Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the ambiguities or philosophical issues confronted by policy advocates?

Accepted Answer

A)   That people favor complex solutions to simple problems.
B)   The difficulty in determining when social problems are real and when they are invented.
C)   The fact that priorities are often not chosen rationally.
D)   That solving one problem sometimes creates another problem.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

In order to develop and defend a policy proposal, a policy advocate must go through ____ steps.

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A)   Four.
B)   Six.
C)   Seven.
D)   Eight.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

When beginning to analyze a problem, advocates must consider:

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A)   Which political issues led to this problem?
B)   Which solutions currently exist for this problem?
C)   How much money is being spent tackling this problem?
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

What is an example of a successful outcome?

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A)   A person who is reliant on an organized service to meet their needs.
B)   A person who has identified an organization that can provide the help they need.
C)   A person who has overcome the challenge of a physical disability.
D)   A person who has found some informal support.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The chronicity of a problem refers to:

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A)   How much job experience a person has.
B)   The geographical place where the problem is.
C)   Outward behavior or characteristics of a person with the problem.
D)   How often the problem occurs or how long it has lasted.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D) D

Question 6

Preventive strategies often require:

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A)   More funding than problem solving.
B)   The active involvement of people.
C)   The isolation of people from their social or cultural group.
D)   Trial and error.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Legislators are more likely to invest funds in:

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A)   Programs that address widespread problems.
B)   Problems with a low incidence.
C)   Issues that do not have much data to support them.
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Giving assistance to a person as soon as a problem arises is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary prevention.
B)   Secondary prevention.
C)   Tertiary prevention.
D)   Preventative strategy.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In order to effectively analyze the relative merits of two options, policy analysts must first:

Accepted Answer

A)   Judge each option on the basis of the same specific criteria.
B)   Consider to what extent each option meets a social justice criteria.
C)   Decide if an option will be cost effective.
D)   Choose which option they prefer.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a constructive approach?

Accepted Answer

A)   Day care for children.
B)   Housing subsidies.
C)   Job training.
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a community factor that can cause welfare problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   A person who is a single parent.
B)   A parent of a child with disabilities.
C)   The availability of public transport.
D)   Dyslexia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A researcher with ___________ perspectives will emphasize economic and social inequalities as the cause of a problem.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ecological.
B)   Radical.
C)   Medical.
D)   Intraphysic.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Why must policy advocates analyze proposals?

Accepted Answer

A)   To identify the sources of adequate funding.
B)   To choose which legislators to approach.
C)   To ensure that the proposal has substance and is politically viable.
D)   To ensure it is based on professional wisdom.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When is a social condition considered to be a problem that requires a solution?

Accepted Answer

A)   When it is supported by data from a census.
B)   When it is supported by medical evidence.
C)   When society decides it is a problem.
D)   The distinction between a condition and a problem changes based on the time, place and people.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

It is useful to diagram social problems in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop solutions in context.
B)   Identify all populations affected by a problem.
C)   Support empirical data.
D)   Identify which geographical areas need change.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

People do not seek the assistance of organized programs because:

Accepted Answer

A)   They are able to solve their own problems.
B)   They do not know about these services.
C)   Use of the service will penalize them.
D)   They prefer to continue without help.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The first step of policy analysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify a selection of opinions.
B)   Seek support and funding.
C)   Familiarize yourself with a specific social problem.
D)   Prepare a key presentation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 18

Welfare reform demonstrates that:

Accepted Answer

A)   The perception of problems and solutions are shaped by culture and values.
B)   Social workers must not let non-rational factors such as culture interfere in problem solving.
C)   Policy makers from all political ideologies agree on welfare issues.
D)   Politicians are more worried about funding than about people.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Once a policy advocate has established a typology and analyzed the causation of a problem, the next step is:

Accepted Answer

A)   To devise an intervention to solve the problem.
B)   To fund raise.
C)   To provide a direct-service approach to assisting client population.
D)   To enlist the aid of local politicians.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Primary prevention is sometimes difficult to achieve because of:

Accepted Answer

A)   The expense of preventive programs .
B)   The difficulty of accurate prediction.
C)   Too many people want to participate.
D)   No one wants to develop programs.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above B

Exam 7: Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis

Which of the following is NOT one of the ambiguities or philosophical issues confronted by policy advocates?

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In order to develop and defend a policy proposal, a policy advocate must go through ____ steps.

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When beginning to analyze a problem, advocates must consider:

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What is an example of a successful outcome?

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The chronicity of a problem refers to:

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Preventive strategies often require:

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Legislators are more likely to invest funds in:

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Giving assistance to a person as soon as a problem arises is known as

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In order to effectively analyze the relative merits of two options, policy analysts must first:

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Which of the following is an example of a constructive approach?

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Which of the following is a community factor that can cause welfare problems?

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A researcher with ___________ perspectives will emphasize economic and social inequalities as the cause of a problem.

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Why must policy advocates analyze proposals?

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When is a social condition considered to be a problem that requires a solution?

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It is useful to diagram social problems in order to:

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People do not seek the assistance of organized programs because:

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The first step of policy analysis is:

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Welfare reform demonstrates that:

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Once a policy advocate has established a typology and analyzed the causation of a problem, the next step is:

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Primary prevention is sometimes difficult to achieve because of:

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