CPH Practice Exam Question and Answers
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A budget statement for a public health program provides a
detailed itemization of expenses and
A fees.
B taxes.
C grants.
D revenue.
D revenue.
A health department is designing a web-based health
promotion intervention. Which of the following issues is
most important with regard to effective communication of
this health information to the community?
A the health literacy of the target population
B the diagrams and visual aids associated with the
promotion materials
C the color and size of the health promotion materials
D the organization of the health promotion materials
A the health literacy of the target population
The introduction of sewage into a stream is most likely to
cause a measurable change in which of the following
ways?
A decrease in decomposing organic concentration
B increase in biochemical oxygen demand
C increase in dissolved oxygen concentration
D stabilization of biochemical oxygen demand
B* increase in biochemical oxygen demand
Using the socioecological model, which of the following
would be an appropriate intervention activity to address the
interpersonal-level of the model?
,A establishment of social support groups for smoking
cessation
B development of a health education campaign about
healthy eating
C collaboration with city planners to create bike lanes on
local roads
D subsidization of anti-hypertensive medications for low-
income residents
A establishment of social support groups for smoking cessation
Which elements of the strategic plan serve as guideposts
for planning and assessing organizational performance?
A Initial agreements and mandates
B Forces and trends of the community
C Managers and leaders
D*^ Mission, values, and objectives
D Mission, values, and objectives
Which of the following methods is most appropriate for
collecting data from stakeholders for a community-based
intervention?
A conducting a mail survey
B conducting a telephone survey
C* holding key informant interviews
D reading the blogs of community members
C* holding key informant interviews
Which of the following behaviors presents the highest risk
of contracting hepatitis C?
A sharing eating utensils, such as forks or straws
B having monogamous intercourse with an infected partner
C*^ sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment
D lack of handwashing after using the bathroom
C*^ sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment
An openness to and respect for cultural and ethnic
differences in values, customs, and practices best
,describes which of the following terms?
A^ Cultural awareness
B* Ethnosensitivity
C Ethnocentrism
D Segmentation
B* Ethnosensitivity
Which of the following is the best to promote the widest
understanding of a public health program proposal and
evaluation?
A* Tailor messages to the reading level and background of
the intended audiences.
B Provide as much detail as possible in every
communication.
C Select one system to deliver all messages.
D Conduct individual presentations with each person
interested in the program.
A* Tailor messages to the reading level and background of the
intended audiences.
Community public health goals and objectives are best
developed by which of the following?
A elected officials who are accountable to the public
B public health professionals who have access to data
trends
C medical professionals who treat members of the
community
D* members of the community who understand community
needs
D* members of the community who understand community
needs
When considering culture in research and practice, which
of the following reflects best practice?
A treating members of all cultural groups in the same way
B* engaging culturally diverse advocacy leaders in the
, community
C recognizing that cultural uniformity is necessary for
effective health intervention delivery
D helping members in the community more easily fit into
the mainstream culture to increase a sense of belonging
B* engaging culturally diverse advocacy leaders in the
community
Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for
the substantial reduction in the rate of perinatal (mother-to-
child) transmission of HIV?
A development of rapid HIV testing
B implementation of hygiene procedures during labor
C* administration of antiretrovial drugs prior to childbirth
D use of bottled formula for infants of HIV-positive mothers
C* administration of antiretrovial drugs prior to childbirth
"Policy" is often thought of as the fifth 'P' of the four 'P's of
Marketing including, Product, Price, Place, and
Promotion. How can social marketing be applied to the fifth
'P' - Policy in health communication?
A* Policy regards the laws and regulations that surround a
desired behavior. Actionable items help to further develop
behavior change rather than obscure, theory-level items.
B Not completing background research about previous
policies for the audience to better understand the target
policy.
C Theoretical-based objectives can be used to develop a
better framework to enhance health communication.
D Use non-action words to describe your policy as to
maintain a neutral tone.
A* Policy regards the laws and regulations that surround a
desired behavior. Actionable items help to further develop
behavior change rather than obscure, theory-level items.
