WGU C790 PA questions with correct
answers
Place the steps for the Staggers and Nelson life cycle in order - correct answer ✔✔Analysis,
Design, Implementation, Maintenance
What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life cycle? - correct answer
✔✔The system is upgraded.
During which phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed project identified? -
correct answer ✔✔Planning
What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health information system has been
purchased? - correct answer ✔✔Test the system
In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect health information
technology and create a culture of safety within healthcare? - correct answer ✔✔It improves
quality of care, It improves patient satisfaction.
What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within healthcare
information technology? - correct answer ✔✔It reduces errors.
How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI support a culture of
safety? - correct answer ✔✔By standardizing healthcare information
A large healthcare corporation is preparing to implement a new patient portal for healthcare
records. Multiple literature searches have been done, trade shows have been attended, and a
final list of potential vendors has been developed. What is the next step in the project life cycle?
, - correct answer ✔✔A letter is sent to potential vendors, asking for specific information about
the product.
Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-developed
information systems? - correct answer ✔✔System enhancements are provided.
Which system development life cycle uses the most predictive approach? - correct answer
✔✔Waterfall model
Which step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon the
ability of super users? - correct answer ✔✔Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction needed to reach
organizational goals? - correct answer ✔✔Strategic planning
What initiates the life cycle of an information system? - correct answer ✔✔Identification of a
vision or need
As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure (hardware, software,
networks, operations, etc.) of the organization, this step in the project implementation must be
aligned with the organization's mission and support the overall business goals. Which part of
the project implementation plan would this be? - correct answer ✔✔Strategic planning
system development life cycle with six core processes - correct answer ✔✔1. Identify the
problem and obtain approval
2. Plan and monitor project
3. Discover and understand details
4. Design system components
5. Build, test, and integrate system components
answers
Place the steps for the Staggers and Nelson life cycle in order - correct answer ✔✔Analysis,
Design, Implementation, Maintenance
What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life cycle? - correct answer
✔✔The system is upgraded.
During which phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed project identified? -
correct answer ✔✔Planning
What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health information system has been
purchased? - correct answer ✔✔Test the system
In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect health information
technology and create a culture of safety within healthcare? - correct answer ✔✔It improves
quality of care, It improves patient satisfaction.
What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within healthcare
information technology? - correct answer ✔✔It reduces errors.
How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI support a culture of
safety? - correct answer ✔✔By standardizing healthcare information
A large healthcare corporation is preparing to implement a new patient portal for healthcare
records. Multiple literature searches have been done, trade shows have been attended, and a
final list of potential vendors has been developed. What is the next step in the project life cycle?
, - correct answer ✔✔A letter is sent to potential vendors, asking for specific information about
the product.
Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-developed
information systems? - correct answer ✔✔System enhancements are provided.
Which system development life cycle uses the most predictive approach? - correct answer
✔✔Waterfall model
Which step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon the
ability of super users? - correct answer ✔✔Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction needed to reach
organizational goals? - correct answer ✔✔Strategic planning
What initiates the life cycle of an information system? - correct answer ✔✔Identification of a
vision or need
As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure (hardware, software,
networks, operations, etc.) of the organization, this step in the project implementation must be
aligned with the organization's mission and support the overall business goals. Which part of
the project implementation plan would this be? - correct answer ✔✔Strategic planning
system development life cycle with six core processes - correct answer ✔✔1. Identify the
problem and obtain approval
2. Plan and monitor project
3. Discover and understand details
4. Design system components
5. Build, test, and integrate system components
