Question 1

The manipulation of data by the computer according to a program is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Output
B)   Editing
C)   Formatting
D)   ProcessingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Why is it important for the medical assistant to acquire a thorough knowledge of computer concepts?

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A)   It increases confidence when working on a computer.
B)   It helps in communicating with technical support staff.
C)   It helps in understanding the medical management program user manual.
D)   All of the above.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

What is the term for a duplicate copy of a program or data kept for reference in case the original is damaged, lost, or destroyed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Operating system
B)   DVD
C)   Backup
D)   Optical discE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

How does an inkjet printer form characters and graphics?

Accepted Answer

A)   By striking a print element against an inked ribbon
B)   By spraying tiny drops of ink onto the paper
C)   Through electrically charged particles
D)   Through a micro-thin beam of lightE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

What is the term used to describe a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Program
B)   Application
C)   Data processing
D)   Control unitE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Antivirus software tracks the activity of individuals using the computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an electronic medical record function that is NOT performed by the medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Entering patient's chief complaint
B)   Entering the patient's plan of treatment
C)   Entering the patient's vital signs
D)   Entering medications being taken by the patientE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an examples of a storage device?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hard disk
B)   Optical disk (CD or DV
D)  
C)   USB flash drive
D)   ModemE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

How should the screen of the monitor be positioned to prevent back and neck tension?

Accepted Answer

A)   2-3 inches above eye level
B)   On a flat, stable surface
C)   On top of the main computer unit
D)   Away from bright light
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of an optical disc?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stores data using laser technology
B)   Consists of a flat, round, portable disc
C)   Holds 650 MB of information or more
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

A CD-ROM (compact disc) holds more information than a DVD (digital versatile disc).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage of a laser printer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fast printing speed
B)   Quiet mode of operation
C)   Good print quality
D)   Low frequency of repair
E)   All of the aboveF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 13

Discuss the importance of routine maintenance of office equipment

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Question 14

How does a privacy filter work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Logs the user out after one minute of inactivity
B)   Increases glare when looking from above
C)   Requires a password to make the screen visible
D)   Blocks the screen image to anyone not directly in front of itE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following can be performed by a medical office with an electronic medical record prescription program that is networked with an outside laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Completion of the laboratory request form on the screen of monitor
B)   Transmission of the laboratory requisition electronically
C)   Access of the laboratory report electronically
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

When implementing an electronic medical record, all or part of the old paper record is usually entered into the new electronic record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The electronic medical record (EMR) may contain preprinted forms similar to the paper medical record with fields to enter data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The electronic medical record (EMR) may be slower to use than the paper medical record, because it is faster to file paper forms than to wait for electronic data to be transferred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antivirus software?

Accepted Answer

A)   Operates in the background
B)   Monitors all files for viruses
C)   Updates itself regularly
D)   Performs periodic backupsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following prepares and generates insurance claims?

Accepted Answer

A)   File maintenance system
B)   Reports system
C)   Insurance billing system
D)   Patient billing systemE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 38: Medical Office Computerization

How does a privacy filter work?

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Which of the following prepares and generates insurance claims?

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Which of the following is NOT an examples of a storage device?

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A CD-ROM (compact disc) holds more information than a DVD (digital versatile disc).

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How does an inkjet printer form characters and graphics?

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Which of the following is an advantage of a laser printer?

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The electronic medical record (EMR) may contain preprinted forms similar to the paper medical record with fields to enter data.

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The manipulation of data by the computer according to a program is known as

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an optical disc?

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The electronic medical record (EMR) may be slower to use than the paper medical record, because it is faster to file paper forms than to wait for electronic data to be transferred.

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Which of the following can be performed by a medical office with an electronic medical record prescription program that is networked with an outside laboratory?

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Why is it important for the medical assistant to acquire a thorough knowledge of computer concepts?

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Which of the following is an electronic medical record function that is NOT performed by the medical assistant?

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Discuss the importance of routine maintenance of office equipment

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antivirus software?

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How should the screen of the monitor be positioned to prevent back and neck tension?

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What is the term for a duplicate copy of a program or data kept for reference in case the original is damaged, lost, or destroyed?

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What is the term used to describe a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific function?

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Antivirus software tracks the activity of individuals using the computer system.

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