale for why a
particular program is being developed?
Goal
Purpose statement
Objective
Outcome
Refer the media representative to the agency's media contact person as outlined in the
marketing plan (Communication 1.J) - CORRECT ANSWER-The media has come unannounced to
the CPRP's facility and is requesting comment on an upcoming controversial issue coming
before the park board. How should the CPRP respond?
By saying "no comment"
Provide the requested interview
, Refer the media representative to the agency's media contact person as outlined in the
marketing plan
Refer the media representative to the park board
Call local law enforcement (Operations 4.e) - CORRECT ANSWER-Upon arrival to open a facility,
a CPRP finds the door open. Which of the following actions should be taken first?
Lock the door
Search the building
Call local law enforcement
Wait for other staff members to arrive
Recognition (Human Resources 3.f) - CORRECT ANSWER-The most important factor in volunteer
retention is:
Evaluation
Coordination
Recognition
Training
Give the employee a written warning (Human Resources 3.d) - CORRECT ANSWER-What should
a supervisor do NEXT for an employee that previously received a verbal warning about a
workplace violation and today violated the same policy?
Suspend the employee
Develop an improvement plan with the employee
Give the employee a written warning
Terminate the employee
List of participants (Programming 5.f) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is generally
NOT included in an evaluation report of a program?
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Triangulation - CORRECT ANSWER-A method of program evaluation that integrates multiple
data sources to create a holistic picture is:
Poll
Triangulation
Focus group
Random survey
Positioning - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of establishing and maintaining a positive image in
the minds of the community and elected officials is called:
Communication
Messaging
Positioning
Dissemination
Inspect the park (Operations 4.e) - CORRECT ANSWER-A CPRP has been reassigned to a new
location. This neighborhood has a well-known resident who frequently complains about the
level of service at the park. Which of the following should the CPRP do FIRST upon assuming
oversight of the park?
Discipline staff
,Inspect the park
Respond to the resident
Question validity of the complaint
Strategic plan (Operations 4.k) - CORRECT ANSWER-A plan used to determine the direction of a
park and recreation system's mission and vision for a 3-5 year period is a(n):
Operations plan
Strategic plan
Community development plan
Capital improvement plan
Seek sponsorship from local and regional businesses (Finance 2.b) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Backyard Bash, a popular annual event, has seen expenses increase over the last two years. The
event has steady revenue from beverage and carnival sales but is still not breaking even. What
should the event manager do to increase funding without losing attendance and incurring
additional costs:
Cancel the event
Increase beverage and carnival prices
Seek sponsorship from local and regional businesses
Increase marketing and promotion
$0 (Finance 2.b) - CORRECT ANSWER-A program's break-even price is $20. What is the cost to
participants if the program is subsidized 100%?
$0
$10
$20
$40
,Specific supervision (Programming 5.b) - CORRECT ANSWER-Delivering instructional content
and ensuring participant safety during a youth swimming class is an example of:
General supervision
Assessment
Specific supervision
Program inventory
Fresh fruit (Finance 2.A) - CORRECT ANSWER-A CPRP that is following petty cash purchase
policies should use petty cash for the following item(s) necessary for a cooking class:
Fresh fruit
Pots and pans
Instructor payment
Utilities
Purpose statement - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following provides rationale for why a
particular program is being developed?
Goal
Purpose statement
Objective
Outcome
Refer the media representative to the agency's media contact person as outlined in the
marketing plan (Communication 1.J) - CORRECT ANSWER-The media has come unannounced to
the CPRP's facility and is requesting comment on an upcoming controversial issue coming
before the park board. How should the CPRP respond?
By saying "no comment"
Provide the requested interview
, Refer the media representative to the agency's media contact person as outlined in the
marketing plan
Refer the media representative to the park board
Call local law enforcement (Operations 4.e) - CORRECT ANSWER-Upon arrival to open a facility,
a CPRP finds the door open. Which of the following actions should be taken first?
Lock the door
Search the building
Call local law enforcement
Wait for other staff members to arrive
Recognition (Human Resources 3.f) - CORRECT ANSWER-The most important factor in volunteer
retention is:
Evaluation
Coordination
Recognition
Training
Give the employee a written warning (Human Resources 3.d) - CORRECT ANSWER-What should
a supervisor do NEXT for an employee that previously received a verbal warning about a
workplace violation and today violated the same policy?
Suspend the employee
Develop an improvement plan with the employee
Give the employee a written warning
Terminate the employee
List of participants (Programming 5.f) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is generally
NOT included in an evaluation report of a program?
