Health Careers Chapter 1 Quiz Muliple Choice-True_False.txt

  1. A computer literate person
    • 1.can use a computer to perform taks in his or her field
    • 2. is generally familiar with what a computer can do
  2. Binary diigits (ones and zeroes) are used to represent...
    • 1. words
    • 2. music
    • 3. graphics
  3. A/An ______is a computer that can solve complex scientific equations and may be used for worldwide weather forecasting.
    Supercomputer
  4. A/An __________can generate a payroll for a large business. Several hundred users can access terminals at the same.
    Mainframe
  5. The type of input device that collects data directly from the environment and sends the data to the computer is called a_____It is uded in clinical monitoring devices.
    Senor
  6. Pointing devices include the ____
    • 1. Mouse
    • 2. trackball
    • 3. light pen
  7. An input device that reads printed text aloud is the _____
    Kurzweil scanner
  8. The actual manipulation of data inside the computer is performed by the ______
    Processing Unit
  9. Wi-Fi _____
    • 1. is a wireless technology
    • 2. allows you to connect to the Internet
  10. In areas of the world that lack electricity and landlines, ______bring health information and help track the spread of disease.
    • 1. Cell phones
    • 2. PDAs
  11. During the past few years, the use of ______technology (including cell phones and PDAs) has expanded.
    Wireless
  12. Standards governing communications are called_____
    Protocols
  13. The ______is a global network that connects many smaller networks.
    Internet
  14. The part of the Internet comprised of pages with hyperlinks to other pages is referred to as the _____
    World Wide Web
  15. The _____directs the operation of the computer in accordance with the programs instructions
  16. Enbedded computers can be embedded in humans as well as appliances
    True
  17. IT includes not only computers but also networks and computer literacy
    True
  18. Information from reliable sites (such as the FDA) does not need to be checked.
    False
  19. A computer manipulates data by following the step by step instructions of a program
    True
  20. Hardware refers to the physical componenets of the computer
    True
  21. Another word for hardware is programs
    False
  22. Solid state memory devices include flash memor cards
    True
  23. The main circuit board of a computer is also called the motherboard
    True
  24. Application software controls the basic operations of the computer hardware including input and output
    False
  25. If you are using a computer to create a budget, you would need a world processing program
    True
  26. The binary number system uses two digits: 0 and 1
    True
  27. RFID tags can be incorporated into products; they send a wireless signal
    True
  28. Hospitals may use broadband connections for real-time consultations.
    True
  29. You are sure to get reliable medical information form the web
    False
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Health Careers Chapter 1 Quiz Muliple Choice-True_False.txt
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Health Careers Quiz 1 - Chapter 1
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