Community Organization and Development – MCQs

Which factor is essential for successful community engagement?

A) Centralized decision-making

B) Lack of transparency

C) Trust and mutual respect

D) Exclusion of diverse perspectives

What does the term “community capacity” refer to in community development?

A) Population density

B) Economic growth

C) Ability to address challenges and opportunities

D) External interventions

Which term describes the process of empowering community members to advocate for their needs?

A) Resource depletion

B) Capacity building

C) Grassroots mobilization

D) Needs assessment

What is the primary purpose of community needs assessment?

A) Reinforcing social hierarchies

B) Identifying community assets and challenges

C) Discouraging community participation

D) Excluding marginalized groups

Which of the following is a core principle of community-based participatory research?

A) Top-down decision-making

B) External control and authority

C) Active involvement of community members

D) Minimal engagement with stakeholders

What does “social capital” refer to in the context of community development?

A) Physical infrastructure

B) Economic resources

C) Network of relationships and trust

D) External funding

Which strategy involves building partnerships with external organizations to support community initiatives?

A) Isolationist approach

B) Collaborative approach

C) Competitive approach

D) Dependency approach

What is the role of community leaders in community development?

A) Promoting individual interests

B) Encouraging dependency

C) Mobilizing resources and fostering participation

D) Discouraging community engagement

Which factor contributes to sustainable community development?

A) Overreliance on external interventions

B) Lack of community ownership

C) Long-term planning and resilience

D) Minimal community engagement

What is a potential outcome of effective community development?

A) Increased social isolation

B) Enhanced quality of life

C) Exclusion of marginalized groups

D) Reduction in community assets