D402 HLTH 3320
Community & Public Health
FA READINESS EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary goal of community
health promotion and disease prevention programs?
a) To treat chronic illnesses
b) To promote healthy behaviors and environments
c) To provide emergency medical services
d) To conduct biomedical research
Correct Answer: b) To promote healthy behaviors and
environments
Rationale: The primary goal is to prevent disease and
create health-supportive environments, not just to treat
illness after it occurs.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The concept of "_________" refers to
the ability of individuals to understand basic health
information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions.
Correct Answer: Health literacy
Rationale: Health literacy is crucial for individuals to
navigate the healthcare system effectively.
3. True/False: Non-communicable diseases can be
transmitted from person to person.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Non-communicable diseases, such as heart
disease and diabetes, are not infectious and cannot be
transmitted between people.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are key
determinants of health? (Select all that apply)
a) Income and social status
b) Genetic makeup
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, c) Education
d) Access to healthcare
Correct Answers: a) Income and social status, c)
Education, d) Access to healthcare
Rationale: These factors significantly influence individual
and community health outcomes.
5. Multiple Choice: In public health, the term
"epidemiological transition" refers to:
a) The change from a predominance of infectious
diseases to non-communicable diseases
b) The development of vaccines
c) The spread of a new infectious disease
d) The eradication of a disease
Correct Answer: a) The change from a predominance of
infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases
Rationale: This transition reflects changes in societal
conditions and healthcare leading to different health
challenges.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: "_________" is a community health
strategy that involves the collaboration of public health
leaders and community members.
Correct Answer: Community mobilization
Rationale: It's a participatory process to promote and
protect health.
7. True/False: Health equity is achieved when every person
has the opportunity to attain their full health potential.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Health equity means no one is disadvantaged
from achieving this potential because of social position or
other socially determined circumstances.
©2024/2025
Community & Public Health
FA READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary goal of community
health promotion and disease prevention programs?
a) To treat chronic illnesses
b) To promote healthy behaviors and environments
c) To provide emergency medical services
d) To conduct biomedical research
Correct Answer: b) To promote healthy behaviors and
environments
Rationale: The primary goal is to prevent disease and
create health-supportive environments, not just to treat
illness after it occurs.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The concept of "_________" refers to
the ability of individuals to understand basic health
information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions.
Correct Answer: Health literacy
Rationale: Health literacy is crucial for individuals to
navigate the healthcare system effectively.
3. True/False: Non-communicable diseases can be
transmitted from person to person.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Non-communicable diseases, such as heart
disease and diabetes, are not infectious and cannot be
transmitted between people.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are key
determinants of health? (Select all that apply)
a) Income and social status
b) Genetic makeup
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, c) Education
d) Access to healthcare
Correct Answers: a) Income and social status, c)
Education, d) Access to healthcare
Rationale: These factors significantly influence individual
and community health outcomes.
5. Multiple Choice: In public health, the term
"epidemiological transition" refers to:
a) The change from a predominance of infectious
diseases to non-communicable diseases
b) The development of vaccines
c) The spread of a new infectious disease
d) The eradication of a disease
Correct Answer: a) The change from a predominance of
infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases
Rationale: This transition reflects changes in societal
conditions and healthcare leading to different health
challenges.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: "_________" is a community health
strategy that involves the collaboration of public health
leaders and community members.
Correct Answer: Community mobilization
Rationale: It's a participatory process to promote and
protect health.
7. True/False: Health equity is achieved when every person
has the opportunity to attain their full health potential.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Health equity means no one is disadvantaged
from achieving this potential because of social position or
other socially determined circumstances.
©2024/2025