Latest Version Top Rated
A budget statement for a public health program provides a
detailed itemization of expenses and
A fees.
B taxes.
C grants.
D revenue.
D revenue.
A health department is designing a web-based health
promotion intervention. Which of the following issues is
most important with regard to effective communication of
this health information to the community?
A the health literacy of the target population
B the diagrams and visual aids associated with the
promotion materials
C the color and size of the health promotion materials
D the organization of the health promotion materials
A the health literacy of the target population
The introduction of sewage into a stream is most likely to
cause a measurable change in which of the following
ways?
A decrease in decomposing organic concentration
B increase in biochemical oxygen demand
C increase in dissolved oxygen concentration
D stabilization of biochemical oxygen demand
B* increase in biochemical oxygen demand
Using the socioecological model, which of the following
would be an appropriate intervention activity to address the
interpersonal-level of the model?
,A establishment of social support groups for smoking
cessation
B development of a health education campaign about
healthy eating
C collaboration with city planners to create bike lanes on
local roads
D subsidization of anti-hypertensive medications for low-
income residents
A establishment of social support groups for smoking cessation
Which elements of the strategic plan serve as guideposts
for planning and assessing organizational performance?
A Initial agreements and mandates
B Forces and trends of the community
C Managers and leaders
D*^ Mission, values, and objectives
D Mission, values, and objectives
Which of the following methods is most appropriate for
collecting data from stakeholders for a community-based
intervention?
A conducting a mail survey
B conducting a telephone survey
C* holding key informant interviews
D reading the blogs of community members
C* holding key informant interviews
Which of the following behaviors presents the highest risk
of contracting hepatitis C?
A sharing eating utensils, such as forks or straws
B having monogamous intercourse with an infected partner
C*^ sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment
D lack of handwashing after using the bathroom
C*^ sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment
An openness to and respect for cultural and ethnic
differences in values, customs, and practices best
,describes which of the following terms?
A^ Cultural awareness
B* Ethnosensitivity
C Ethnocentrism
D Segmentation
B* Ethnosensitivity
Which of the following is the best to promote the widest
understanding of a public health program proposal and
evaluation?
A* Tailor messages to the reading level and background of
the intended audiences.
B Provide as much detail as possible in every
communication.
C Select one system to deliver all messages.
D Conduct individual presentations with each person
interested in the program.
A* Tailor messages to the reading level and background of the
intended audiences.
Community public health goals and objectives are best
developed by which of the following?
A elected officials who are accountable to the public
B public health professionals who have access to data
trends
C medical professionals who treat members of the
community
D* members of the community who understand community
needs
D* members of the community who understand community
needs
When considering culture in research and practice, which
of the following reflects best practice?
A treating members of all cultural groups in the same way
B* engaging culturally diverse advocacy leaders in the
, community
C recognizing that cultural uniformity is necessary for
effective health intervention delivery
D helping members in the community more easily fit into
the mainstream culture to increase a sense of belonging
B* engaging culturally diverse advocacy leaders in the
community
Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for
the substantial reduction in the rate of perinatal (mother-to-
child) transmission of HIV?
A development of rapid HIV testing
B implementation of hygiene procedures during labor
C* administration of antiretrovial drugs prior to childbirth
D use of bottled formula for infants of HIV-positive mothers
C* administration of antiretrovial drugs prior to childbirth
"Policy" is often thought of as the fifth 'P' of the four 'P's of
Marketing including, Product, Price, Place, and
Promotion. How can social marketing be applied to the fifth
'P' - Policy in health communication?
A* Policy regards the laws and regulations that surround a
desired behavior. Actionable items help to further develop
behavior change rather than obscure, theory-level items.
B Not completing background research about previous
policies for the audience to better understand the target
policy.
C Theoretical-based objectives can be used to develop a
better framework to enhance health communication.
D Use non-action words to describe your policy as to
maintain a neutral tone.
A* Policy regards the laws and regulations that surround a
desired behavior. Actionable items help to further develop
behavior change rather than obscure, theory-level items.
