HSA 4191 QUIZ 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One of the primary reasons for the evolution of the CIO role is the continued expansion of information,
leading to greater complexity in HIT systems and HIT governance. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
Although the "Chief Information Officer" position has been around for many years, prior to its
establishment, the role of the CIO was filled by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The following best describes the healthcare CIOs functional responsibilities: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Assist governing board in the use of information for decision making and to provide
information management oversight for the organization.
In terms of HIT departmental organization, HIT staff always report upwards to senior HIT directors, with
the CIO as the ultimate in charge of HIT strategies and implementations. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
According to your textbook, which of the following staff would be categorized as technical? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Network Operators
According to your textbook, what is the approximate average annual salary for a CIO in the US? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅~200,000
Which of the following is NOT a key challenge that will affect the role of the CIO (according to HIMSS
2005) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Slow pace of technology advancement
The CIO must communicate effectively to ensure the success of the HIT strategy. Which of the following
best describes the communication and impact of the CIO within the organization? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅All the provided answers are correct
When new healthcare legislation is introduced that affects the organization's HIT, it is the role of the
organization's legal counsel to anticipate and react, which often involves dialog with the CIO. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅False
One of the primary reasons for the evolution of the CIO role is the continued expansion of information,
leading to greater complexity in HIT systems and HIT governance. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
Although the "Chief Information Officer" position has been around for many years, prior to its
establishment, the role of the CIO was filled by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The following best describes the healthcare CIOs functional responsibilities: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Assist governing board in the use of information for decision making and to provide
information management oversight for the organization.
In terms of HIT departmental organization, HIT staff always report upwards to senior HIT directors, with
the CIO as the ultimate in charge of HIT strategies and implementations. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
According to your textbook, which of the following staff would be categorized as technical? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Network Operators
According to your textbook, what is the approximate average annual salary for a CIO in the US? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅~200,000
Which of the following is NOT a key challenge that will affect the role of the CIO (according to HIMSS
2005) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Slow pace of technology advancement
The CIO must communicate effectively to ensure the success of the HIT strategy. Which of the following
best describes the communication and impact of the CIO within the organization? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅All the provided answers are correct
When new healthcare legislation is introduced that affects the organization's HIT, it is the role of the
organization's legal counsel to anticipate and react, which often involves dialog with the CIO. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅False
