Infectious Disease Quiz Questions

1. What is the scientific name for any organism that causes an infectious disease?

A Carbohydrate B Pathogen C Protein D Vaccine

2. Which type of pathogen is a small organism that causes diseases including tuberculosis and cholera?

A Bacteria B Virus C Parasite D Fungi

3. Which type of pathogen includes yeasts and molds?

A Fungi B Parasite C Virus D Bacteria

4. Which type of pathogen consists of DNA with a protective coating of protein?

A Bacteria B Virus C Fungi D Parasite

5. Which type of pathogen is an organism that lives off its host and causes malaria?

A Parasite B Virus C Bacteria D Fungi

6. In what way is malaria usually transmitted to humans?

A Insect bite B Contaminated food or water C Direct contact D Indirect contact

7. In what way is salmonella usually transmitted to humans?

A Insect bite B Contaminated food or water C Indirect contact D Direct contact

8. Which of the following transmission methods includes shaking hands?

A Insect bite B Contaminated food or water C Indirect contact D Direct contact

9. Which of the following types of disease is caused when the immune system attacks the body?

A Heart disease B Disorder C Lifestyle D Autoimmune

10. Which of the following is an example of a disorder?

A Alcoholism B High blood pressure C Type I diabetes D Depression