HIPAA CHALLENGE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following are common causes of breaches? - ANS 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.
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an analysis of how information is handled: - ANS All of
the above
-To ensure handling conforms to applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding
privacy
-To determine the risks and effects of collecting, maintaining and disseminating information in
identifiable form in an electronic information system
-To examine and evaluate protections and alternative processes
Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to request amendments of their records
contained in a system of records. - ANS True
Under HIPAA, a covered entity (CE) is defined as: - ANS All of the above
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following are common causes of breaches? - ANS 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.
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an analysis of how information is handled: - ANS All of
the above
-To ensure handling conforms to applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding
privacy
-To determine the risks and effects of collecting, maintaining and disseminating information in
identifiable form in an electronic information system
-To examine and evaluate protections and alternative processes
Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to request amendments of their records
contained in a system of records. - ANS True
Under HIPAA, a covered entity (CE) is defined as: - ANS All of the above
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