Telecommunications and Networks in Clinical Information Systems

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What is the primary function of a modem?

To transmit multiple signals over a single medium

To manage communication tasks

To convert analogue signals to digital and vice versa (correct)

To amplify analogue signals

What type of signal is easily understood by computers?

Video signal

Analogue signal

Audio signal

Digital signal (correct)

What is the primary advantage of fibre-optic cables?

Easy installation

Long-distance coverage

Low cost

High speed and security (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a multiplexor?

To transmit multiple signals over a single medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a local area network (LAN)?

Spans a relatively small geographic distance Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of radio communication?

Short-distance communication Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of coaxial cables?

Carries more data than twisted-pair Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of a front-end processor?

To manage communication tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of microwave communication?

High capacity and low cost Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of wireless communication technology?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is managed by a third party and accessed via subscription?

Value-added network (VAN) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Network Management Software?

To simplify human network management tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Network Operating System?

To enable devices on a network to communicate Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of protocols in network communication?

To specify rules that govern device communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of protocol that provides an internet connection and connects devices to a local network?

Ethernet Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of TCP-IP?

To interconnect network devices on the internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

Transferring files between computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for working from home via telecommunication links?

Telecommuting Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet, in essence?

A network of networks that connects billions of computer users Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of transferring files from a user computer to a server computer called?

Uploading Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for classes offered on the same time/different place or different time/different place basis?

Distance Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is a collection of files, including texts, graphics, and audio clips, called?

FTP site Signup and view all the answers