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A committee concludes that a program's objectives were met and that activities received positive ratings from the community, but decides that the program will be discontinued because its cost was triple the amount anticipated. In this scenario, which one of the following program evaluation measures has been identified as the problem?

  • A. Adequacy
  • B. Effectiveness
  • C. Impact
  • D. Sustainability
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rationale A: Incorrect, adequacy measures service coverage, not cost. Rationale B: Incorrect, effectiveness was met per objectives. Rationale C: Incorrect, impact was positive per ratings. Rationale D: Correct, sustainability failed due to excessive cost.