CBET Healthcare IT and Networking 5

Question 1

A BIOMED technician is configuring a wireless patient monitoring system. Which Wi-Fi frequency band typically provides better range but is more susceptible to interference in a hospital environment?

Accepted Answer

2.4 GHz

Answer

The 2.4 GHz band has greater range but experiences more interference from devices like microwaves and cordless phones that share that spectrum.

Question 2

What does the HL7 FHIR standard primarily define in the context of healthcare IT interoperability?

Accepted Answer

A RESTful API framework for exchanging healthcare data between systems

Answer

HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) defines a RESTful API and data resource formats to enable standardized exchange of health information.

Question 3

A biomedical technician needs to verify that a medical device can communicate with a remote server. Which command-line tool tests basic IP reachability?

Accepted Answer

ping

Answer

The ping command sends ICMP echo requests to test basic IP-level connectivity between a device and a target host.

Question 4

Which network topology is most commonly used in modern hospital environments because it centralizes management and simplifies troubleshooting?

Accepted Answer

Star topology

Answer

Star topology connects all devices to a central switch, making it easy to isolate faults and manage network devices in clinical settings.

Question 5

A hospital implements multi-factor authentication (MFA) for EHR access. Which combination correctly represents MFA?

Accepted Answer

Smart card (something you have) + PIN (something you know)

Answer

MFA requires two or more different authentication factor categories — a smart card is 'something you have' and a PIN is 'something you know.'

CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Practice Test

CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Practice Test

CBET Healthcare IT and Networking 5