Question 1

A small group of medical practices in the same building that pools resources to qualify for quantity discounts from a local vendor is called a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   purchasing group
B)   group buying pool
C)   organizational buyer
D)   medical society facilitator
E)   medical support groupF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

A computer's hardware serves four main functions, including inputting data, processing data, outputting data, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   storing data
B)   word processing
C)   deleting data
D)   programming
E)   releasing dataF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The ________ should be checked against the original order and packing slip to check the accuracy of a shipment of supplies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ should be checked against the...

Question 4

It is helpful to classify supplies according to their importance to the practice. Typical categories include _______, incidental, and periodic supplies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is helpful to classify supplies according...

Question 5

To avoid contamination, supplies should never be stored on the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To avoid contamination, supplies should never be...

Question 6

Minicomputers are used mostly in a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   government setting
B)   university setting
C)   office setting
D)   high school setting
E)   network settingF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

When you have a question about software while you are using it, you can refer to the software manual or use online _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you have a question about software...

Question 8

Mainframe computers are frequently used in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   schools
B)   homes
C)   offices
D)   hospitals
E)   clinicsF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Disk _______ organizes the contents of the hard disk drive and frees up space on your computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Disk _______ organizes the contents of the...

Question 10

Durable items are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   used and restocked
B)   thrown away after one use
C)   used indefinitely
D)   reused after being repaired
E)   used a few times, then discardedF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The four basic types of computers used today are mainframes, minicomputers, personal computers, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   networks
B)   office computers
C)   supercomputers
D)   preschool computers
E)   foreign computersF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Comparison pricing, ordering, and establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors is the responsibility of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   physician
B)   nurse
C)   medical assistant
D)   accountant
E)   physician assistantF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Types of scanners include single-sheet scanners, handheld scanners, and ____ scanners.

Accepted Answer

A)   rolling ball
B)   flatbed
C)   touch pad
D)   touch screen
E)   manualF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following has the potential to eliminate the need for medical assistants to transcribe physicians' notes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Speech recognition technology
B)   Telemedicine
C)   CD-R technology
D)   Modulator-demodulator
E)   Optical character recognitionF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A minicomputer that functions as a centralized storage location for shared information is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   desktop
B)   subnotebook
C)   server
D)   PDA
E)   tabletF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Some vendors may use the bait-and-switch tactic, which means ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the price of the desired item is lowered but "sold out" and a lower-quality substitute is sent
B)   the price of the desired item is higher than the initial quote
C)   the vendor tells the customer why the desired item is not the best buy
D)   the price of the desired item is lowered but "sold out" and the customer is encouraged to buy a more expensive item
E)   the vendor agrees to trade out your current office equipment for new equipmentF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The inventory-tracking tool for managing medical supplies that groups items that need to be ordered and helps monitor how quickly items are used and the amount that needs to be ordered is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reminder card
B)   inventory card
C)   inventory reminder kit
D)   reorder card
E)   vendor cardF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following allows information to be taken from one source and "burned" or copied to a CD?

Accepted Answer

A)   CD-ROM
B)   Speech recognition technology
C)   Telemedicine
D)   CD-R technology
E)   MonitorF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The Federal Trade Commission requires supply companies to provide merchandise within ____ days.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   14
C)   20
D)   30
E)   60F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Purchase orders are frequently used for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   small items
B)   inexpensive items
C)   items sent on a trial basis
D)   expensive items
E)   leased itemsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 8: Office Equipment and Supplies

Minicomputers are used mostly in a(n) ____.

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To avoid contamination, supplies should never be stored on the _______.

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Disk _______ organizes the contents of the hard disk drive and frees up space on your computer.

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Types of scanners include single-sheet scanners, handheld scanners, and ____ scanners.

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Comparison pricing, ordering, and establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors is the responsibility of the ____.

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Mainframe computers are frequently used in ____.

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A small group of medical practices in the same building that pools resources to qualify for quantity discounts from a local vendor is called a(n) ____.

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Which of the following allows information to be taken from one source and "burned" or copied to a CD?

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Some vendors may use the bait-and-switch tactic, which means ____.

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The four basic types of computers used today are mainframes, minicomputers, personal computers, and ____.

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The Federal Trade Commission requires supply companies to provide merchandise within ____ days.

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A minicomputer that functions as a centralized storage location for shared information is called a ____.

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It is helpful to classify supplies according to their importance to the practice. Typical categories include _______, incidental, and periodic supplies.

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The inventory-tracking tool for managing medical supplies that groups items that need to be ordered and helps monitor how quickly items are used and the amount that needs to be ordered is the ____.

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Which of the following has the potential to eliminate the need for medical assistants to transcribe physicians' notes?

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When you have a question about software while you are using it, you can refer to the software manual or use online _______.

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Durable items are ____.

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The ________ should be checked against the original order and packing slip to check the accuracy of a shipment of supplies.

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Purchase orders are frequently used for ____.

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A computer's hardware serves four main functions, including inputting data, processing data, outputting data, and ____.

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