Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 40

Which of the following is a type of laser technology that is ideal for health records because it stores data in a permanent capacity, prohibiting users from altering, misfiling, or erasing data?

Answer options

• A. EDI.
• B. OCR.
• C. WORM.
• D. COM.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, WORM, which stands for Write Once Read Many. This technology ensures that once data is written, it cannot be changed or deleted, making it ideal for maintaining accurate health records. Options A (EDI) and B (OCR) do not provide permanent data storage, while D (COM) is not relevant to data storage technology.