Risk Communication Quiz

What is the main goal of risk communication in emergencies?

• To control the media

• To reduce panic only

• To share accurate, timely, and actionable information

• To delay response actions

Which of the following is a key principle of CDC’s CERC model?

• Prioritize public anger

• Be silent until all data is confirmed

• Be first, be right, be credible

• Focus only on internal communication

WHO RCCE refers to risk communication as:

• A legal framework for international reporting

• A tool to suppress misinformation

• A core public health intervention in emergencies

• A private sector activity

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the CDC CERC framework?

• Pre-crisis

• Outbreak

• Initial

• Resolution

What is the purpose of community engagement in RCCE?

• To gather surveillance data secretly

• To enforce decisions made by authorities

• To involve communities in co-designing solutions

• To replace official communication channels

One of the most important elements in risk communication is:

• Using scientific jargon

• Centralized command

• Trust and transparency

• Avoiding media questions

“Message Mapping” is a technique used to:

• Translate legal terms

• Organize key messages and responses

• Print documents

• Format a press release

In risk communication, messages must be:

• Complex and scientific

• General and vague

• Timely, clear, and culturally appropriate

• Only released on social media

Which of the following is considered a high-risk communication mistake?

• Acknowledging uncertainty

• Being too early with information

• Providing too much clarity

• Withholding information until everything is confirmed

Which group should be prioritized in RCCE activities?

• Only healthcare professionals

• Community leaders and vulnerable groups

• Government only

• Social media influencers only