29 hour JKO Exam Questions & Answers
2023/2024
Which is the BSL is for lethal agents for which there are no vaccines or other countermeasures -
ANSWER-BSL 4
What is the optimal particle size for aerosol delivery of a bio-agent - ANSWER-1-5 microns
Which country deliberately did not follow the 1972 Biological Weapons convention even after signing -
ANSWER-USSR
Which is not a characteristic of tier 1 agents - ANSWER-easily treatable
Which transmission-based precautions are most appropriate to prevent a disease which is spread by
close respiratory contact or secretions - ANSWER-Droplet precautions
of the CDC and USDA select agents discussed in this module , how many diseases are not zoonotic -
ANSWER-TWO
What of the following is NOT a factor that makes a particular food more vulnerable to potential use as a
vehicle for attack - ANSWER-Long shelf life
Which of the following agents has foodborne gastrointestinal infections as one of its forms - ANSWER-
Anthex
Naturally occurring outbreaks of food- and waterborne disease and agricultural diseases have occurred
from contamination with - ANSWER-all of the above
which is the best definition for epidemic - ANSWER-The occurrence of an unexpected cases of disease
for a given place and time period
, What is the best definition for epidemiology - ANSWER-Describing and interpreting patterns of disease in
populations
Concern should be heightened if the naturally occurring disease requires a vector for spread and the
competent vector is missing . this is an example of which clue - ANSWER-uncommon disease
Which of these biological agents could make an ideal bio-terrorist weapon - ANSWER-all answers
Which of these can cause an epidemic in an unexpected area - ANSWER-all answers
Which hand washing aspect is most important - ANSWER-rubbing/friction
what is the most efficient and cost efficient way to prevent he spread of germs/infections - ANSWER-
soap and water
when should hand washing be preformed - ANSWER-all answers
for decontamination of clothing and equipment, what is the correct bleach concentration - ANSWER-5%
What precautionary measures would you take if there is an outbreak and the causative agent is not yet
determined - ANSWER-Precautions based off signs and symptoms of patient
What is the proper PEE for this suite - ANSWER-BSL-3
T or F - MOPP level IV is equivalent to BSL-3 - ANSWER-False
What is the appropriate bleach to water solution when decontaminating equipment or Tyvek suit -
ANSWER-1:10
How often should airflow be checked in regards to the PAPR system - ANSWER-Before each use
2023/2024
Which is the BSL is for lethal agents for which there are no vaccines or other countermeasures -
ANSWER-BSL 4
What is the optimal particle size for aerosol delivery of a bio-agent - ANSWER-1-5 microns
Which country deliberately did not follow the 1972 Biological Weapons convention even after signing -
ANSWER-USSR
Which is not a characteristic of tier 1 agents - ANSWER-easily treatable
Which transmission-based precautions are most appropriate to prevent a disease which is spread by
close respiratory contact or secretions - ANSWER-Droplet precautions
of the CDC and USDA select agents discussed in this module , how many diseases are not zoonotic -
ANSWER-TWO
What of the following is NOT a factor that makes a particular food more vulnerable to potential use as a
vehicle for attack - ANSWER-Long shelf life
Which of the following agents has foodborne gastrointestinal infections as one of its forms - ANSWER-
Anthex
Naturally occurring outbreaks of food- and waterborne disease and agricultural diseases have occurred
from contamination with - ANSWER-all of the above
which is the best definition for epidemic - ANSWER-The occurrence of an unexpected cases of disease
for a given place and time period
, What is the best definition for epidemiology - ANSWER-Describing and interpreting patterns of disease in
populations
Concern should be heightened if the naturally occurring disease requires a vector for spread and the
competent vector is missing . this is an example of which clue - ANSWER-uncommon disease
Which of these biological agents could make an ideal bio-terrorist weapon - ANSWER-all answers
Which of these can cause an epidemic in an unexpected area - ANSWER-all answers
Which hand washing aspect is most important - ANSWER-rubbing/friction
what is the most efficient and cost efficient way to prevent he spread of germs/infections - ANSWER-
soap and water
when should hand washing be preformed - ANSWER-all answers
for decontamination of clothing and equipment, what is the correct bleach concentration - ANSWER-5%
What precautionary measures would you take if there is an outbreak and the causative agent is not yet
determined - ANSWER-Precautions based off signs and symptoms of patient
What is the proper PEE for this suite - ANSWER-BSL-3
T or F - MOPP level IV is equivalent to BSL-3 - ANSWER-False
What is the appropriate bleach to water solution when decontaminating equipment or Tyvek suit -
ANSWER-1:10
How often should airflow be checked in regards to the PAPR system - ANSWER-Before each use
