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On what type of computer is the touch pad feature popular?
Laptop
An effective inventory schedule for a medical office is __________.
Every 1 to 2 weeks.
What is the term for permanent memory that provides the basic operating instructions for the computer?
ROM
What does database refer to?
A collection of records created and stored on a computer.
A touch pad consists of a small, __________________
Flat device that is sensitive to touch.
What are expendable items?
They are items that are used once and then must be restocked.
What are the 3 types of pointing devices?
A mouse, a touch pad and a touch screen.
What is a disadvantage of using large, established mail-order companies is that __________.
The medical office has less control over orders.
What is the purpose of output devices?
To display or print information after it has been processed.
The average medical office spends __________ of its annual gross income on administrative, clinical, and general supplies.
4% to 6%
A computer disaster recovery plan should be in place in a medical office in the event of a(n) __________.
System failure or crash.
An example of an expendable item is a(n) __________.
Prescription pad
The sharpness of images, measured in dot pitch is referred to as
Resolution
To calculate the unit price of an item, __________.
Divide the total purchase price by the number of items.
What are the computer’s hardware four main functions?
Inputting data, processing data, storing data and outputting data.
Name three types of scanners.
A flatbed, single-sheet scanners, and a handheld scanners.
What is DVD-R?
It refers to an optical disk on which you can store up to eight hours of high-quality video.
A modem is a device used to __________________
Transfer information from one computer to another over telephone or cable television lines.
Printer resolution is noted in terms of __________.
Dots per inch
What does the "Net 30" on a payment invoice mean.
You have 30 days in which to pay the order in full.
Incidental supplies are __________.
Items that are needed in the office but do not threaten the efficiency of the office.
What is telemedicine?
Communication that provides medical support to licensed providers caring for patients in rural areas.
What are some of the benefits of having a fax machine in the medical office?
It is usually less expensive than overnight mail service, It can be sent and received within minutes, It can be used as an extra copier, and It can be used as an extra telephone.
The Federal Trade Commission __________.
Monitors purchases by telephone, fax, and online services to protect consumers.
What is virtual private network?
A system using networked computers that are connected using public telephone lines, using encryption to ensure that only authorized users can access the network.