CPH Practice Exam with
questions and correct
answers
Which definition describes an organization balance sheet?
A a review of true expenses
B an annual overview of fundraising
C a summary of assets and liabilities
D the amount of money owed to personnel - CORRECT ANSWERS-C a summary of assets and liabilities
Which of the following phases of the policy-making process includes a "window of opportunity"?
A policy modification
B policy rulemaking
C policy formulation
D policy implementation - CORRECT ANSWERS-C policy formulation
Which of the following relationships most accurately describes a positively skewed distribution of
human
body weight measurements?
A The mode is greater than the mean.
B The mean is greater than the median.
C The mean is less than the median.
D The mode is equal to the mean. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B The mean is greater than the median.
A public health team recently completed a series of presentations at local high schools on the dangers
of smoking and vaping. The following participant evaluation results were obtained:
,Mean (1 = strongly disagree; 5 = strongly
agree)
The presenters kept my attention for the whole
presentation. 3.82
The presenters were knowledgeable on the topic. 4.25
The presenters clearly answered our questions. 3.96
Additional participant comments:
"Videos used seemed really old. I think my mom probably watched this when she was in
school."
"I liked the presenters, but they talked too much."
"Good information, but I don't feel like they get why some of us smoke."
"I am so tired of being lectured about things like this."
"We've heard this before - waste of time."
Which of the following is the best next step?
A Review the evaluation results and consider enhancements to the program.
B Select a new program because the participant com - CORRECT ANSWERS-A Review the evaluation
results and consider enhancements to the program.
A health department implemented a new marketing strategy to increase flu vaccination rates. The
evaluation shows that there was an overall increase except in the Hispanic population. Which evaluation
method best helps collect the information needed to better understand this outcome in the
community?
A Examine nationwide data to see if the local results are part of a larger trend.
B Interview leaders and health care providers in the local Hispanic community.
C Talk to colleagues in other jurisdictions about strategies that have been successful for them.
, D Meet with colleagues to discuss their observations when working with the Hispanic community. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-B Interview leaders and health care providers in the local Hispanic community.
The correlation between social status and health in economically developed countries is most likely
explained by which of the following?
A genetic differences
B cultural and linguistic competency
C health care financing and quality of services provided
D chronic anxiety related to low social status in addition to lack of material resources - CORRECT
ANSWERS-D chronic anxiety related to low social status in addition to lack of material resources
Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), schools must be inspected for
asbestos hazards. Which of the following is the public health basis for this regulation?
A Children are likely to have behaviors that will expose them to asbestos in schools.
B It is not feasible to regulate exposures in the home environments and schools are the next best
location.
C Asbestos was primarily placed in schools because the fire-retardant properties are protective of
children.
D Diseases associated with exposure to asbestos may have an extended latency period, putting
exposed children at risk later in their lives. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D Diseases associated with exposure to
asbestos may have an extended latency period, putting
exposed children at risk later in their lives.
An example of a health disparity is
A an elderly population who receive low-cost dental care.
B a rural town served by a doctor with an office 50 miles away.
C physically disabled patients with access to Medicaid coverage.
questions and correct
answers
Which definition describes an organization balance sheet?
A a review of true expenses
B an annual overview of fundraising
C a summary of assets and liabilities
D the amount of money owed to personnel - CORRECT ANSWERS-C a summary of assets and liabilities
Which of the following phases of the policy-making process includes a "window of opportunity"?
A policy modification
B policy rulemaking
C policy formulation
D policy implementation - CORRECT ANSWERS-C policy formulation
Which of the following relationships most accurately describes a positively skewed distribution of
human
body weight measurements?
A The mode is greater than the mean.
B The mean is greater than the median.
C The mean is less than the median.
D The mode is equal to the mean. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B The mean is greater than the median.
A public health team recently completed a series of presentations at local high schools on the dangers
of smoking and vaping. The following participant evaluation results were obtained:
,Mean (1 = strongly disagree; 5 = strongly
agree)
The presenters kept my attention for the whole
presentation. 3.82
The presenters were knowledgeable on the topic. 4.25
The presenters clearly answered our questions. 3.96
Additional participant comments:
"Videos used seemed really old. I think my mom probably watched this when she was in
school."
"I liked the presenters, but they talked too much."
"Good information, but I don't feel like they get why some of us smoke."
"I am so tired of being lectured about things like this."
"We've heard this before - waste of time."
Which of the following is the best next step?
A Review the evaluation results and consider enhancements to the program.
B Select a new program because the participant com - CORRECT ANSWERS-A Review the evaluation
results and consider enhancements to the program.
A health department implemented a new marketing strategy to increase flu vaccination rates. The
evaluation shows that there was an overall increase except in the Hispanic population. Which evaluation
method best helps collect the information needed to better understand this outcome in the
community?
A Examine nationwide data to see if the local results are part of a larger trend.
B Interview leaders and health care providers in the local Hispanic community.
C Talk to colleagues in other jurisdictions about strategies that have been successful for them.
, D Meet with colleagues to discuss their observations when working with the Hispanic community. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-B Interview leaders and health care providers in the local Hispanic community.
The correlation between social status and health in economically developed countries is most likely
explained by which of the following?
A genetic differences
B cultural and linguistic competency
C health care financing and quality of services provided
D chronic anxiety related to low social status in addition to lack of material resources - CORRECT
ANSWERS-D chronic anxiety related to low social status in addition to lack of material resources
Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), schools must be inspected for
asbestos hazards. Which of the following is the public health basis for this regulation?
A Children are likely to have behaviors that will expose them to asbestos in schools.
B It is not feasible to regulate exposures in the home environments and schools are the next best
location.
C Asbestos was primarily placed in schools because the fire-retardant properties are protective of
children.
D Diseases associated with exposure to asbestos may have an extended latency period, putting
exposed children at risk later in their lives. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D Diseases associated with exposure to
asbestos may have an extended latency period, putting
exposed children at risk later in their lives.
An example of a health disparity is
A an elderly population who receive low-cost dental care.
B a rural town served by a doctor with an office 50 miles away.
C physically disabled patients with access to Medicaid coverage.
