Outbreak: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Outbreak

Sample item

What is an endemic disease pattern?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Constant usual presence

This item reviews Outbreak; Constant usual presence is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Global eradication

    Global eradication is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Constant usual presence (correct)

    Correct. Constant usual presence matches the defining principle.

  • C. No cases ever

    No cases ever is unsupported by the key information.

  • D. Single peak

    Single peak does not fit the stated scenario.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Constant usual presence. This item reviews Outbreak; Constant usual presence is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Why is "Global eradication" not the answer?

Global eradication is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "No cases ever" not the answer?

No cases ever is unsupported by the key information.

Why is "Single peak" not the answer?

Single peak does not fit the stated scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Outbreak in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Constant usual presence matches the defining principle.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Outbreak?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.