EPIC AMB 500+ EXAM PAPERS 2026-2027 VERSION || APPROVED QUESTIONS
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How do you ensure the same question appears consistently across all diagnostic imaging
procedures in an Epic build?
A. Copy the question into every individual procedure
B. Link the question only to the order composer
C. Link the question to the Procedure Category
D. Add the question in Reporting Workbench
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Linking a question to the Procedure Category ensures consistency because all
procedures associated with that category inherit the same question automatically. This
avoids duplication and reduces maintenance effort. If questions were added individually to
each procedure, it would increase redundancy and risk inconsistencies. The category-level
setup ensures standardization across all imaging orders tied to that category.
If “Glucose” is added as a Result Component in a procedure record, what happens during
result entry?
A. It must be manually entered every time
B. It appears by default in Enter/Edit Results
C. It is hidden unless manually activated
D. It only appears in reporting tools
Correct answer: B
Rationale: When a result component like Glucose is configured in the procedure record, Epic
automatically pre-populates it in Enter/Edit Results, which reduces manual entry and
improves efficiency. This ensures clinicians or lab users see required components
immediately, minimizing documentation errors and speeding up result processing.
In a Lab Sent Outs procedure category, two CLASS buttons are configured. However, users
see four CLASS buttons when ordering Iron Assay. Why?
A. The system duplicates buttons randomly
B. Iron Assay overrides system configuration completely
,C. The procedure-level configuration adds additional buttons via hierarchy
D. Buttons are generated from Reporting Workbench
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Epic uses a hierarchical build structure, where procedure-level settings override
or add to procedure category settings. In this case, Iron Assay has additional CLASS buttons
defined at the procedure level, so the system merges both category-level and procedure-
level configurations, resulting in four buttons instead of two.
Users report that “Is the patient pregnant?” appears for all diagnostic imaging orders. What
is the issue?
A. The question is correctly configured globally
B. The question is not restricted by patient demographics
C. The order class is incorrect
D. The OCC is missing
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The issue is improper question targeting logic. The pregnancy question should be
limited to relevant populations (e.g., females of reproductive age). If not restricted, Epic
displays it for all patients regardless of clinical relevance. Proper setup uses demographic or
age/sex restrictions to ensure appropriate clinical questioning.
You want to prevent users from changing the CLASS field in Order Composer for a specific
lab test. What is the correct configuration?
A. Remove the order from the system
B. Disable the procedure category
C. Create an OCC excluding CLASS as a display item
D. Lock the order in Clarity
Correct answer: C
Rationale: OCC (Order Composer Configuration) controls what users see. By excluding CLASS
as a display item, the field is hidden from the user interface, preventing changes. This is the
correct and clean configuration method without altering backend order logic or removing
functionality.
True or False: Additional Order Details display items can only be configured in OCC records
linked to System Definitions.
,Correct answer: False
Rationale: Additional Order Details can be configured in various OCC contexts, not only
those linked to System Definitions. OCC is flexible and can be applied in ambulatory,
inpatient, or specialty workflows depending on build requirements.
What context does OCC primarily use for ambulatory workflows?
A. Inpatient Context
B. Emergency Context
C. Ambulatory Context
D. Radiology Context
Correct answer: C
Rationale: OCC in this scenario operates in Ambulatory Context, meaning it governs
outpatient order entry behavior. It determines how order details, questions, and display
items behave in outpatient workflows.
What does “Controlled” mean in order build configuration?
A. Whether the order is billing-enabled
B. Whether a field is required or recommended
C. Whether the order is active or inactive
D. Whether results are automatically verified
Correct answer: B
Rationale: “Controlled” defines whether a field is required, recommended, or optional,
guiding user behavior during order entry. It enforces data completeness and standardization
in clinical documentation.
What additional elements can medications and procedures include in Epic build?
A. Only billing codes
B. Instructions, LQL questions, and additional items
C. Only diagnosis codes
D. Only lab values
Correct answer: B
, Rationale: Orders can be enriched with instructions, linked questions (LQL), and additional
order details to guide clinicians and ensure accurate execution of orders. This improves
safety and standardization.
What does EAP represent in Epic build terminology?
A. Electronic Access Point
B. Encounter Activity Protocol
C. Orderable Procedures
D. External Authorization Process
Correct answer: C
Rationale: EAP refers to orderable procedures in Epic, representing the clinical services or
tests that can be ordered by providers.
Orderable procedures must be linked to what for order entry lookup to function?
A. Diagnosis code
B. Procedure Category
C. Billing class
D. Patient class
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Procedure Categories organize orderables so they are searchable in Order Entry.
Without linking to a category, the system cannot properly surface the order in clinical
workflows.
What does procedure/procedure category configuration determine?
A. Patient insurance eligibility
B. Buttons, default order status, and order class availability
C. Lab equipment setup
D. Physician scheduling
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Procedure and category configuration controls order behavior, including which
buttons appear, default statuses (e.g., routine/stat), and which order classes users can
select.
