MHA705 - Module 2 Exam Questions And
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The discipline of computer science is introduced through what? - Answer✔the discipline of
computer science is introduced through a focus on computers and the hardware and software
that make up these evolving systems
what age has computer technology ushered in? - Answer✔the "information age", an age where
data, information, and knowledge are both accessible and able to be manipulated by more
people than ever before in history
what do computers do? - Answer✔computers accept data input via a variety of devices, process
data through logical and arithmetic rendering, store the data in memory components, and
output data and information to the user
how are the tools for computer science facilitate? - Answer✔computer science offers extremely
valuable tools, that if used skillfully, can facilitate the acquisition and manipulation of data and
information by healthcare professionals, who can then synthesize these into an evolving
knowledge and wisdom base
an electronic information-processing machine that serves as a tool to manipulate data and
information - Answer✔computer
easiest way to understand computers? - Answer✔to realize they are input-output systems
what are the two primary input devices on a computer? - Answer✔the keyboard and the mouse
what can input devices include on a computer? - Answer✔--keyboard or mouse
--joysticks
--game controllers or pads
--web camera
--stylus
--image scanners
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--other plug-and-play devices, like digital camera, digital video, recorder, MP3 player, electronic
musical instrument, or physiologic monitor
a key hardware component that is a unique example of a visible throughput component
because it is the part of the computer focused on the most when users are working on a
computer - Answer✔the computer monitor
what is the monitor critical for? - Answer✔the monitor is critical for the efficient rendering
during this part of the cycle, because it facilitates user access and control of the data and
information
--inputted data can be visualized and accessed by manipulating the mouse and keyboard, but
the monitor receives the user's attention
what is the relationship of computer science to knowledge? - Answer✔--scholars and
researchers are just beginning to understand the effect that computer systems, architecture,
applications, and processes have on the potential knowledge acquisition and development
--users are able to contribute to the development of knowledge through the use of
productivity, creativity, and communication software
--users are able to disseminate knowledge on a grand scale with other uses via the WorldWide
Web interface
--for knowledge to emerge, the deluge of information available via computers must be
mastered and organized by the user
--discernment and the ability to critique and filter this information must also be present to
facilitate the further development of wisdom
what is one of the fastest growing disciplines? - Answer✔the field of computer science
What trends have occurred for computers? - Answer✔computers have developed in speed,
accuracy, and efficiency, yet cost and physical size have decreased; these trends are predicted
to continue
What can enable healthcare professionals to work with computers to further foster knowledge
acquisition and development? - Answer✔productivity, creativity, and communicative software
tools
What facilitates the emergence of wisdom in users? - Answer✔wide access to vast stores of
information and knowledge shared by other facilitates the emergence of wisdom in users; this
can be applied to our disciplines in meaningful and creative ways
why is it important for healthcare professionals to become discerning yet skilled users in
computer technology? - Answer✔in order to apply the principles of health informatics to
practice and to contribute to the profession's ever growing body of knowledge
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