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Questions in Epidemiology Questions
Question 1 of 4
If a particular outbreak presents an unusual opportunity to learn more about the disease and its epidemiology by conducting a study, but early disease control measures would interfere with the study, one should conduct the study quickly, then implement control measures immediately afterwards.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Public health prioritizes control over research during outbreaks.
Question 2 of 4
The Iowa Women’s Health Study, in which researchers enrolled 41,837 women in 1986 and collected exposure and lifestyle information to assess the relationship between these factors and subsequent occurrence of cancer, is an example of which type(s) of study? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is an observational cohort study (B, C), not case-control (D).
Question 3 of 4
Data collected through which of the following methods is commonly used for surveillance? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surveillance uses vital records (A), notifications (C), and surveys (D). Trials (B) are research-specific.
Question 4 of 4
Initiating surveillance for a public health problem or adding a disease to the notifiable disease list is justified for which of the following reasons? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatality (A), novelty (B), and program needs (D) justify surveillance. CDC trends (C) are secondary.