2026/2027
Advanced EPIC CLN 251/252
Certification Exam Review and
Practice Workbook for 2026/2027
Test Preparation Success
Question 1: Profile Level Configuration
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy managers work in the same
department but have different security classes. Pharmacists and technicians share the
same summary reports, while managers require additional reports. At which profile
level should these be configured?
A. System Definitions profile
B. Login Service Area profile
C. Department and Security-level profiles
D. User template only
Correct Answer: C. Department and Security-level profiles
Rationale: Department-level profiles are used when users share the same department
but may have different job duties, making it appropriate for pharmacists and
technicians. Pharmacy managers require additional customization, which is best
handled at the security-class level since it differentiates users based on job role and
access scope. System-level profiles are too broad, and user templates alone do not
efficiently separate report needs by role.
Question 2: Database System
All information entered into Epic Hyperspace is stored in which system?
A. Hyperspace Repository
B. Chronicles
C. Epic Data Warehouse
D. Cache Database
Correct Answer: B. Chronicles
Rationale: Chronicles is Epic’s core database management system where all clinical
and administrative data is stored. Hyperspace is only the user interface, while
Chronicles serves as the backend storage system for all Epic applications. The other
options are not valid Epic database systems.
,2026/2027
Question 3: Security Function
What does Epic security primarily control?
A. Layout of Hyperspace
B. Access to activities and functionality
C. Default login department
D. Report formatting
Correct Answer: B. Access to activities and functionality
Rationale: Security in Epic determines what a user is allowed to access or perform,
such as viewing charts or placing orders. It does not control layout or report
formatting, which are handled by roles and profiles respectively.
Question 4: Role Function
What is the primary function of a Role (E2R) in Epic?
A. Grant clinical access to patients
B. Control layout and behavior of Hyperspace
C. Store patient medical data
D. Assign provider credentials
Correct Answer: B. Control layout and behavior of Hyperspace
Rationale: Roles define how Hyperspace appears and behaves for a user, including
toolbar layout, startup activities, and workspace rules. Security classes control access,
not layout. Patient data storage is handled by Chronicles, not roles.
Question 5: Security Point vs Security Class
What is the correct difference between a security point and a security class?
A. Security point is a group; security class is a single permission
B. Security point is access to functionality; security class is a collection of security
points
C. Both mean the same thing
D. Security class controls layout of Hyperspace
Correct Answer: B. Security point is access to functionality; security class is a
collection of security points
Rationale: A security point is a single permission that allows access to a specific
function. A security class groups multiple security points together for easier
assignment. Users are assigned security classes, not individual security points.
,2026/2027
Question 6: Chronicles Structure
In Chronicles, what is a “record”?
A. A single field in a form
B. A collection of values in a database table
C. Information about one specific entity in a master file
D. A user login session
Correct Answer: C. Information about one specific entity in a master file
Rationale: A record represents all information about a single entity, such as a patient
or provider. Items are fields within records, and values are the data stored in those
items.
Question 7: Category Value Definition
What is a category value?
A. A full list of options
B. A database table
C. A single item within a category list
D. A user role
Correct Answer: C. A single item within a category list
Rationale: A category list is the full set of options, while each individual option
within that list is called a category value. Each value has attributes like ID, title, and
abbreviation.
Question 8: Deleting Category Values
What happens when a category value is deleted?
A. All records using it are automatically updated
B. The system restores a backup value
C. Existing records become value-less but retain pointers
D. The system crashes
Correct Answer: C. Existing records become value-less but retain pointers
Rationale: Deleting a category value removes it from selection but does not remove
historical references. Existing records still contain pointers to the deleted value, but it
appears blank.
Question 9: User Record Requirement
, 2026/2027
Who requires a user record in Epic?
A. Only physicians
B. Only clinical staff
C. Every individual who logs into Hyperspace
D. Only administrators
Correct Answer: C. Every individual who logs into Hyperspace
Rationale: All Epic users, including clinicians, administrative staff, and billing
personnel, require a user record. It serves as the foundation for login credentials,
security, and system access.
Question 10: Provider Record Purpose
Which of the following requires a provider record?
A. Only nurses
B. Anyone ordering medications
C. Any scheduled resource or credentialed provider
D. Only Epic administrators
Correct Answer: C. Any scheduled resource or credentialed provider
Rationale: Provider records are used for individuals or resources involved in clinical
workflows, including ordering, referrals, or scheduling. This includes physicians and
non-human resources like MRI machines.
Question 11: Role Impact on Hyperspace
Which is controlled by a role?
A. Patient allergies
B. Toolbar layout and startup activities
C. Medication orders
D. Lab results
Correct Answer: B. Toolbar layout and startup activities
Rationale: Roles control the structure and navigation of Hyperspace, including
toolbars, menus, and startup activities. Clinical data such as medications and lab
results are unrelated to roles.
Question 12: Startup Activities
What is a startup activity in Epic?
