ITGSS Certified Technical Associate: Emerging Tech Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of PACS?

1. Image storage

2. Image capture

3. Image analysis

4. Image deletion

The correct answer is: Image deletion

PACS, or Picture Archiving and Communication System, primarily serves to manage and store medical imaging data efficiently. Its main purposes include the storage, retrieval, management, distribution, and presentation of images. Image storage is a fundamental function of PACS, allowing medical facilities to save imaging data in a digital format for easy access and sharing. Image capture, while important in the workflow of medical imaging, generally occurs at the level of imaging devices rather than within PACS itself. Image analysis refers to the evaluation and interpretation of medical images, which is crucial for diagnostic purposes, and, while PACS may support these analyses through integration with other software, it is not the primary function of PACS. Image deletion, however, is not typically recognized as a core function or purpose of PACS. While the system may allow for the deletion of images to manage storage effectively, this is usually not emphasized in the context of PACS operation and purpose. Thus, the correct answer highlights that image deletion is not a primary goal or function of PACS.