HIPAA and Privacy Act Training
(Challenge Exam) (DHA-US001)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is a covered entity under HIPAA?
✔✔ Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.
What is the role of a business associate in HIPAA compliance?
✔✔ To handle PHI on behalf of a covered entity while following HIPAA rules.
When can PHI be disclosed without patient authorization?
✔✔ For treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
What safeguard is required to protect electronic PHI (ePHI)?
✔✔ Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
What does the Minimum Necessary Rule mean under HIPAA?
✔✔ Only the least amount of PHI needed should be shared.
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, What should you do if you suspect a HIPAA violation?
✔✔ Report it to your privacy officer or compliance team.
What is an example of a physical safeguard for PHI?
✔✔ Locking file cabinets or securing workstations.
What is an example of a technical safeguard for ePHI?
✔✔ Using encryption for electronic data.
What is the penalty for willful neglect of HIPAA rules?
✔✔ Substantial fines and possible criminal charges.
What is the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?
✔✔ A document that explains how PHI will be used and shared.
What does the Security Rule of HIPAA focus on?
✔✔ Protecting electronic PHI.
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(Challenge Exam) (DHA-US001)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is a covered entity under HIPAA?
✔✔ Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.
What is the role of a business associate in HIPAA compliance?
✔✔ To handle PHI on behalf of a covered entity while following HIPAA rules.
When can PHI be disclosed without patient authorization?
✔✔ For treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
What safeguard is required to protect electronic PHI (ePHI)?
✔✔ Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
What does the Minimum Necessary Rule mean under HIPAA?
✔✔ Only the least amount of PHI needed should be shared.
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, What should you do if you suspect a HIPAA violation?
✔✔ Report it to your privacy officer or compliance team.
What is an example of a physical safeguard for PHI?
✔✔ Locking file cabinets or securing workstations.
What is an example of a technical safeguard for ePHI?
✔✔ Using encryption for electronic data.
What is the penalty for willful neglect of HIPAA rules?
✔✔ Substantial fines and possible criminal charges.
What is the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?
✔✔ A document that explains how PHI will be used and shared.
What does the Security Rule of HIPAA focus on?
✔✔ Protecting electronic PHI.
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