Community Empowerment and Development Quiz

What is the primary goal of community empowerment?

• To develop dependency on external aid

• To uplift self-esteem and promote self-reliance

• To reduce community participation in decision-making

• To create reliance on government institutions

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an empowered community?

• Increased political participation

• Dependency on external resources

• Existence of viable community organizations

• Increased community control over decisions

Building leadership capacities and self-reliance among community members leads to:

• Community stagnation

• Community control over resources

• Political oppression

• Reduced participation in governance

What is one critical role of a community organizer?

• To dictate decisions to the community

• To work independently without consulting the community

• To act as an information carrier and process facilitator

• To replace community leadership

Which dimension of integral development focuses on providing access to basic services like health and education?

• Political

• Economic

• Social

• Environmental

In the cultural dimension of integral development, which approach is emphasized?

• Utilizing indigenous culture for development

• Ignoring traditional practices

• Promoting imported development strategies

• Adopting purely technological solutions

What is a hallmark of economic integral development?

• Reduced productivity

• Equitable distribution of benefits

• Environmental degradation

• Dependence on foreign investment

In the spiritual dimension, what value is central to development?

• Discouraging personal reflection

• Promoting materialism

• Mission to love and help others

• Separation of values from development

Which step is the starting point in the situational analysis process?

• Data gathering

• Community orientation

• Preparation of the community profile

• Finalization of the community plan

What is the primary goal of community planning?

• To address community needs through collective action

• To reduce participation in planning

• To make plans without consulting community members

• To focus solely on short-term solutions