Question

1. Testing in PARALLEL

- Every test that is run must be negative to classify the individual as negative

True

False

2. Screening test is primarily used for case finding

False

True

3. A test should be unbiased, precise, and be able to determine the disease status of humans without error.

True

False

4. Predictive values are influenced by the true prevalence of infection in the population.

True

False

5. Testing in SERIES

-Every test that is run must be positive ti classify the individual as positive.

True

False

Answer 1

1. True it indicates the individual is negative for the test.

2. True screening helps to identify cases with or without symptoms.

3. Fase . Despite of the test to be precise and unbiased errors are bound to occur, however they can be minimised to a greater extent.

4. True.positive and negative predictive values are influenced by the prevalence of disease in the population being tested.

5. True. It indicates the individual is positive for the test