WorksheetsNursing Informatics (LAB)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which mechanical counting device is considered the original and is still used to illustrate the principles of counting?
Clock-making
Napier's Bone
Pascaline Calculator
Abacus
Who invented logarithms, allowing multiplication to be performed via addition?
John Napier
Blaise Pascal
William Oughtred
Gottfried Leibniz
Which German inventor built a four-function calculator using fluted drums and advocated for the binary number system?
Blaise Pascal
John Napier
Gottfried Leibniz
Charles Babbage
What was the first commercial microcomputer called?
IBM PC
Apple II Computer
Altair 8800
ENIAC
Which type of computer is known for being the most powerful and used by large organizations?
Microcomputers
Mainframe Computers
Supercomputers
Minicomputers
What type of software is developed by individual programmers and released into the public domain for public use?
Open Source
Shareware
Freeware
Commercial Software
Which category of portable computers is small enough to move easily from one place to another?
Laptops
Notebooks
PDA
Sub-notebooks
What is the main reason for using a computer system?
To communicate with other computers
To process data quickly and efficiently
To store data permanently
To create software applications
What is the main concept behind Open Source software?
The software is free but cannot be modified
The company or individual that develops the software retains ownership of the program
The software can only be used by the developer
The software can be used freely by anyone
Which operating system is commonly used in modern home computers?
Windows
MacOS
Linux
DOS
What is the purpose of an Operating System?
To control the input and output of the CPU
To design software exclusively for large companies
To develop applications for the Internet
To provide technical support for computers
What is the function of a byte in computing?
To manage the operating system
To measure the size of a file
To store a character or symbol
To control the flow of information
Which type of cable consists of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield?
Fiber optic cable
Ethernet cable
Coaxial cable
Twisted-pair cable
What is the purpose of a Personal Health Record (PHR)?
To provide continuity of care for patients
To manage a hospital's financial records
To store medical information of an individual
To measure a patient's vital signs
What is the main advantage of using a Hospital Management System (HMS)?
To limit the profitability of the organization
To streamline operations and enhance patient care
To reduce the number of patients in a hospital
To increase the cost of healthcare services
A type of software whereas to monitor and supervise the overall operations of the computer system.
Programming Software
Application Software
Firmware
System Software
Which of the following best defines a Mainframe Computer?
Compact devices suitable for personal use.
Medium-sized computers commonly found in small businesses.
Large computers occupying specially-wired, air-conditioned rooms.
Portable laptops designed for on-the-go computing.
It comes pre-packaged and is available from software stores and through the Internet.
Package Software
Commercial Software
Shareware
Firrmware
It is a software developed by individual and small companies that cannot afford to market their software world wide or by a company that wants to release a demonstration version of their commercial product.
Commercial Software
Shareware
Firmware
OpenSource
It is a licensed software under exclusive legal right of owner.
Contract
Off-the-Shelf
In-House
Proprietary
The software which is developed for a specific company for their requirement.
Proprietary
Contract
Off-the-Shelf
In-House
A software which is sold in a bundle due to similar function of programs.
Package Software
Off-the-Shelf
Custom Software
Open-Source
It is a software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer
Operating System
Utility Software
Device Driver
Loading Programs
Allows two or more users to run programs at the same time. Some operating systems permit hundreds or even thousands of concurrent users.
Multi-user
Multitasking
Multithreading
Multiprocessing
Allows more than one program to run concurrently.
Multitasking
Multiprocessing
Multi-user
Multithreading
It is the Web page that your browser uses when it starts, and also the Web page that appears every time you open your browser.
Landing Page
Website
Homepage
Blog
The computers are within a limited geographic area, such as a campus or military base.
LAN
CAN
MAN
WAN
A network contained within a user's home that connects a person's digital devices.
CAN
LAN
WAN
HAN
It refers to the shape of a network, or the network's layout.
Networking
Topology
Client-Server
Server
A computer network that spans a relatively small area.
WAN
MAN
LAN
CAN
