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Non Communicable Diseases Quiz: Communicable vs NCD

Quick, free communicable vs NCD quiz. Instant results and simple explanations.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Nuutti JoronenUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This non communicable diseases quiz helps you tell NCDs from communicable conditions, spot common risk factors, and check what you know in minutes. If you want to review how infections spread and how the immune system responds, explore our chain of infection quiz and lymphatic system quiz.

A communicable disease is primarily defined as one that can be transmitted from one host to another.
True
False
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Hypertension is an example of a noncommunicable disease.
True
False
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Influenza can be transmitted through respiratory droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
True
False
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Type 1 diabetes is usually caused by a contagious virus that spreads between people.
True
False
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Mosquitoes can act as vectors for malaria transmission.
True
False
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Obesity increases risk for several noncommunicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease.
False
True
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Tuberculosis primarily affects which organ?
Thyroid
Lungs
Kidneys
Skin
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The term herd immunity refers to population-level protection that occurs when a high proportion of individuals are immune to a pathogen.
False
True
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Which mode best describes HIV transmission?
Through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child
Sharing utensils in the absence of blood
Airborne droplets from sneezing at a distance
Casual skin contact in crowds
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Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup within arterial walls, narrowing the lumen and reducing blood flow.
True
False
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Which is a hallmark of type 1 diabetes?
Peripheral insulin resistance without beta-cell loss
Excess insulin production causing hypoglycemia
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells leading to insulin deficiency
Primary infection of the pancreas by bacteria
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Latent tuberculosis infection means the person is asymptomatic and not contagious but has evidence of infection.
True
False
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Which statement best differentiates incidence from prevalence in disease epidemiology?
Incidence and prevalence are interchangeable terms
Prevalence excludes chronic diseases
Incidence is all existing cases; prevalence is new cases only
Incidence is new cases over a time period; prevalence is all existing cases at a point or period
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Untreated sustained high blood pressure is a major risk factor for hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.
False
True
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Which foodborne pathogen is most commonly linked to undercooked poultry?
Plasmodium falciparum
Vibrio cholerae
Clostridioides difficile
Campylobacter jejuni
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Prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease are communicable under certain exposure routes despite lacking nucleic acids.
True
False
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Which screening test has been shown to reduce mortality from colorectal cancer in average-risk adults when performed at recommended intervals?
Chest X-ray annually
Urinalysis only
Random serum amylase measurement
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) with follow-up colonoscopy for positives
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The DOTS strategy is a cornerstone of global tuberculosis control focusing on standardized short-course therapy with direct observation.
True
False
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Which pathogen is the primary cause of the communicable disease whooping cough?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Neisseria meningitidis
Bordetella pertussis
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
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Sickle cell disease is classified as a noncommunicable inherited disorder caused by a mutation in the beta-globin gene.
True
False
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand disease classifications -

    Differentiate between communicable and noncommunicable diseases by identifying their core characteristics and modes of transmission, as tested in this communicable and noncommunicable diseases quiz.

  2. Identify infectious agents -

    Recognize common pathogens, vectors, and transmission routes featured in this communicable disease quiz.

  3. Recognize chronic condition risk factors -

    Describe major noncommunicable illnesses and the lifestyle or environmental factors that contribute to their development, as highlighted in our noncommunicable diseases quiz.

  4. Analyze clinical scenarios -

    Use case-based questions from our diseases and illnesses quiz to classify conditions correctly and understand real-world applications.

  5. Apply prevention and control measures -

    Implement effective strategies highlighted in our health education quiz to reduce disease spread and manage chronic conditions.

  6. Evaluate public health strategies -

    Assess the role of healthcare systems and community interventions in controlling both infectious and chronic diseases.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Defining Communicable vs Noncommunicable Diseases -

    Communicable diseases spread from person to person (like influenza), while noncommunicable diseases (such as diabetes) arise from genetic or lifestyle factors (WHO). Remember the mnemonic "CATCH" for communicable: Contact, Airborne, Touch, Contaminated food/drink, Host-to-host. Reviewing these definitions boosts your communicable and noncommunicable diseases quiz confidence!

  2. Epidemiological Triad: Agent - Host - Environment -

    All outbreaks hinge on three interacting elements: a causative agent, a susceptible host, and environmental factors (CDC). Picture a triangle where you can "cut" any side to prevent disease - remove the agent (vaccination), protect the host (masks), or change the environment (sanitation). This model is a staple in your diseases and illnesses quiz prep.

  3. Basic Reproduction Number (R₀) & Herd Immunity -

    R₀ indicates the average number of secondary cases per infected individual (R₀ >1 means expanding outbreak). Use the herd immunity threshold formula HIT = 1 - 1/R₀ to calculate vaccination targets (American Journal of Epidemiology). Mastering this formula is crucial for acing the health education quiz section on outbreak control.

  4. Modes of Transmission Mnemonic: DIVA -

    DIVA stands for Direct, Indirect, Vector-borne, and Airborne transmission routes (CDC). For example, malaria (vector), COVID-19 (airborne), and food poisoning (indirect). This handy mnemonic makes the communicable disease quiz section a breeze!

  5. Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases -

    Noncommunicable diseases often stem from modifiable factors (smoking, poor diet, inactivity) versus non-modifiable ones (age, genetics) according to the American Heart Association. Think "GEMS": Genes, Environment, Metabolism, and Lifestyle. Recognizing these risk categories helps you nail questions about chronic conditions in your health education quiz.

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