What term describes computers that are all connected and serve as infrastructure for handling informational transactions between multiple parties?

• A. Medical Image Management and Processing System
• B. Network
• C. Router
• D. Reading station

Answer: (B)

A network is the collection of computers and devices that are interconnected to move information and support transactions between multiple parties. In radiology, this network links modalities, workstations, servers, and storage so images, reports, and patient data can be shared smoothly across departments and systems. It provides the infrastructure that makes electronic communication, data routing, and resource sharing possible. A Medical Image Management and Processing System is software for handling images, not the overall connected system. A router is a single device that directs traffic between networks, not the entire infrastructure. A reading station is a workstation used to view images, not the network itself.