CIIP study guide practice Questions and
Answers
A RFP is generally less detailed than a RFI or RFQ. T or F? - ANSWER False
The RFP should address data migration capabilities. T or F? - ANSWER True
Facility training expectations should be clearly outlined in the RFP. T or F? -
ANSWER True
A PACS uptime guarantee by the vendor of 90% is desirable. T or F? - ANSWER
False
A RFP for a PACS acquisition includes the definition of what the customer
requirements are for the system. T or F? - ANSWER True
Methods for evaluating an investment such as PACS involve analysis of financial
benefits only. T or F? - ANSWER False
The procurement process will include which of the following:
RFP
Feasibility study
Strategic plan
All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which of the following could be considered a possible objective of a PACS
investment analysis?
Obtaining organizational approval
Developing budget estimates
Tracking results
All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which of the following is not considered a hard cost associated with PACS
,justification?
Improved quality of care
Film cost
Film printers and processors
Film library costs - ANSWER Improved quality of care
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the RFP?
It should be technical as opposed to descriptive.
It should define all problems that the PACS should have the ability to solve.
It avoids references to specific vendors.
It moves the project to the implementation phase. - ANSWER It should be
technical as opposed to descriptive.
Which of the following would not be included in the RFP?
Project plan
Procedural volume analysis
Current HIS and RIS descriptions
Financial analysis chart - ANSWER Financial analysis chart
Which of the following would not be included in the System Description section of
the RFP?
Installation table
DICOM functionality expectations
Specification of problems that PACS can solve
Outline of existing and proposed network requirements - ANSWER Installation
table
,Which of the following would NOT be an advisable course of action when deciding
upon a suitable PACS vendor after all RFP responses have been received?
Choosing a primary and secondary vendor based on technical considerations
Allowing vendors to come to the facility to demonstrate products
Participating in a site visit of a facility currently using the vendor, accompanied by
a vendor representative
Talking to existing clients of a vendor - ANSWER Participating in a site visit of a
facility currently using the vendor, accompanied by a vendor representative
The Procurement process includes three general steps. They are:
Need, Selection, and Purchase
Need, Selection, and Contract
Need, Selection, and Negotiation
Need, Selection, and Analysis - ANSWER Need, Selection, and Negotiation
Key readiness factors to consider when preparing for a new IT system do not
include which of the following?
Network infrastructure
Out-sourced IT support for RIS or PACS
Physical readiness
Implementation policies - ANSWER Implementation policies
Needs Analysis is a tool that is used to determine:
Assessment questionnaires
Vendor needs
The present condition of the institution
Film needs - ANSWER The present condition of the institution
, The key person leading a PACS implementation process is called:
Steering committee
PACS Administrator
Project Champion
Chief Radiologist - ANSWER Project champion
Typical contract components do not include which of the following?
Acceptance testing plan
RFQ
Architectural drawings
Warranty information - ANSWER RFQ
When preparing a formal strategic plan, which of the following would be
considered?
HIS
RIS
PACS
Internal Organizational Analysis - ANSWER Internal Organizational Analysis
The security aspect of a facility readiness is referring to:
VPN
Reading rooms
DICOM worklist
VLANs - ANSWER VPN (virtual private network)
The concept of project management was started for the following purpose:
development of hospitals
Answers
A RFP is generally less detailed than a RFI or RFQ. T or F? - ANSWER False
The RFP should address data migration capabilities. T or F? - ANSWER True
Facility training expectations should be clearly outlined in the RFP. T or F? -
ANSWER True
A PACS uptime guarantee by the vendor of 90% is desirable. T or F? - ANSWER
False
A RFP for a PACS acquisition includes the definition of what the customer
requirements are for the system. T or F? - ANSWER True
Methods for evaluating an investment such as PACS involve analysis of financial
benefits only. T or F? - ANSWER False
The procurement process will include which of the following:
RFP
Feasibility study
Strategic plan
All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which of the following could be considered a possible objective of a PACS
investment analysis?
Obtaining organizational approval
Developing budget estimates
Tracking results
All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which of the following is not considered a hard cost associated with PACS
,justification?
Improved quality of care
Film cost
Film printers and processors
Film library costs - ANSWER Improved quality of care
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the RFP?
It should be technical as opposed to descriptive.
It should define all problems that the PACS should have the ability to solve.
It avoids references to specific vendors.
It moves the project to the implementation phase. - ANSWER It should be
technical as opposed to descriptive.
Which of the following would not be included in the RFP?
Project plan
Procedural volume analysis
Current HIS and RIS descriptions
Financial analysis chart - ANSWER Financial analysis chart
Which of the following would not be included in the System Description section of
the RFP?
Installation table
DICOM functionality expectations
Specification of problems that PACS can solve
Outline of existing and proposed network requirements - ANSWER Installation
table
,Which of the following would NOT be an advisable course of action when deciding
upon a suitable PACS vendor after all RFP responses have been received?
Choosing a primary and secondary vendor based on technical considerations
Allowing vendors to come to the facility to demonstrate products
Participating in a site visit of a facility currently using the vendor, accompanied by
a vendor representative
Talking to existing clients of a vendor - ANSWER Participating in a site visit of a
facility currently using the vendor, accompanied by a vendor representative
The Procurement process includes three general steps. They are:
Need, Selection, and Purchase
Need, Selection, and Contract
Need, Selection, and Negotiation
Need, Selection, and Analysis - ANSWER Need, Selection, and Negotiation
Key readiness factors to consider when preparing for a new IT system do not
include which of the following?
Network infrastructure
Out-sourced IT support for RIS or PACS
Physical readiness
Implementation policies - ANSWER Implementation policies
Needs Analysis is a tool that is used to determine:
Assessment questionnaires
Vendor needs
The present condition of the institution
Film needs - ANSWER The present condition of the institution
, The key person leading a PACS implementation process is called:
Steering committee
PACS Administrator
Project Champion
Chief Radiologist - ANSWER Project champion
Typical contract components do not include which of the following?
Acceptance testing plan
RFQ
Architectural drawings
Warranty information - ANSWER RFQ
When preparing a formal strategic plan, which of the following would be
considered?
HIS
RIS
PACS
Internal Organizational Analysis - ANSWER Internal Organizational Analysis
The security aspect of a facility readiness is referring to:
VPN
Reading rooms
DICOM worklist
VLANs - ANSWER VPN (virtual private network)
The concept of project management was started for the following purpose:
development of hospitals
