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4 Health Habits and Behavior Change Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Health Habits and Behavior Change, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

Someone who has been inactive wants to become more active. Is it reasonable to begin with a small amount of activity and gradually increase it?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

A person who currently does not drink alcohol should start drinking because doing so is recommended for health.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose one
1 point

A person regularly has trouble sleeping despite trying to keep a routine. What is the most appropriate next step?

  1. A

    Try harder to sleep and avoid discussing the problem.

  2. B

    Discuss the ongoing difficulty with a health-care professional.

  3. C

    Assume the problem is caused only by an inconsistent bedtime.

  4. D

    Ignore the problem unless it affects physical activity.

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

A practical behavior-change plan prepares for predictable .

05
Choose one
1 point

A person wants to improve their eating habits but has limited time and a tight food budget. Which goal best fits a practical behavior-change approach?

  1. A

    Choose the most restrictive diet possible, regardless of cost or access.

  2. B

    Plan a few affordable meals that fit the person's time and circumstances.

  3. C

    Wait until the person can prepare every meal from scratch.

  4. D

    Set a goal to follow a perfect diet every day.

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

A useful first step in behavior change is and .

07
Choose one
1 point

A person is unsure whether a new walking routine is becoming consistent. Which action would best help them see their progress?

  1. A

    Increase the goal immediately whenever a day is missed.

  2. B

    Record completed walks on a calendar and review the pattern.

  3. C

    Wait until the end of the year to assess progress.

  4. D

    Stop the plan if progress is not perfectly consistent.

08
Written response
1 point

An adult takes three brisk walks of 50 minutes each in one week. How many total minutes of moderate-intensity activity do these walks provide? Enter the number of minutes only.

09
Written response
1 point

In a habit pattern, what is the term for a situation that prompts a behavior?

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all approaches described as effective for tobacco cessation, whether used separately or together.

  1. A

    Counseling

  2. B

    Relying only on willpower

  3. C

    FDA-approved cessation medication

  4. D

    Avoiding support after an initial attempt

11
Choose all
1 point

Select all statements that support a realistic, sustainable physical-activity plan.

  1. A

    Choosing an activity the person enjoys

  2. B

    Following a gym schedule even if it is inaccessible

  3. C

    Fitting activity into an existing daily routine

  4. D

    Adapting the plan when a health or safety concern affects suitability

12
Open ended
1 point

A person often snacks in the evening when stressed because eating briefly feels soothing. Identify the cue and the immediate result that may reinforce the habit, then suggest one practical alternative response.

13
Choose one
1 point

A person has pain that affects which physical activities are suitable. What is the best next step when planning activity?

  1. A

    Ask a health professional to help adapt the plan to the relevant condition or concern.

  2. B

    Assume the standard activity plan is suitable for everyone.

  3. C

    Avoid all physical activity without seeking advice.

  4. D

    Increase activity rapidly so the body adjusts sooner.

14
Choose one
1 point

Which goal is the clearest and most manageable first step for someone who wants to become more active?

  1. A

    Get healthier by making better choices every day.

  2. B

    Take a 10-minute walk after lunch on three days this week.

  3. C

    Exercise whenever there is enough free time.

  4. D

    Become more active as soon as possible.

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: A setback while changing a habit erases all the progress a person has made.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A person plans to walk after lunch but expects that rain may sometimes prevent an outdoor walk. Which plan best anticipates this barrier?

  1. A

    Wait until the weather is consistently good before starting.

  2. B

    Decide that rainy days mean the goal is not realistic.

  3. C

    Plan to walk indoors if it rains.

  4. D

    Try to walk outdoors anyway, regardless of safety.

17
Choose one
1 point

Someone wants to make a repeatable change to their eating habits but has limited time and cooking facilities. Which approach best accounts for those circumstances?

  1. A

    Plan a few affordable meals that fit the person's time and cooking access.

  2. B

    Set an ideal meal plan without considering cost or available facilities.

  3. C

    Wait to improve eating habits until the person can follow a perfect diet.

  4. D

    Choose meals based only on what is easiest for someone else to prepare.

18
Written response
1 point

A person often snacks in the evening when feeling stressed. In the habit pattern, what is the cue that prompts the snacking?

19
Written response
1 point

For adults, federal guidance recommends 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, or an equivalent amount of vigorous activity. What is the lower end of the moderate-activity range, in minutes per week?

20
Choose one
1 point

An adult has trouble sleeping regularly despite trying to improve their bedtime routine. What is the most appropriate next step?

  1. A

    Keep trying harder to sleep; professional advice is unnecessary.

  2. B

    Change bedtime once and assume the problem is resolved.

  3. C

    Treat the problem as a lack of motivation.

  4. D

    Discuss the persistent difficulty with a health-care professional.