1. What is the primary goal of community development?

A. Economic growth of individuals
B. Social transformation and empowerment of communities
C. Providing healthcare services
D. None of the above
Answer: B

2. Which of the following is a key principle of community development?

A. Top-down decision making
B. Individual competition
C. Community participation
D. None of the above
Answer: C

3. The process of ‘asset-based community development’ focuses on:

A. Identifying and building on community strengths and resources
B. Providing charity-based aid to communities
C. Centralized planning by government agencies
D. None of the above
Answer: A

4. Which approach to community development emphasizes community self-help and mutual aid?

A. Asset-based community development
B. Needs-based approach
C. Charity model
D. None of the above
Answer: B

5. Which of the following is a key role of social workers in community development?

A. Providing direct financial assistance to individuals
B. Advocating for social justice and equality
C. Conducting clinical trials
D. None of the above
Answer: B

6. The concept of ‘social capital’ refers to:

A. Financial resources available to individuals
B. Social connections and networks within a community
C. Technological advancements in social services
D. None of the above
Answer: B

7. Which of the following is an example of ‘community organizing’ in social work?

A. Providing individual counseling sessions
B. Mobilizing residents to address local issues collectively
C. Conducting clinical trials for new treatments
D. None of the above
Answer: B

8. The term ‘capacity building’ in community development refers to:

A. Strengthening skills, resources, and abilities of individuals and communities
B. Providing temporary relief to communities in crisis
C. Legal advocacy for marginalized groups
D. None of the above
Answer: A

9. Which of the following is a key principle of ‘community empowerment’?

A. Dependence on external resources
B. Control over decisions affecting the community
C. Limiting community participation
D. None of the above
Answer: B

10. The concept of ‘sustainable development’ in community work emphasizes:

A. Short-term economic growth
B. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations
C. Providing charity-based aid
D. None of the above
Answer: B

11. Which approach to community development emphasizes identifying and meeting basic human needs?

A. Needs-based approach
B. Asset-based community development
C. Top-down planning
D. None of the above
Answer: A

12. The term ‘social exclusion’ refers to:

A. Active participation of individuals in community activities
B. Marginalization of individuals or groups from mainstream society
C. Conducting clinical trials on social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

13. Which of the following is a principle of ‘social justice’ in community development?

A. Upholding status quo
B. Fair distribution of resources and opportunities
C. Limiting access to healthcare services
D. None of the above
Answer: B

14. The concept of ‘community resilience’ refers to:

A. Ability to recover from adversity and adapt to change
B. Economic growth of individuals
C. Providing temporary relief to communities
D. None of the above
Answer: A

15. Which of the following is an example of a ‘social intervention’ in community development?

A. Providing financial aid to individuals
B. Implementing policies to address unemployment
C. Conducting clinical trials for new medications
D. None of the above
Answer: B

16. The term ‘community mobilization’ involves:

A. Outsourcing community activities to external agencies
B. Organizing and empowering community members to take collective action
C. Providing charity-based aid
D. None of the above
Answer: B

17. Which of the following is a key goal of community development programs?

A. Increasing individual competition
B. Enhancing community well-being and quality of life
C. Conducting clinical trials on social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

18. The concept of ‘social cohesion’ refers to:

A. Conflict and division within a community
B. Integration and inclusion of individuals within society
C. Providing temporary relief to communities
D. None of the above
Answer: B

19. Which of the following best describes ‘grassroots development’ in community work?

A. Top-down approach to community planning
B. Community-led initiatives from the ground up
C. Providing short-term solutions to community problems
D. None of the above
Answer: B

20. The concept of ‘social work ethics’ emphasizes:

A. Profit-oriented approaches in community work
B. Upholding human rights and dignity
C. Conducting clinical trials on social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

21. Which of the following is a key characteristic of ‘participatory development’ in community work?

A. Centralized decision making by external agencies
B. Limited involvement of community members
C. Empowering local residents in decision-making processes
D. None of the above
Answer: C

22. The term ‘community needs assessment’ involves:

A. Allocating financial resources to community projects
B. Identifying and prioritizing local needs and issues
C. Conducting clinical trials on community interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

23. Which of the following is a strategy for promoting community participation in development projects?

A. Excluding marginalized groups from decision making
B. Providing top-down directives
C. Holding community meetings and consultations
D. None of the above
Answer: C

