ACHE FACHE BOG EXAMINATION TEST 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The CEO of a 125-bed hospital realizes that her hospital is
surrounded by three similar institutions and determines that her
institution has no competitive advantage. Which of the following
strategies should she pursue?
a) Target many market segments based on demographics
b) Prioritize market segments and heavily promote to key groups
c) Advertise broadly to increase general awareness
d) Recruit more physicians to admit to the institution. Answer: b)
Prioritize market segments and heavily promote to key groups
◉ The objective of maintenance and repair services si ot keep the
facility and its equipment operating like new. This goal is best
achieved by emphasizing:
a) Prevention
b) Efficiency
c) Productivity
d) Safety. Answer: a) Prevention
,◉ Ahealthcare facility can best meet its social and economic goals
by:
a) Developing a realistic and coordinated approach to long-range
planning
b) Devoting most of its efforts to the development of efficient
operational practices
c) Having a good public relations team that will focus on the facility's
image in the community
d) Providing al reimbursable services desired by the community.
Answer: b) Devoting most of its efforts to the development of
efficient operational practices
◉ When contracting for services, an organization typically finds the
best value when:
a) The organization creates an internal auditor position to oversee
the service
b) A board member negotiates for discounted services
c) The organization alows the prospective supplier to develop the
contractual service expectations
d) There is competition between several suppliers with proven
performance and reputation. Answer: d) There is competition
between several suppliers with proven performance and reputation
, ◉ Which of the following statements is false?
a) Much of the art of forecasting relies on the opinions of experts.
b) Forecasting, fi correctly performed by means of technological
forecasting approaches, is an exact science.
c) Forecasting includes applying the rates of anticipated future
change to the current status to predict the future.
d) Qualitative data are often used in developing assumptions on
which quantitative forecasting can be constructed.. Answer: b)
Forecasting, fi correctly performed by means of technological
forecasting approaches, is an exact science.
◉ The most successful approach ot strategic planning would
include:
a) a well-written mission statement, long-range plan, fiscal plan,
plus the history and discussion surrounding them
b) A vision statement that can be achieved in the short-term, and
avoidance of high-risk decisions
c) Focusing on the individual organization's strengths and ignoring
the activity of competitors
d) Using rules and past experiences solely to guide future action,
rather than overemphasizing the needs of stakeholders. Answer: a) a
PRACTICE SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The CEO of a 125-bed hospital realizes that her hospital is
surrounded by three similar institutions and determines that her
institution has no competitive advantage. Which of the following
strategies should she pursue?
a) Target many market segments based on demographics
b) Prioritize market segments and heavily promote to key groups
c) Advertise broadly to increase general awareness
d) Recruit more physicians to admit to the institution. Answer: b)
Prioritize market segments and heavily promote to key groups
◉ The objective of maintenance and repair services si ot keep the
facility and its equipment operating like new. This goal is best
achieved by emphasizing:
a) Prevention
b) Efficiency
c) Productivity
d) Safety. Answer: a) Prevention
,◉ Ahealthcare facility can best meet its social and economic goals
by:
a) Developing a realistic and coordinated approach to long-range
planning
b) Devoting most of its efforts to the development of efficient
operational practices
c) Having a good public relations team that will focus on the facility's
image in the community
d) Providing al reimbursable services desired by the community.
Answer: b) Devoting most of its efforts to the development of
efficient operational practices
◉ When contracting for services, an organization typically finds the
best value when:
a) The organization creates an internal auditor position to oversee
the service
b) A board member negotiates for discounted services
c) The organization alows the prospective supplier to develop the
contractual service expectations
d) There is competition between several suppliers with proven
performance and reputation. Answer: d) There is competition
between several suppliers with proven performance and reputation
, ◉ Which of the following statements is false?
a) Much of the art of forecasting relies on the opinions of experts.
b) Forecasting, fi correctly performed by means of technological
forecasting approaches, is an exact science.
c) Forecasting includes applying the rates of anticipated future
change to the current status to predict the future.
d) Qualitative data are often used in developing assumptions on
which quantitative forecasting can be constructed.. Answer: b)
Forecasting, fi correctly performed by means of technological
forecasting approaches, is an exact science.
◉ The most successful approach ot strategic planning would
include:
a) a well-written mission statement, long-range plan, fiscal plan,
plus the history and discussion surrounding them
b) A vision statement that can be achieved in the short-term, and
avoidance of high-risk decisions
c) Focusing on the individual organization's strengths and ignoring
the activity of competitors
d) Using rules and past experiences solely to guide future action,
rather than overemphasizing the needs of stakeholders. Answer: a) a
