Which of the Following Terms Describes the Outcome of a Diagnostic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes the outcome of a diagnostic test that apparently indicates that you do not have an infection when in reality you do?

• A) true positive
• B) true negative
• C) false positive
• D) false negative

---

Definitions:

Screwdriver

A tool used for turning screws, consisting of a handle and a shaft ending in a tip the user puts into the screw head.

Bait-And-Switch Scheme

A deceptive marketing strategy where customers are lured by advertisements for a product at a low price, only to be pressured into buying a more expensive item.

MP3 Player

A portable electronic device used to play digital audio files in the MP3 format.

Apple IPod Nano

A portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc., known for its small size and capability to play music and videos.