1. Which of the following best defines an outbreak?

A. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific

population or geographical area

B. The global spread of a disease affecting multiple populations

C. The continuous occurrence of cases of a disease over a long period of

time

D. The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a given time

Answer: A. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a

specific population or geographical area

Rationale: An outbreak is characterized by a sudden increase in the

number of cases of a disease in a specific population or geographical area.

2. Which of the following is a factor that can contribute to the occurrence

of an outbreak?

A. Improved sanitation practices

B. High vaccination rates

C. Poor infection control measures

D. Adequate healthcare resources

Answer: C. Poor infection control measures

Rationale: Poor infection control measures can contribute to the

occurrence of an outbreak by allowing for the spread of infectious agents.

3. Which of the following best defines an epidemic?

A. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific

population or geographical area

B. The global spread of a disease affecting multiple populations

C. The continuous occurrence of cases of a disease over a long period of

time

D. The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a given time

Answer: B. The global spread of a disease affecting multiple populations

Rationale: An epidemic is the sudden increase in the number of cases of a

disease spreading across multiple populations or geographical areas.

4. What is the primary goal of outbreak investigation?

A. To identify the source of the outbreak