Computer Technology Flashcards
The central processing unit (CPU) is a type of
MIcroprocessor
Spreadsheets are most commonly used for which of the following tasks?
Accounting and billing
What legislation protects the confidentiality of patient information that is stored or transmitted electronically?
HIPAA
The actual programmable part of a computer system that executes activities is known as
Hardware
In the clinical laboratory, computers help to
Decrease errors in transcription, eliminate duplication of work, and tabulate.
A computer with its screen, keyboard, and mouse is frequently called
A terminal
Software applications include
Firewall software, word processing, and antivirus protection
In phlebotomy, which of the following devices is used to represent expiration dates for inventory and billing codes?
Bar codes
A specification to establish communication between computers and other devices is called
Universal serial bus
Computer programs and related data are referred to as
Software
Which of the following is an advantage of bar codes?
They reduce transcription errors
Which of the following allows messages to be sent quickly through a computer network?
In the clinical laboratory, computers help to do which of the following?
Tabulate and eliminate duplication of work
Computer networks do which of the following?
Link groups of computers
Cooling incubators are designed to conduct
Life-cycle testing, shelf-life studies, and general incubation
