Public administration

Public Administration Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a core function of public administration?
   • Formulating public policy
   • Implementing public policy
   • Evaluating public policy
   • Lobbying for private interests
2. What is the term for the hierarchical structure of government agencies?
   • Bureaucracy
   • Democracy
   • Federalism
   • Decentralization
3. Which of the following is NOT a principle of good governance?
   • Transparency
   • Accountability
   • Efficiency
   • Corruption
4. What is the term for the process of transferring power and responsibility from central government to local governments?
   • Devolution
   • Privatization
   • Delegation
   • Decentralization
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a public good?
   • Non-excludable
   • Non-rivalrous
   • Excludable
   • Non-depletable
6. What is the term for the use of public funds for private gain?
   • Corruption
   • Nepotism
   • Cronyism
   • Favoritism
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of public administration reform?
   • New Public Management
   • New Public Service
   • New Public Choice
   • New Public Relations
8. What is the term for the process of measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of government programs?
   • Performance management
   • Program evaluation
   • Cost-benefit analysis
   • Needs assessment
9. Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing public administration in the 21st century?
   • Globalization
   • Technological change
   • Fiscal constraints
   • Increased public trust
10. What is the term for the use of information and communication technologies to improve public services?
    • E-government
    • M-government
    • G-government
    • I-government