EPIC AMB 400 CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. When configuring the profile hierarchy, which level is checked first by the system to
determine a user’s settings?
A. Facility
B. Department
C. User
D. Service Area
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The system follows a specific search order for profiles: User,
then EpicCare Security Class, then Department, then Location, then Service Area, and finally
Facility. The User level is the most specific and is checked first.
2. Which master file is used to create and maintain the individual fields found within a
SmartForm?
A. LVT
,B. LQF
C. ETX
D. HHN
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The LVT master file stores SmartForm components (elements).
LQF is for Questions, ETX is for SmartText, and HHN is not a standard SmartForm master
file.
3. In the context of the Epic hierarchy, if a setting is configured at the Department level and a
different setting is configured at the Facility level, which setting will take precedence for a
user in that department?
C. The Facility level setting
A. The Department level setting
B. The Service Area level setting
D. Neither; they will conflict and error
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Epic hierarchy generally moves from most specific to most
general. Department is more specific than Facility, so the Department setting wins.
4. What is the purpose of a Security Class in Epic?
A. To determine which reports a user can run
, B. To define the layout of the user’s Hyperspace toolbar
C. To assign the user to a specific provider group
D. To control access to specific functionality and activities
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Security classes (ECL) determine a user’s access rights to
specific functions. User Roles (E2R) control the layout and look of Hyperspace.
5. Which SmartTool allows a builder to embed interactive components like radio buttons and
checkboxes directly into a clinical note?
A. SmartLink
B. SmartPhrase
C. SmartForm
D. SmartText
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: SmartForms provide a graphical interface for data entry that can
include checkboxes, radio buttons, and drop-down menus, often embedded in notes via
SmartText.
6. A physician needs a specific list of medications to appear by default when they open the
Order Entry activity. Where should this be configured?
A. User Security Class
PREP 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. When configuring the profile hierarchy, which level is checked first by the system to
determine a user’s settings?
A. Facility
B. Department
C. User
D. Service Area
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The system follows a specific search order for profiles: User,
then EpicCare Security Class, then Department, then Location, then Service Area, and finally
Facility. The User level is the most specific and is checked first.
2. Which master file is used to create and maintain the individual fields found within a
SmartForm?
A. LVT
,B. LQF
C. ETX
D. HHN
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The LVT master file stores SmartForm components (elements).
LQF is for Questions, ETX is for SmartText, and HHN is not a standard SmartForm master
file.
3. In the context of the Epic hierarchy, if a setting is configured at the Department level and a
different setting is configured at the Facility level, which setting will take precedence for a
user in that department?
C. The Facility level setting
A. The Department level setting
B. The Service Area level setting
D. Neither; they will conflict and error
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Epic hierarchy generally moves from most specific to most
general. Department is more specific than Facility, so the Department setting wins.
4. What is the purpose of a Security Class in Epic?
A. To determine which reports a user can run
, B. To define the layout of the user’s Hyperspace toolbar
C. To assign the user to a specific provider group
D. To control access to specific functionality and activities
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Security classes (ECL) determine a user’s access rights to
specific functions. User Roles (E2R) control the layout and look of Hyperspace.
5. Which SmartTool allows a builder to embed interactive components like radio buttons and
checkboxes directly into a clinical note?
A. SmartLink
B. SmartPhrase
C. SmartForm
D. SmartText
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: SmartForms provide a graphical interface for data entry that can
include checkboxes, radio buttons, and drop-down menus, often embedded in notes via
SmartText.
6. A physician needs a specific list of medications to appear by default when they open the
Order Entry activity. Where should this be configured?
A. User Security Class
