AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-1)
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer)
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A website which usually belongs to an individual to describe his/her comments on any event, person or an incident is known as:

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Explanation

  • A blog (a shortened version of 'weblog') is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first.
  • It is a platform where a writer or a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.
  • The question describes a personal website for comments on events or people, which is the exact definition of a blog.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. It is the code that structures a web page, not the website or content platform itself.
  • Option B: A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a large network of computers that is not tied to a single location. The Internet is the largest WAN. It is the infrastructure that allows access to websites, but it is not a type of website.
  • Option D: This option is incorrect because a correct option, 'Blog', is provided in the list.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Basic Web Terminology as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • While not a clinical question, understanding basic technology is crucial for modern nursing practice.
  • Nurses can use professional blogs to share evidence-based practice, discuss nursing issues, and engage in continuing education.
  • Patient education can be enhanced through reputable health blogs, and nurses must be able to guide patients to reliable online resources.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, read the question carefully to understand what it's asking for. The key elements are 'website', 'individual', and 'comments/descriptions'.
  • Next, evaluate each option based on your knowledge of web terminology.
  • Option A, HTML, is a programming language, not a type of website. Eliminate it.
  • Option B, Wide Area Network, is a type of network infrastructure, not a website. Eliminate it.
  • Option C, Blog, perfectly matches the description of a personal website for commentary. This is the likely correct answer.
  • Finally, confirm that 'None of these' is incorrect because a valid answer exists.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Basic Web Terminology
  • Stem keywords: website, individual, comments, event, person, incident
  • Lead-in keywords: known as

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 8751-8753, 8759-8761

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