Certified Prevention Specialist CPS Practice Exam

What best defines a facilitator's role?

1. Someone who sets up a meeting site, including deciding the place and time.

2. Someone who oversees the meeting process.

3. Someone who writes minutes from a meeting and distributes them to all members following.

4. Someone who ensures that a follow-up meeting date is set by the end of the meeting.

The correct answer is: Someone who oversees the meeting process.

The role of a facilitator is primarily focused on overseeing the meeting process. This involves guiding the discussion, ensuring that all voices are heard, and helping the group stay on track toward achieving their goals. A facilitator creates a safe and productive environment for participants, encourages collaboration, and manages group dynamics to foster engagement. In contrast, the other options represent more administrative or logistical tasks that are important but do not encompass the core responsibilities of a facilitator. Setting up a meeting site, taking minutes, or scheduling follow-up meetings are all vital to the meeting's success, but they do not define the facilitator's role in guiding discussions and managing the flow of conversation within the meeting.