Deck 11: Information Systems Technology

Question 1

The speed of the CPU is measured in a unit of frequency called megahertz.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

DSL also transmits all data as digital signals and does require access to television connections.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Health care information systems cover a broad range of applications, serving both clinical and administrative functions.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Servers store resources and display them when you request them.

Question 5

Health care informatics concentrates on how to use technology to facilitate acquiring, processing, interpreting, using, and communicating health care data.

Question 6

Some mainframe computers are still in use in the business world.

Question 7

A firewall allows the end user to access the Internet, but prevents unauthorized users from obtaining access to the end user's computer.

Question 8

A mobile object by itself is able to transmit and receive data to a network.

Question 9

Central processing units (CPUs) are sometimes called microprocessors.

Question 10

Hardware refers to all of the physical electronic components of a computer system.

Question 11

There are many different subsets of informatics.

Question 12

Mainframes have been largely replaced with servers.

Question 13

Application programs create the screens end users see and the reports that are printed.

Question 14

An intranet is similar to the Internet in that it uses the three software components of the World Wide Web.

Question 15

The domain name is the name given to a server or group of servers connected to the Internet.

Question 16

Local area network connects computers that are widely separated geographically, typically by cities, countries, or continents.

Question 17

A significant contribution of informatics to health care is e-prescribing.

Question 18

Devices like monitors and disk drives are referred to as peripherals.

Question 19

PDAs are sometimes referred to as palms.

Question 20

Mobile and wireless objects have decreased the need to create handwritten notes for later entry into a stationary computer, but have not eliminated it.

Question 21

The level of access to an operating system or application given to a person or group of persons is the security measure called what?

A) encryption
B) preventing damage
C) disaster recovery
D) permission

Question 22

Which of the following is the best descriptor for an Internet Protocol address?

A) the wording following the @ symbol
B) www.delmarlearning.com
C) the wording prior to the @ symbol

Question 23

Utility programs generally are used to automate frequently required tasks.

Question 24

A group of 8 bits is what?

A) a byte
B) the bit digits 0-7
C) equivalent to 1 megahertz

Question 25

What is the function of HTML?

A) It describes what a Web page should look like.
B) It is a browser that can interpret information and display it on a computer screen.
C) It enables a browser to send requests for pages across the Internet.

Question 26

The Internet is a worldwide network of smaller networks.

Question 27

The best way to prevent loss of data is to do what?

A) have a rigorous backup regime
B) install firewalls
C) install virus scanning programs
D) print out hard copies

Question 28

Which is the best description of the information systems cycle?

A) refers to technical specifications or precise criteria to be used consistently
B) refers to the interconnections created so computers within a company can communicate
C) refers to the succession of stages of an information system

Question 29

A network consists of which of the following?

A) printers
B) computers
C) both printers and computers
D) neither printers nor computers

Question 30

When do bytes become meaningful?

A) when the bits are converted to 1 or 2
B) when they are processed in sequence
C) when they are converted to bits

Question 31

Which of the following statements is most true about Internet Service Providers (ISP)?

A) Many connect directly to the Internet backbone?
B) Only a few connect directly to the Internet backbone.
C) They are not allowed to connect directly to the Internet backbone.

Question 32

Each byte represents a particular character.

Question 33

Which of these policies answers the who, what, where, when, why, and how questions of information security?

A) required specifications policy
B) administrative safeguards policy
C) information security policies

Question 34

A person accesses a computer system and diverts sums of money to his private bank account. What is the term used to describe this type of criminal?

A) white-collar criminals
B) crackers
C) firewall destroyer
D) virus scanners

Question 35

Using the application of technology to facilitate the learning process is referred to as what?

A) e-learning
B) e-health
C) public health informatics
D) telemedicine

Question 36

XML is based on a separate language-Extensible Markup Language.

Question 37

A local university states they have a WAN network. What does this mean?

A) The computer network connects the various campus sites and perhaps the city.
B) The computer network connects geographically widely separated sites, such as cities, countries, or even continents.
C) The computer network connects only a small area, such as adjacent areas or buildings.

Question 38

Who is responsible for maintaining the Internet?

A) governmental bodies
B) nongovernmental bodies
C) Internet service providers (ISP)
D) no one

Question 39

A company installs firewalls and virus scanning to address which security measure?

