This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'Which of the following is a set point for term plans but is yet something cannot be quantified or measured – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Target, B. Goal, C. Objective, D. Mission', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Terms used in Health Planning\nObjectives\n\nAn objective is a planned end-point of all activities.\nIt is a precise point. It is either achieved or not achieved.\n\nTarget\n\nTarget often refers to a discrete activity such as the number of blood films collected or vasectomies done, it permits the concept of degree of achievement.\n\nGoal\n\nA goal is defined as the ultimate desired state towards which objectives are directed.\nGoals are not necessarily attainable\nUnlike objectives and targets, goals are not constrained by time or existing resources.\n\nMonitoring\n\nMonitoring is the day-to-day follow-up of activities during their implementations to ensure that they are proceeding as planned and are on schedule.\n\nEvaluation\n\nEvaluation measures the degree to which objectives and targets are fulfilled and the quality of results obtained.\nThe purpose of evaluation is to assess the achievement of the stated objectives of a programme.\nWhile monitoring is confined to day-to-day or on-going operation, evaluation is concerned with the final outcome.', 'role': 'assistant'}]