Question 1

Which of the following is recommended when considering World Wide Web home page content and design?

Accepted Answer

A) To improve readability always use dark backgrounds with light colored text. 
B) Do not include a counter; visitors do not need to know how many people visited a site. 
C) Include as much information on the introductory page as possible so the user will not need to link to other pages. 
D) Do not place a copyright notice on the introductory page; the U.S.Copyright Office does not register Web pages. 
A) To improve readability always use dark backgrounds with light colored text. 
B) Do not include a counter; visitors do not need to know how many people visited a site. 
C) Include as much information on the introductory page as possible so the user will not need to link to other pages. 
D) Do not place a copyright notice on the introductory page; the U.S.Copyright Office does not register Web pages. B

Question 2

SPIM is defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Unsolicited messages 
B) Personal instant messaging 
C) Solicited messages 
D) Wiki responses 
A) Unsolicited messages 
B) Personal instant messaging 
C) Solicited messages 
D) Wiki responses A

Question 3

Which of the following is a true statement about protecting the confidentiality of client-related e-mail?

Accepted Answer

A) Encryption keys prevent viruses or Trojan horses from being attached to e-mail messages. 
B) Digital credentials utilize biometric means, such as thumbprint, to verify the identity of the sender. 
C) Public key infrastructure (PKI) uses unique codes to confirm the identity of those sending e-mails. 
D) Viruses may be transmitted by e-mail messages, so each e-mail should be separately scanned prior to being read. 
A) Encryption keys prevent viruses or Trojan horses from being attached to e-mail messages. 
B) Digital credentials utilize biometric means, such as thumbprint, to verify the identity of the sender. 
C) Public key infrastructure (PKI) uses unique codes to confirm the identity of those sending e-mails. 
D) Viruses may be transmitted by e-mail messages, so each e-mail should be separately scanned prior to being read. C

Question 4

A hospital plans to share data with all physician offices that utilize their facilities. Which of the following approaches would best meet the need?

Accepted Answer

A) Internet 
B) Intranet 
C) Web portal 
D) Extranet 
A) Internet 
B) Intranet 
C) Web portal 
D) Extranet

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding intranets?

Accepted Answer

A) An intranet is immune to viruses and hacker attacks, because accessibility is restricted to employees. 
B) An intranet is restricted to employees and allows them to review their personal information at any time. 
C) An intranet is open to registered vendors and may be used to price and purchase health care products. 
D) An intranet is used to facilitate collaborative data sharing among the employees within the institution. 
A) An intranet is immune to viruses and hacker attacks, because accessibility is restricted to employees. 
B) An intranet is restricted to employees and allows them to review their personal information at any time. 
C) An intranet is open to registered vendors and may be used to price and purchase health care products. 
D) An intranet is used to facilitate collaborative data sharing among the employees within the institution.

Question 6

Security is an important issue for all websites. Which measure best protects the overall security of a health-based website?

Accepted Answer

A) Connect the Web server directly to the agency computer. 
B) Install an antivirus program and update annually. 
C) Allow only registered users to access the website. 
D) Construct separate firewalls for each Web server. 
A) Connect the Web server directly to the agency computer. 
B) Install an antivirus program and update annually. 
C) Allow only registered users to access the website. 
D) Construct separate firewalls for each Web server.

Question 7

While visiting the American Heart Association website, a client plays the animation of the heart at work. Which of the following was used to play the animation?

Accepted Answer

A) Browser 
B) Search engine 
C) Helper program 
D) Plug-in 
A) Browser 
B) Search engine 
C) Helper program 
D) Plug-in

Question 8

Which of the following is not an e-mail organizational domain?

