PHLT 415 EXAM 2 Poll Quizzes
The Cities Readiness Initiative is a federally funded program to help prepare local entities to develop
plans for the distribution of medical supplies and MCMs to their populations. - ANSWER-True
What is Biobanking? - ANSWER-The management of a repository of biological material and its associated
information for research purposes.
The purpose of the Strategic National Stockpile is to: - ANSWER-Amass and store large amounts of drugs,
vaccines, and medical equipment for rapid deployment.
"Experiments of Concern" refers to which of the following? - ANSWER--Research that renders a vaccine
to a pathogen ineffective.
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- Research that demonstrates the weaponization of a pathogen.
Synthetic Biology refers to: - ANSWER-The design and creation of biological components and systems
that do not naturally exist.
The two articles submitted to the NSABB for review included which pathogens? - ANSWER-Influenza and
Botulinum Toxin.
Biosafety is the: - ANSWER-The process is used to prevent people and the environment from being
exposed to hazardous biological agents (protecting people from bad bugs).
The Dual Use Dilemma is the: - ANSWER-The use of information for legitimate and for malevolent use.
Biorisk is the: - ANSWER-The chance that any type adverse event leading to potential harm from a
hazardous agent.
The Cities Readiness Initiative is a federally funded program to help prepare local entities to develop
plans for the distribution of medical supplies and MCMs to their populations. - ANSWER-True
What is Biobanking? - ANSWER-The management of a repository of biological material and its associated
information for research purposes.
The purpose of the Strategic National Stockpile is to: - ANSWER-Amass and store large amounts of drugs,
vaccines, and medical equipment for rapid deployment.
"Experiments of Concern" refers to which of the following? - ANSWER--Research that renders a vaccine
to a pathogen ineffective.
&
- Research that demonstrates the weaponization of a pathogen.
Synthetic Biology refers to: - ANSWER-The design and creation of biological components and systems
that do not naturally exist.
The two articles submitted to the NSABB for review included which pathogens? - ANSWER-Influenza and
Botulinum Toxin.
Biosafety is the: - ANSWER-The process is used to prevent people and the environment from being
exposed to hazardous biological agents (protecting people from bad bugs).
The Dual Use Dilemma is the: - ANSWER-The use of information for legitimate and for malevolent use.
Biorisk is the: - ANSWER-The chance that any type adverse event leading to potential harm from a
hazardous agent.
