EPIC AMB 400 CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. When configuring a Best Practice Advisory (BPA), which record type is used to define the
specific clinical logic that triggers the alert?
A. BPA Base
B. BPA SmartSet Suggestion
C. BPA Criteria
D. BPA Action
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: BPA Criteria records (LGL) contain the specific logical
conditions (such as lab results or diagnoses) that determine if an advisory should trigger.
2. In the context of the Workflow Engine, which record is evaluated to determine which
Navigator a user sees for a specific encounter?
A. LWC (Workflow Engine Rule)
B. LPR (Profile)
,C. LVN (Navigator)
D. ECL (Security Class)
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Workflow Engine Rule (LWC) is responsible for dynamically
changing the user interface, including Navigators, based on the encounter context.
3. Which level of the Epic facility structure represents the physical building where a patient is
seen?
A. Revenue Location
B. Service Area
C. Facility
D. Department
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A Location record represents the physical building (Revenue
Location), while Department represents the specific specialty or unit within that building.
4. A developer needs to create a SmartForm that updates multiple clinical items. Which tool
is used to link a SmartForm component to a specific Chronicles item?
A. Property Editor
B. Component ID
C. SmartForm Designer
, D. SmartLink
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Property Editor in the SmartForm Designer allows you to
map a component to a specific Chronicles item via the ‘Data Binding’ property.
5. In Health Maintenance, which record type acts as the ‘template’ for a specific screening,
such as a Colonoscopy?
A. HM Modifier
B. HM Plan
C. HM Topic
D. HM Rule
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An HM Topic (LPM) defines the parameters of a specific health
maintenance requirement, such as frequency and eligible patient populations.
6. Which Chronicles data type is used for items that can store multiple pieces of information
at the same time, such as a list of allergies?
A. Single Response
B. Look-up Table
C. Related Group
D. Multiple Response
PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. When configuring a Best Practice Advisory (BPA), which record type is used to define the
specific clinical logic that triggers the alert?
A. BPA Base
B. BPA SmartSet Suggestion
C. BPA Criteria
D. BPA Action
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: BPA Criteria records (LGL) contain the specific logical
conditions (such as lab results or diagnoses) that determine if an advisory should trigger.
2. In the context of the Workflow Engine, which record is evaluated to determine which
Navigator a user sees for a specific encounter?
A. LWC (Workflow Engine Rule)
B. LPR (Profile)
,C. LVN (Navigator)
D. ECL (Security Class)
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Workflow Engine Rule (LWC) is responsible for dynamically
changing the user interface, including Navigators, based on the encounter context.
3. Which level of the Epic facility structure represents the physical building where a patient is
seen?
A. Revenue Location
B. Service Area
C. Facility
D. Department
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A Location record represents the physical building (Revenue
Location), while Department represents the specific specialty or unit within that building.
4. A developer needs to create a SmartForm that updates multiple clinical items. Which tool
is used to link a SmartForm component to a specific Chronicles item?
A. Property Editor
B. Component ID
C. SmartForm Designer
, D. SmartLink
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Property Editor in the SmartForm Designer allows you to
map a component to a specific Chronicles item via the ‘Data Binding’ property.
5. In Health Maintenance, which record type acts as the ‘template’ for a specific screening,
such as a Colonoscopy?
A. HM Modifier
B. HM Plan
C. HM Topic
D. HM Rule
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An HM Topic (LPM) defines the parameters of a specific health
maintenance requirement, such as frequency and eligible patient populations.
6. Which Chronicles data type is used for items that can store multiple pieces of information
at the same time, such as a list of allergies?
A. Single Response
B. Look-up Table
C. Related Group
D. Multiple Response
