Question 1

Another name for a personal computer is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mainframe computer 
B)  microcomputer 
C)  minicomputer 
D)  supercomputer 
E)  network computer 
A)  mainframe computer 
B)  microcomputer 
C)  minicomputer 
D)  supercomputer 
E)  network computer

Question 2

A vendor's payment schedule generally ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  charges for handling the order if the order is prepaid 
B)  adds one percent of the cost to the total order per day after the order is placed 
C)  prohibits delayed billing 
D)  offers a discount for enclosing a check with the order 
E)  delays billing for 90 to 120 days 
A)  charges for handling the order if the order is prepaid 
B)  adds one percent of the cost to the total order per day after the order is placed 
C)  prohibits delayed billing 
D)  offers a discount for enclosing a check with the order 
E)  delays billing for 90 to 120 days

Question 3

Stocking many spare supplies ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the result of an organized medical assistant 
B)  is unwise because of the administrative budget 
C)  allows for supplies to be kept in several locations 
D)  makes supplies easier to count when doing inventory 
E)  creates increased need to discard expired administrative supplies 
A)  is the result of an organized medical assistant 
B)  is unwise because of the administrative budget 
C)  allows for supplies to be kept in several locations 
D)  makes supplies easier to count when doing inventory 
E)  creates increased need to discard expired administrative supplies

Question 4

The purpose of output devices is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  store information for later retrieval 
B)  display or print information after it has been processed 
C)  convert printed matter into a format that can be read by the computer 
D)  transfer information from one computer to another 
E)  process information that has been input into the computer 
A)  store information for later retrieval 
B)  display or print information after it has been processed 
C)  convert printed matter into a format that can be read by the computer 
D)  transfer information from one computer to another 
E)  process information that has been input into the computer

Question 5

Examples of clinical supplies are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  needles, syringes, and lubricating gel 
B)  paper cups and toilet tissue 
C)  rubber bands, stamps, and file folders 
D)  patient education materials 
E)  Social Security forms 
A)  needles, syringes, and lubricating gel 
B)  paper cups and toilet tissue 
C)  rubber bands, stamps, and file folders 
D)  patient education materials 
E)  Social Security forms

Question 6

What is the recommended amount of time for keeping all copies of bills and order forms for supplies in the event the medical practice is audited by the Internal Revenue Service?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  7 years 
D)  20 years 
E)  indefinitely 
A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  7 years 
D)  20 years 
E)  indefinitely

Question 7

A(n) _______ system automatically keeps track of who accesses computer records or an Internet site and the files or sites that the person accesses.

Accepted Answer

activity-m

Question 8

Reorder _______ cards are used to indicate when it is time to reorder supplies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reorder _______ cards are used to indicate...

Question 9

The computers in a(n) _______ network are geographically close together, such as in the same building.

Accepted Answer

local-area

Question 10

When investigating a vendor, you should obtain information on pricing, quality, payment policies, and _______, or availability of products, delivery time and procedures, and damaged goods policy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When investigating a vendor, you should obtain...

Question 11

A device used to transfer information from one computer to another over telephone or cable television lines is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  scanner 
B)  cursor 
C)  pointing device 
D)  keyboard 
E)  modem 
A)  scanner 
B)  cursor 
C)  pointing device 
D)  keyboard 
E)  modem

Question 12

What is the first thing that should be done when a shipment of supplies arrives at the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put the shipment away 
B)  Pay the vendor 
C)  File the invoice 
D)  Check the shipment against the order form and packing slip 
E)  Call the vendor about missing or damaged items 
A)  Put the shipment away 
B)  Pay the vendor 
C)  File the invoice 
D)  Check the shipment against the order form and packing slip 
E)  Call the vendor about missing or damaged items

Question 13

Using the bcc option when sending an e-mail message ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  enables you to send the message to more people 
B)  makes the recipient scroll through the e-mail addresses of all other recipients before reading the message 
C)  prevents recipients from deleting the message 
D)  records a copy of the message on your hard drive 
E)  protects the privacy of other recipients of the message 
A)  enables you to send the message to more people 
B)  makes the recipient scroll through the e-mail addresses of all other recipients before reading the message 
C)  prevents recipients from deleting the message 
D)  records a copy of the message on your hard drive 
E)  protects the privacy of other recipients of the message

