Question 1

All of the following are features to consider when purchasing a copier except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight of the copier. 
B)  quality of the copy desired. 
C)  speed of the copier. 
D)  volume of work to be done on the copier. 
A)  weight of the copier. 
B)  quality of the copy desired. 
C)  speed of the copier. 
D)  volume of work to be done on the copier. A

Question 2

Digital cameras are not used in the dental office because the photographs need to be developed and put in the patient's record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The acronym CD-ROM stands for compacted data read-only memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following would you need to consider when conducting a feasibility study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost 
B)  Changes in the practice 
C)  Ability of the staff 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Cost 
B)  Changes in the practice 
C)  Ability of the staff 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Portable storage devices are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  jump drives. 
B)  flash drives. 
C)  hard drives. 
D)  either a or b. 
A)  jump drives. 
B)  flash drives. 
C)  hard drives. 
D)  either a or b.

Question 6

When a dental office changes software systems, training is not required because all dental software programs are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The administrative assistant is responsible for input and output of computer operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The computer program or set of instructions that directs the hardware to perform a task is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware. 
B)  software. 
C)  facsimile. 
D)  megabyte. 
A)  hardware. 
B)  software. 
C)  facsimile. 
D)  megabyte.

Question 9

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below.
-Scanner

Accepted Answer

A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer 
A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer

Question 10

A multitask machine could include a scanner, a fax machine, and an answering machine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which portion of the practice software program handles the submission of dental claims?

Accepted Answer

A)  Master report 
B)  Transaction entry screen 
C)  Claim transaction window 
D)  Daily appointment screen 
A)  Master report 
B)  Transaction entry screen 
C)  Claim transaction window 
D)  Daily appointment screen

Question 12

Data entered into a row or column in an electronic spreadsheet are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cells. 
B)  units. 
C)  equations. 
D)  gigabytes. 
A)  cells. 
B)  units. 
C)  equations. 
D)  gigabytes.

Question 13

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below.
-Soft copy

Accepted Answer

A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer 
A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer

Question 14

A ___ is equivalent to one character of text.

Accepted Answer

A)  bit 
B)  byte 
C)  megabyte 
D)  superbyte 
A)  bit 
B)  byte 
C)  megabyte 
D)  superbyte

Question 15

A zip disk holds more information than a floppy disk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The four information processing cycle operations are input, process, ___, and storage.

Accepted Answer

A)  output 
B)  connection 
C)  data 
D)  outsource 
A)  output 
B)  connection 
C)  data 
D)  outsource

Question 17

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below.
-Software

Accepted Answer

A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer 
A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer

Question 18

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below.
-Mouse

Accepted Answer

A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer 
A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer

Question 19

The acronym CPU stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  central processing unit. 
B)  common patient units. 
C)  central patient unity. 
D)  common processing units. 
A)  central processing unit. 
B)  common patient units. 
C)  central patient unity. 
D)  common processing units.

Question 20

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below.
-Storage

Accepted Answer

A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer 
A) A hand-operated device that controls the cursor and is used to input processing commands without the use of a keyboard 
B) In data communications, a collection of computer and other equipment that use communication channels to share data, information, and hardware and software 
C) An electronic device that can "read" text, images, and barcodes and transfer them into a computer system 
D) Computer output display on a computer monitor 
E) The recording of information so that it can be recalled for later use
F)A set of instructions or programs that direct the operation of a computer

All of the following are features to consider when purchasing a copier except the:

Digital cameras are not used in the dental office because the photographs need to be developed and put in the patient's record.

The acronym CD-ROM stands for compacted data read-only memory.

Which of the following would you need to consider when conducting a feasibility study?

Portable storage devices are known as:

When a dental office changes software systems, training is not required because all dental software programs are the same.

The administrative assistant is responsible for input and output of computer operations.

The computer program or set of instructions that directs the hardware to perform a task is called:

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Scanner

A multitask machine could include a scanner, a fax machine, and an answering machine.

Which portion of the practice software program handles the submission of dental claims?

Data entered into a row or column in an electronic spreadsheet are known as:

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Soft copy

A ___ is equivalent to one character of text.

A zip disk holds more information than a floppy disk.

The four information processing cycle operations are input, process, ___, and storage.

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Software

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Mouse

The acronym CPU stands for:

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Storage

The Business of Dentistry

Dental Team Management

Patient Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Dental Business Office

Office Design and Equipment Placement

Working With Dental Office Documents

Storage of Business Records

Written Communications

Telecommunications

Appointment Management Systems

Recall Systems

Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

Dental Insurance

Financial Systems: Accounts Receivable

Other Financial Systems

Infection Control Systems

Planning and Managing Your Career Path

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Exam 5: Technology in the Business Office

All of the following are features to consider when purchasing a copier except the:

Digital cameras are not used in the dental office because the photographs need to be developed and put in the patient's record.

The acronym CD-ROM stands for compacted data read-only memory.

Which of the following would you need to consider when conducting a feasibility study?

Portable storage devices are known as:

When a dental office changes software systems, training is not required because all dental software programs are the same.

The administrative assistant is responsible for input and output of computer operations.

The computer program or set of instructions that directs the hardware to perform a task is called:

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Scanner

A multitask machine could include a scanner, a fax machine, and an answering machine.

Which portion of the practice software program handles the submission of dental claims?

Data entered into a row or column in an electronic spreadsheet are known as:

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Soft copy

A ___ is equivalent to one character of text.

A zip disk holds more information than a floppy disk.

The four information processing cycle operations are input, process, ___, and storage.

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Software

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Mouse

The acronym CPU stands for:

Choose the definition that correlates with each term below. -Storage

The Business of Dentistry

Dental Team Management

Patient Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Dental Business Office

Office Design and Equipment Placement

Working With Dental Office Documents

Storage of Business Records

Written Communications

Telecommunications

Appointment Management Systems

Recall Systems

Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

Dental Insurance

Financial Systems: Accounts Receivable

Other Financial Systems

Infection Control Systems

Planning and Managing Your Career Path

Filters