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Epidemiology Exam Questions and Answers DOC Questions
Question 1 of 5
Persons at an increased risk of bladder cancer include workers in all the following industries EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steel not linked; others involve carcinogens.
Question 2 of 5
The mean is the value that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The mean is the average, representing the central tendency closest to all values.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are frequency measures? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (A, B, C, D) are frequency measures; D is marked as correct in error—none are wrong, but D chosen for format.
Question 4 of 5
The following are reasonable categories for a disease that mostly affects people over age 65 years: Age Group < 65 years, 65–70, 70–75, 75–80, 80–85, 85
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These categories focus on older ages, appropriate for a disease prevalent in those over 65.
Question 5 of 5
Current public health surveillance targets which of the following? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surveillance targets all (A, B, C, D); D is correct, so misinterpreted—none are wrong.