Deck 4: The Internet and the World Wide Web: an Overview

Question 1

There are many Internet websites available for searching health care related questions. Web portals are specialized websites that personalize features for individual users. Which best describes how a Web portal can individualize user information?

A)A website that requests the user to register and then sign in each time upon entering
B)A website that provides a home page with general information about the organization
C)A website that uses the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to display its pages
D)A website that offers specialized search engines for searching out information

Answer 1

A website that requests the user to register and then sign in each time upon entering

Question 2

Which of the following is not an e-mail organizational domain?

A).edu
B).ca
C).govn
D).org

Answer 2

.govn

Question 3

Which nonprofit professional organization provides direction when issues arise on the Internet?

A)The Web Regulation Agency
B)The Internet Society
C)The Web Society
D)Java

Answer 3

The Internet Society

Question 4

One of the greatest concerns articulated by Internet users is security breaches. Which of the following is the best method to protect the integrity of the computer and its data?

A)Construct a separate firewall for the Web server.
B)Ignore security warnings.
C)Keep antivirus systems up-to-date and do not install intrusion detection systems to hail attacks.
D)Do not install security patches.

Question 5

A nurse practitioner wishes to send e-mail to all clients on a distribution list without displaying the e-mail addresses of those on the list to the recipients. Which of the following will appropriately accomplish this task?

A)Include the nurse practitioner's e-mail address as primary recipient and the client addresses as carbon copies (CC).
B)The nurse practitioner must send a separate message to each individual client as primary recipient.
C)Include the nurse practitioner's e-mail address as primary recipient and the client addresses as blind copies (BCC).
D)Include the recipient e-mail addresses as primary recipients and the nurse practitioner's address as a blind copy (BCC).

Question 6

The hospital health care library plans to switch some journals from paper format to online subscription. Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals would be able to access online articles from anywhere by using a valid ID. Which of these is a disadvantage for totally online publications?

A)Current information may require more time to be approved for posting.
B)Libraries must pay higher fees to acquire and store the materials.
C)Those persons without online access may not be able to access the materials.
D)Drawings and photographs are difficult to reproduce in electronic format.

Question 7

Security is an important issue for all websites. Which measure best protects the overall security of a health-based website?

A)Connect the Web server directly to the agency computer.
B)Install an antivirus program and update annually.
C)Allow only registered users to access the website.
D)Construct separate firewalls for each Web server.

Question 8

The nurse refers the client to a website on smoking cessation after evaluating its contents. Which factor increases the probability that the website is appropriate for the client?

A)The site is written in technical language and has comprehensive chemical diagrams for credibility.
B)The site has a current revision date and a URAC accreditation seal that the site meets quality standards.
C)The site is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a smoking cessation medication.
D)The site has a list of broadly generalized indications for smoking cessation.

Question 9

Which is the most effective way to reduce SPAM (unsolicited e-messages) in the workplace?

A)Use "challenge response software" to request confirmation that the e-mail was sent by a person.
B)Allow the e-mail application program to filter all mail and send unwanted messages to the trash.
C)Send and receive all company e-mail from a single e-mail account.
D)Reply to each message and request to be taken off the mailing list.

Question 10

Which of the following is recommended when considering World Wide Web home page content and design?

A)To improve readability always use dark backgrounds with light colored text.
B)Do not include a counter; visitors do not need to know how many people visited a site.
C)Include as much information on the introductory page as possible so the user will not need to link to other pages.
D)Do not place a copyright notice on the introductory page; the U.S.Copyright Office does not register Web pages.

Question 11

SPIM is defined as which of the following?

A)Unsolicited messages
B)Personal instant messaging
C)Solicited messages
D)Wiki responses

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding intranets?

A)An intranet is immune to viruses and hacker attacks, because accessibility is restricted to employees.
B)An intranet is restricted to employees and allows them to review their personal information at any time.
C)An intranet is open to registered vendors and may be used to price and purchase health care products.
D)An intranet is used to facilitate collaborative data sharing among the employees within the institution.

Question 13

While visiting the American Heart Association website, a client plays the animation of the heart at work. Which of the following was used to play the animation?

A)Browser
B)Search engine
C)Helper program
D)Plug-in

Question 14

A physician wishes to send a very large file to a consulting physician, including a patient's chart and diagnostic images with reports. Which is the most appropriate method of sending the data?

A)Utilize a file transfer protocol (FTP) program to upload the information to the physician
B)Remove all graphics from the file, send the file via e-mail, and fax the diagnostic images
C)Attach the file to an e-mail and send it, ensuring encryption is utilized
D)Connect to the physician's computer via dialup and transfer the information

Question 15

The nurse wishes to compile information on congestive heart failure by tomorrow morning. When a comprehensive search is necessary and there is a limited time frame, which search tool is preferred?

A)A search index such as AltaVista
B)A search engine such as Lycos
C)A search engine such as Google
D)A search engine unifier such as OmniMedicalSearch

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about search indexes?

A)Search indexes are appropriate when specific information is requested.
B)Search indexes are appropriate when general information is requested.
C)Search indexes are necessary for access to certain databases.
D)Search indexes can only be found in libraries.

Question 17

Which of the following is a true statement about protecting the confidentiality of client-related e-mail?

A)Encryption keys prevent viruses or Trojan horses from being attached to e-mail messages.
B)Digital credentials utilize biometric means, such as thumbprint, to verify the identity of the sender.
C)Public key infrastructure (PKI) uses unique codes to confirm the identity of those sending e-mails.
D)Viruses may be transmitted by e-mail messages, so each e-mail should be separately scanned prior to being read.

Question 18

Java is a widely used programming language that enables the display of moving text, animation, and musical excerpts on Web pages. Which of the following are true about Java?

A)Helper programs and plug-in programs are often written in Java.
B)Considered an alternative to Microsoft's ActiveX
C)Resides on the server until it is needed by client computer
D)Runs on any Java-enabled browser
E)Reduces the need to purchase, install, and maintain on-site software

Question 19

URL is an acronym for_____________________.

Question 20

A hospital plans to share data with all physician offices that utilize their facilities. Which of the following approaches would best meet the need?

A)Internet
B)Intranet
C)Web portal
D)Extranet

Question 21

Jones is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute shortness of breath and substernal chest pain that she has experienced for several days. The nurse asks her why she did not contact her primary care provider sooner and she responded, "The website that I checked said that I had an allergy." What is the best response to Mrs. Jones?

A)"You are right.The information on the Internet is fairly accurate."
B)"Mrs.Jones, not all websites are accurate and you should check to make sure they were created by a reputable source."
C)"The Internet has a great deal of accurate information."
D)"Why would you check the Internet first?"

Question 22

Which is the most important legal statement about creating personal Web pages?

A)A Web page developer does not have to abide by copyright laws before posting information.
B)A Web page developer must review copyright laws before posting information.
C)Nonprofit organizations are the only entities that must abide by copyright laws.
D)For profit agencies are the only entities that must abide by copyright laws.

Question 23

Which of the following is not considered a search engine?

A)Google
B)Altavista
C)Webinar
D)Bing