University of Houston - HLT 4317 FINAL EXAM. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.QUE ST ION 1
1. Which of the following is true about the honor code and
academic
... [Show More] honesty for this exam?
a
.
You can use another person, members of your study group, or others
in the computer lab to complete this exam. You can share,
disseminate, communicate or discuss the examination questions or
your responses to anyone at any time. You can record any aspects of
the exam (such as screen shots, photos, video, written notes, or
spoken word).
b
.
You cannot use another person, members of your study group, or
others in the computer lab to complete this exam. You cannot share,
disseminate, communicate or discuss the examination questions or
your responses to anyone at any time. You may NOT record any
aspects of the exam (such as screen shots, photos, video, written
notes, or spoken word.
0.01 points
QUE ST ION 2
1. True or False? Herd immunity refers to protection of a population
against an infectious disease when a large proportion of
individuals are immune through either vaccinations or past
infections.
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 3
1. True or False? If a disease is fatal, virulence can be measured by
the case fatality rate.
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 4
1. True or False? Lyme disease is an example of a disease
transmitted by arthropod vectors.
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 5
1. True or False? Reasons for the resurgence of tuberculosis include
the increasing prevalence of HIV infection.
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 6
1. True or False? Reliability refers to the ability of a measuring
instrument to give consistent results on repeated trials,
regardless of its accuracy.
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 7
1. True or False? Sexually transmitted diseases, influenza, and
acute respiratory infections are examples of conditions
transmitted directly (person-to-person).
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 8 * * * *
1. True or False? The case fatality rate is the same thing as the
mortality rate for a disease.
True
False
3.03 points
QUE ST ION 9
1. True or False? The presence of an infectious agent is a sufficient
cause for outbreaks of infectious disease to occur.
True
False [Show Less]