CBET Healthcare IT and Networking 2

Question 1

What does the HL7 standard primarily define in healthcare IT?

Accepted Answer

Messaging standards for exchanging clinical and administrative data between systems

Answer

Medical image format specifications

Answer

Network security protocols for hospitals

Answer

Electronic health record database schemas

Question 2

What is the purpose of a VLAN in a hospital network?

Accepted Answer

To logically segment network traffic for security and performance

Answer

To increase internet bandwidth

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To provide wireless coverage

Answer

To encrypt all network data

Question 3

What communication standard is used to transmit and store medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs?

Accepted Answer

DICOM

Answer

HL7

Answer

FHIR

Answer

SNMP

Question 4

Which network protocol is commonly used to monitor the status of network-connected medical devices?

Accepted Answer

SNMP

Answer

FTP

Answer

SMTP

Answer

SSH

Question 5

What is the primary security concern when medical devices run outdated or unpatched operating systems?

Accepted Answer

Known vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware or attackers

Answer

Slower boot times

Answer

Incompatibility with newer printers

Answer

Higher power consumption

Question 6

What does HIPAA require regarding the transmission of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) over a network?

Accepted Answer

ePHI must be encrypted during transmission using appropriate safeguards

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ePHI must only be sent via fax

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ePHI must be stored on local drives only

Answer

ePHI can be sent in plaintext if the network is internal