CERTIFIED PARKS AND RECREATION
PROFESSIONAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉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:. Answer: Parks, programs, and facilities
,◉It is the PRP's responsibility to ensure that the public has the
opportunity to (3 things). Answer: 1. 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
◉Master Plan. Answer: Subsets of comprehensive plan; focuses on
physical resources and development. Typically updated every 10
years. Driven by data.
◉Strategic Plan. Answer: Development or revision of mission and
vision; action plan for achieving goals and objectives. Based on data
analysis that provides insight to trends in agency's internal &
external environments
◉ADA act of 1992 requires.... Answer: - that physical alterations to
public accommodations must be made to accommodate people w/
disabilities to the maximum extent feasible
-Facilities built or modified after 1992 must be compliant
-Remove architectural barriers
-Communication barriers must be removed (braille signs, visually
impaired)
, ◉What is the order of priorities for ADA barrier removal
recommended by the Department of Justice?. Answer: 1. Access for
those with disabilities ("get through the door")
2. Access to areas where programs and services are offered
3. Access to restrooms, drinking fountains, & telephone when
facilities are open
4. Every individual should have the ability to benefit from services
◉Customer expectations. Answer: Based on the image/reputation of
the agency, prior experiences with the agency,
marketing/promotional material related to the agency, and word-of-
mouth feedback from others
◉PRP must be aware of regulatory policies affecting the agency
from the following organizations (5). Answer: 1. OSHA
2. EPA
3. EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
4. FDA
5. NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)
◉What are the minimum and maximum levels of maintenance
standards for Parks and Recreation?. Answer: Minimum level:
Maintain area so it is safe
PROFESSIONAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉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:. Answer: Parks, programs, and facilities
,◉It is the PRP's responsibility to ensure that the public has the
opportunity to (3 things). Answer: 1. 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
◉Master Plan. Answer: Subsets of comprehensive plan; focuses on
physical resources and development. Typically updated every 10
years. Driven by data.
◉Strategic Plan. Answer: Development or revision of mission and
vision; action plan for achieving goals and objectives. Based on data
analysis that provides insight to trends in agency's internal &
external environments
◉ADA act of 1992 requires.... Answer: - that physical alterations to
public accommodations must be made to accommodate people w/
disabilities to the maximum extent feasible
-Facilities built or modified after 1992 must be compliant
-Remove architectural barriers
-Communication barriers must be removed (braille signs, visually
impaired)
, ◉What is the order of priorities for ADA barrier removal
recommended by the Department of Justice?. Answer: 1. Access for
those with disabilities ("get through the door")
2. Access to areas where programs and services are offered
3. Access to restrooms, drinking fountains, & telephone when
facilities are open
4. Every individual should have the ability to benefit from services
◉Customer expectations. Answer: Based on the image/reputation of
the agency, prior experiences with the agency,
marketing/promotional material related to the agency, and word-of-
mouth feedback from others
◉PRP must be aware of regulatory policies affecting the agency
from the following organizations (5). Answer: 1. OSHA
2. EPA
3. EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
4. FDA
5. NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)
◉What are the minimum and maximum levels of maintenance
standards for Parks and Recreation?. Answer: Minimum level:
Maintain area so it is safe
