CPRP PARKS & Rec EXAM 2025| STUDY GUIDE
EXAM|COMPLETE 130 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED +
What are the 3 types of fixed asset inventories? - ANSWER - Real estate,
capital items, special assets
real estate - ANSWER - Deeds and legal descriptions of the land including
all the natural resources and permanent buildings on it.
Capital items - ANSWER - More expensive organizational products with a
longer useful life, ranging from office and fitness equipment to automobiles
Name some examples of special assets that may be inventoried. -
ANSWER - Zoo animals, painting in an art gallery, plants in an arboretum
Commodities - ANSWER - Products or goods that carry little value but are
needed in maintaining the programs operation and day to day functions
Why is it important to plan ahead for capital improvement programs? -
ANSWER - To identify future needs, provide long-term financing for special
projects and coordinate community growth.
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,True or False: A typical part of a checklist for opening a facility should be to
inspect the site or facility for potential hazards to staff and users. -
ANSWER - True
True or False: Assessing infrastructure (utilities, parking, floodplains)
should be solely done by the planning commission. - ANSWER - False -
This should be a cooperative effort in addition to the Parks & Recreation
personnel, local school district(s), planning commissions, other city
departments, and/ or local business
What is the best means to properly handle cash at recreation centers? -
ANSWER - Implement detailed policies and procedures for cash collecting
The process by which a national association provides recognition to
individuals who have met specific qualifications is called ______________.
- ANSWER - certification
What is the most effective way to reduce the number of severe injuries on a
playground? - ANSWER - Maintain proper surfaces
Making partnerships work requires: - ANSWER - 1. Open communication 2.
Collaborative type of give and take where both parties benefit in some way
3. Articulated understanding of each agency's needs, roles &
responsibilities are 4. Written agreement
What should a written partnership agreement contain? - ANSWER - 1.
Outline of each agency's responsibilities 2. Legal responsibilities and
liabilities 3. Staff and program supervision details 4. Quality control 5.
Partnership dissolution and review of processes
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, What are some reasons partnerships typically fail? - ANSWER - 1. Lack of
communication 2. Lack of evaluation of the agreement or partnership 3.
Loss of control or resources by one agency 4. Lack of trust among partners
Evaluation - ANSWER - Collecting data to demonstrate the value, worth, or
strength/weaknesses of something. Used by the organization, not outside
organizations to make improvements and guide decisions
Research - ANSWER - Systematic investigation of a problem in the field or
an area where investigation is needed. Based on theory and more
generalized. It is designed to add to knowledge base of the profession.
A supervisor wants to advertise an event based on the organization's
marketing plan. The underlying purpose of a marketing plan for a public
organization is to: - ANSWER - serve more people.
In determining the cost per participant for a program, the required
calculation involves dividing: - ANSWER - expenses by total # of
participants
When an individual wishes to donate securities, stocks and bonds to an
agency, they are donating _________. - ANSWER - Assets
An individual who is deaf has signed up to participate in a guided nature
hike offered by the local park & recreation agency. The individual has
requested a sign language interpreter. The parks & rec agency should: -
ANSWER - Make arrangements for a sign language interpreter
Population - ANSWER - Everyone who comprises a particular group
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EXAM|COMPLETE 130 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED +
What are the 3 types of fixed asset inventories? - ANSWER - Real estate,
capital items, special assets
real estate - ANSWER - Deeds and legal descriptions of the land including
all the natural resources and permanent buildings on it.
Capital items - ANSWER - More expensive organizational products with a
longer useful life, ranging from office and fitness equipment to automobiles
Name some examples of special assets that may be inventoried. -
ANSWER - Zoo animals, painting in an art gallery, plants in an arboretum
Commodities - ANSWER - Products or goods that carry little value but are
needed in maintaining the programs operation and day to day functions
Why is it important to plan ahead for capital improvement programs? -
ANSWER - To identify future needs, provide long-term financing for special
projects and coordinate community growth.
pg. 1
,True or False: A typical part of a checklist for opening a facility should be to
inspect the site or facility for potential hazards to staff and users. -
ANSWER - True
True or False: Assessing infrastructure (utilities, parking, floodplains)
should be solely done by the planning commission. - ANSWER - False -
This should be a cooperative effort in addition to the Parks & Recreation
personnel, local school district(s), planning commissions, other city
departments, and/ or local business
What is the best means to properly handle cash at recreation centers? -
ANSWER - Implement detailed policies and procedures for cash collecting
The process by which a national association provides recognition to
individuals who have met specific qualifications is called ______________.
- ANSWER - certification
What is the most effective way to reduce the number of severe injuries on a
playground? - ANSWER - Maintain proper surfaces
Making partnerships work requires: - ANSWER - 1. Open communication 2.
Collaborative type of give and take where both parties benefit in some way
3. Articulated understanding of each agency's needs, roles &
responsibilities are 4. Written agreement
What should a written partnership agreement contain? - ANSWER - 1.
Outline of each agency's responsibilities 2. Legal responsibilities and
liabilities 3. Staff and program supervision details 4. Quality control 5.
Partnership dissolution and review of processes
pg. 2
, What are some reasons partnerships typically fail? - ANSWER - 1. Lack of
communication 2. Lack of evaluation of the agreement or partnership 3.
Loss of control or resources by one agency 4. Lack of trust among partners
Evaluation - ANSWER - Collecting data to demonstrate the value, worth, or
strength/weaknesses of something. Used by the organization, not outside
organizations to make improvements and guide decisions
Research - ANSWER - Systematic investigation of a problem in the field or
an area where investigation is needed. Based on theory and more
generalized. It is designed to add to knowledge base of the profession.
A supervisor wants to advertise an event based on the organization's
marketing plan. The underlying purpose of a marketing plan for a public
organization is to: - ANSWER - serve more people.
In determining the cost per participant for a program, the required
calculation involves dividing: - ANSWER - expenses by total # of
participants
When an individual wishes to donate securities, stocks and bonds to an
agency, they are donating _________. - ANSWER - Assets
An individual who is deaf has signed up to participate in a guided nature
hike offered by the local park & recreation agency. The individual has
requested a sign language interpreter. The parks & rec agency should: -
ANSWER - Make arrangements for a sign language interpreter
Population - ANSWER - Everyone who comprises a particular group
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