Accepted Answer

A) .edu 
B) .ca 
C) .govn 
D) .org 
A) .edu 
B) .ca 
C) .govn 
D) .org

Question 9

Which nonprofit professional organization provides direction when issues arise on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) The Web Regulation Agency 
B) The Internet Society 
C) The Web Society 
D) Java 
A) The Web Regulation Agency 
B) The Internet Society 
C) The Web Society 
D) Java

Question 10

Which is the most effective way to reduce SPAM (unsolicited e-messages) in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) Use "challenge response software" to request confirmation that the e-mail was sent by a person. 
B) Allow the e-mail application program to filter all mail and send unwanted messages to the trash. 
C) Send and receive all company e-mail from a single e-mail account. 
D) Reply to each message and request to be taken off the mailing list. 
A) Use "challenge response software" to request confirmation that the e-mail was sent by a person. 
B) Allow the e-mail application program to filter all mail and send unwanted messages to the trash. 
C) Send and receive all company e-mail from a single e-mail account. 
D) Reply to each message and request to be taken off the mailing list.

Question 11

The nurse refers the client to a website on smoking cessation after evaluating its contents. Which factor increases the probability that the website is appropriate for the client?

Accepted Answer

A) The site is written in technical language and has comprehensive chemical diagrams for credibility. 
B) The site has a current revision date and a URAC accreditation seal that the site meets quality standards. 
C) The site is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a smoking cessation medication. 
D) The site has a list of broadly generalized indications for smoking cessation. 
A) The site is written in technical language and has comprehensive chemical diagrams for credibility. 
B) The site has a current revision date and a URAC accreditation seal that the site meets quality standards. 
C) The site is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a smoking cessation medication. 
D) The site has a list of broadly generalized indications for smoking cessation.

Question 12

There are many Internet websites available for searching health care related questions. Web portals are specialized websites that personalize features for individual users. Which best describes how a Web portal can individualize user information?

Accepted Answer

A) A website that requests the user to register and then sign in each time upon entering 
B) A website that provides a home page with general information about the organization 
C) A website that uses the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to display its pages 
D) A website that offers specialized search engines for searching out information 
A) A website that requests the user to register and then sign in each time upon entering 
B) A website that provides a home page with general information about the organization 
C) A website that uses the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to display its pages 
D) A website that offers specialized search engines for searching out information

Question 13

Java is a widely used programming language that enables the display of moving text, animation, and musical excerpts on Web pages. Which of the following are true about Java?

Accepted Answer

A) Helper programs and plug-in programs are often written in Java. 
B) Considered an alternative to Microsoft's ActiveX 
C) Resides on the server until it is needed by client computer 
D) Runs on any Java-enabled browser 
E) Reduces the need to purchase, install, and maintain on-site software 
A) Helper programs and plug-in programs are often written in Java. 
B) Considered an alternative to Microsoft's ActiveX 
C) Resides on the server until it is needed by client computer 
D) Runs on any Java-enabled browser 
E) Reduces the need to purchase, install, and maintain on-site software

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about search indexes?

Accepted Answer

A) Search indexes are appropriate when specific information is requested. 
B) Search indexes are appropriate when general information is requested. 
C) Search indexes are necessary for access to certain databases. 
D) Search indexes can only be found in libraries. 
A) Search indexes are appropriate when specific information is requested. 
B) Search indexes are appropriate when general information is requested. 
C) Search indexes are necessary for access to certain databases. 
D) Search indexes can only be found in libraries.

Question 15

The hospital health care library plans to switch some journals from paper format to online subscription. Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals would be able to access online articles from anywhere by using a valid ID. Which of these is a disadvantage for totally online publications?

Accepted Answer

A) Current information may require more time to be approved for posting. 
B) Libraries must pay higher fees to acquire and store the materials. 
C) Those persons without online access may not be able to access the materials. 
D) Drawings and photographs are difficult to reproduce in electronic format. 
A) Current information may require more time to be approved for posting. 
B) Libraries must pay higher fees to acquire and store the materials. 
C) Those persons without online access may not be able to access the materials. 
D) Drawings and photographs are difficult to reproduce in electronic format.

Question 16

The nurse wishes to compile information on congestive heart failure by tomorrow morning. When a comprehensive search is necessary and there is a limited time frame, which search tool is preferred?

Accepted Answer

A) A search index such as AltaVista 
B) A search engine such as Lycos 
C) A search engine such as Google 
D) A search engine unifier such as OmniMedicalSearch 
A) A search index such as AltaVista 
B) A search engine such as Lycos 
C) A search engine such as Google 
D) A search engine unifier such as OmniMedicalSearch

Question 17

A nurse practitioner wishes to send e-mail to all clients on a distribution list without displaying the e-mail addresses of those on the list to the recipients. Which of the following will appropriately accomplish this task?

