Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship

1. 1. Considering career options in social science, which
of the following roles expands beyond social work?
A) Psychologist specializing in community outreach
B) Marketing manager for a cosmetic company
C) Lawyer focusing on environmental justice
D) Cashier at a local grocery store

2. 2. Why is community action important for fostering community resilience?
A) Community action fosters dependency, hindering the development of self-
sufficiency within communities.
B) Community action primarily relies on outside assistance, diminishing local
empowerment and self-determination.
C) Community action facilitates the building of social networks and resources,
enhancing the community's ability to adapt and recover from challenges.
D) Community action isolates individuals within the community, limiting
collaboration and collective problem-solving efforts.

3. 3. What does the sociological perspective emphasize in
understanding community engagement?
A) Geographic boundaries
B) Social and political networks
C) Economic disparities
D) Cultural traditions

4. 4. How do Civil Society Organizations typically respond when they
disagree with community actions?
A) They quietly accept the situation
B) They withdraw from community engagement
C) They voice their concerns through rallies or mass gatherings
D) They initiate legal proceedings against the community

5. 5. What role does the transportation/warehousing/retail sector play in a
community's functioning?
A) Enforcing adherence to community values
B) Providing companionship
C) Facilitating the movement of goods to the market
D) Cooperating to accomplish tasks too large for individuals

6. 6. In the context of parental discipline, which of the following
best describes the concept of "social control"?
A) Implementing strict rules without explanation
B) Enforcing adherence to community values through parental
authority
C) Encouraging open dialogue and negotiation with children
D) Allowing children complete freedom without any guidance

7. 7. Which phase of the community development process emphasizes
establishing partnerships and building linkages with other
organizations or stakeholders to enhance the initiative's reach and
effectiveness?
A) Establishing the organizing group
B) Creating purpose
C) Developing an action plan
D) Expanding the organization

8. 8. This is also referred as “World Community”.
A) Social Space Communities C) Informal Communities
B) Global Communities D) Sectoral Communities

9. 9. What does community engagement primarily entail?
A) Limited participation in community events
B) Focusing solely on individual contributions
C) Connecting, networking, and voicing ideas for communal
benefit, fostering a sense of community
D) Relying solely on community leaders for problem-solving

10. 10. Which of the following qualities is described as a
characteristic of a good citizen?
A) Prioritizes personal interests over community welfare
B) Disobeys laws and regulations
C) Is indifferent to the state of the environment
D) Believes in equal opportunities for all people

11. 11. What is the kind of community that is awake and
alert in order to avoid dangers or problems to happen
in a community?
A) Resilient C) Accountable
B) Adaptable D) Vigilant

12. 12. What is the kind of community that acts on ideas
and change the status qou by anticipating future
trends?
A) Resilient C) Accountable
B) Adaptable D) Progressive

13. 13. What social determinant of health and
development where people suspend their treatment
or chose not to get treated at all?
A) Differences in exposure
B) Differences in vulnerability
C) Differences in consequences
D) Differences in wealth

14. 14. Which aspect of solidarity emphasizes the idea
that unity extends beyond shared interests and is
essential for survival?
A) Solidarity is more than unions
B) Solidarity is defying boundaries
C) Solidarity is from communication to action
D) None of the above

15. 15. Which of the following is NOT one of the main purposes of
the United Nations (UN)?
A) To keep peace throughout the world
B) To develop friendly relations among nations
C) To promote economic competition among member states
D) To help nations work together to improve the lives of poor
people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to
encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms