Technology & Digital Applications Flashcards
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Which type of software is specifically designed to manage funeral home operations including scheduling, inventory, and financial reporting in one integrated platform?
Answer: Funeral home management software (FMS)
Funeral home management software (FMS) integrates scheduling, inventory, financials, and case management into one platform tailored to funeral industry needs.
When a family requests a livestreamed funeral service, which technical component is most critical to ensure remote viewers can participate in real time?
Answer: Reliable high-speed internet connection
A reliable high-speed internet connection is the most critical factor because poor bandwidth causes buffering, freezing, or complete stream failure.
A funeral director uses an electronic death registration system (EDRS). What is the primary advantage of EDRS over paper-based death certificates?
Answer: Faster filing and reduced transcription errors
EDRS speeds up registration and reduces handwriting or data-entry errors that can delay permits and survivor benefits.
Which federal law most directly governs how funeral homes must protect and handle electronic personal health information (ePHI) when sharing records with healthcare providers?
Answer: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA sets national standards for protecting ePHI, and funeral homes handling health-related decedent data must comply with its privacy and security rules.
A funeral home wants to use GPS fleet tracking on its vehicles. Which operational benefit does this technology primarily provide?
Answer: Real-time location monitoring and route optimization
GPS fleet tracking lets managers see vehicle locations in real time and optimize routes, improving punctuality and fuel efficiency.
What does the term 'cloud-based' mean in the context of funeral home software?
Answer: Data is stored and accessed via remote internet servers rather than local hardware
Cloud-based software stores data on remote servers accessible via the internet, enabling multi-location access and automatic backups.
When selecting a webcasting platform for funeral services, which security feature is most important to protect family privacy?
Answer: Password-protected or invite-only stream access
Password protection or invite-only access ensures that only family-approved viewers can watch the private service.