& DETAILED ANSWERS | EPIC AMBULATORY CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES || A+ GRADED || GUARANTEED PASS ||
BRANDNEW!!!!!!!!!!
How do you ensure the same question appears consistently across all diagnostic imaging
procedures in an Epic build?
A. Copy the question into every individual procedure
B. Link the question only to the order composer
C. Link the question to the Procedure Category
D. Add the question in Reporting Workbench
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Linking a question to the Procedure Category ensures consistency because all
procedures associated with that category inherit the same question automatically. This
avoids duplication and reduces maintenance effort. If questions were added individually to
each procedure, it would increase redundancy and risk inconsistencies. The category-level
setup ensures standardization across all imaging orders tied to that category.
If “Glucose” is added as a Result Component in a procedure record, what happens during
result entry?
A. It must be manually entered every time
B. It appears by default in Enter/Edit Results
C. It is hidden unless manually activated
D. It only appears in reporting tools
Correct answer: B
Rationale: When a result component like Glucose is configured in the procedure record, Epic
automatically pre-populates it in Enter/Edit Results, which reduces manual entry and
improves efficiency. This ensures clinicians or lab users see required components
immediately, minimizing documentation errors and speeding up result processing.
In a Lab Sent Outs procedure category, two CLASS buttons are configured. However, users
see four CLASS buttons when ordering Iron Assay. Why?
A. The system duplicates buttons randomly
B. Iron Assay overrides system configuration completely
,C. The procedure-level configuration adds additional buttons via hierarchy
D. Buttons are generated from Reporting Workbench
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Epic uses a hierarchical build structure, where procedure-level settings override
or add to procedure category settings. In this case, Iron Assay has additional CLASS buttons
defined at the procedure level, so the system merges both category-level and procedure-
level configurations, resulting in four buttons instead of two.
Users report that “Is the patient pregnant?” appears for all diagnostic imaging orders. What
is the issue?
A. The question is correctly configured globally
B. The question is not restricted by patient demographics
C. The order class is incorrect
D. The OCC is missing
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The issue is improper question targeting logic. The pregnancy question should be
limited to relevant populations (e.g., females of reproductive age). If not restricted, Epic
displays it for all patients regardless of clinical relevance. Proper setup uses demographic or
age/sex restrictions to ensure appropriate clinical questioning.
You want to prevent users from changing the CLASS field in Order Composer for a specific
lab test. What is the correct configuration?
A. Remove the order from the system
B. Disable the procedure category
C. Create an OCC excluding CLASS as a display item
D. Lock the order in Clarity
Correct answer: C
Rationale: OCC (Order Composer Configuration) controls what users see. By excluding CLASS
as a display item, the field is hidden from the user interface, preventing changes. This is the
correct and clean configuration method without altering backend order logic or removing
functionality.
True or False: Additional Order Details display items can only be configured in OCC records
linked to System Definitions.
,Correct answer: False
Rationale: Additional Order Details can be configured in various OCC contexts, not only
those linked to System Definitions. OCC is flexible and can be applied in ambulatory,
inpatient, or specialty workflows depending on build requirements.
What context does OCC primarily use for ambulatory workflows?
A. Inpatient Context
B. Emergency Context
C. Ambulatory Context
D. Radiology Context
Correct answer: C
Rationale: OCC in this scenario operates in Ambulatory Context, meaning it governs
outpatient order entry behavior. It determines how order details, questions, and display
items behave in outpatient workflows.
What does “Controlled” mean in order build configuration?
A. Whether the order is billing-enabled
B. Whether a field is required or recommended
C. Whether the order is active or inactive
D. Whether results are automatically verified
Correct answer: B
Rationale: “Controlled” defines whether a field is required, recommended, or optional,
guiding user behavior during order entry. It enforces data completeness and standardization
in clinical documentation.
What additional elements can medications and procedures include in Epic build?
A. Only billing codes
B. Instructions, LQL questions, and additional items
C. Only diagnosis codes
D. Only lab values
Correct answer: B
, Rationale: Orders can be enriched with instructions, linked questions (LQL), and additional
order details to guide clinicians and ensure accurate execution of orders. This improves
safety and standardization.
What does EAP represent in Epic build terminology?
A. Electronic Access Point
B. Encounter Activity Protocol
C. Orderable Procedures
D. External Authorization Process
Correct answer: C
Rationale: EAP refers to orderable procedures in Epic, representing the clinical services or
tests that can be ordered by providers.
Orderable procedures must be linked to what for order entry lookup to function?
A. Diagnosis code
B. Procedure Category
C. Billing class
D. Patient class
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Procedure Categories organize orderables so they are searchable in Order Entry.
Without linking to a category, the system cannot properly surface the order in clinical
workflows.
What does procedure/procedure category configuration determine?
A. Patient insurance eligibility
B. Buttons, default order status, and order class availability
C. Lab equipment setup
D. Physician scheduling
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Procedure and category configuration controls order behavior, including which
buttons appear, default statuses (e.g., routine/stat), and which order classes users can
select.
