Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam

Benchmarking - Answer-the process of comparing an organization's practices and technologies with those of other companies Rules - Answer-Specific; direct participants and employees to act in a prescribed manner Policies - Answer-broad and open to interpretation. Based on circumstances, set direction. Anti-discrimination is an example of a - Answer-policy Procedures - Answer-Chronological sequence of activities; define steps for implementation. Outlined in operations manuals. A process for completing a task. A public Parks and Recreation agency's services are divided into three categories: - AnswerParks, programs, and facilities It is the PRP's responsibility to ensure that the public has the opportunity to (3 things) - Answer1. Participate in quality rec programs, 2. enjoy attractive parks, 3. Ensure that facilities are effective and safe Evaluations - Answer-Explain the value of the expenditures of the services and explain that services are meeting community needs Needs assessment - Answer-provides feedback on community attitudes, opinions, and perceptions of P&R department & its resources Conflicting management strategies: There is an ongoing struggle in Parks and Recreation between these two things: - Answer-Conservation and development "No flying of model aircrafts behind zero line, no aerobatics or high-speed passes" are examples of: - Answer-Rules "Model aircrafts/boats shall be allowed only by permit issued by Parks and Recreation Director" is an example of a: - Answer-Policy "To obtain a permit, first call the Parks and Recreation Director, then pay permit fees and submit application" is an example of a - Answer-Procedure Comprehensive Plan - Answer-Identifies short and long-term priorities for P&R department, includes agency's goals and policies, identification of deficiencies, inventories, and developed standards for Parks