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HIPAA CHALLENGE EXAM 2025 |
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following are common causes of breaches? - correct-answer-All of
the above
Breaches are commonly associated with human error at the hands of a workforce
member. Improper disposal of electronic media devices containing PHI or PII is
also a common cause of breaches. Theft and intentional unauthorized access to
PHI and PII are also among the most common causes of privacy and security
breaches. Another common cause of a breach includes lost or stolen electronic
media devices containing PHI and PII such as laptop computers, smartphones and
USB storage drives. Lost or stolen paper records containing PHI or PII also are a
common cause of breaches.
An incidental use or disclosure is not a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule if the
covered entity (CE) has: - correct-answer-All of the above
-Implemented the minimum necessary standard
- Established appropriate administrative safeguards
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- Established appropriate physical and technical safeguards
A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process. - correct-
answer-True
The HIPAA Security Rule applies to which of the following: - correct-answer-PHI
transmitted electronically
Which of the following are breach prevention best practices? - correct-answer-All
of the above
You can help prevent a breach by accessing only the minimum amount of PHI/PII
necessary and by promptly retrieving documents containing PHI/PII from the
printer. You should always logoff or lock your workstation when it is unattended
for any length of time.
Which of the following are examples of personally identifiable information (PII)? -
correct-answer-All of the above
Social Security Number; DoD identification number; home address; home
telephone; date of birth (year included); personal medical information; or
personal/private information (e.g., an individual's financial data).
HIPAA CHALLENGE EXAM 2025 |
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following are common causes of breaches? - correct-answer-All of
the above
Breaches are commonly associated with human error at the hands of a workforce
member. Improper disposal of electronic media devices containing PHI or PII is
also a common cause of breaches. Theft and intentional unauthorized access to
PHI and PII are also among the most common causes of privacy and security
breaches. Another common cause of a breach includes lost or stolen electronic
media devices containing PHI and PII such as laptop computers, smartphones and
USB storage drives. Lost or stolen paper records containing PHI or PII also are a
common cause of breaches.
An incidental use or disclosure is not a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule if the
covered entity (CE) has: - correct-answer-All of the above
-Implemented the minimum necessary standard
- Established appropriate administrative safeguards
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- Established appropriate physical and technical safeguards
A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process. - correct-
answer-True
The HIPAA Security Rule applies to which of the following: - correct-answer-PHI
transmitted electronically
Which of the following are breach prevention best practices? - correct-answer-All
of the above
You can help prevent a breach by accessing only the minimum amount of PHI/PII
necessary and by promptly retrieving documents containing PHI/PII from the
printer. You should always logoff or lock your workstation when it is unattended
for any length of time.
Which of the following are examples of personally identifiable information (PII)? -
correct-answer-All of the above
Social Security Number; DoD identification number; home address; home
telephone; date of birth (year included); personal medical information; or
personal/private information (e.g., an individual's financial data).
