Unit 1 Written Assignment
Susan Schwarzkopf
CL110: Computer Literacy & Applications for the Healthcare Professional
Julie Sahlin
March 28, 2015

Part 1: Computer Basics | 1. | Processing speed, accuracy, information storage | 2. | Complete tasks, accounting and billing, appointment scheduling, electronic transactions, database management | 3. | USB ports-socket on a computer, peripheral device or tablet into which a USB cable is pluggedHertz-the standard unit of frequencyRAM- is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer's processorBytes-the storage space in a memory or other storage device that is allocated to such a group of bitsOperating system-the collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resourcesMicro-computer-a compact computer, with less capacity and capability than a minicomputer, consisting of a microprocessor and other componentsTablet computer-A general-purpose computer contained in a touchscreen panel | 4. | Operating system | 5. | hertz | 6. | Ram | 7. | bytes | 8. | USB port | 9. | USB port | 10. | Tablet computer | 11. | Micro-computer | Part 2: Internet and Email | 12. | An e-mail to other medical practices is a way that you can send a message regarding any patient changes. I think it’s also the fastest. And an e-mail can be sent to multiple people at one time. | 13. | The internet and e-mail are beneficial to the office because it’s quicker to send information to one office to another. | 14. | A holter monitor is a portable ekg that monitors the electrical activity of a freely moving persons heart. Generally for one to two days, 24hours a day. The data is uploaded into a computer which then automatically analyzes the input, counting ECG complexes, calculating summary statistics such as average heart rate, minimum and maximum heart rate, and finding candidate areas in the recording worthy of further study by the technician. | Part 3: Computer Threats and Prevention | 15. | There are many types of viruses, but in the most classic and general sense, a virus is a short section of code that is introduced into a host program. When a file infected with a virus is run, the virus code is run as well. Usually the virus code, when run, will attempt to modify other executable files by inserting a copy of it’s code into them. This is how a virus propagates. | 16. | Firewall provides a little protection, but there are more also to help protect your computer. Automatic updates should also be turned on to help protect against viruses. The best option for complete internet security is to purchase a internet security suite. After the software is installed a virus protection window should detect the software and indicate the computer is protected. |