Information Technology — Unit test Answers

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A large hospital is having a hard time keeping track of patients’ needs as they move among doctors, pharmacies, blood labs, and nursing stations. What is the best solution an IT professional could recommend to help?

A
Have medical professionals use cell phones to keep in touch with one another.
B
Give patients RFID tags to identify their medical records.
C
Ask patients to keep their medical records on their tablets.
D
Have patients stay connected to the Internet with smartphones.
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What capability do smartphones have that telephones with earlier technology lacked?

A
wireless technology
B
data services
C
mobility
D
voice transmissions
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Which technological device or application best enables people to communicate with others anywhere in the world?

A
cloud storage
B
social media
C
file systems
D
word processing
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Why might a business professional choose to use a desktop computer rather than a tablet or laptop at work?

A
a desktop computer cannot be moved
B
a desktop computer is more professional
C
a desktop computer has more internal memory space
D
a desktop computer is portable
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IT professionals should help to protect users’ personal information, such as bank account information or Social Security numbers, to prevent

A
software piracy.
B
identity theft.
C
moonlighting.
D
corporate espionage.
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What is the HIPAA Privacy rule, and why does it affect IT professionals?

A
a law that prevents doctors from keeping patient records, which protects the medical rights of IT professionals
B
a law that explains how passwords should be protected, which must be followed by IT professionals
C
a law that mandates that medical records be kept electronically, which will be managed by IT professionals
D
a law that protects patient records, which states they can only be viewed by certified IT professionals

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