Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

A system of connected private networks using internet technology is known as a/n:

1. Architecture.

2. EMPI.

3. Ethernet.

4. Extranet.

The correct answer is: Extranet.

The term that describes a system of connected private networks utilizing internet technology is "extranet." An extranet extends a company's intranet to external users, such as customers, vendors, or business partners, allowing them access to part of the organization's data and communication capabilities. This setup fosters collaboration while maintaining security over sensitive internal information. In the context of the other options, "architecture" refers more broadly to the overall design and structure of information systems, rather than a specific type of network. "EMPI," or Enterprise Master Patient Index, is related to healthcare data management and is focused on maintaining a single view of patient records across different systems, not on networking. "Ethernet" pertains to a networking technology used primarily for local area networks (LANs), emphasizing physical network connections rather than interconnected private networks Internet-based.