WGU D260 CAPSTONE TASK 2 FINAL TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ pathogenicity.
Answer: *the capacity of an agent (pathogen) to cause disease in a host.
Manifestations of symptoms or illness
◍ agent.
Answer: *a factor that causes disease, this could be a microorganism like a
virus, bacteria, or parasite; the nature of the agent, including its ability to
cause disease, is a critical aspect of disease transmission and epidemiology
◍ 5 communicable diseases.
Answer: 1 Influenza (Flu)2 Tuberculosis (TB)3 HIV/AIDS4 Malaria5
COVID-19
◍ Perceived Benefits.
Answer: An individual's belief in the advantages of taking a specific action
to reduce the risk or impact of the health problem.
◍ Perceived Susceptibility.
Answer: An individual's belief about the likelihood of experiencing a health
problem or condition.
◍ Precontemplation.
Answer: In this stage, individuals are not considering change and may be
unaware of the need for change. They may exhibit resistance or denial
regarding the behavior in question.
◍ virulence.
Answer: *the degree to which an agent (pathogen) can cause severe disease
, in a host; high virulence implies that the pathogen can cause significant
harm
◍ What does active surveillance often include?.
Answer: Seeking out cases of a disease through interviews and
◍ low.
Answer: If there's a very high infection rate but no illnesses, the infectivity
is high but the pathogenicity is _______ .
◍ Social Ecological Model (SEM).
Answer: What model is this?1. Individual level2. Interpersonal level3.
Institutional and organizational level4. Community level (Social Norms and
Networking )5. Public policy level (public spaces)
◍ Laboratory Surveillance.
Answer: involves using laboratory test results to monitor and track the
spread of diseases. A public health strategy that involves the systematic
collection, analysis, and interpretation for data generated by clinical
laboratories
◍ Maintenance.
Answer: After successfully implementing the desired change, individuals
enter the maintenance stage. Here, the focus is on sustaining the behavior
change over the long term and preventing relapse.
◍ situational awareness.
Answer: the constant process of seeing, understanding, and anticipating an
evolving disaster to make informed decisions that save lives and protect
communities
◍ Infectivity.
Answer: ____________ comes before pathogenicity and pathogenicity
comes before Virulence
◍ chronic.
Answer: a health condition or disease that is persistent or long-lasting in its
, effects
◍ What is the importance of storytelling in public health initiatives?.
Answer: Storytelling can raise awareness among key audiences and inspire
action.
◍ Genetics.
Answer: refers to the study of genes and heredity, which are crucial in
determining various aspects of an individual's health. Genes, composed of
DNA, carry information that influences the development and functioning of
a person's body.
◍ Tertiary Prevention.
Answer: Trauma Prevention/Rehab, i.e. physical therapy after
stroke=prevent further health issues after diagnoses
◍ What is a key message in public health communication?.
Answer: A concise statement that conveys the main idea or purpose of a
communication effort
◍ Name two media methods and how they are used?.
Answer: 1 Press releases should be one to two pages. Using plain language
to deliver your news allows reporters and the public to understand the
research.2 Media advisories are used to invite reporters to attend a press
conference or other event. They provide basic information about the event,
including the time, date, location, and speakers. They also include a brief
description of the event and why it is newsworthy.
◍ stages of change model.
Answer: a model outlining the various stages individuals go through in
altering behavior, from pre-contemplation to maintenance
◍ Self-Efficacy.
Answer: An individual's confidence in their ability to successfully take
action and achieve the desired health outcome.
◍ evidence-based public health.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ pathogenicity.
Answer: *the capacity of an agent (pathogen) to cause disease in a host.
Manifestations of symptoms or illness
◍ agent.
Answer: *a factor that causes disease, this could be a microorganism like a
virus, bacteria, or parasite; the nature of the agent, including its ability to
cause disease, is a critical aspect of disease transmission and epidemiology
◍ 5 communicable diseases.
Answer: 1 Influenza (Flu)2 Tuberculosis (TB)3 HIV/AIDS4 Malaria5
COVID-19
◍ Perceived Benefits.
Answer: An individual's belief in the advantages of taking a specific action
to reduce the risk or impact of the health problem.
◍ Perceived Susceptibility.
Answer: An individual's belief about the likelihood of experiencing a health
problem or condition.
◍ Precontemplation.
Answer: In this stage, individuals are not considering change and may be
unaware of the need for change. They may exhibit resistance or denial
regarding the behavior in question.
◍ virulence.
Answer: *the degree to which an agent (pathogen) can cause severe disease
, in a host; high virulence implies that the pathogen can cause significant
harm
◍ What does active surveillance often include?.
Answer: Seeking out cases of a disease through interviews and
◍ low.
Answer: If there's a very high infection rate but no illnesses, the infectivity
is high but the pathogenicity is _______ .
◍ Social Ecological Model (SEM).
Answer: What model is this?1. Individual level2. Interpersonal level3.
Institutional and organizational level4. Community level (Social Norms and
Networking )5. Public policy level (public spaces)
◍ Laboratory Surveillance.
Answer: involves using laboratory test results to monitor and track the
spread of diseases. A public health strategy that involves the systematic
collection, analysis, and interpretation for data generated by clinical
laboratories
◍ Maintenance.
Answer: After successfully implementing the desired change, individuals
enter the maintenance stage. Here, the focus is on sustaining the behavior
change over the long term and preventing relapse.
◍ situational awareness.
Answer: the constant process of seeing, understanding, and anticipating an
evolving disaster to make informed decisions that save lives and protect
communities
◍ Infectivity.
Answer: ____________ comes before pathogenicity and pathogenicity
comes before Virulence
◍ chronic.
Answer: a health condition or disease that is persistent or long-lasting in its
, effects
◍ What is the importance of storytelling in public health initiatives?.
Answer: Storytelling can raise awareness among key audiences and inspire
action.
◍ Genetics.
Answer: refers to the study of genes and heredity, which are crucial in
determining various aspects of an individual's health. Genes, composed of
DNA, carry information that influences the development and functioning of
a person's body.
◍ Tertiary Prevention.
Answer: Trauma Prevention/Rehab, i.e. physical therapy after
stroke=prevent further health issues after diagnoses
◍ What is a key message in public health communication?.
Answer: A concise statement that conveys the main idea or purpose of a
communication effort
◍ Name two media methods and how they are used?.
Answer: 1 Press releases should be one to two pages. Using plain language
to deliver your news allows reporters and the public to understand the
research.2 Media advisories are used to invite reporters to attend a press
conference or other event. They provide basic information about the event,
including the time, date, location, and speakers. They also include a brief
description of the event and why it is newsworthy.
◍ stages of change model.
Answer: a model outlining the various stages individuals go through in
altering behavior, from pre-contemplation to maintenance
◍ Self-Efficacy.
Answer: An individual's confidence in their ability to successfully take
action and achieve the desired health outcome.
◍ evidence-based public health.
