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CH # 40: Medical Office Computerization Flashcards

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A specialized program, often small enough 2 run on a mobile device

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App

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3 names 4 software designed 2 accomplish a specific task

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Application software

Application program

Software program

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A duplicate copy of a program or data kept 4 reference in case the original is damaged, lost or destroyed

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Backup

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The smallest unit of computer storage capacity

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Bit

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A method of transmitting electronic data that handles a wide range of frequencies

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Broadband

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A unit of computer storage capacity, usually 8 bits and is approximately equal 2 one character

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Byte

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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

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Cloud computing

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An electronic machine that has the ability 2 access process data according 2 a program 2 produce a desired result

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Computer

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All of the hardware and software making up the computer

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Computer system

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Raw unorganized facts about a subject matter presented 2 the computer 4 processing

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Data

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The changing of raw facts or data in2 usable information following a 3 part sequence; input, processing and output

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Data processing

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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

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Digital subscriber line

DSL

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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
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Documentation

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A method of composing, sending, receiving and storing messages that are sent over the Internet

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E-mail

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A by which electronic information is changed in2 a unreadable form that requires the original software 2 reverse the process

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Encryption

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A system that protects a computer network from unauthorized access by users in its own network or another network like the Internet

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Firewall

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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

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Gigabyte

GB

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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

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Hard disk drive

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The physical devices making up a computer system

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Hardware

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2 definitions:

Noun: data that has been entered in2 the computer

Verb: the transfer of data 2 the computer 4 processing

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Input

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A device 4 entering data in2 the computer

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Input device

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A global system of interconnected networks that use the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) 2 transmit and exchange data

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A unit of computer storage capacity and is equal to 1024 bytes

1 X 10^3

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Kilobyte

KB

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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

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Main computer memory

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A program that provides instructions 2 the computer 4 performing medical practice management procedures
Medical practice management program
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A unit of computer storage capacity and is equal 2 a little more than 1 million bytes 1 X 10^6
Megabyte | MB
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A small general-purpose computer that relies on a tiny microprocessor chip 2 perform its processing functions
Microcomputer
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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
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A group of computers that share data and resources
Network
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A type of system software that performs tasks required by the computer 2 operate itself
Operating system
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A storage device consisting of a flat, round portable disk that stores data using laser technology
Optical disk
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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
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2 definitions: 1) noun; information that has been generated by the computer 2) verb; the transferred data back 2 the user
Output
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A device that transfers processed data 2 the user Examples: computer monitor, printer
Output device
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An online application that allows patients 2 interact and communicate w/their health care providers
Patient portal
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The number of pages per minute (ppm) generated by a computer
Printing speed
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The manipulation and reorganization of data according 2 the instructions in a program
Processing
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A set of instructions organized in a logical step-by-step sequence, which tells the computer how 2 perform a specific function
Program
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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
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A wired or wireless device used 2 form or connect networks
Router
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A large computer that stores data and manages tasks 4 other computers on a network
Server
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A general terms 4 programs or instructions that tell a computer what 2 do
Software
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Drive that uses integrated circuits (flash memory) 2 store data permantely
Solid state drive
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Keys that issue demands 2 the computer 2 perform specific functions on the information displayed on the screen
Special keys
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The maximum amount of information that a device can hold, measured in bytes
Storage capacity
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A device that permantely stores information 4 later retrieval by the computer
Storage device
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A group of programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer
System software
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A unit of computer storage and is equal 2 a little more than 1 trillion bytes or 1,000 GB
Terabyte | TB
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A visual display unit that the user can touch 2 input data using fingers or a stylus
Touchscreen
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The characters and/or words used 2 access a specific website or file on the World Wide Web (WWW)
URL
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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
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The individual operating a computer
User
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A software program used 2 access the World Wide Web
Web browser
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A series of interlinked websites or files via the Internet
World Wide Web

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