Name a source for program data besides primary data collection.

• A. Administrative data and surveillance data
• B. Randomized trial data and lab specimens
• C. Social media trends
• D. Family history records

Answer: (A)

Secondary data sources provide program data without conducting new data collection. Administrative data are records kept during routine operations, such as health system billing, enrollment, and service utilization. Surveillance data come from ongoing public health monitoring systems that track disease incidence, risk factors, and program coverage over time. These sources let you monitor and evaluate a program efficiently because you’re using data already being collected. Data from randomized trials or lab specimens are typically generated specifically for research (primary data). Social media trends or family history records can be informative in some contexts, but they aren’t the standard sources for routine program data.