Principles of Epidemiology Multiple Choice Exam

Principles of Epidemiology Multiple Choice Exam
1. Which of the following ethical guidelines for the protection of human subjects did the Tuskegee
Study violate?

A: Degree of risk never outweighs benefit

B: Scientist must always be willing and able to end study

C: Voluntary consent

D: All of the above

2. Analysis of disease by time, place, and demographics is known as:

A: Distribution

B: Determination

3. Incidence is affected by the prevalence of a disease and its duration.

A. True

B. False

4. A risk factor is something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease.

A. True

B. False

5. All epidemiologists have the same training and can cover the same content areas, if needed.

A. True

B. False

6. After a disease has developed, there is no longer any reason to consider prevention aspects.

A. True

B. False

7. Modifying study results can sometimes be justified if the end product provides benefits for society.

A. True

B. False

8. What information would you want to have if you are doing a study regarding the long-term effects
of smoking?

A. Number of years smoking cigarettes

B. Age when started to drink