Accepted Answer

A) Include the nurse practitioner's e-mail address as primary recipient and the client addresses as carbon copies (C
C) . 
B) The nurse practitioner must send a separate message to each individual client as primary recipient. 
C) Include the nurse practitioner's e-mail address as primary recipient and the client addresses as blind copies (BC
C) . 
D) Include the recipient e-mail addresses as primary recipients and the nurse practitioner's address as a blind copy (BC
C) . 
A) Include the nurse practitioner's e-mail address as primary recipient and the client addresses as carbon copies (C
C) . 
B) The nurse practitioner must send a separate message to each individual client as primary recipient. 
C) Include the nurse practitioner's e-mail address as primary recipient and the client addresses as blind copies (BC
C) . 
D) Include the recipient e-mail addresses as primary recipients and the nurse practitioner's address as a blind copy (BC
C) .

Question 18

Jones is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute shortness of breath and substernal chest pain that she has experienced for several days. The nurse asks her why she did not contact her primary care provider sooner and she responded, "The website that I checked said that I had an allergy." What is the best response to Mrs. Jones?

Accepted Answer

A) "You are right.The information on the Internet is fairly accurate." 
B) "Mrs.Jones, not all websites are accurate and you should check to make sure they were created by a reputable source." 
C) "The Internet has a great deal of accurate information." 
D) "Why would you check the Internet first?" 
A) "You are right.The information on the Internet is fairly accurate." 
B) "Mrs.Jones, not all websites are accurate and you should check to make sure they were created by a reputable source." 
C) "The Internet has a great deal of accurate information." 
D) "Why would you check the Internet first?"

Question 19

URL is an acronym for_____________________.

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Loc

Question 20

Which is the most important legal statement about creating personal Web pages?

Accepted Answer

A) A Web page developer does not have to abide by copyright laws before posting information. 
B) A Web page developer must review copyright laws before posting information. 
C) Nonprofit organizations are the only entities that must abide by copyright laws. 
D) For profit agencies are the only entities that must abide by copyright laws. 
A) A Web page developer does not have to abide by copyright laws before posting information. 
B) A Web page developer must review copyright laws before posting information. 
C) Nonprofit organizations are the only entities that must abide by copyright laws. 
D) For profit agencies are the only entities that must abide by copyright laws.

Exam 4: The Internet and the World Wide Web: an Overview

Which of the following is recommended when considering World Wide Web home page content and design?

SPIM is defined as which of the following?

Which of the following is a true statement about protecting the confidentiality of client-related e-mail?

A hospital plans to share data with all physician offices that utilize their facilities. Which of the following approaches would best meet the need?

Which of the following statements is true regarding intranets?

Security is an important issue for all websites. Which measure best protects the overall security of a health-based website?

While visiting the American Heart Association website, a client plays the animation of the heart at work. Which of the following was used to play the animation?

Which of the following is not an e-mail organizational domain?

Which nonprofit professional organization provides direction when issues arise on the Internet?

Which is the most effective way to reduce SPAM (unsolicited e-messages) in the workplace?

The nurse refers the client to a website on smoking cessation after evaluating its contents. Which factor increases the probability that the website is appropriate for the client?

There are many Internet websites available for searching health care related questions. Web portals are specialized websites that personalize features for individual users. Which best describes how a Web portal can individualize user information?

Java is a widely used programming language that enables the display of moving text, animation, and musical excerpts on Web pages. Which of the following are true about Java?

Which of the following statements is true about search indexes?

The nurse wishes to compile information on congestive heart failure by tomorrow morning. When a comprehensive search is necessary and there is a limited time frame, which search tool is preferred?

A nurse practitioner wishes to send e-mail to all clients on a distribution list without displaying the e-mail addresses of those on the list to the recipients. Which of the following will appropriately accomplish this task?

URL is an acronym for_____________________.

Which is the most important legal statement about creating personal Web pages?

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