CDC MIDTERM EXAM: QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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Definition
Eliminating the reservoir
Eliminating the vector
Interrupting mode of transmission
Reducing host susceptibility
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Epidemiology, as defined in this
A cohort study differs from a case-
lesson, would include which of the
control study in that:
following activities?
, Disease control measures are Public health surveillance includes
generally directed at which of which of the following activities:
the following?
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Term
A number of passengers on a cruise ship from Puerto Rico to the
Panama Canal have recently developed a gastrointestinal illness
compatible with norovirus (formerly called Norwalk-like virus). Testing
for norovirus is not readily available in any nearby island, and the test
takes several days even where available. Assuming you are the
epidemiologist called on to board the ship and investigate this
possible outbreak, your case definition should include, at a minimum:
(Choose one best answer)
A. Clinical criteria, plus specification of time, place, and person
B. Clinical features, plus the exposure(s) you most suspect
C. Suspect cases
D. The nationally agreed standard case definition for disease reporting
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An asymptomatic human
A. Clinical criteria, plus
A symptomatic human
specification of time, place, and
An animal
person
The environment
, A. Is likely to include only (or mostly)
C. Estimating subgroups at highest
true cases
risk
D. May exclude mild cases
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Term
A cohort study differs from a case-control study in that:
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Subjects are enrolled or categorized on the basis of their exposure status in a
cohort study but not in a case-control study
Eliminating the reservoir
Eliminating the vector
Interrupting mode of transmission
Reducing host susceptibility
Mosquito-borne
Foodborne
Doorknobs or toilet seats
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Correct 25
Incorrect 00
Your answers
1 of 25
Definition
Eliminating the reservoir
Eliminating the vector
Interrupting mode of transmission
Reducing host susceptibility
Give this one a try later!
Epidemiology, as defined in this
A cohort study differs from a case-
lesson, would include which of the
control study in that:
following activities?
, Disease control measures are Public health surveillance includes
generally directed at which of which of the following activities:
the following?
Don't know?
2 of 25
Term
A number of passengers on a cruise ship from Puerto Rico to the
Panama Canal have recently developed a gastrointestinal illness
compatible with norovirus (formerly called Norwalk-like virus). Testing
for norovirus is not readily available in any nearby island, and the test
takes several days even where available. Assuming you are the
epidemiologist called on to board the ship and investigate this
possible outbreak, your case definition should include, at a minimum:
(Choose one best answer)
A. Clinical criteria, plus specification of time, place, and person
B. Clinical features, plus the exposure(s) you most suspect
C. Suspect cases
D. The nationally agreed standard case definition for disease reporting
Give this one a try later!
An asymptomatic human
A. Clinical criteria, plus
A symptomatic human
specification of time, place, and
An animal
person
The environment
, A. Is likely to include only (or mostly)
C. Estimating subgroups at highest
true cases
risk
D. May exclude mild cases
Don't know?
3 of 25
Term
A cohort study differs from a case-control study in that:
Give this one a try later!
Subjects are enrolled or categorized on the basis of their exposure status in a
cohort study but not in a case-control study
Eliminating the reservoir
Eliminating the vector
Interrupting mode of transmission
Reducing host susceptibility
Mosquito-borne
Foodborne
Doorknobs or toilet seats
