1. Question: A community is best defined as: a) A group of people living in the same city b) A social unit sharing common characteristics or interests within a specific area c) Any gathering of people d) A collection of unrelated individuals Answer: b) A social unit sharing common characteristics or interests within a specific area

2. Question: What is a key characteristic of a community? a) Diversity of members b) Exclusion of outsiders c) Homogeneity in beliefs d) Limited interactions among members Answer: a) Diversity of members

3. Question: Community development primarily focuses on: a) Isolating communities from the broader society b) Empowering and improving the well-being of communities c) Limiting community interactions d) Suppressing community initiatives Answer: b) Empowering and improving the well-being of communities

4. Question: Community engagement involves: a) Isolating community members from decision-making processes b) Encouraging community members to actively participate and contribute c) Restricting access to community resources d) Ignoring community feedback and concerns Answer: b) Encouraging community members to actively participate and contribute

5. Question: A marginalized community is characterized by: a) Inclusion and empowerment of all members b) Equal access to opportunities and resources c) Social exclusion and limited access to resources d) Strict hierarchy and control within the community Answer: c) Social exclusion and limited access to resources

6. Question: "Community identity" refers to: a) The unique characteristics that distinguish a community b) Suppressing individual identities within a community c) Ignoring community traditions and customs d) Isolating the community from external influences Answer: a) The unique characteristics that distinguish a community

7. Question: The concept of "social capital" in a community refers to: a) The financial resources possessed by community members b) The value derived from social connections and relationships within the community c) Isolation and detachment of community members d) The physical infrastructure within the community Answer: b) The value derived from social connections and relationships within the community

8. Question: Community resilience refers to: a) The ability of a community to isolate itself during challenging times b) The capacity of a community to bounce back and recover from adversity c) The suppression of community initiatives and creativity d) The exclusion of vulnerable members within the community Answer: b) The capacity of a community to bounce back and recover from adversity

9. Question: Community empowerment involves: a) Limiting decision-making power to a select few within the community b) Fostering a sense of powerlessness and dependency within the community c) Enhancing the capacity of the community to control and influence its own development d) Suppressing community initiatives for change Answer: c) Enhancing the capacity of the community to control and influence its own development

10. Question: "Sense of community" refers to: a) The feeling of isolation and detachment within a community b) A sense of belonging and connectedness among community members c) The exclusion of certain members from community activities d) Relying on external agencies for community development Answer: b) A sense of belonging and connectedness among community members

11. Question: Community assessment involves: a) Isolating community members from the assessment process b) Engaging with the community to understand its strengths, weaknesses, and needs c) Ignoring the concerns and opinions of community members d) Dictating the assessment criteria without community input Answer: b) Engaging with the community to understand its strengths, weaknesses, and needs

12. Question: "Community cohesion" refers to: a) Encouragement of conflict and division within the community b) Unity and bonding among community members c) Suppressing community initiatives for change d) Imposing solutions on the community Answer: b) Unity and bonding among community members

13. Question: A resilient community is characterized by its: a) Ability to control and suppress community members b) Adaptability and ability to recover from adversity c) Reliance on external aid for recovery d) Resistance to change and innovation Answer: b) Adaptability and ability to recover from adversity

14. Question: The concept of "community mobilization" involves: a) Isolating community members from each other b) Engaging and involving community members in collective action and decision-making c) Suppressing community initiatives and creativity d) Relying solely on external agencies for community development Answer: b) Engaging and involving community members in collective action and decision-making

15. Question: A sustainable community is one that: a) Focuses solely on short-term goals and objectives b) Neglects the environmental impact of its actions c) Meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs d) Excludes certain members based on their opinions and beliefs Answer: c) Meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs

16. Question: "Community development" primarily focuses on: a) Economic growth and industrialization b) Enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the community c) Political dominance within the community d) Imposing external regulations on the community Answer: b) Enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the community

17. Question: The concept of "social inclusion" within a community refers to: a) Restricting certain members from participating in community activities b) Providing equal opportunities and involvement for all community members c) Suppressing community initiatives and creativity d) Focusing solely on individual achievements within the community Answer: b) Providing equal opportunities and involvement for all community members

18. Question: Community-based organizations (CBOs) play a crucial role in: a) Centralizing decision-making within the community b) Suppressing community initiatives and activism c) Mobilizing community resources and addressing community needs d) Imposing external regulations on the community Answer: c) Mobilizing community resources and addressing community needs

19. Question: The concept of "gentrification" in communities involves: a) Encouraging economic growth and prosperity within the community b) Displacement of low-income residents due to development and revitalization efforts c) Fostering inclusivity and diversity within the community d) Neglecting community development for the sake of preserving the status quo Answer: b) Displacement of low-income residents due to development and revitalization efforts

20. Question: "Community engagement" in the context of public policy refers to: a) Suppressing community involvement in policy-making processes b) Involving the community in decision-making and policy development c) Dictating policies without considering community needs d) Focusing solely on individual interests in policy development Answer: b) Involving the community in decision-making and policy development