HIT 287 Chapter 2

Which of the following applications would be used to notify the staff that there is a department meeting on Friday at 2:00 p.m.?

Presentation Software

What application would you expect to use image files?

Presentation software

Rich Text Format

RTF - a universal word processing format that can be utilized by many different word processors

Uniform Resource Locator

URL - a website address that will take the web browser directly to the document located on a webpage.

World Wide Web

WWW- enables a person to look for something specific on the internet.

What you see is what you get

WYSIWYG - "Wizzywig" - Screen mimics the output of the printer.

Blog

Web logs that provide a web page where users can post text, images, and links to other websites.

What internet tool allows people to collaborate to create webpages

Wiki

A tool used to identify when the manager is available for a meeting is:

calendar software

T1 Line

channels can be used for data and are extremely powerful to carry large chunks of data.

Fiberoptic

connect directly to a network or the internet; glass transmits light that carries the data through the wires.

To stay current on what is going on at a professional organization, one should subscribe to a(n) ___ to receive regular emails.

listserv

Search Engine

programs on the internet that search for key words or phrases entered by a user browsing the internet.

If an e-mail address has been entered incorrectly, the message will be

returned to sender as Error Message

Webpage

the text and graphics displayed on the internet.

Junk e-mail

unwanted and unsolicited mail that is similar to the junk mail that comes to a person's home mailbox.

Gantt Chart

used to manage the project through listing the tasks to be completed, the milestones, as well s start and end dates.

Cable

uses a coaxial wire within the television network where a copper wire is used that is shielded by plastic and braided copper.

Social Media

websites that enable people to communicate with each other.

Software Piracy

when the user copies or uses the copyrighted software in a way that violates the software license.

Mask

A feature used in databases that formats data entered without formatting (slashes, dashes, or other characters).

Zip

A process to compress a file

Word Processing

Computer software application that allows the user to type text and to to use other special options in addition to editing spelling and grammar.

Digital Subscriber Line

DSL - also uses a coaxial line but uses a twisted set of wiring which helps to reduce noise reduction.

What would be used to generate a list of patients who were discharged on April 1?

Database

The more expert, detailed word processing applications are known as

Desktop Publishing

Within the example ".net", this portion of the internet address is known as the

Domain Name

Electronic Mail

E-mail - software used within a networked environment that sends electronic messages to one or more people over a network or the Internet.

An example of ___ would be clicking on a picture of a pair of scissors and the highlighted text would disappeared.

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Graphical User Interface

GUI - Method of interacting with the computer that uses pictorial representation of the action, known as icons.

One of the functions of project management software is:

Gantt Chart

Internet Service Provider

ISP - a computer company system that provides access to the internet.

October 10, 2013 is entered as 10102013, but it displays as 10/10/2013. This is the use of which of the following?

Masks

Software License

Restrictions of licensure and use placed on software that is purchased by an outside vendor or developed by the vendor that has been copyrighted by the manufacturer. Restrictions include access for a specific amount of time, number of users or how the software can be used.

Which file format would one use to easily use the same file across different computers with different word processors?

Rich Text Format

Bob copied some copyrighted software and gave a copy to his friend to load on a computer. This is not allowed in the software license. What is this called?

Software Piracy

Shareware

Software that can be tried before it is purchased.

Freeware

Software that is free for use, does not require payment.

What type of application would one choose to generate a bar graph?

Spreadsheet

A detailed search where descriptive terms are used to specify an advanced search is called:

a Boolean

Database

a collection of data that is stored in a structured format.

Spam Filter

a filter that can be used to stop junk mail or decrease the quantity of it.

Desktop Publishing

a highly specialized word processing software with far more features than basic word processing.

Modem

a piece of hardware that converts the analog signal into digital and back again.

Listserv

a professional mailing list organized by an association for its members or interested persons.

Query

a search for a specific website or specific data stored on the internet.

Hyperlinks

allow the user to click on the text displayed and a new webpage appears.

Boolean Search

an advanced search feature where the user can specify to add descriptive terms to the search such as "and, or, and not" to help limit the search fields.

Graphics Presentation Software

an application that combines word processing with desktop design so that a user can create an audiovisual presentation and is a powerful communications tool.

Calendar Software

an application that enables one to maintain their schedule for meetings, trainings, deadlines and other events.

Project Management Software

an application used within a management task that helps bring a particular project to its desired outcome.

Domain Name

assigned to an IP and registered by one of the official internet agencies and assigned by those who have been given rights under that domain name (ex. .edu, .com, .gov, .org, .pro).

Wiki

hawaiian word for "quick", collaborative tool used by many users on the internet to edit webpages.

Broadband

is high speed internet that carries a large amount of data. Includes DSL, satellite and cable.

Which of the following will locate a webpage that explains the health information management profession?

search engine

Instant Messaging

service where the user can send real-time messages to another user.

Browser

software application that allows the user to view webpages stored on the Internet