Question 1

Which of the following information is not needed in an equipment inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Name of the equipment, including brand name
B)   Model number and registration number
C)   Place of purchase, including contact information
D)   Name of the equipment this equipment is replacing
E)   Product warranty, maintenance contract, and service contractF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Using a computer equipped with a modem and communications software, you can perform several types of ________ transactions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A device used to input printed matter and convert it to a format that can be read by the computer is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cursor
B)   printer
C)   scanner
D)   pointing device
E)   modemF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a benefit of having a fax machine in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be sent and received within minutes.
B)   It can be used as an extra telephone.
C)   It helps protect a patient's protected health information.
D)   It can be used as an extra copier.
E)   It is usually less expensive than overnight mail service.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

A(n) _______ vendor will process orders accurately with quality items, deliver products in good condition, and charge fair prices.

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Question 6

Most supplies in the medical office can be classified as administrative, clinical, or ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   general
B)   environmental
C)   categorical
D)   maintenance
E)   laboratoryF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Using _______ vendors often results in discounts, special services, and provides a public relations benefit for the physician.

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The answer of Using _______ vendors often results in discounts,...

Question 8

The _______ for a software program is usually in the form of written instruction manuals or online help.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ for a software program is...

Question 9

A collection of records created and stored on a computer is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   application
B)   icon
C)   database
D)   spreadsheet
E)   word processorF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following changes the monitor display at short intervals or constantly shows moving images?

Accepted Answer

A)   Power down
B)   Multimedia
C)   Screen saver
D)   Resolution
E)   Virus protectionF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

The best way to deal with a telephone solicitation is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   just hang up on the telephone representative
B)   ask for the name and telephone number of the firm and call back
C)   talk with several telephone representatives and compare details of the sale
D)   copy down details of the order when it is being placed
E)   tell the representative he or she will have to visit the office in personF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

The ________ is a global network of computers that enables communication with millions of computer users around the world.

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The answer of The ________ is a global network of...

Question 13

Purchasing groups are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   several medical practices in the same building that use local vendors to qualify for quantity discounts.
B)   large, established companies that save a physician's office money.
C)   groups of physicians who order supplies together to obtain a quantity discount.
D)   another name for local vendors.
E)   groups of medical assistants that compete to find the best prices.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Information is stored permanently on the ____ for later retrieval.

Accepted Answer

A)   hard disk drive
B)   modem
C)   monitor
D)   printer
E)   CPUF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

To calculate the unit price of an item, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   divide the total purchase price by the number of items
B)   subtract the number of items from the total purchase price
C)   add the number of items to the total purchase price
D)   multiply the purchase price by the total number of items
E)   divide the number of items by the total purchase priceF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Administrative supplies are generally stored ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   near the examination rooms
B)   in the general storage closet
C)   behind or adjacent to the reception area
D)   near the laboratory
E)   in the treatment or procedures roomF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

It is important to ______ supplies when stocking shelves, placing the oldest items in the front and newer items behind them.

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The answer of It is important to ______ supplies when...

Question 18

An effective way to prevent an unanticipated shortage of a supply item is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   keep the same item in several different locations
B)   request that workers finish one container before opening a new one
C)   reorder the item when the last one is taken for use
D)   educate the workers on how to make supplies last from one order to the next
E)   reorder an item whenever someone requests it, without checking the inventoryF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

To avoid making a mistake by purchasing from a dishonest ________ solicitor, you should ask for the name and phone number of the company, then verify the number with the telephone company and verify the company with the Better Business Bureau.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To avoid making a mistake by purchasing...

Question 20

In a medical office, ________ that change the monitor display at short intervals can be used to minimize the amount of time information is visible on a computer screen.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 8: Office Equipment and Supplies

A device used to input printed matter and convert it to a format that can be read by the computer is a ____.

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It is important to ______ supplies when stocking shelves, placing the oldest items in the front and newer items behind them.

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Administrative supplies are generally stored ____.

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Which of the following is not a benefit of having a fax machine in the medical office?

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An effective way to prevent an unanticipated shortage of a supply item is to ____.

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Which of the following information is not needed in an equipment inventory?

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Using _______ vendors often results in discounts, special services, and provides a public relations benefit for the physician.

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The _______ for a software program is usually in the form of written instruction manuals or online help.

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To calculate the unit price of an item, ____.

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Using a computer equipped with a modem and communications software, you can perform several types of ________ transactions.

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In a medical office, ________ that change the monitor display at short intervals can be used to minimize the amount of time information is visible on a computer screen.

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To avoid making a mistake by purchasing from a dishonest ________ solicitor, you should ask for the name and phone number of the company, then verify the number with the telephone company and verify the company with the Better Business Bureau.

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Information is stored permanently on the ____ for later retrieval.

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Most supplies in the medical office can be classified as administrative, clinical, or ____.

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A(n) _______ vendor will process orders accurately with quality items, deliver products in good condition, and charge fair prices.

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A collection of records created and stored on a computer is a(n) ____.

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Purchasing groups are ____.

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The ________ is a global network of computers that enables communication with millions of computer users around the world.

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The best way to deal with a telephone solicitation is to ____.

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