General
Name the longest river in Sri Lanka.
Mahaweli River.
What is an indicator in M&E?
A specific, measurable variable used to track progress toward an objective.
What does the “M” in SMART indicators stand for?
Measurable.
What does the “S” in SMART indicators stand for?
Specific.
Which country has the largest population in the world as of 2025?
India.
What is first step when developing the indicators ?
Identify program goals and objectives:
What is the main difference between outcome and output indicators?
Outcome indicators measure short- to medium-term changes, while output indicators measure immidate resulst
What does the “A” in SMART indicators stand for?
Achievable.
What is the main purpose of an evaluation in a development program?
Which type of indicator measures immediate deliverables of a project?
Output indicators.
What does the “E” in CREAM indicators stand for?
Economic
Which indicators are numeric and often collected through surveys or counts?
Quantitative indicators.
Name two key principles of UN evaluation standards.
Independence and impartiality.
Which type of indicator measures changes in behavior or conditions resulting from outputs?
Outcome indicators.
Which indicators are descriptive and often collected through interviews or observations?
Qualitative indicators.
Give one example of an impact indicator. (In terms of comminty wealth improvemnet project)
Reduction in poverty rate after a program intervention.
What is the difference between formative and summative evaluation?
What is the main difference between outcome and impact indicators?
Outcome indicators measure short- to medium-term changes, while impact indicators measure long-term effects.
Why is it important to have baseline data for indicators?
To measure change over time and assess progress.
Why is disaggregation important in indicator reporting?
It helps analyze differences across groups (e.g., gender, age, location) for equity and inclusiveness.