Deck 3: Basic Computer Network Concepts

Question 1

The nurse recently completed a computer training course about the different types of networks available. Which statement would the nurse identify as correctly describing a local area network (LAN)?

A) The connection includes a large geographical area.
B) A connection of computers that are physically close to one another.
C) Exchanges files with other computers on a standalone network.
D) A network that encompasses a city or town.

Answer 1

A connection of computers that are physically close to one another.

Question 2

A nurse is working with a client recently diagnosed with heart failure. He or she asks the nurse about good websites that he or she could use to learn more about his or her condition. The client tells the nurse that his or her computer uses a wireless connection. The nurse understands that this type of connection:

A) Is more secure than hard-wired connections.
B) Does not require nodes.
C) Is limited in distance.
D) Has a router that determines the transmission speed.

Answer 2

Is limited in distance.

Question 3

While working on a personal computer, a nurse searches for updated practice guidelines on the Internet. The nurse's computer connects to the Internet via a telephone line. This is an example of which type of connection?

A) Broadband
B) Cable
C) Dial-up
D) Digital subscriber lines

Answer 3

Dial-up

Question 4

A nurse is talking with a client who says, "I've used the World Wide Web (WWW) many times to look up my medications." Which statement best describes the World Wide Web?

A) "The WWW is a network within the Internet."
B) "It is a tool that allows files to be retrieved."
C) "The WWW is maintained by the local consortiums."
D) "The WWW permits access to text-free documents."

Question 5

A nurse is accessing the World Wide Web using a web browser for information about the incidence of stroke. The nurse would likely be using which browser? Select all that apply.

A) Internet Explorer
B) Firefox
C) Chrome
D) Microsoft Office
E) Opera

Question 6

A nurse wants to create interactive web pages. Which product would the nurse expect to use?

A) Java
B) JavaScript
C) Active X
D) Active server pages

Question 7

A nurse receives an e-mail containing a web address hyperlink on his or her personal computer. The e-mail instructs the nurse to go to the website to confirm his or her bank account number. When the nurse clicks on the link, it would take him or her to a phony website. This is an example of:

A) Pharming.
B) Worm.
C) Trojan horse.
D) Phishing.

Question 8

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation about online security. When describing different types of computer malware, which would the specialist include? Select all that apply.

A) Botnets
B) Pharming
C) Trojan horse
D) Web cookies
E) Bookmarks

Question 9

A client contacts his or her healthcare provider through a web-based portal software program to ask for a medication refill. The client is using:

A) Intranet.
B) Virtual private network.
C) Extranet.
D) Plug-in.

Question 10

A nursing informatics specialist is presenting a class to a local community group about computer security and protection against malware. The specialist determines that the teaching was successful when the group states: Select all that apply.

A) "Reusing a password is probably the best thing to do."
B) "Downloading the latest software updates is important."
C) "Most regular computer users don't get computer viruses."
D) "We should scan downloaded files with antivirus software before installing."
E) "People need to avoid social networking sites entirely."

Question 11

The nurse is explaining to a client how he or she can access his or her electronic medical record. Which type of connection would the nurse include as being used?

A) Broadband connection
B) Botnet
C) Client-server architecture
D) Metropolitan area network

Question 12

A client at home is setting up his or her computer so that he or she can access his or her healthcare team. The client will be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Which item would the client need to set up the connection? Select all that apply.

A) Modem
B) Router
C) Mouse
D) Second keyboard
E) Web browser

Question 13

A client is attempting to access a secure Wi-Fi network. To be successful, which action would the client need to do?

A) Enter the authentication code.
B) Create a new password.
C) Run a virus scan first.
D) Connect to the Internet.

Question 14

After reviewing the various types of network connections available, a client chooses a network connection that is considered to have excellent signal reliability. Which connection did the client choose?

A) Television cable
B) Fiber-optic cable
C) Satellite
D) Digital subscriber lines

Question 15

A nurse is accessing the Internet using the following URL-http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/index.html. The nurse identifies the ".gov" as:

A) Top-level domain name.
B) Folder.
C) Descriptor.
D) File name.

Question 16

A nurse is using a web browser and wants to save links to some of the favorite nursing information websites. Which feature would be helpful to use?

A) Streaming
B) Plug-in
C) Bookmark
D) Web cookie

Question 17

A nurse is about to install antivirus software on his or her home computer. Which action would the nurse need to do first to protect his or her data?

A) Install a firewall.
B) Backup important files in another location.
C) Perform a quick scan of the files.
D) Update the software program.

Question 18

A nurse is reading a journal article about computer viruses. Which examples of computer viruses would the nurse most likely read about? Select all that apply.

A) Botnet
B) Worm
C) Pharming
D) Trojan horse
E) Phishing

Question 19

Which characteristics would be associated with spyware?

A) Random pop-up advertisements that occur when using a program
B) Ability to monitor keystrokes to send to a third party
C) Maintenance of default home pages on web browsers
D) Inability to scan the hard drive

Question 20

A nurse is checking the nurse's e-mail and finds the following: "If you have a file named 'workline' on your computer, delete it immediately. The file contains a virus that will be released in 5 days and destroy your hard drive." The e-mail goes on to describe how to delete the file. The nurse interprets this as:

A) A damaging hoax.
B) An urban legend.
C) A Trojan horse.
D) Spyware.