WGU D402 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT (LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE) COMMUNITY AND
PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDE| 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | GRADE A
1. Why are interventions adjusted during different stages of change? - ANSWERS-People
have different levels of readiness — Interventions must match individual readiness and
needs.
2. What is the main purpose of the health belief model? - ANSWERS-To predict changes in
health behaviors — The health belief model predicts changes in health behaviors based
on individual beliefs.
3. The health belief model was originally developed during which decade? - ANSWERS-
1950s — The model was developed in the 1950s.
4. The health belief model focuses primarily on: - ANSWERS-Individual beliefs about health
conditions — The model focuses on how personal beliefs influence health decisions.
5. A person's belief that they may contract a disease is called: - ANSWERS-Perceived
susceptibility — Perceived susceptibility is the belief that a person may contract a
disease.
6. A person believes COVID-19 could cause serious illness or death. Which factor does this
represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived severity — Perceived severity involves beliefs about
negative consequences.
7. A person believes getting vaccinated will protect their health. Which factor does this
represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived benefits — Perceived benefits involve believing an
action will have positive results.
8. A person cannot get vaccinated because they do not have transportation. Which factor
does this represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived barriers — Transportation problems are
examples of perceived barriers.
9. A news report about increasing disease cases encourages someone to act. This is an
example of: - ANSWERS-Cues to action — Cues to action are triggers that encourage
behavior change.
10. A person's confidence that they can successfully complete a health behavior is: -
ANSWERS-Self-efficacy — Self-efficacy is confidence in one's ability to succeed.
11. Which factor is most related to recognizing a health threat? - ANSWERS-Perceived
susceptibility — Perceived susceptibility helps a person recognize personal risk.
12. Why is the health belief model useful in community health? - ANSWERS-It considers
individual beliefs that influence behavior — The model considers beliefs that influence
individual behavior.
,13. When implementing the health belief model, the first step is often: - ANSWERS-
Conducting a health needs assessment — Health needs assessments identify
populations needing support.
14. A health needs assessment helps identify: - ANSWERS-At-risk and vulnerable
populations — Assessments help identify vulnerable and at-risk groups.
15. Educational materials should be: - ANSWERS-Clear and appropriate for the target
population — Information must be understandable and designed for the target audience.
16. Providing transportation assistance to patients helps reduce: - ANSWERS-Perceived
barriers — Assistance with transportation reduces barriers to action.
17. The health belief model is based on the idea that beliefs influence health behaviors. -
ANSWERS-TRUE — Beliefs are central to the health belief model.
18. Perceived susceptibility refers to the belief that a disease can affect a person. -
ANSWERS-TRUE — Susceptibility is the perceived risk of developing a condition.
19. Perceived barriers are positive outcomes gained from taking action. - ANSWERS-FALSE
— Perceived barriers are obstacles, not benefits.
20. Self-efficacy refers to confidence in completing an action successfully. - ANSWERS-
TRUE — Self-efficacy is confidence in completing an action.
21. Cues to action can include events, people, or information that trigger change. -
ANSWERS-TRUE — Cues to action trigger movement toward behavior change.
22. A person says: "I know I could get sick from this disease." Which health belief model
factor does this represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived susceptibility — Recognizing personal
risk is perceived susceptibility.
23. A person says: "Getting this vaccine will lower my chance of serious illness." Which factor
does this represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived benefits — Believing a behavior provides
protection is perceived benefits.
24. A community health worker teaches people how to schedule appointments and provides
transportation assistance. What health belief model concept is being addressed? -
ANSWERS-Reducing barriers — Transportation assistance and appointment support
reduce barriers to action.
25. A person receives reminders from a clinic about getting a health screening. This is an
example of: - ANSWERS-Cues to action — Reminders and notifications are examples of
cues to action.
, 26. A person understands the risks, sees the benefits, overcomes barriers, and believes they
can succeed. Which concept has been achieved? - ANSWERS-Self-efficacy —
Confidence in achieving the outcome represents self-efficacy.
27. What is the primary purpose of schools? - ANSWERS-Providing an environment for
learning — Students learn best when their health needs are supported.
28. Why are school health programs important? - ANSWERS-They improve student health
and support learning — Healthy students are better able to participate and succeed
academically.
29. Which of the following is NOT considered a basic student need? - ANSWERS-Personal
wealth — Basic needs include physical, nutritional, mental, social, and emotional
health, not personal wealth.
30. A successful school health program should include: - ANSWERS-Supportive leadership,
health councils, and policies — Successful programs require leadership support,
coordination, and clear policies.
31. Healthy People 2030 is designed to: - ANSWERS-Improve national health and well-being
goals — Healthy People 2030 establishes national health improvement objectives.
32. What does WSCC stand for? - ANSWERS-Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
— WSCC is the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework.
33. The WSCC model was developed by which organization? - ANSWERS-CDC — The CDC
created the WSCC framework.
34. How many components are included in the WSCC model? - ANSWERS-Ten — The WSCC
model contains ten components.
35. Which of the following is a WSCC component? - ANSWERS-Employee wellness —
Employee wellness is one of the ten WSCC components.
36. Which WSCC component focuses on helping students receive proper nutrition? -
ANSWERS-Nutrition environment and services — This component focuses on healthy
food access and education.
37. School health services include: - ANSWERS-Disease management, emergency care,
family engagement, and care coordination — These are key parts of school health
services.
38. Who commonly provides healthcare services in schools? - ANSWERS-School nurses —
School nurses and other health professionals provide school health services.
39. Which is an example of preventive care in schools? - ANSWERS-Vision screenings —
Vision screenings are an example of preventive care.
PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDE| 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | GRADE A
1. Why are interventions adjusted during different stages of change? - ANSWERS-People
have different levels of readiness — Interventions must match individual readiness and
needs.
2. What is the main purpose of the health belief model? - ANSWERS-To predict changes in
health behaviors — The health belief model predicts changes in health behaviors based
on individual beliefs.
3. The health belief model was originally developed during which decade? - ANSWERS-
1950s — The model was developed in the 1950s.
4. The health belief model focuses primarily on: - ANSWERS-Individual beliefs about health
conditions — The model focuses on how personal beliefs influence health decisions.
5. A person's belief that they may contract a disease is called: - ANSWERS-Perceived
susceptibility — Perceived susceptibility is the belief that a person may contract a
disease.
6. A person believes COVID-19 could cause serious illness or death. Which factor does this
represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived severity — Perceived severity involves beliefs about
negative consequences.
7. A person believes getting vaccinated will protect their health. Which factor does this
represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived benefits — Perceived benefits involve believing an
action will have positive results.
8. A person cannot get vaccinated because they do not have transportation. Which factor
does this represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived barriers — Transportation problems are
examples of perceived barriers.
9. A news report about increasing disease cases encourages someone to act. This is an
example of: - ANSWERS-Cues to action — Cues to action are triggers that encourage
behavior change.
10. A person's confidence that they can successfully complete a health behavior is: -
ANSWERS-Self-efficacy — Self-efficacy is confidence in one's ability to succeed.
11. Which factor is most related to recognizing a health threat? - ANSWERS-Perceived
susceptibility — Perceived susceptibility helps a person recognize personal risk.
12. Why is the health belief model useful in community health? - ANSWERS-It considers
individual beliefs that influence behavior — The model considers beliefs that influence
individual behavior.
,13. When implementing the health belief model, the first step is often: - ANSWERS-
Conducting a health needs assessment — Health needs assessments identify
populations needing support.
14. A health needs assessment helps identify: - ANSWERS-At-risk and vulnerable
populations — Assessments help identify vulnerable and at-risk groups.
15. Educational materials should be: - ANSWERS-Clear and appropriate for the target
population — Information must be understandable and designed for the target audience.
16. Providing transportation assistance to patients helps reduce: - ANSWERS-Perceived
barriers — Assistance with transportation reduces barriers to action.
17. The health belief model is based on the idea that beliefs influence health behaviors. -
ANSWERS-TRUE — Beliefs are central to the health belief model.
18. Perceived susceptibility refers to the belief that a disease can affect a person. -
ANSWERS-TRUE — Susceptibility is the perceived risk of developing a condition.
19. Perceived barriers are positive outcomes gained from taking action. - ANSWERS-FALSE
— Perceived barriers are obstacles, not benefits.
20. Self-efficacy refers to confidence in completing an action successfully. - ANSWERS-
TRUE — Self-efficacy is confidence in completing an action.
21. Cues to action can include events, people, or information that trigger change. -
ANSWERS-TRUE — Cues to action trigger movement toward behavior change.
22. A person says: "I know I could get sick from this disease." Which health belief model
factor does this represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived susceptibility — Recognizing personal
risk is perceived susceptibility.
23. A person says: "Getting this vaccine will lower my chance of serious illness." Which factor
does this represent? - ANSWERS-Perceived benefits — Believing a behavior provides
protection is perceived benefits.
24. A community health worker teaches people how to schedule appointments and provides
transportation assistance. What health belief model concept is being addressed? -
ANSWERS-Reducing barriers — Transportation assistance and appointment support
reduce barriers to action.
25. A person receives reminders from a clinic about getting a health screening. This is an
example of: - ANSWERS-Cues to action — Reminders and notifications are examples of
cues to action.
, 26. A person understands the risks, sees the benefits, overcomes barriers, and believes they
can succeed. Which concept has been achieved? - ANSWERS-Self-efficacy —
Confidence in achieving the outcome represents self-efficacy.
27. What is the primary purpose of schools? - ANSWERS-Providing an environment for
learning — Students learn best when their health needs are supported.
28. Why are school health programs important? - ANSWERS-They improve student health
and support learning — Healthy students are better able to participate and succeed
academically.
29. Which of the following is NOT considered a basic student need? - ANSWERS-Personal
wealth — Basic needs include physical, nutritional, mental, social, and emotional
health, not personal wealth.
30. A successful school health program should include: - ANSWERS-Supportive leadership,
health councils, and policies — Successful programs require leadership support,
coordination, and clear policies.
31. Healthy People 2030 is designed to: - ANSWERS-Improve national health and well-being
goals — Healthy People 2030 establishes national health improvement objectives.
32. What does WSCC stand for? - ANSWERS-Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
— WSCC is the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework.
33. The WSCC model was developed by which organization? - ANSWERS-CDC — The CDC
created the WSCC framework.
34. How many components are included in the WSCC model? - ANSWERS-Ten — The WSCC
model contains ten components.
35. Which of the following is a WSCC component? - ANSWERS-Employee wellness —
Employee wellness is one of the ten WSCC components.
36. Which WSCC component focuses on helping students receive proper nutrition? -
ANSWERS-Nutrition environment and services — This component focuses on healthy
food access and education.
37. School health services include: - ANSWERS-Disease management, emergency care,
family engagement, and care coordination — These are key parts of school health
services.
38. Who commonly provides healthcare services in schools? - ANSWERS-School nurses —
School nurses and other health professionals provide school health services.
39. Which is an example of preventive care in schools? - ANSWERS-Vision screenings —
Vision screenings are an example of preventive care.
