Computers

What is the basic unit of storage for computers?

Files

Which safeguard protects the computer from unauthorized access by examining messages sent and received?

Firewalls

What kind of devices does a computer use to send out information?

Output

What computer safeguard should not be too obvious and should be changed frequently?

Passwords

Which of the following statements about RAM is correct?

RAM is known as short-term memory.

Where is the information needed for a computer to operate stored?

ROM

What should Damien do when installing new software on the office computer?

Read the license agreement included with the program

Trey is responsible for shutting down the office computers every day. What should be his first step when properly shutting down the computers?

Save the data in all open software applications

What are the instructions that tell a computer what to do?

Software

What is the process of starting or resetting a computer?

Booting

Jenna's computer monitor is easily visible to patients as they enter the office. What safeguard should she use to keep the information on the monitor private?

A privacy filter

What is binary code made up of?

A series of zeros and ones

As an assistant, Nikki spends a lot of time on the computer. What steps can she take to avoid injuries?

All of the above

External hardware includes which of these items?

All of the above

How can electronic files and folders be sorted?

All of the above

What is a basic function of computers?

All of the above

What safeguard should Kelsey use to scan the office computer for viruses?

Anti-virus software

Where is most of the information processed in a computer?

Central processing unit

Why is it important for medical offices to set guidelines for protecting electronic information?

Computers store a lot of easily accessible personal information.

Which internal hardware device connects secondary storage devices to a computer?

Drives

Which safeguard protects the computer from unauthorized access by translating files into a code?

Encrypted files

What kind of devices does a computer use to take in information?

Input

What type of memory is found in secondary storage devices?

Long-term memory

Which statement is correct about operating systems?

They include programs that control and maintain a compute

What maintains a computer?

Utilities