Communicable Diseases Quiz

What are communicable diseases also commonly known as?

• Genetic diseases

• Non-communicable diseases

• Infectious diseases

• Chronic diseases

Which of the following is NOT a cause of communicable diseases?

• Genetic mutations

• Fungi

• Viruses

• Bacteria

How can communicable diseases be spread?

• Through genetic inheritance

• Through indirect contact only

• Through direct contact only

• Through both direct and indirect contact

Which of the following is an example of direct contact transmission?

• Breathing contaminated air

• Touching a contaminated doorknob

• Exchanging body fluids with an infected person

• Eating contaminated food

What is droplet spread?

• Transmission through contaminated water

• Transmission through droplets from coughing or sneezing

• Transmission through insect bites

• Transmission through contaminated food

How can infectious diseases be spread through contaminated objects?

• By looking at the object

• By standing near the object

• By touching the object and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes

• By touching the object and then washing hands

Which of the following is a way infectious diseases can be transmitted via food and water?

• Through cooked meat

• Through properly handled produce

• Through bottled water

• Through contaminated food and water

How can infectious diseases be transmitted from animals to humans?

• By looking at the animal

• By touching the animal's fur

• By being bitten or scratched by an infected animal

• By feeding the animal

Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect contact transmission?

• Airborne transmission

• Contaminated objects

• Person to person contact

• Contaminated food and water

James and Abigail are discussing health topics in their biology class. What is the primary way sexually transmitted diseases are spread?

• Through contaminated food

• Through contaminated water

• Through person to person contact

• Through airborne transmission