In a Data Dictionary,_____ Is the Maximum Number of Characters

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a data dictionary,_____ is the maximum number of characters for an alphabetic or character data element or the maximum number of digits and number of decimal positions for a numeric data element.

• A) domain
• B) valence
• C) length
• D) index

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Definitions:

Privacy Officer

The person designated by a health care organization, whether hospital system or private practice, who handles and oversees the maintenance of protected health information.

Gross Pay

The total amount of money earned by an employee before any deductions or taxes are taken out.

Paycheck

A document issued by an employer to an employee for rendered services, representing wages or salary.

Deductions

Amounts subtracted from gross income to arrive at a lower taxable income, including expenses like mortgage interest, state taxes, or charitable donations on a tax return.