CPHIMS Exam Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
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Which standard is most commonly used for exchanging clinical data between systems?
A. ICD-10
✔✔B. HL7
C. SNOMED only
D. CPT
What is the primary goal of health information systems in healthcare organisations?
A. Marketing healthcare services
B. Reducing staff numbers
✔✔C. Supporting clinical, administrative, and managerial decisions
D. Increasing paperwork
Which role is mainly responsible for aligning IT strategy with organisational goals?
A. System analyst
✔✔B. Chief Information Officer (CIO)
C. Network administrator
D. Clinical nurse
What does interoperability in healthcare mean?
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,A. Systems using the same hardware
✔✔B. Systems exchanging and using information effectively
C. Hospitals sharing buildings
D. Staff using the same passwords
Which data type includes diagnoses, lab results, and treatment plans?
A. Financial data
✔✔B. Clinical data
C. Administrative data
D. Marketing data
What is the main function of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
A. Staff scheduling
✔✔B. Managing patient health information
C. Inventory control
D. Payroll processing
Which security threat involves deceptive emails to steal login details?
A. Malware
✔✔B. Phishing
C. Firewall attack
D. Data mining
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,Which policy defines who can access specific patient data?
✔✔A. Access control policy
B. Training policy
C. Backup policy
D. Procurement policy
What is the key benefit of clinical decision support systems (CDSS)?
A. Reduced staffing
✔✔B. Improved clinical decision-making
C. Faster internet speed
D. Lower hardware costs
Which regulation focuses on protecting patient health information in the US?
A. GDPR
✔✔B. HIPAA
C. SOX
D. ISO 9001
What does data integrity ensure?
A. Data is encrypted
B. Data is always available
✔✔C. Data is accurate and consistent
D. Data is stored offsite
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, Which system supports billing and claims processing?
A. EHR
B. LIS
✔✔C. Revenue Cycle Management system
D. PACS
What is a major responsibility of health IT project management?
A. Writing medical reports
✔✔B. Delivering systems within time, cost, and scope
C. Diagnosing patients
D. Monitoring patient vitals
Which term describes a system’s ability to handle increased demand?
A. Reliability
✔✔B. Scalability
C. Usability
D. Portability
Which technology allows clinicians to access systems remotely?
A. Local servers only
✔✔B. Cloud computing
C. Paper records
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| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which standard is most commonly used for exchanging clinical data between systems?
A. ICD-10
✔✔B. HL7
C. SNOMED only
D. CPT
What is the primary goal of health information systems in healthcare organisations?
A. Marketing healthcare services
B. Reducing staff numbers
✔✔C. Supporting clinical, administrative, and managerial decisions
D. Increasing paperwork
Which role is mainly responsible for aligning IT strategy with organisational goals?
A. System analyst
✔✔B. Chief Information Officer (CIO)
C. Network administrator
D. Clinical nurse
What does interoperability in healthcare mean?
1
,A. Systems using the same hardware
✔✔B. Systems exchanging and using information effectively
C. Hospitals sharing buildings
D. Staff using the same passwords
Which data type includes diagnoses, lab results, and treatment plans?
A. Financial data
✔✔B. Clinical data
C. Administrative data
D. Marketing data
What is the main function of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
A. Staff scheduling
✔✔B. Managing patient health information
C. Inventory control
D. Payroll processing
Which security threat involves deceptive emails to steal login details?
A. Malware
✔✔B. Phishing
C. Firewall attack
D. Data mining
2
,Which policy defines who can access specific patient data?
✔✔A. Access control policy
B. Training policy
C. Backup policy
D. Procurement policy
What is the key benefit of clinical decision support systems (CDSS)?
A. Reduced staffing
✔✔B. Improved clinical decision-making
C. Faster internet speed
D. Lower hardware costs
Which regulation focuses on protecting patient health information in the US?
A. GDPR
✔✔B. HIPAA
C. SOX
D. ISO 9001
What does data integrity ensure?
A. Data is encrypted
B. Data is always available
✔✔C. Data is accurate and consistent
D. Data is stored offsite
3
, Which system supports billing and claims processing?
A. EHR
B. LIS
✔✔C. Revenue Cycle Management system
D. PACS
What is a major responsibility of health IT project management?
A. Writing medical reports
✔✔B. Delivering systems within time, cost, and scope
C. Diagnosing patients
D. Monitoring patient vitals
Which term describes a system’s ability to handle increased demand?
A. Reliability
✔✔B. Scalability
C. Usability
D. Portability
Which technology allows clinicians to access systems remotely?
A. Local servers only
✔✔B. Cloud computing
C. Paper records
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