Question 1. If strictly practiced, which of the following methods of birth control is 100 percent effective?
abstinence
condoms
withdrawal
diaphragm with spermicide
Question 2. Which of the following is not true about the group of birth control strategies collectively known as natural family planning?
It requires women to keep close track of their menstrual cycle.
If carefully practiced, it is almost 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.
It demands a disciplined focus on bodily changes.
It requires that women refrain from sex on days when they are ovulating.
Question 3. Which of the following statements is not true about abstinence?
It not only prevents pregnancy but also provides protection against STDs.
It can be practiced by anyone, anywhere, and at any time.
It requires self-control and good communication between partners.
It is expensive and requires a doctor's permission.
Question 4. Which of the following is not true about male condoms?
They are effective at preventing the transmission of STDs.
They are readily available without a prescription.
Their usage requires planning ahead and good communication between partners.
They can be washed and reused.
Question 5. Which of the following is not a barrier method of contraception?
diaphragm
sterilization
cervical cap
female condom
Question 6. Which of the following is true about withdrawal as a method of birth control?
It is more effective at preventing pregnancy than using a condom.
It is ineffective because fluid released from the male's penis before ejaculation contains sperm.
It effectively prevents pregnancy because the man pulls out of the woman's vagina before ejaculating.
It requires little effort or self-control for a man to pull out of the woman's vagina before ejaculating.
Question 7. Which of the following is not effective in preventing pregnancy?
vasectomy
condoms
IUDs
douching after intercourse
Question 8. Among the following statements about different methods of birth control, which is not true?
Spermicides, used on their own without a barrier method such as a diaphragm, effectively prevent pregnancy because the chemicals kill all the millions of sperm released in the male's ejaculation.
Hormonal methods, such as the pill, change a woman's hormone levels to prevent pregnancy, and in general are highly effective.
Surgical sterilization procedures, including a vasectomy for men and tubal ligation for women, must be given careful advance thought because they are meant to be permanent.
Male and female condoms offer protection against STDs because they limit both the transmission of body fluids and direct genital skin-to-skin contact.
Question 9. Which of the following is not true about hormonal methods of contraception?
Hormonal contraceptives require a prescription and must be obtained from a doctor or clinic.
Hormonal contraceptives come in various forms, including the pill, the patch, hormonal shots, and a vaginal ring.
Hormonal contraceptives offer highly effective protection against STDs.
Hormonal methods can cause side effects in some women, such as weight gain, breast tenderness, or nausea.
Question 10. Which of the following is true about condoms?
Both male and female condoms are effective in protecting against STDs.
Condoms made of animal skin are more effective than latex condoms.
A couple can start intercourse without a condom and still effectively prevent pregnancy as long as the man puts on a condom just before he ejaculates.
Condoms are made of materials that last forever, so it is safe to use them no matter how old they are.