Question 14

An effective inventory schedule for a medical office is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  every 1 to 2 weeks 
B)  once a month 
C)  every 3 months 
D)  every 6 months 
E)  once a year 
A)  every 1 to 2 weeks 
B)  once a month 
C)  every 3 months 
D)  every 6 months 
E)  once a year

Question 15

Which form of pointing device, common on laptops, consists of a small, flat device sensitive to touch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouse 
B)  Template 
C)  Touch pad 
D)  Touch screen 
E)  Scanner 
A)  Mouse 
B)  Template 
C)  Touch pad 
D)  Touch screen 
E)  Scanner

Question 16

Medical practice _______ are a profitable marketing tool to generate new patients and can include patient education, contact information, and referral forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical practice _______ are a profitable marketing...

Question 17

The responsibility for organizing most office supplies often lies with the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  physician 
B)  medical assistant 
C)  nurse 
D)  housekeeper 
E)  maintenance staff 
A)  physician 
B)  medical assistant 
C)  nurse 
D)  housekeeper 
E)  maintenance staff

Question 18

Larger medical practices that participate in a purchasing group can save as much as ____ on supplies.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% to 2% 
B)  3% to 4% 
C)  5% to 10% 
D)  10% to 20% 
E)  30% to 50% 
A)  1% to 2% 
B)  3% to 4% 
C)  5% to 10% 
D)  10% to 20% 
E)  30% to 50%

Question 19

Ordering supplies ahead of schedule ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is never recommended 
B)  is unnecessarily costly 
C)  is important when there is a large demand for a product 
D)  eliminates the need for keeping track of supplies 
E)  should be done routinely to avoid shortages 
A)  is never recommended 
B)  is unnecessarily costly 
C)  is important when there is a large demand for a product 
D)  eliminates the need for keeping track of supplies 
E)  should be done routinely to avoid shortages

Question 20

Which of the following is not an advantage of leasing office equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows purchasers to keep more of their money. 
B)  The company that leases the product is usually responsible for servicing it. 
C)  Your office will own the equipment at the end of the lease term. 
D)  Lease payments are usually tax-deductible. 
E)  Leasing allows businesses to update equipment every few years. 
A)  It allows purchasers to keep more of their money. 
B)  The company that leases the product is usually responsible for servicing it. 
C)  Your office will own the equipment at the end of the lease term. 
D)  Lease payments are usually tax-deductible. 
E)  Leasing allows businesses to update equipment every few years.

Exam 8: Office Equipment and Supplies

Another name for a personal computer is ____.

A vendor's payment schedule generally ____.

Stocking many spare supplies ____.

The purpose of output devices is to ____.

Examples of clinical supplies are ____.

What is the recommended amount of time for keeping all copies of bills and order forms for supplies in the event the medical practice is audited by the Internal Revenue Service?

A(n) _______ system automatically keeps track of who accesses computer records or an Internet site and the files or sites that the person accesses.

Reorder _______ cards are used to indicate when it is time to reorder supplies.

The computers in a(n) _______ network are geographically close together, such as in the same building.

When investigating a vendor, you should obtain information on pricing, quality, payment policies, and _______, or availability of products, delivery time and procedures, and damaged goods policy.

A device used to transfer information from one computer to another over telephone or cable television lines is a ____.

What is the first thing that should be done when a shipment of supplies arrives at the medical office?

Using the bcc option when sending an e-mail message ____.

An effective inventory schedule for a medical office is ____.

Which form of pointing device, common on laptops, consists of a small, flat device sensitive to touch?

Medical practice _______ are a profitable marketing tool to generate new patients and can include patient education, contact information, and referral forms.

The responsibility for organizing most office supplies often lies with the ____.

Larger medical practices that participate in a purchasing group can save as much as ____ on supplies.

Ordering supplies ahead of schedule ____.

Which of the following is not an advantage of leasing office equipment?

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