HIPAA Final Exam – Healthcare Compliance – 2026 – Study and
Certification Guide
Within HIPAA how does Security differ from Privacy? - correct answer ✔✔ Security defines
safeguards for ePHI versus Privacy which defines safeguards for PHI
Covered Entities may also use or disclose PHI without authorization in the following
circumstances EXCEPT:
A. Emergencies involving imminent threat to health or safety (to the individual or the public)
B. Where required by law
C. Law enforcement
D. Medical research with information that identifies the individual
E. Public health activities
F. Workers' compensation - correct answer ✔✔ D. Medical research with information that
identifies the individual
Authorization is required for which of the following?
A. Minimum necessary disclosures of PHIB. Non-routine disclosures of PHIC. ReferralsD.
Treatment
B. Non-routine disclosures of PHI
C. Referrals
D. Treatment - correct answer ✔✔ B. Non-routine disclosures of PHI
Penalties for non-compliance can be which of the following types?
A. Civil and Accidental
B. Criminal and Incidental
C. Accidental and Purposeful
, D. Civil and Criminal - correct answer ✔✔ D. Civil and Criminal
Which of the following is NOT an example of physical security?
A. Lock file cabinets
B. Lock office doors
C. Locked media storage cases
D. Data encryption - correct answer ✔✔ D. Data encryption
What is a key to success for HIPAA compliance?
A. Managerial expertise
B. Education
C. Organizational structure
D. Apathy - correct answer ✔✔ B. Education
Which of the following are examples of health care plans?
A. An HMO
B. The Medicaid program
C. Employer group health plans
D. All of the above - correct answer ✔✔ D. All of the above
The Security Rule's requirements are organized into which of the following three categories:
A. Administrative, Non-Administrative, and Technical safeguards
B. Physical, Technical, and Non-Technical safeguards
C. Administrative, Physical, and Technical safeguards
D. Privacy, Security, and Electronic Transactions - correct answer ✔✔ C. Administrative, Physical,
and Technical safeguards
Certification Guide
Within HIPAA how does Security differ from Privacy? - correct answer ✔✔ Security defines
safeguards for ePHI versus Privacy which defines safeguards for PHI
Covered Entities may also use or disclose PHI without authorization in the following
circumstances EXCEPT:
A. Emergencies involving imminent threat to health or safety (to the individual or the public)
B. Where required by law
C. Law enforcement
D. Medical research with information that identifies the individual
E. Public health activities
F. Workers' compensation - correct answer ✔✔ D. Medical research with information that
identifies the individual
Authorization is required for which of the following?
A. Minimum necessary disclosures of PHIB. Non-routine disclosures of PHIC. ReferralsD.
Treatment
B. Non-routine disclosures of PHI
C. Referrals
D. Treatment - correct answer ✔✔ B. Non-routine disclosures of PHI
Penalties for non-compliance can be which of the following types?
A. Civil and Accidental
B. Criminal and Incidental
C. Accidental and Purposeful
, D. Civil and Criminal - correct answer ✔✔ D. Civil and Criminal
Which of the following is NOT an example of physical security?
A. Lock file cabinets
B. Lock office doors
C. Locked media storage cases
D. Data encryption - correct answer ✔✔ D. Data encryption
What is a key to success for HIPAA compliance?
A. Managerial expertise
B. Education
C. Organizational structure
D. Apathy - correct answer ✔✔ B. Education
Which of the following are examples of health care plans?
A. An HMO
B. The Medicaid program
C. Employer group health plans
D. All of the above - correct answer ✔✔ D. All of the above
The Security Rule's requirements are organized into which of the following three categories:
A. Administrative, Non-Administrative, and Technical safeguards
B. Physical, Technical, and Non-Technical safeguards
C. Administrative, Physical, and Technical safeguards
D. Privacy, Security, and Electronic Transactions - correct answer ✔✔ C. Administrative, Physical,
and Technical safeguards
