WGU D402 Exam Prep: 200 Verified
Community & Public Health Q&As with
Rationales for 2026/2027 Success
200 Practice Questions & Rationales
1. Community Health Assessment
Q1. A community health nurse conducts
a windshield survey. What is the
PRIMARY purpose?
A) To diagnose specific medical
conditions in residents
B) To gather observational data on the
environment, resources, and risks
C) To administer health screenings
D) To evaluate existing health programs
,☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. A windshield
survey is an observational method to
assess the community's physical
environment, housing, infrastructure,
and hazards .
Q2. A nurse is assessing a community's
health status. Which data source is
MOST useful for identifying health
disparities?
A) Individual medical records
B) Demographic and epidemiological
data
C) Anecdotal reports from community
members
D) Hospital satisfaction surveys
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Population
,statistics, mortality, and morbidity rates
are essential for identifying health
disparities and trends within a
community .
Q3. Which factor describes a goal of a
community health assessment?
A) Individual health records
B) Specific disease treatments
C) Shared characteristics of a population
D) Personal medical histories
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C. Community
health assessments focus on
understanding the shared characteristics,
needs, and health status of a population
group .
, Q4. What is the purpose of a community
health assessment?
A) To evaluate services at the local or
state level and determine community
needs
B) To track individual patient outcomes
C) To provide funding for local hospitals
D) To conduct clinical research on new
medications
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. The primary
purpose is to evaluate existing services
and identify the health needs of a
community at the local or state level .
2. Levels of Prevention
Community & Public Health Q&As with
Rationales for 2026/2027 Success
200 Practice Questions & Rationales
1. Community Health Assessment
Q1. A community health nurse conducts
a windshield survey. What is the
PRIMARY purpose?
A) To diagnose specific medical
conditions in residents
B) To gather observational data on the
environment, resources, and risks
C) To administer health screenings
D) To evaluate existing health programs
,☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. A windshield
survey is an observational method to
assess the community's physical
environment, housing, infrastructure,
and hazards .
Q2. A nurse is assessing a community's
health status. Which data source is
MOST useful for identifying health
disparities?
A) Individual medical records
B) Demographic and epidemiological
data
C) Anecdotal reports from community
members
D) Hospital satisfaction surveys
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Population
,statistics, mortality, and morbidity rates
are essential for identifying health
disparities and trends within a
community .
Q3. Which factor describes a goal of a
community health assessment?
A) Individual health records
B) Specific disease treatments
C) Shared characteristics of a population
D) Personal medical histories
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C. Community
health assessments focus on
understanding the shared characteristics,
needs, and health status of a population
group .
, Q4. What is the purpose of a community
health assessment?
A) To evaluate services at the local or
state level and determine community
needs
B) To track individual patient outcomes
C) To provide funding for local hospitals
D) To conduct clinical research on new
medications
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. The primary
purpose is to evaluate existing services
and identify the health needs of a
community at the local or state level .
2. Levels of Prevention