A) permission
B) authentication
C) encryption
D) preventing damage

Question 40

A group of eight bits is called a byte.

Question 41

Device that depends on reading and writing data from a rotating disk for its operation is called what?

A) Hard drive
B) Disk drive
C) Flash drive
D) Modem

Question 42

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
device that depends on reading and writing data from a rotating disk for its operation

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 43

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
a programming language

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 44

A physician speaks and the computer translates the information into written text. This is an example of which application?

A) interactive voice recognition
B) voice recognition technology
C) digital imaging

Question 45

The speed of the CPU is measured in a unit of frequency called ____________________.

Question 46

What are the physical electronic components of a computer system called?

A) Hardware
B) Software
C) Application program
D) Server

Question 47

MacOS, UNIX, Solaris, and Windows are examples of ____________________ systems.

Question 48

Hardware that is added to a host computer to expand its capabilities is called

A) software.
B) server.
C) hardware.
D) modem.

Question 49

How many different security standards exist?

A) 10
B) 12
C) 18
D) 22

Question 50

What is a magnetic storage device that stores individual data on the surface of a rapidly rotating metal disk called?

A) Hard drive
B) Disk drive
C) Flash drive
D) Modem

Question 51

.com, .edu, and .gov are example of ____________________ types.

Question 52

The Internet began in what year?

A) 1960
B) 1980
C) 1990
D) 2000

Question 53

This unit of measure with approximately one character is called a

A) byte.
B) kilobyte.
C) bit.
D) megabyte.

Question 54

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
hardware that is added to a host computer to expand its capabilities

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 55

A programming language is a created language used to write ____________________ and ____________________ programs.

Question 56

A computer containing a powerful CPU that controls the activity of the dummy monitor is called what?

A) Central processing unit
B) Mainframe
C) Server
D) HTML

Question 57

The basic unit of measure is a(n) ____________________, a single digit representing either the number ____________________ or ____________________.

Question 58

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
physical electronic components of a computer system

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 59

_________ works with raw data, allowing it to be treated in a similar fashion.

A) Hypertext markup language
B) Standard generalized markup language
C) Programming language
D) Extensible markup language

Question 60

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
also called a jump drive; removable data storage device

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 61

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
computer containing a powerful CPU that controls the activity of the dummy monitor

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 62

Match the term with its definition.
has a central focus of clinical data, not financial or billing information

A)electronic health record (EHR)
B)clinical information system
C)HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
D)authorship
E)authentication

Question 63

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
performs simple operations on files created by other programs

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 64

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
programs that tell the computer what to do and how to do it

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 65

Match the term with its definition.
refers to identifying the health care provider who made an entry in the record

A)electronic health record (EHR)
B)clinical information system
C)HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
D)authorship
E)authentication

Question 66

Identify the life cycle phases of IT Projects

Question 67

Explain the difference between intranet and extranet.

Question 68

Explain the difference between local area and wide area networks

Question 69

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
performs tasks on behalf of the end user

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 70

What three software components must be used in order for the Web to operate?

Question 71

Explain what a network is and give two examples.

Question 72

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
computers that provide shared services to other computers on a network

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 73

Match the term with its definition.
computerized patient record

A)electronic health record (EHR)
B)clinical information system
C)HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
D)authorship
E)authentication

Question 74

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
works by converting digital computer data into analog sound signals

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 75

Match the term with its definition.
system that integrates data from multiple sources, captures data at the point of care, and supports health care providers in their decision making

A)electronic health record (EHR)
B)clinical information system
C)HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
D)authorship
E)authentication

Question 76

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
also called microprocessors

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 77

Match the computer term with the best descriptor.
magnetic storage device that stores individual data on the surface of a rapidly rotating metal disk

A)hardware
B)software
C)central processing unit (CPUs)
D)disk drive
E)hard drive
F)flash drive
G)peripheral
H)mainframe
I)server
J)application program
K)utility program
L)HTML
M)modem

Question 78

Match the term with its definition.
refers to the act of ensuring the entry in the record for both accuracy and authorship

A)electronic health record (EHR)
B)clinical information system
C)HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
D)authorship
E)authentication