CPRP Parks & Rec Exam Study Guide 1
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Operations management consists of what 3 components? Correct Answer-Planning and
Management, Maintenance Management and Facility Operations
Purpose of needs assessment
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CPRP Parks & Rec Exam Study Guide 1
Latest 2022
Operations management consists of what 3 components? Correct Answer-Planning and
Management, Maintenance Management and Facility Operations
Purpose of needs assessment Correct Answer-To receive feedback from the communities'
attitudes, opinions and perceptions of the parks.
The recreation agency conducts a resources survey to provide the community with what? Correct
Answer-Programming, facilities, park areas, and services
Assessing natural resources requires consideration from what 4 areas? Correct AnswerEnvironmental Impact, Access, Developmental Features, Maintenance and Operations
Environmental Impact Correct Answer-To develop a plan to preserve the natural environment,
resulting from an organization's activities, products, or services that should be beneficial to both
visitors and the environment
Access Correct Answer-A way of entering or leaving that requires the least disturbance to the
natural resource area.
Developmental features Correct Answer-Man-made and natural resources that enhances user
participation and increases the aesthetic value of the area.
Staffing and maintaining a natural resource area requires what 3 elements? Correct AnswerPersonnel, equipment and money
When conducting a needs assessment for facility development name some areas of focus. Correct
Answer-Demographic, current participation, attitudes and opinions, barriers facing users, future
interests and needs, current satisfaction of facilities and services, safety issues, suggestions for
improvement
What are the 3 types of fixed asset inventories? Correct Answer-Real estate, capital items,
special assets
real estate Correct Answer-Deeds and legal descriptions of the land including all the natural
resources and permanent buildings on it.
Capital items Correct 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. Correct Answer-Zoo animals,
painting in an art gallery, plants in an arboretum
Commodities Correct 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? Correct Answer-To
identify future needs, provide long-term financing for special projects and coordinate community
growth.
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. Correct Answer-True
True or False: Assessing infrastructure (utilities, parking, floodplains) should be solely done by
the planning commission. Correct 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
True or False: Site plans are an estimate of a proposed facility and/or park area. Correct AnswerFalse - Site plans are an accurate, clear, scale depiction of the dimensions and angles of a
proposed facility or park area.
True or False: A site master plan should exist for each area and facility within the park and
recreation agency. Correct Answer-True
True or False: Any facility built or modified after 1992 must be readily accessible for people
with disabilities. Correct Answer-True
The park and recreation professional should adhere to 4 guidelines in preparing for emergencies
and the unexpected; what are they? Correct Answer-1. Identifying potential treat 2. Create an
emergency operations plan 3. Develop an evacuation plan for buildings and facilities 4. Establish
mail-handling precautions and protocols to identify suspicious letters or packages.
In general, building safety and security inspection checklist should be developed for what 4
areas? Correct Answer-Opening, closing, operating and monitoring procedures for each facility
What are some of the safety inspections that should be done on a regular basis? Correct AnswerInspections of the sprinklers, fire alarms, fire/security doors, downspouts/drains, flammable
liquids and chemicals, heating/AC systems, housekeeping problems and personal protective
equipment
Strategic Plan Correct Answer-Plans for operations, program, marketing, facility, and natural
resources.
SWOT analysis Correct Answer-Determine Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Master Plans Correct Answer-Cover parks, natural resources, and facilities
Marketing Plans Correct Answer-Cover all aspects of marketing
Program plans Correct Answer-Detail programs currently offered as well as future programming
needs
Making partnerships work requires: Correct 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? Correct 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
What are some reasons partnerships typically fail? Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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.
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