Advanced EPIC CLN 251/252
Certification Exam Review and
Practice Workbook for 2026/2027
Test Preparation Success
Question 1: Profile Level Configuration
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy managers work in the same
department but have different security classes. Pharmacists and technicians share the
same summary reports, while managers require additional reports. At which profile
level should these be configured?
A. System Definitions profile
B. Login Service Area profile
C. Department and Security-level profiles
D. User template only
Correct Answer: C. Department and Security-level profiles
Rationale: Department-level profiles are used when users share the same department
but may have different job duties, making it appropriate for pharmacists and
technicians. Pharmacy managers require additional customization, which is best
handled at the security-class level since it differentiates users based on job role and
access scope. System-level profiles are too broad, and user templates alone do not
efficiently separate report needs by role.
Question 2: Database System
All information entered into Epic Hyperspace is stored in which system?
A. Hyperspace Repository
B. Chronicles
C. Epic Data Warehouse
D. Cache Database
Correct Answer: B. Chronicles
Rationale: Chronicles is Epic’s core database management system where all clinical
and administrative data is stored. Hyperspace is only the user interface, while
Chronicles serves as the backend storage system for all Epic applications. The other
options are not valid Epic database systems.
,2026/2027
Question 3: Security Function
What does Epic security primarily control?
A. Layout of Hyperspace
B. Access to activities and functionality
C. Default login department
D. Report formatting
Correct Answer: B. Access to activities and functionality
Rationale: Security in Epic determines what a user is allowed to access or perform,
such as viewing charts or placing orders. It does not control layout or report
formatting, which are handled by roles and profiles respectively.
Question 4: Role Function
What is the primary function of a Role (E2R) in Epic?
A. Grant clinical access to patients
B. Control layout and behavior of Hyperspace
C. Store patient medical data
D. Assign provider credentials
Correct Answer: B. Control layout and behavior of Hyperspace
Rationale: Roles define how Hyperspace appears and behaves for a user, including
toolbar layout, startup activities, and workspace rules. Security classes control access,
not layout. Patient data storage is handled by Chronicles, not roles.
Question 5: Security Point vs Security Class
What is the correct difference between a security point and a security class?
A. Security point is a group; security class is a single permission
B. Security point is access to functionality; security class is a collection of security
points
C. Both mean the same thing
D. Security class controls layout of Hyperspace
Correct Answer: B. Security point is access to functionality; security class is a
collection of security points
Rationale: A security point is a single permission that allows access to a specific
function. A security class groups multiple security points together for easier
assignment. Users are assigned security classes, not individual security points.
,2026/2027
Question 6: Chronicles Structure
In Chronicles, what is a “record”?
A. A single field in a form
B. A collection of values in a database table
C. Information about one specific entity in a master file
D. A user login session
Correct Answer: C. Information about one specific entity in a master file
Rationale: A record represents all information about a single entity, such as a patient
or provider. Items are fields within records, and values are the data stored in those
items.
Question 7: Category Value Definition
What is a category value?
A. A full list of options
B. A database table
C. A single item within a category list
D. A user role
Correct Answer: C. A single item within a category list
Rationale: A category list is the full set of options, while each individual option
within that list is called a category value. Each value has attributes like ID, title, and
abbreviation.
Question 8: Deleting Category Values
What happens when a category value is deleted?
A. All records using it are automatically updated
B. The system restores a backup value
C. Existing records become value-less but retain pointers
D. The system crashes
Correct Answer: C. Existing records become value-less but retain pointers
Rationale: Deleting a category value removes it from selection but does not remove
historical references. Existing records still contain pointers to the deleted value, but it
appears blank.
Question 9: User Record Requirement
, 2026/2027
Who requires a user record in Epic?
A. Only physicians
B. Only clinical staff
C. Every individual who logs into Hyperspace
D. Only administrators
Correct Answer: C. Every individual who logs into Hyperspace
Rationale: All Epic users, including clinicians, administrative staff, and billing
personnel, require a user record. It serves as the foundation for login credentials,
security, and system access.
Question 10: Provider Record Purpose
Which of the following requires a provider record?
A. Only nurses
B. Anyone ordering medications
C. Any scheduled resource or credentialed provider
D. Only Epic administrators
Correct Answer: C. Any scheduled resource or credentialed provider
Rationale: Provider records are used for individuals or resources involved in clinical
workflows, including ordering, referrals, or scheduling. This includes physicians and
non-human resources like MRI machines.
Question 11: Role Impact on Hyperspace
Which is controlled by a role?
A. Patient allergies
B. Toolbar layout and startup activities
C. Medication orders
D. Lab results
Correct Answer: B. Toolbar layout and startup activities
Rationale: Roles control the structure and navigation of Hyperspace, including
toolbars, menus, and startup activities. Clinical data such as medications and lab
results are unrelated to roles.
Question 12: Startup Activities
What is a startup activity in Epic?
