CIIP COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
●● The RFP should address data migration capabilities. T or F?
Answer: True
●● Facility training expectations should be clearly outlined in the RFP. T
or F?
Answer: True
●● A PACS uptime guarantee by the vendor of 90% is desirable. T or F?
Answer: False
●● A RFP for a PACS acquisition includes the definition of what the
customer requirements are for the system. T or F?
Answer: True
●● Methods for evaluating an investment such as PACS involve analysis
of financial benefits only. T or F?
Answer: False
●● The procurement process will include which of the following:
,RFP
Feasibility study
Strategic plan
All of the above
Answer: All of the above
●● Which of the following could be considered a possible objective of a
PACS investment analysis?
Obtaining organizational approval
Developing budget estimates
Tracking results
All of the above
Answer: All of the above
●● Which of the following is not considered a hard cost associated with
PACS justification?
Improved quality of care
Film cost
Film printers and processors
Film library costs
Answer: Improved quality of care
●● Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the RFP?
,It should be technical as opposed to descriptive.
It should define all problems that the PACS should have the ability to
solve.
It avoids references to specific vendors.
It moves the project to the implementation phase.
Answer: It should be technical as opposed to descriptive.
●● Which of the following would not be included in the RFP?
Project plan
Procedural volume analysis
Current HIS and RIS descriptions
Financial analysis chart
Answer: Financial analysis chart
●● Which of the following would not be included in the System
Description section of the RFP?
Installation table
DICOM functionality expectations
Specification of problems that PACS can solve
Outline of existing and proposed network requirements
Answer: Installation table
, ●● Which of the following would NOT be an advisable course of action
when deciding upon a suitable PACS vendor after all RFP responses
have been received?
Choosing a primary and secondary vendor based on technical
considerations
Allowing vendors to come to the facility to demonstrate products
Participating in a site visit of a facility currently using the vendor,
accompanied by a vendor representative
Talking to existing clients of a vendor
Answer: Participating in a site visit of a facility currently using the
vendor, accompanied by a vendor representative
●● The Procurement process includes three general steps. They are:
Need, Selection, and Purchase
Need, Selection, and Contract
Need, Selection, and Negotiation
Need, Selection, and Analysis
Answer: Need, Selection, and Negotiation
●● Key readiness factors to consider when preparing for a new IT
system do not include which of the following?
Network infrastructure
Out-sourced IT support for RIS or PACS
Physical readiness
AND CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
●● The RFP should address data migration capabilities. T or F?
Answer: True
●● Facility training expectations should be clearly outlined in the RFP. T
or F?
Answer: True
●● A PACS uptime guarantee by the vendor of 90% is desirable. T or F?
Answer: False
●● A RFP for a PACS acquisition includes the definition of what the
customer requirements are for the system. T or F?
Answer: True
●● Methods for evaluating an investment such as PACS involve analysis
of financial benefits only. T or F?
Answer: False
●● The procurement process will include which of the following:
,RFP
Feasibility study
Strategic plan
All of the above
Answer: All of the above
●● Which of the following could be considered a possible objective of a
PACS investment analysis?
Obtaining organizational approval
Developing budget estimates
Tracking results
All of the above
Answer: All of the above
●● Which of the following is not considered a hard cost associated with
PACS justification?
Improved quality of care
Film cost
Film printers and processors
Film library costs
Answer: Improved quality of care
●● Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the RFP?
,It should be technical as opposed to descriptive.
It should define all problems that the PACS should have the ability to
solve.
It avoids references to specific vendors.
It moves the project to the implementation phase.
Answer: It should be technical as opposed to descriptive.
●● Which of the following would not be included in the RFP?
Project plan
Procedural volume analysis
Current HIS and RIS descriptions
Financial analysis chart
Answer: Financial analysis chart
●● Which of the following would not be included in the System
Description section of the RFP?
Installation table
DICOM functionality expectations
Specification of problems that PACS can solve
Outline of existing and proposed network requirements
Answer: Installation table
, ●● Which of the following would NOT be an advisable course of action
when deciding upon a suitable PACS vendor after all RFP responses
have been received?
Choosing a primary and secondary vendor based on technical
considerations
Allowing vendors to come to the facility to demonstrate products
Participating in a site visit of a facility currently using the vendor,
accompanied by a vendor representative
Talking to existing clients of a vendor
Answer: Participating in a site visit of a facility currently using the
vendor, accompanied by a vendor representative
●● The Procurement process includes three general steps. They are:
Need, Selection, and Purchase
Need, Selection, and Contract
Need, Selection, and Negotiation
Need, Selection, and Analysis
Answer: Need, Selection, and Negotiation
●● Key readiness factors to consider when preparing for a new IT
system do not include which of the following?
Network infrastructure
Out-sourced IT support for RIS or PACS
Physical readiness
