Biology 0610 · IGCSE

Sexually transmitted infections

23 practice questions on Sexually transmitted infections, with worked solutions and instant marking.

What would provide protection against a sexually transmitted infection?

Feb/March 2017

A research study estimated the percentage effectiveness of several kinds of birth control. Table 4.1 gives examples of four different birth-control categories: barrier, chemical, natural, surgical.

Feb/March 2020

What kinds of human contact are able to transmit HIV?

Feb/March 2021

Which contraceptive method could offer protection against sexually transmitted infections?

May/June 2019

The diagram illustrates four kinds of birth control device. Which birth control methods provide protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

May/June 2022

State which form of birth control in Fig. 2.1 is used most often.

May/June 2022

What can decrease the transmission of HIV?

May/June 2025

(a) Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by a bacterium. Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of the bacterium responsible for gonorrhoea. The labels shown on the diagram are: cell membrane, plasmid, ribosome.

May/June 2025

Which type of birth control can help protect a person against sexually transmitted infections?

Oct/Nov 2016

Complete Table 3.1 by placing each of the following birth control examples in the appropriate column: abstinence, condom, contraceptive pill, diaphragm, female sterilisation, IUD, monitoring body temperature, vasectomy.

Oct/Nov 2017

What precautions can help stop the spread of AIDS?

Oct/Nov 2018

Which precautions could help prevent AIDS from spreading?

Oct/Nov 2018

What precautions could be taken to help stop the spread of AIDS?

Oct/Nov 2018

Which contraception method could also reduce the spread of HIV?

Oct/Nov 2018

Which birth-control method acts as a barrier against sperm and sexually transmitted diseases during sexual intercourse?

Oct/Nov 2019

HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which measures could be used to limit the spread of HIV?

Oct/Nov 2021

What can be used to lower the transmission of HIV?

Oct/Nov 2023

HIV infection can lead to AIDS. State what the letters HIV stand for.

Oct/Nov 2023

Several routes by which diseases may spread are given. 1 droplets in the air 2 blood and needles 3 food and beverages 4 sex without protection Which of these routes can spread HIV?

Oct/Nov 2024

The table gives the number of new HIV infections in 1990 and 2021 in one country. Which statement could account for the change in the number of new HIV infections between 1990 and 2021?

Oct/Nov 2024

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection spread by sexual contact.

Oct/Nov 2024

Which statements describe ways in which HIV can be transmitted?

Oct/Nov 2025

Which ways can HIV be transmitted?

Oct/Nov 2025