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HI150
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers Check your understanding
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first computers in healthcare were basically processors that used __ A.)Microchips, B.)Integrated circuits, C.) Vacuum tubes, D.) Dummy terminals | |
| If a patient remained at home and transmitted his vital signs via a communication network to his physician in another county, this would be an example of __ A.)Outsourcing, B.) distance education, C.) Telemedicine, D.)docking stations | |
| One advantage of using videoconferencing between a physician and a patient for an interview to obtain the patient's medical history would be: A.) It can be heard and seen by the physician and patient, B.) It can be recorded by the physician for use at a l | |
| Data compression digitizes data and transmits data much like this electronic device: A.) Pixel, B.)LCD, C.)Digital camera, D.)Facsimile | |
| Computer speed is measured in __ and long-term memory is measured in __ A.)MHZ, RAM, B.)ROM, MHz, C.)MHz, ROM, D.)RAM, MHz | |
| All of the following are hardware EXCEPT: A.)monitor, B.)mouse, C.)printer, D.)database | |
| What device would a stylus be used in conjunction with? A.)Digital camera, B.)microphone, C.)PDA, D.)Scanner | |
| The use of barcoding falls under the category of what type of input device? A.) Docking station, B. Printer, C.)Scanner, D.) Touch screen | |
| The weight of a laptop computer is most attributed to the __ A.)LCD screen, B.) AC adapter, C.)keyboard, D.)battery | |
| The port that uses infrared waves that are directed between two devices to communicate is known as: A.)Bluetooth, B.)IrDA, C.)FireWire, D.)USB | |
| If you were to purchase a digital camera, which of the following would have the best resolution in pixels on this camera? A.) 10 pixels, B.)8 pixels, C.)1 megapixel, D.) 3 megapixels | |
| Which of the following "modems" uses digital and analog signals? A.) DSL, B.) Satellite, C.)Cable, D.)Dial-up | |
| Apple, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell are examples of what within the computer world? A.)Application software, B.)Computer manufacturers, C.)Internet design, D.) Computer language design | |
| What computer language is more commonly used for programming on the internet? A.) HTML, B.) SGML, C.)XML, D.)C++ | |
| The computer's instruction set that governs the entire functions of all processes are known as the: A.)operating system, B.)device driver, C.)application, D.)programming language | |
| What would a utility program BEST perform within a computer? A.)maintenance, B.)word processing, C.)graphics, D.)Email | |
| The linking of components within a geographically contained area is called a: A.)daisy chain, B.)LAN, C.)WAN, D.)star network | |
| An advantage of optical disk storage is: A.)records may be easily edited, B.)records can be used simultaneously by multiple users, C.)all records are immediately accessible, D.)users can access large numbers of records within seconds | |
| The reasons why networks are used in organizations include all of the following EXCEPT: A.)Application programs can be shared, B.) Peripheral hardware can be shared, C.) Databases can be sharded, D.) System security is easier to control | |
| The network topography that will allow users to access portions of the network when one section is down is the : A.) bus network, B.)star network, C.)ring network, D.)tree network |
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