Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship (CSC)

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Date: ____________
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ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 1. These are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization that serves as their guide
in all of their undertakings.
A. Core Values B. Framework C. Principle D. Values
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 2. “All men are equal regardless of the color of skin” this statement from Kartilya ng
Katipunan is an example of:
A. Human Rights C. Participatory Development
B. Gender Equality D. Social Equity
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 3. It is an equal representation of men and women in most of the activities.
A. Gender Equality C. Participatory Development
B. Human Rights D. Social Equity
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 4. This kind of development aims to directly involve local communities in development
projects.
A. Gender Equality C. Participatory Development
B. Human Rights D. Social Equity
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 5. The humanization of law is _________.
A. Human Rights C. Social Justice
B. Social Equity D. All of the above
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 6. The authority or power given to someone to do something.
A. Advocacy C. Empowerment
B. Community Action D. Personal Growth
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 7. What is the primary purpose of advocacy?
A. To provide resources to the poor
B. To create confrontation and conflict
C. To engage in random social activities.
D. To influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 8. Which of the following is NOT a component of community action?
A. Empathy C. Resisting change
B. Giving a voice to the poor D. Treating people with respect
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 9. What is the primary purpose of community-action initiatives?
A. To isolate marginalized groups.
B. To encourage conflict between groups.
C. To increase government control over the population.
D. To promote engagement and solidarity within communities
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 10. Which of the following is a core value of community-action initiatives?
A. Competition C. Human rights
B. Isolation D. Self-interest
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 11. Which of the following is NOT a part of the elements in a Community Action Plan?
A. Clear budget report
B. Clarification of the inputs/resources needed
C. Identification of the organization responsible
D. Statement of what must be achieved
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 12. What is the main purpose of a community action plan?
A. To analyze national policies
B. To develop a leadership program
C. To create a financial report for local authorities
D. To provide a roadmap for implementing community change
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 13. Which of the following is an example of a participatory planning tool?
A. Community mapping
B. Expert review panel
C. Surveys conducted by outsiders only
D. Written reports from professionals
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 14. What does "PRA" stand for in the context of participatory planning?
A. Participatory Rural Appraisal C. Professional Review Analysis
B. Planning and Research Assistance D. Public Resource Allocation
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 15. Which of the following is a core value that students should consider while
implementing a community action plan?
A. Academic excellence C. Market economy
B. Gender equality D. Technological innovation
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 16. Which among the following is not a core value of community action initiative?
A. Human Rights C. Social Equity
B. Participatory Development D. Sense of Entitlement
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 17. The right to assembly, petition, suffrage, direct and indirect participation,
selfdetermination, self-government and election to public office are included in _______ right.
A. Civil Rights C. Political Rights
B. Natural Right D. Social & Economic Rights
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 18. What does empowerment mainly aim to achieve?
A. It encourages people to ignore their rights and needs
B. It gives people the opportunity to stay dependent on other.
C. It limits the potential of individuals to make choices
D. It focuses on giving individuals control over their lives and decisions
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 19. What does the principle "Treats people with respect" in community action imply?
A. People should be treated in a condescending manner.
B. It is important to ignore people's opinions to maintain order.
C. Only community leaders should be treated with respect.
D. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and kindness, regardless of their
background.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 20. Which of the following is NOT a long term project (LTP).
A. Community Gardening C. Waste Management Program
B. Disaster Preparedness Program D. Sports Festival
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 21. Which of the following is NOT a short term project (STP).
A. Feeding Program C. Medical and Dental Mission
B. Sports Festival D. Community Livelihood Projects
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 22. Why is it important for youth to actively engage in community-action initiatives?
A. To only focus on personal achievements.
B. To ensure they will become leaders of the community.
C. To contribute to the success of the community and gain recognition.
D. To address issues affecting marginalized groups and foster community growth.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 23. Is a process of identifying and locating different actors and players within a community
who share a common interest, purpose and goals.
A. Community Profiling C. Needs and Resource Assessment
B. Establishing Links D. Resource Mobilization
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 24. What is the primary purpose of gathering data from community stakeholders?
