LONG QUIZ

LONG QUIZ
I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Incircle the best correct Answer in the Sentence.
1.What is the primary goal of community engagement?
a) To increase the community's economic status
b) To strengthen relationships among individuals and groups
c) To promote individual success over collective effort
d) To prioritize government interests
2.Solidarity in a community is best described as:
a) The act of competing for resources
b) A sense of unity and mutual support
c) An individual’s self-interest
d) The practice of ignoring social issues\
3.Which of the following is a key component of community engagement?
a) Active participation
b) Exclusive leadership
c) Financial resources only
d) Non-participation4
4.Which of the following is an example of community solidarity?
a) Volunteer efforts during a disaster relief operation
b) Personal financial investments
c) Public protests for personal gains
d) Isolating marginalized groups
5.How can community engagement benefit local development?
a) By ensuring only a few benefit from development efforts
b) By empowering individuals and groups to work collectively
c) By focusing on government control
d) By limiting involvement to experts only
6.What does “social capital” refer to in community engagement?
a) Physical resources owned by the community
b) Networks of relationships that facilitate cooperation
c) Financial investments in community projects
d) The total wealth of a community
7.Which of the following best represents a barrier to effective community engagement?
a) Strong community leadership
b) Lack of trust among community members
c) Collaboration between different organizations
d) Open dialogue between local authorities and residents
8.What role do community organizers typically play?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To guide and inspire collective action for community goals
c) To enforce government policies
d) To work in isolation without outside assistance
9.What is an important ethical consideration in community engagement?
a) Ensuring that no community member is left out
b) Favoring some groups over others
c) Limiting communication to a few elite leaders
d) Prioritizing profits over human well-being
10.Which of these practices would most likely promote solidarity in a community?
a) Fostering an environment of inclusion and mutual respect
b) Encouraging individualism and competition
c) Discriminating against minority groups
d) Limiting collaboration and networking opportunities

II. True or False(Underline the correct answer)

Community engagement requires the participation of all members, not just leaders. (True/False)
Solidarity is often based on shared interests and goals. (True/False)
Community engagement is only successful when it involves financial donations. (True/False)
Empowerment is a key outcome of successful community engagement. (True/False)
Only government bodies can foster community solidarity. (True/False)
Building trust among community members is essential for solidarity. (True/False)
Community engagement focuses only on short-term results. (True/False)
Effective community engagement requires open and transparent communication. (True/False)
Solidarity is a passive relationship between community members. (True/False)
Engaging youth in community activities is important for long-term solidarity. (True/False)
III. Matching Type

Match the term in Column A with its correct definition in Column B.

Column A: 21. Community Engagement

Column B: a) The process of improving a group’s power and control over their lives
22. Empowerment b) The networks and relationships that allow for cooperation in the community
23.Social Capital c) A sense of unity and mutual support within a group
24. Solidarity d) A collaborative effort in which everyone in the community plays a part in decision-making
25. Participation Developmemt e) Active involvement of individuals and groups in addressing issues that affect them

IV. Short Answer

Define community engagement and explain its significance in local development. (5 points)
What are the benefits of building social capital in a community? (5 points)
How can solidarity help during times of crisis or disaster? (5 points)
Name at least two ways to overcome barriers to community engagement. (5 points)
Explain how empowerment influences the effectiveness of community engagement.(5 points)
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Community engagement is the active participation of
individuals and groups in addressing issues affecting them. It
is important because it helps strengthen community ties and
enables people to work together towards common goals.
Social capital helps improve trust, collaboration, and
cooperation among community members, making it easier to
address issues collectively.
Solidarity helps communities pool resources, share
knowledge, and offer support in times of crisis, making them
more resilient.
Barriers can be overcome by creating clear communication
channels and involving all groups in the decision-making
process.
Empowerment enables people to take control of their lives,
leading to more effective and sustainable community efforts.
Participatory Development
Solidarity
Participatory Engagement
Communication Breakdown
Facilitate Open Dialogue
Leadership in community engagement involves guiding,
motivating, and ensuring that all voices are heard, thus
fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.
Education and awareness raise consciousness, inform people
about their rights, and motivate them to take action for the
collective good.
Social media can amplify voices, mobilize people for causes,
and facilitate discussions, but it can also be divisive if not
managed well.
Some of the biggest challenges include overcoming inequality,
mistrust, and the fragmentation of communities.
Strategies may include creating safe spaces for dialogue,
offering incentives for participation, and ensuring that
community activities are relevant and accessible.
Solidarity
Participation
Solidarity
Cohesive Community
Relationships
Community engagement can help by organizing clean-up
drives, creating awareness campaigns, and involving local
government and businesses in waste management initiatives.
Solidarity can be mobilized by organizing healthcare fairs,
working with local healthcare providers, and rallying support
from community leaders.
Engage them by offering youth-led initiatives, creating
mentorship programs, and involving them in the planning
process.
Actions could include promoting inter-ethnic dialogues,
organizing cultural exchange events, and emphasizing shared
values and goals.
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