EPIC CLN251/252 EXAM 2026/2027 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
1. Which master file controls the default login department for a user?
A) Role (E2R)
B) Security Class (ECL)
C) User (EMP)
D) Provider (SER)
Correct Answer: C) User (EMP)
Rationale: The User (EMP) master file contains the login department
setting that determines where a user defaults upon logging into Epic.
This is a user-specific attribute that cannot be inherited from templates.
2. A multiple related table refers to which concept in Epic?
A) Tables that contain unrelated data points
B) Information in the items of the table are all related to each other
C) Tables that can only be viewed by administrators
D) Tables that store historical data only
,Correct Answer: B) Information in the items of the table are all related
to each other
Rationale: In Epic, a multiple related table contains items where all
information is interconnected. This means the data within the table has
relationships that link each item to others, ensuring data integrity and
meaningful associations.
3. What record must be created in order for a person to log in to Epic?
A) Provider (SER)
B) User Template (EMP)
C) User (EMP)
D) Security Class (ECL)
Correct Answer: C) User (EMP)
Rationale: A User (EMP) record is essential for any person to access
Epic. Without a user record, the system cannot authenticate
credentials, assign security classes, or track user activity within
Hyperspace.
4. What record must be created for a person or resource that meets
certain clinical criteria?
A) User (EMP)
B) Provider (SER)
C) Role (E2R)
,D) Profile (LPR)
Correct Answer: B) Provider (SER)
Rationale: The Provider (SER) record is designed for individuals or
resources that meet clinical criteria, such as being a physician, nurse
practitioner, or other clinical caregiver. This record enables clinical
documentation, ordering, and authorization capabilities.
5. Which criteria might be met for a user who is also a provider?
A) Only schedulable
B) Schedulable, clinically documents in patient charts, authorizes, refers
to/from
C) Only authorizes medications
D) Only refers patients to other providers
Correct Answer: B) Schedulable, clinically documents in patient charts,
authorizes, refers to/from
Rationale: A provider user typically has multiple capabilities: they can
be scheduled with patients, document clinical information in charts,
authorize orders and medications, and refer patients to or receive
referrals from other providers.
6. What record can be created to ease setup and maintenance for
groups of users with similar job roles and setup needs?
A) Role (E2R)
, B) Security Class (ECL)
C) User Template (EMP)
D) Provider (SER)
Correct Answer: C) User Template (EMP)
Rationale: User Templates streamline administration by allowing
common settings to be defined once and applied to multiple users with
similar roles, reducing redundant setup work and ensuring consistency
across user accounts.
7. What record controls the layout and ground rules of Hyperspace?
A) User (EMP)
B) Security Class (ECL)
C) Role (E2R)
D) Profile (LPR)
Correct Answer: C) Role (E2R)
Rationale: The Role (E2R) record defines the overall layout, appearance,
and fundamental rules governing how Hyperspace displays and
functions for a user, including menu structures and navigation
elements.
8. Which records control access to activities and functionality in Epic?
A) Role (E2R)
B) Security Class (ECL)
EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
1. Which master file controls the default login department for a user?
A) Role (E2R)
B) Security Class (ECL)
C) User (EMP)
D) Provider (SER)
Correct Answer: C) User (EMP)
Rationale: The User (EMP) master file contains the login department
setting that determines where a user defaults upon logging into Epic.
This is a user-specific attribute that cannot be inherited from templates.
2. A multiple related table refers to which concept in Epic?
A) Tables that contain unrelated data points
B) Information in the items of the table are all related to each other
C) Tables that can only be viewed by administrators
D) Tables that store historical data only
,Correct Answer: B) Information in the items of the table are all related
to each other
Rationale: In Epic, a multiple related table contains items where all
information is interconnected. This means the data within the table has
relationships that link each item to others, ensuring data integrity and
meaningful associations.
3. What record must be created in order for a person to log in to Epic?
A) Provider (SER)
B) User Template (EMP)
C) User (EMP)
D) Security Class (ECL)
Correct Answer: C) User (EMP)
Rationale: A User (EMP) record is essential for any person to access
Epic. Without a user record, the system cannot authenticate
credentials, assign security classes, or track user activity within
Hyperspace.
4. What record must be created for a person or resource that meets
certain clinical criteria?
A) User (EMP)
B) Provider (SER)
C) Role (E2R)
,D) Profile (LPR)
Correct Answer: B) Provider (SER)
Rationale: The Provider (SER) record is designed for individuals or
resources that meet clinical criteria, such as being a physician, nurse
practitioner, or other clinical caregiver. This record enables clinical
documentation, ordering, and authorization capabilities.
5. Which criteria might be met for a user who is also a provider?
A) Only schedulable
B) Schedulable, clinically documents in patient charts, authorizes, refers
to/from
C) Only authorizes medications
D) Only refers patients to other providers
Correct Answer: B) Schedulable, clinically documents in patient charts,
authorizes, refers to/from
Rationale: A provider user typically has multiple capabilities: they can
be scheduled with patients, document clinical information in charts,
authorize orders and medications, and refer patients to or receive
referrals from other providers.
6. What record can be created to ease setup and maintenance for
groups of users with similar job roles and setup needs?
A) Role (E2R)
, B) Security Class (ECL)
C) User Template (EMP)
D) Provider (SER)
Correct Answer: C) User Template (EMP)
Rationale: User Templates streamline administration by allowing
common settings to be defined once and applied to multiple users with
similar roles, reducing redundant setup work and ensuring consistency
across user accounts.
7. What record controls the layout and ground rules of Hyperspace?
A) User (EMP)
B) Security Class (ECL)
C) Role (E2R)
D) Profile (LPR)
Correct Answer: C) Role (E2R)
Rationale: The Role (E2R) record defines the overall layout, appearance,
and fundamental rules governing how Hyperspace displays and
functions for a user, including menu structures and navigation
elements.
8. Which records control access to activities and functionality in Epic?
A) Role (E2R)
B) Security Class (ECL)
