Certified Prevention Specialist CPS Practice Exam

Which is NOT part of a community resource assessment?

1. Interviews with service providers.

2. Reviewing archival data.

3. Surveying prevention program directors/staff.

4. Reviewing program documents.

The correct answer is: Reviewing archival data.

The correct identification of what is NOT part of a community resource assessment focuses on understanding the components typically involved in this assessment process. A community resource assessment primarily aims to gather information about the community's available resources, needs, and gaps in services. This includes engaging actively with individuals and organizations directly involved in resource provision, which is why interviews with service providers, surveying prevention program directors and staff, and reviewing program documents are all integral activities. These steps involve qualitative assessments that capture the current dynamics of community resources and programs. Reviewing archival data, while potentially useful for understanding historical context or trends, is less about assessing current community resources and more about analyzing past information. It does not directly involve gathering new data or insights about current resources or service abilities, making it less typical of what is actively pursued in a community resource assessment. Therefore, it aligns best with the activity that is NOT a direct part of such an assessment.