CH # 40: Medical Office Computerization Flashcards
A specialized program, often small enough 2 run on a mobile device
App
3 names 4 software designed 2 accomplish a specific task
Application software
Application program
Software program
A duplicate copy of a program or data kept 4 reference in case the original is damaged, lost or destroyed
Backup
The smallest unit of computer storage capacity
Bit
A method of transmitting electronic data that handles a wide range of frequencies
Broadband
A unit of computer storage capacity, usually 8 bits and is approximately equal 2 one character
Byte
A model in which the Internet is used 2 store and access data, programs and servers that are not physically located at the same site as the computer
Cloud computing
An electronic machine that has the ability 2 access process data according 2 a program 2 produce a desired result
Computer
All of the hardware and software making up the computer
Computer system
Raw unorganized facts about a subject matter presented 2 the computer 4 processing
Data
The changing of raw facts or data in2 usable information following a 3 part sequence; input, processing and output
Data processing
Technology that allows digital signals 2 be transmitted over telephone lines at gigs speed even if the telephone line is being used 4 voice transmission
Digital subscriber line
DSL
A written set of instructions accompanying an application program, designed 2 assist the user in understanding how 2 operate the program
Examples:
- user manual
- help screens
- reference cards
Documentation
A method of composing, sending, receiving and storing messages that are sent over the Internet
A by which electronic information is changed in2 a unreadable form that requires the original software 2 reverse the process
Encryption
A system that protects a computer network from unauthorized access by users in its own network or another network like the Internet
Firewall
A unit of computer storage capacity
It is equal 2 a little more than 1 billion bytes or 1,000 megabytes
1 X 10^-12
Gigabyte
GB
A storage device consisting of 1 or more rigid, nonflexable platters coated w/a magnetically sensitive material and encased in a permanently sealed, airtight container
Hard disk drive
The physical devices making up a computer system
Hardware
2 definitions:
Noun: data that has been entered in2 the computer
Verb: the transfer of data 2 the computer 4 processing
Input
A device 4 entering data in2 the computer
Input device
A global system of interconnected networks that use the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) 2 transmit and exchange data
Internet
A unit of computer storage capacity and is equal to 1024 bytes
1 X 10^3
Kilobyte
KB
The part of the CPU that is responsible 4 temporarily storing information until it is needed 4 processing by the computer
Main memory in a microcomputer is known as RAM
Main computer memory
A program that provides instructions 2 the computer 4 performing medical practice management procedures
Medical practice management program
A unit of computer storage capacity and is equal 2 a little more than 1 million bytes
1 X 10^6
Megabyte
MB
A small general-purpose computer that relies on a tiny microprocessor chip 2 perform its processing functions
Microcomputer
The “brain” of the computer housed in the main unit that intercepts and executes the instructions that operate the computer
A chip that resides on the mainboard (mother board?) in the main unit of the computer
Microprocessor
A group of computers that share data and resources
Network
A type of system software that performs tasks required by the computer 2 operate itself
Operating system
A storage device consisting of a flat, round portable disk that stores data using laser technology
Optical disk
A service stored in a drive bay on the main computer unit that uses a laser 2 read an optical disc or write on2 an optical disc
Optical disc drive
2 definitions:
1) noun; information that has been generated by the computer
2) verb; the transferred data back 2 the user
Output
A device that transfers processed data 2 the user
Examples: computer monitor, printer
Output device
An online application that allows patients 2 interact and communicate w/their health care providers
Patient portal
The number of pages per minute (ppm) generated by a computer
Printing speed
The manipulation and reorganization of data according 2 the instructions in a program
Processing
A set of instructions organized in a logical step-by-step sequence, which tells the computer how 2 perform a specific function
Program
2 names 4 the main computer memory of a microcomputer, which is temporarily store items by the computer 4 processing
Random-access memory
(RAM)
Main computer memory
A wired or wireless device used 2 form or connect networks
Router
A large computer that stores data and manages tasks 4 other computers on a network
Server
A general terms 4 programs or instructions that tell a computer what 2 do
Software
Drive that uses integrated circuits (flash memory) 2 store data permantely
Solid state drive
Keys that issue demands 2 the computer 2 perform specific functions on the information displayed on the screen
Special keys
The maximum amount of information that a device can hold, measured in bytes
Storage capacity
A device that permantely stores information 4 later retrieval by the computer
Storage device
A group of programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer
System software
A unit of computer storage and is equal 2 a little more than 1 trillion bytes or 1,000 GB
Terabyte
TB
A visual display unit that the user can touch 2 input data using fingers or a stylus
Touchscreen
The characters and/or words used 2 access a specific website or file on the World Wide Web (WWW)
URL
A standard computer cable connection interface that allows several types 2 devices 2 b connected 2 the computer in order 2 transfer data across short distances
USB port
The individual operating a computer
User
A software program used 2 access the World Wide Web
Web browser
A series of interlinked websites or files via the Internet
World Wide Web