24. The concept of ‘community empowerment’ includes:

A. Dependence on external resources
B. Building community capacity to address local issues
C. Outsourcing community activities to external agencies
D. None of the above
Answer: B

25. Which of the following is a primary role of social workers in community development?

A. Providing direct financial aid to individuals
B. Advocating for social justice and equality
C. Conducting clinical trials on social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

26. The term ‘community asset mapping’ refers to:

A. Identifying and leveraging community strengths and resources
B. Conducting clinical trials for new treatments
C. Providing temporary relief to communities
D. None of the above
Answer: A

27. Which of the following best describes ‘capacity building’ in community development?

A. Reducing community engagement
B. Strengthening skills and resources within a community
C. Limiting access to educational opportunities
D. None of the above
Answer: B

28. The concept of ‘social justice’ in community development emphasizes:

A. Unequal distribution of resources
B. Fairness and equality in opportunities and outcomes
C. Providing charity-based aid
D. None of the above
Answer: B

29. Which of the following is a principle of ‘community-driven development’?

A. Imposing external solutions on communities
B. Prioritizing individual profit over community welfare
C. Empowering communities to lead their own development
D. None of the above
Answer: C

30. The term ‘social inclusion’ refers to:

A. Marginalizing certain groups within society
B. Integration and participation of all individuals in society
C. Conducting clinical trials on social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

31. Which of the following best describes ‘collaborative partnerships’ in community development?

A. Competing for limited resources
B. Working together with stakeholders to achieve common goals
C. Imposing top-down directives
D. None of the above
Answer: B

32. The term ‘social planning’ involves:

A. Allocating resources based on political influence
B. Systematic process of assessing community needs and developing strategies
C. Conducting clinical trials for new social programs
D. None of the above
Answer: B

33. Which of the following is an example of ‘advocacy’ in social work practice?

A. Providing direct financial aid to individuals
B. Lobbying for policy changes to benefit marginalized groups
C. Conducting clinical trials on social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

34. The concept of ‘social change’ in community development refers to:

A. Maintaining the status quo
B. Collective action to improve societal conditions
C. Providing short-term solutions to community problems
D. None of the above
Answer: B

35. Which of the following is a principle of ‘community resilience’?

A. Dependence on external resources during crises
B. Ability to adapt and recover from adversity
C. Conducting clinical trials on disaster relief efforts
D. None of the above
Answer: B

36. The concept of ‘community cohesion’ involves:

A. Conflict and division within a community
B. Building solidarity and cooperation among community members
C. Conducting clinical trials on community health programs
D. None of the above
Answer: B

37. Which of the following is a core principle of ‘community engagement’ in development projects?

A. Limited transparency in decision making
B. Active participation and involvement of community members
C. Imposing external solutions on communities
D. None of the above
Answer: B

38. The term ‘social entrepreneurship’ refers to:

A. Profit-driven businesses focused on community welfare
B. Business ventures aimed at addressing social issues and creating positive change
C. Conducting clinical trials on new social interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: B

39. The concept of ‘social sustainability’ in community development emphasizes:

A. Short-term economic gain over long-term well-being
B. Ensuring that social systems remain viable and equitable over time
C. Reducing community participation in decision-making
D. None of the above
Answer: B

40. Which of the following best describes ‘community-based participatory research’ (CBPR)?

A. Research conducted solely by academic institutions
B. Research involving collaboration between researchers and community members
C. Conducting clinical trials without community involvement
D. None of the above
Answer: B

41. Which of the following is a core goal of community development programs?

A. Empowering individuals and communities
B. Prioritizing short-term financial goals
C. Reducing social equity
D. None of the above
Answer: A

42. The concept of ‘collective impact’ refers to:

A. Competing for community resources
B. Coordinating efforts from multiple organizations and sectors to address social problems
C. Focusing on individual achievements over collective success
D. None of the above
Answer: B

43. Which of the following is a key feature of ‘community-driven development’?

A. External experts making all decisions for the community
B. Involvement of local residents in decision-making and leadership roles
C. Centralized planning by the government
D. None of the above
Answer: B

44. Which of the following is a key principle of ‘community empowerment’?

A. Allowing external authorities to make all decisions
B. Building capacity and providing tools for community self-reliance
C. Limiting community participation in decision making
D. None of the above
Answer: B

45. The term ‘social justice’ in community development emphasizes:

A. Promoting equality and fairness in society
B. Focusing solely on economic development
C. Limiting social participation in governance
D. None of the above
Answer: A

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