Chapter 2 2 Which of the following best describes RAID technology

Question 15

Type: MCSA

Which of the following best describes RAID technology?

1. The computer shuts down when a single disk fails.

2. Community clinics use a primary data storage drive.

3. RAID costs more than using one large disk drive.

4. Duplicate disks mirror copies of data.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 16

Type: MCSA

Which of the following best describes an intranet?

1. The largest and best known electronic network in the world

2. Limited to systems affiliated with education and government agencies

3. A network outside of the hospital system for use by customers or suppliers

4. A private hospital system that is protected from outside access

Correct Answer: 4

Question 17

Type: MCSA

What are the two types of memory categories?

1. Control and central processing units

2. Read-only memory (ROM) and Random access memory (RAM)

3. Flash drives and user ports

4. CDROMs and DVDs

Correct Answer: 2

Question 18

Type: MCSA

Which of the following statements is correct about Blu-ray?

1. Blu-ray is a system that has replaced the optical scanner.

2. Blu-ray is a high density optical disc format; rival to HD-DVD.

3. Blu-ray functions are yet to be incorporated in health care systems.

4. Blu-ray has been designed to store data collected at the bedside.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 19

Type: MCSA

Hebda, Handbook of Informatics, 5/e Test Bank

Which of the following statements is true about portable or laptop computers?

1. Portable or laptop computers are unnecessary at the bedside.

2. Portable or laptop computers can be connected to networks or peripheral devices through the use of a Personal

Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) card.

3. Portable or laptop computers have been replaced by smaller handheld devices.

4. Portable or laptop computers do not have enough memory to effectively store clinical data.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 20

Type: MCSA

Which of the following responses is most accurate in describing “thin client” or “fat client”?

1. The “thin client” is primarily a display, keyboard, and mouse or other pointing device.

2. “Fat” client technology is also known as server-based computing.

3. “Fat” client technology represents networking model that relies on highly efficient servers.

4. “Thin” client technology used in traditional client/server networks has local drives or storage devices.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 21

Type: MCSA

Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs) are more visible in the health care system. Which of the following

answers best describes an advantage of using a PDA?

1. A PDA is easily transported to the point of care.

2. The probability of theft is high; therefore, nurses can keep the device in their pockets.

3. The PDA has a small screen size.

4. PDAs can hold up to rough use.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 22

Type: FIB

A __________________________ is a combination of hardware and software that allows communication and

electronic transfer of information between computers.

Standard Text:

Question 23

Type: MCSA

Selecting a computer system depends primarily on the needs and expectations of the organization. Which of the

following choices are not relevant in the decision making process?

1. Applications needed to accomplish goals

2. Back up options

3. Cost

4. The computer literacy of the nursing staff

Correct Answer: 4

Question 24

Type: MCSA

A set of instructions that communicates with the computer and tells it what to do is called which of the following?

1. Software

2. Manual

3. Hardware

4. Input devices

Correct Answer: 1

Question 25

Type: MCSA

The primary disadvantage to client/server technology is which of the following?

1. Cost

2. Vulnerability

3. Computer education

4. Staff resistance to change

Correct Answer: 2

Question 26

Type: MCSA

Which of the following terms serves as a set of programs designed to accomplish a particular task such as word

processing, financial management, or drawing?

1. Application software

2. Vista

3. XP

4. Windows

Correct Answer: 1

Question 27

Type: MCMA

Equipment and hardware selection are based on personal and institutional needs. Which of the following answers

are considered when selecting a system?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Program execution time

2. Number of workers needed to access computer at one time.

3. Storage capacity

4. Backup options

5. Budget constraints