Title: Identify commonly used software applications and operating systems (OS).
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Examining Information Technology in Health Care

Identification should include

- computer applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, practice management, EHR, Epic, McKesson)
- system software (e.g., maintenance software, backup software)
- operating system functionality
- types of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mac [iOS])
- the purpose and use of file systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is an OS?
- What basic functions does an OS perform?
- How does an OS affect the performance of installed applications?
- What computer applications are used in health informatics?
- What are the characteristics of computer application software?
- What are the characteristics of system software?
- What is the purpose and use of file systems?