CPRE Practice Questions - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Exam - CPRE Practice Questions - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Exam

Question 1

A newly appointed parks and recreation executive inherits a department without a formal strategic plan. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first step before drafting vision and mission statements?

Conduct a community needs assessment and stakeholder analysis Benchmark budget allocations against peer agencies Launch a branding and logo refresh campaign Reorganize the existing divisional structure

Correct Answer:

Conduct a community needs assessment and stakeholder analysis

Question 2

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which of the following recreation employees is MOST likely classified as non-exempt (overtime-eligible)?

The director of parks and recreation earning a fixed annual salary above the executive threshold A recreation superintendent exercising independent judgment over an aquatics division A seasonal lifeguard paid hourly who does not direct the work of others A finance manager paid on a salary basis who supervises two full-time analysts

Correct Answer:

A seasonal lifeguard paid hourly who does not direct the work of others

Question 3

An agency considers using a public-private partnership (P3) to finance and operate a new indoor sports complex. Which factor is MOST critical for the executive to evaluate BEFORE committing to the structure?

The private partner's logo and signage plan Risk allocation, revenue sharing, and performance standards in the contract Whether the partner's staff will wear city uniforms The partner's preferred concession vendor

Correct Answer:

Risk allocation, revenue sharing, and performance standards in the contract

Question 4

A CPRE is preparing the annual operating budget. The agency uses an enterprise fund for its golf course. Which statement BEST describes the defining feature of an enterprise fund?

It is supported entirely by property tax revenue It accounts for self-supporting activities financed primarily by user fees It is restricted to grant funding from state and federal sources It is pooled with the general fund at year-end

Correct Answer:

It accounts for self-supporting activities financed primarily by user fees

Question 5

Which communication approach is MOST effective when announcing controversial service reductions to the community?

Issue a single press release with no follow-up Use a proactive, multi-channel plan with explanation of trade-offs, listening sessions, and feedback loops Post the decision only on an internal intranet Delay communication until after implementation

Correct Answer:

Use a proactive, multi-channel plan with explanation of trade-offs, listening sessions, and feedback loops

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