Question 1

Typically, which of the following groups disseminates and manages funds allocated to address a particular health problem, such as HIV/AIDS?&#10;A) Governmental organizations&#10;B) Community-based organizations&#10;C) Private industry&#10;D) Private sector consulting organizations

Accepted Answer

Governmental organizations typically disseminate and manage funds for public health issues like HIV/AIDS, as they are responsible for public health policy and funding allocation.

Question 2

Working in which setting involves many possible situations, from designing and managing workplace health promotion programs, to evaluating them and developing policy, communication, and dissemination strategies?

A) Private industries
B) Academic settings
C) Advocacy organizations
D) Private foundations

A

Accepted Answer

Private industries often involve designing, managing, and evaluating workplace health promotion programs, as well as developing related policies and communication strategies.

Question 3

Which types of organizations typically engage is social marketing, social media, and other communication efforts, as well as direct policy work such as drafting position papers and helping to draft legislation?

A) Private industries
B) Academic settings
C) Advocacy organizations
D) Private foundations

C

Accepted Answer

Advocacy organizations typically engage in social marketing, social media, and other communication efforts, as well as direct policy work such as drafting position papers and helping to draft legislation, to promote their causes and influence public policy.

Question 4

Just like nonprofit organizations, which of the following have to compete for funds by writing and submitting applications or proposals?&#10;A) Healthcare providers&#10;B) Academic settings&#10;C) Advocacy organizations&#10;D) Private sector consulting organizations

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following can serve as the setting for research on health knowledge/beliefs, effective program approaches, barriers to treatment, and many other activities?&#10;A) Healthcare providers&#10;B) Academic settings&#10;C) Advocacy organizations&#10;D) Private sector consulting organizations

Accepted Answer

Healthcare providers can serve as a setting for research on health knowledge/beliefs, effective program approaches, and barriers to treatment, as they are directly involved in patient care and health education.

Question 6

In many private businesses, which of the following handle some or all of the employee support tasks, such as wellness and prevention programming, developing and disseminating policy recommendation regarding workplace health issues, and performing lobbying tasks?

A) Program heads
B) Program officers
C) Labor unions
D) Health care advocates

Accepted Answer

Labor unions often handle some or all of the employee support tasks, such as wellness and prevention programming, developing and disseminating policy recommendation regarding workplace health issues, and performing lobbying tasks.

Question 7

Teaching students-those who will continue the practice and evolution of public health-as well as adults and public health practitioners via multiple kinds of professional seminars and conference presentations allows for a dialogue in the field.

Accepted Answer

Engaging students, adults, and practitioners in seminars and conferences fosters dialogue and knowledge exchange, which is essential for the evolution of public health practices.

Question 8

In the global health arena, private sector consulting organizations are typically called nongovernmental agencies or NGOs.

Accepted Answer

Private sector consulting organizations are not typically referred to as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). NGOs are usually nonprofit entities that operate independently of the government, while private sector consulting firms are for-profit businesses.

Question 9

Private consulting firms usually work on a contract basis, rather than grant funding.

Accepted Answer

Private consulting firms typically operate on a contract basis, providing specific services to clients for a fee, rather than relying on grant funding which is more common in non-profit or academic settings.

Question 10

Private businesses often belong to industry associations and trade groups that may develop and advocate workplace-related health policies.

Accepted Answer

Industry associations and trade groups often create guidelines and advocate for policies that benefit their members, including workplace health policies, to ensure industry standards and improve business practices.

Deck 17: Career Choices and Socialbehavioral Theory in Public Health: a Brief Introduction