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130 Top Epidemiology Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
A propagated epidemic is usually the result of what type of exposure? (Choose one best answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propagated epidemics spread person-to-person, unlike source-based exposures (A, B, C).
Question 2 of 5
The best time to create table shells is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating table shells during planning ensures data collection aligns with intended analysis.
Question 3 of 5
A 100% component bar chart shows the same data as a stacked bar chart. The key difference is in the units on the x-axis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both show proportions, but the difference is in the y-axis (100% vs. counts), not the x-axis.
Question 4 of 5
A physician working in an emergency room in Town A, USA, has just examined a tourist from Southeast Asia with watery diarrhea. The physician suspects the man might have cholera. The physician should notify the …
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Local health agencies are the initial point of contact for notifiable disease reporting.
Question 5 of 5
To avoid skipping a critical step, investigators should conduct the steps of an outbreak investigation in the precise order you answered in Question 5.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Steps may overlap or adjust based on real-time needs.