A. To make decisions without considering others’ opinions.
B. To gather personal information about community members.
C. To focus solely on one particular group of stakeholders.
D. To understand the different perspectives and priorities that will guide the
planning process.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 25. Which of the following is a key element in the community action approach?
A. Focusing only on individual-level interventions
B. Engaging the community to develop solutions for local issue.
C. Ignoring the history and resources of the community
D. Limiting community involvement to the final stage of intervention
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 26. In resource mobilization, which method involves directly requesting donations during
events?
A. Collecting in-kind donations C. Organizing fundraising event
B. Offering microfinance services D. Submission of proposals to donor
agencies
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 27. Why is it important to have a "clear vision" when writing a community action plan?
A. To help with conflict resolution
B. To ensure that the plan will be executed immediately
C. To ensure that financial resources are prioritized
D. To provide long-term direction and purpose for the community’s efforts
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 28. Why is it important to include a broad range of stakeholders in the participatory
planning process?
A. To speed up decision-making
B. To make sure only experts lead the project
C. To prevent conflicts among different groups
D. To ensure that all perspectives and needs are addressed
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 29. Why is it important for the community to be the main actors in preparing their own
community action plan?
A. It allows for more control by local businesses.
B. It speeds up the process by removing external input.
C. It minimizes the involvement of government agencies.
D. It ensures that the intervention is designed according to the community’s real
needs and resources.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 30. What is the main difference between Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
in Social Science?
 A. Quantitative research uses statistical data, while qualitative research focuses on
behaviors, experiences, and observations.
B. Qualitative research uses statistical data, while quantitative research focuses on
behaviors, experiences, and observations.
C. Quantitative research only focuses on historical data, while qualitative research
focuses on numerical data.
D. There is no real difference; both methods are used in the same way.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 31. Which of the following is the poverty reduction initiative of the Government of the
Philippines which is being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development of
the Philippines (DSWD0?
A. CARE Philippines
B. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
C. Philippine Open Government Partnership National Action Plan
D. Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Delivery of Social Services
(KALAHI-CIDSS, or KC)
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 32. Which of the following is a project under ALAY BUHAY Community Development
Foundation, Inc. (ABCDF) which was tailored-fit to respond to the needs of our partner-
communities?
A. Community Disaster Intervention Projects
B. Community Empowerment Programme (CEP)
C. Community Action Extension Programs in State Colleges and Universities.
D. Philippine Open Government Partnership National Action Plan.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 33. If a community decides to prioritize improving education, which of the following
methods would be most effective in assessing the community’s needs?
A. A local survey on public safety.
B. A focus group discussion with students and parents.
C. Conducting a census of all households.
D. Personal interviews with key community leaders.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 34. Which method is primarily used in conducting a needs assessment?
A. Observational techniques only.
B. Only reviewing public health data.
C. Collecting data solely from local government report.
D. Interviews and surveys with community members
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 35. Which of the following is an example of a community action strategy that focuses on
early access to services?
A. Resource mobilization through donation boxes.
B. Offering micro-enterprise support to local businesses.
C. Building community resilience by training local leaders.
D. Prevention, such as providing early access to education and healthcare.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 36. You are organizing a community meeting using participatory methods. Which
approach would you take to ensure diverse representation?
A. Avoid including external experts in the meeting.
B. Invite only local leaders to participate in the discussion..
C. Focus only on the wealthier members of the community for their input.
D. Ensure all relevant community groups, including marginalized ones, are invited
and engaged
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 37. If you are working on a community action plan that aims to improve sanitation, what
should be your first step to ensure community involvement?
A. Write a report and submit it to the local government.
B. Implement the plan without consulting the community to save time.
C. Contact external agencies to implement the plan without involving the
community.
D. Organize a community meeting to understand the needs, gather ideas, and
involve people in the planning.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 38. In implementing a community action plan focused on education, how would you
ensure gender equality?
