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WorksheetsRisk Communication Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the main goal of risk communication in emergencies?
To control the media
To reduce panic only
To share accurate, timely, and actionable information
To delay response actions
Which of the following is a key principle of CDC’s CERC model?
Prioritize public anger
Be silent until all data is confirmed
Be first, be right, be credible
Focus only on internal communication
WHO RCCE refers to risk communication as:
A legal framework for international reporting
A tool to suppress misinformation
A core public health intervention in emergencies
A private sector activity
Which of the following is NOT a phase in the CDC CERC framework?
Pre-crisis
Outbreak
Initial
Resolution
What is the purpose of community engagement in RCCE?
To gather surveillance data secretly
To enforce decisions made by authorities
To involve communities in co-designing solutions
To replace official communication channels
One of the most important elements in risk communication is:
Using scientific jargon
Centralized command
Trust and transparency
Avoiding media questions
“Message Mapping” is a technique used to:
Translate legal terms
Organize key messages and responses
Print documents
Format a press release
In risk communication, messages must be:
Complex and scientific
General and vague
Timely, clear, and culturally appropriate
Only released on social media
Which of the following is considered a high-risk communication mistake?
Acknowledging uncertainty
Being too early with information
Providing too much clarity
Withholding information until everything is confirmed
Which group should be prioritized in RCCE activities?
Only healthcare professionals
Community leaders and vulnerable groups
Government only
Social media influencers only
The WHO IHR (2005) considers RCCE as:
Optional for countries
A non-technical issue
A core capacity for health emergencies
Media management strategy only
The term “infodemic” refers to:
Data shortage during disaster
Lack of community engagement
Overabundance of (mis/dis)information during emergencies
Disease surveillance system
The best way to combat misinformation during emergencies is to:
Ignore it
Engage communities and correct false information
Censor all comments online
Stop all communication
When should risk communication begin during a crisis?
After containment
At the response phase only
Before the crisis (pre-crisis phase)
After media briefing
Which of the following is a trusted spokesperson trait?
Dismissive and brief
Consistent and empathetic
Defensive and technical
Robotic and scripted
WHO recommends engaging with local influencers because they:
Can replace official messages
Have no bias
Are trusted and culturally relevant
Work for media
In CERC, the “Maintenance” phase focuses on:
Blame assignment
Recovery and ongoing support
Isolation protocols
Data collection only
Which medium is NOT typically used for RCCE?
Radio
Television
Rumors
Social Media
Holding statements in emergencies are meant to:
Avoid accountability
Give basic verified facts early
Provide legal updates
Replace final communication
What is a key output of community feedback in RCCE?
Media censorship
Fine-tuning messages and building trust
Redirecting blame
Suspending outreach
