Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 154

What type of filing system is being used if records are filed in the following order: 12-23-75, 12-34-29, 12-35-71, 13-42-14, 14-32-79?

Answer options

• A. terminal digit.
• B. straight numeric.
• C. social security number.
• D. middle digit. B

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is A, terminal digit, because the records are organized based on the last digit of the sequence. The other options do not correctly describe the order; straight numeric would organize by the first number, social security number is unrelated, and middle digit does not apply to this sequence.