A. Focus only on educating male members of the community.
B. Exclude girls from leadership roles in the educational initiative.
C. Offer equal opportunities for both boys and girls to participate in education-
related activities.
D. Prioritize educational resources only for the wealthier members of the
community.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 39. Which among the following is not an example of problem in terms of gender equality?
A. Men may have more weight in marriages or other direct or indirect relationships.
B. Men may often have better opportunities, freedom and social favor compared to
women.
 C. Most of the positions, socially, politically and the likes were being occupied
mostly by men.
D. Men and women may now vote their desired official without being hindered by
anyone or any law.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 40. Which of the following is NOT an example of community action initiative?
A. Community Disaster Intervention Projects.
B. Community Action Extension Programs in State Colleges and Universities.
C. Immersion of SHS Students with School’s Partner Communities.
D. Philippine Open Government Partnership National Action Plan.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 41. What is the purpose of community action initiatives?
A. To cater to the needs of a community.
B. To open a community to foreign investors.
C. To implement tax avoidance within an organization.
D. To assist community leaders in governing their territory.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 42. You are analyzing a community's barriers to addressing a local housing issue. Which of
the following would you consider as a significant barrier to solving this problem?
A. Availability of community volunteers.
B. Availability of land in the community.
C. Public opinion in favor of government intervention.
D. Resistance from local businesses to change zoning law.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 43. Which of the following best illustrates the importance of a participatory planning
process for sustainability?
A. A top-down approach will be more effective in ensuring sustainability.
B. Only a small, expert-led team can guarantee that the project remains
sustainable.
C. It is more important to focus on resources than community involvement for long-
term success.
D. A participatory approach ensures community ownership, which fosters long-term
commitment and success.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 44. How does the implementation of a community action plan foster a sense of ownership
and responsibility among community members?
A. By allowing external experts to control the process
B. By focusing only on short-term goals and ignoring long-term sustainability
C. By making decisions for the community without seeking their input
D. By involving community members in every step of the planning and execution,
making them feel responsible for its success
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 45. How does the use of participatory tools, like a community action plan, contribute to
the effectiveness of social change initiatives?
A. By allowing experts to control the process, ensuring better outcomes.
B. By focusing only on short-term goals without considering community
participation.
C. By gathering data from external sources without considering the community’s
needs.
D. By involving community members in the decision-making process, fostering
ownership and long-term sustainability.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 46. Why might a community action plan that lacks a clear strategy for gender equality
fail?
A. It would be more successful as it would focus solely on men’s interests.
B. Gender equality is irrelevant to the success of community action plans.
C. A lack of gender equality would not affect the overall success of the plan.
D. It could lead to unequal access to resources and opportunities, creating division
and resentment in the community.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 47. What is the potential drawback of implementing a community action plan without
empowering the community members?
A. It would ensure immediate success and quick results.
B. The plan would be more effective because only experts are involved.
C. Empowerment is unnecessary as long as resources are available.
D. The community may lack the skills and motivation to maintain and sustain the
plan in the long term.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 48. Why is community engagement crucial for the success of a community action plan?
A. It reduces the time required for implementation.
B. It ensures that the community will passively accept the decisions made by
external experts.
C. It allows for easier resource allocation by excluding certain groups from decision-
making.
D. It fosters collaboration, ownership, and ensures that the plan addresses the real
needs of the people.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 49. In creating a community action plan for improving sanitation, how would you ensure
sustainability of the initiatives?
A. Limit community involvement to only planning stages.
B. Focus on short-term activities without considering long-term impact.
C. Allocate all resources in one phase of the project, without follow-up.
D. Incorporate continuous community participation, a clear action plan, and
appropriate resource allocation.
ⒶⒷⒸⒹ 50. When crafting a community action plan for water management, you realize that
community members are skeptical about the plan's success. What is the most effective way to
address this issue?
A. Do not involve the community in decision-making.
B. Ignore their concerns and proceed with the plan.
C. Focus only on external stakeholders and not the community.
D. Provide clear evidence of previous successes and emphasize their role in the plan’s
development and implementation.