HIPAA Module Exam – Healthcare Compliance – 2026 – Study and
Practice Guide
Which of the following administers HIPAA?
-Department of Health and Human Services
-Department of Justice
-State attorneys general
-American Medical Association - correct answer ✔✔ Department of Health and Human Services
The HIPAA Security Rule is primarily focused on protecting _____ PHI. - correct answer ✔✔
electronic
What organization is responsible for civil enforcement of HIPAA? - correct answer ✔✔ the Office
for Civil Rights
HIPAA is an acronym that stands for _____. - correct answer ✔✔ Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act
Healthcare organizations must notify the Office for Civil Rights within 60 days of any breach of
more than _____ patient records. - correct answer ✔✔ 500
The HIPAA obligations of business associates are best described how? - correct answer ✔✔
must comply like covered entities
Covered entities under HIPAA include which of the following?
-healthcare providers
-health insurance companies
-pharmacies
Practice Guide
Which of the following administers HIPAA?
-Department of Health and Human Services
-Department of Justice
-State attorneys general
-American Medical Association - correct answer ✔✔ Department of Health and Human Services
The HIPAA Security Rule is primarily focused on protecting _____ PHI. - correct answer ✔✔
electronic
What organization is responsible for civil enforcement of HIPAA? - correct answer ✔✔ the Office
for Civil Rights
HIPAA is an acronym that stands for _____. - correct answer ✔✔ Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act
Healthcare organizations must notify the Office for Civil Rights within 60 days of any breach of
more than _____ patient records. - correct answer ✔✔ 500
The HIPAA obligations of business associates are best described how? - correct answer ✔✔
must comply like covered entities
Covered entities under HIPAA include which of the following?
-healthcare providers
-health insurance companies
-pharmacies
