DHA Prometric Exam - Public Health Practice MCQs
1. Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease?
A. Coronary artery bypass surgery
B. Cardiac rehabilitation
C. Health education on diet and exercise
D. Treatment of myocardial infarction
Answer: C
2. The most appropriate measure of central tendency for a skewed distribution is:
A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Range
Answer: B
3. Herd immunity is best achieved through:
A. Natural infection
B. Screening programs
C. Vaccination programs
D. Isolation of infected cases
Answer: C
4. The incubation period is defined as:
A. Time between onset of symptoms and recovery
B. Time from exposure to the onset of symptoms
C. Time from diagnosis to death
D. Duration of disease symptoms
Answer: B
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DHA Prometric Exam - Public Health Practice MCQs
5. A study that follows a group of individuals over time to determine the incidence of disease is
called a:
A. Case-control study
B. Cross-sectional study
C. Cohort study
D. Randomized control trial
Answer: C
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