Public Policy Evaluation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of public policy evaluation?

• To increase government revenue

• To create new policies

• To assess the impact and consequences of existing policies

• To eliminate outdated policies

Which of the following is NOT a step in the public policy process?

• Ignoring public feedback

• Setting the agenda

• Implementing the policy

• Identifying the problem

What is a key objective of policy evaluation?

• To increase the number of policies

• To promote political agendas

• To determine the success or failure of a policy

• To reduce government spending

When is formative evaluation typically conducted?

• After a policy has been fully implemented

• During the development or modification of a program

• Only when a policy fails

• When a policy is being terminated

What does process evaluation focus on?

• How well a policy is being implemented

• The immediate impact of a policy

• The financial cost of a policy

• The long-term effects of a policy

Which type of evaluation measures the economic efficiency of a policy?

• Formative evaluation

• Process evaluation

• Outcome evaluation

• Cost-benefit evaluation

What is one benefit of conducting a policy evaluation?

• It eliminates the need for public input

• It guarantees policy success

• It reduces the number of policies

• It helps improve policy design and implementation

Why is policy evaluation important for public accountability?

• It allows for secretive decision-making

• It ensures that policies are aligned with current needs

• It reduces the need for government transparency

• It increases bureaucratic processes

How can policy evaluation assist in resource allocation?

• By reducing the number of policies

• By ignoring cost implications

• By increasing policy complexity

• By providing evidence for funding decisions

What might trigger the need for policy evaluation?

• A change in government

• An increase in policy popularity

• A decrease in public interest

• A policy becoming outdated