ANSWER: 1) Which of the following is an example of a strateg
a. Computerized patient records - ic decision support category of computerized
information systems?
a. Computerized patient records
b. Office automation
c. Performance assessment
d. Regional/National database
b. Potential risks to system - ANSWER: 2) When developing an organization's disaster
plan to ensure system availability during the disaster recovery phase, which of the
following should be identified by information technology leadership?
a. Cost benefit analysis
b. Potential risks to system
c. Root cause analysis
d. Project plan
b. To improve access to data for management, providers and consumers - ANSWER: 3)
Why is it important for the IT strategy to align with the organization's goals and
objectives?
a. To increase Medicare payments
b. To improve access to data for management, providers and consumers
c. To allow the CEO to control IT spending
d. To give the CIO a seat on the Executive Committee
b. Representatives of administration, physician leadership, information systems
management and major user departments - ANSWER: 4) Membership of the IT
Steering Committee should comprise:
a. The CEO, CIO, CFO, Chief of the Medical Staff and chair of the governing board
b. Representatives of administration, physician leadership, information systems
management and major user departments
c. The CIO and senior systems analysts
d. The CIO and outside technical consultants
c. Priorities for individual computer applications to be aligned with the strategic
objectives of the organization - ANSWER: 5) One of the major elements of a strategic IT
plan is:
a. A request for proposals (RFP) from vendors
b. A list of detailed specifications for computer programs
c. Priorities for individual computer applications to be aligned with the strategic
objectives of the organization
d. Specification for computer hardware installation and maintenance