MCQs on Web as Electronic record keeping

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 20, 2024

MCQ Set 1: Introduction to Electronic Record-Keeping

  1. What is electronic record-keeping?
    • A) The practice of maintaining records on paper
    • B) The use of digital systems to store and manage records
    • C) The manual filing of records in cabinets
    • D) The use of typewriters to create records
    • Answer: B) The use of digital systems to store and manage records
  2. Which of the following is a key advantage of electronic record-keeping over traditional paper records?
    • A) Increased physical storage space
    • B) Improved accessibility and searchability
    • C) Higher costs of maintenance
    • D) Greater difficulty in sharing information
    • Answer: B) Improved accessibility and searchability
  3. What is a common format for electronic records?
    • A) PDF
    • B) HTML
    • C) DOCX
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above
  4. Which technology is often used for securing electronic records?
    • A) Encryption
    • B) Printing
    • C) Photocopying
    • D) Scanning
    • Answer: A) Encryption
  5. Which of the following best describes cloud-based record-keeping?
    • A) Storing records on local hard drives
    • B) Using internet-based servers to store and manage records
    • C) Printing records and filing them in cabinets
    • D) Using magnetic tapes for data storage
    • Answer: B) Using internet-based servers to store and manage records

MCQ Set 2: Security and Compliance

  1. What is the primary concern when keeping records electronically?
    • A) Ease of use
    • B) Data security and privacy
    • C) Availability of paper
    • D) Speed of printing
    • Answer: B) Data security and privacy
  2. Which of the following regulations focuses on the protection of personal data in electronic records within the EU?
    • A) HIPAA
    • B) GDPR
    • C) SOX
    • D) CCPA
    • Answer: B) GDPR
  3. What is the purpose of data encryption in electronic record-keeping?
    • A) To speed up data retrieval
    • B) To protect data from unauthorized access
    • C) To reduce the size of records
    • D) To enhance the visual appearance of records
    • Answer: B) To protect data from unauthorized access
  4. Which act regulates the use and disclosure of health information in the United States?
    • A) FERPA
    • B) HIPAA
    • C) GLBA
    • D) COPPA
    • Answer: B) HIPAA
  5. What does two-factor authentication (2FA) provide in electronic record-keeping systems?
    • A) Faster access to records
    • B) Additional layer of security
    • C) Increased storage capacity
    • D) Better data organization
    • Answer: B) Additional layer of security

MCQ Set 3: Tools and Technologies

  1. Which of the following is a popular tool for electronic record-keeping?
    • A) Microsoft OneDrive
    • B) Google Drive
    • C) Dropbox
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above
  2. What is the role of metadata in electronic record-keeping?
    • A) To provide visual enhancements to records
    • B) To describe the content, context, and structure of records
    • C) To encrypt the records
    • D) To convert records into different formats
    • Answer: B) To describe the content, context, and structure of records
  3. Which of the following technologies helps ensure the authenticity of electronic records?
    • A) Blockchain
    • B) Spreadsheets
    • C) Word processors
    • D) Graphics software
    • Answer: A) Blockchain
  4. What is a digital signature?
    • A) A scanned copy of a handwritten signature
    • B) An electronic form of a signature that verifies the identity of the signer
    • C) A watermark added to digital documents
    • D) A password used to access records
    • Answer: B) An electronic form of a signature that verifies the identity of the signer
  5. Which of the following is an advantage of using cloud storage for electronic records?
    • A) Physical space saving
    • B) Scalability
    • C) Accessibility from multiple devices
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above

MCQ Set 4: Practical Applications

  1. Which electronic record-keeping system is commonly used in healthcare?
    • A) Electronic Health Records (EHR)
    • B) Content Management Systems (CMS)
    • C) Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
    • D) Learning Management Systems (LMS)
    • Answer: A) Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  2. What is an audit trail in electronic record-keeping?
    • A) A summary of financial transactions
    • B) A record of all changes and accesses to a document
    • C) A list of all stored records
    • D) A tool for predicting future trends
    • Answer: B) A record of all changes and accesses to a document
  3. Which of the following can be considered an electronic record?
    • A) Emails
    • B) Spreadsheets
    • C) Digital photos
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above
  4. What feature allows users to collaborate in real-time on electronic documents?
    • A) Version control
    • B) Real-time editing
    • C) Data encryption
    • D) Metadata tagging
    • Answer: B) Real-time editing
  5. In electronic record-keeping, what is the main benefit of using automated backups?
    • A) Reduces the need for manual file saving
    • B) Ensures data is regularly and securely backed up
    • C) Increases data storage capacity
    • D) Improves data readability
    • Answer: B) Ensures data is regularly and securely backed up