ACHE BOG Exam Sample Test -100 Questions
1. What should CEO compensation primarily be based on?
- A. The compensation package of the previous CEO
- B. Executive pay within local corporations of similar revenue size
- C. Current salary with adjustments for cost-of-living
- D. What the organization would need to compensate a similarly qualified candidate if they were
employed elsewhere ✔️
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2. What is a fundamental responsibility of the governing board?
- A. Approve the mission, vision, and long-term plans of the organization ✔️
- B. Concentrate on developing strategy
- C. Create the operating plans
- D. Evaluate the performance of departmental heads
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3. What is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of a governing board?
- A. Recruiting the right individuals to serve on the board
- B. Supporting and selecting the appropriate CEO
- C. Providing orientation and training for the CEO
- D. Structuring the board's activities efficiently ✔️
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4. Under what condition are members of the medical staff eligible for full membership on the governing
board, similar to other individuals?
, - A. When there are no legal prohibitions
- B. When they are not actively practicing within the organization
- C. When they are not full-time employees
- D. If they are not foreign nationals ✔️
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5. What role does the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) play concerning the board?
- A. They are a member of the board
- B. They represent the board both internally and externally ✔️
- C. They are not a member of the board
- D. They have a contractual agreement with the board
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6. Concerning the budget, what is the board's role?
- A. It does not utilize the budgeting process to enhance quality and productivity
- B. It participates in preparing budgets for all operational units
- C. It determines which personnel are necessary for top-level management
- D. It sets guidelines and makes final selections among competing opportunities ✔️
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7. Who or what entity is tasked with establishing policies, ensuring quality of care, and overseeing
institutional management planning?
- A. Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- B. Medical Staff Medical Committee
- C. Governing Body ✔️
- D. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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8. Which statement accurately describes the responsibilities of trustees as fiduciaries?
- A. They may face indictment for alleged embezzlement or misuse of facility funds for personal
benefits. ✔️
- B. They can be relieved of their responsibilities by granting authority to the audit committee on high-
risk financial matters without broader board action.
- C. They can be held personally liable for the wrongful actions or omissions of corporate officers or
fellow trustees due to their trustee positions.
- D. They can waive their fiduciary duties as representatives of a community organization.
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9. Who holds the ultimate accountability for the mission statement of the organization?
- A. The CEO and medical staff
- B. Governing Board ✔️
- C. Community members and CEO
- D. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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A key reason for choosing board members is because:
a. other board members want to listen to their opinions.
b. of what they can do for the organization
c. have high status in the community
c. physicians will listen to them they can ✔️b. of what they can do for the organization
The bylaws of healthcare organization should include which of the following?
1. What should CEO compensation primarily be based on?
- A. The compensation package of the previous CEO
- B. Executive pay within local corporations of similar revenue size
- C. Current salary with adjustments for cost-of-living
- D. What the organization would need to compensate a similarly qualified candidate if they were
employed elsewhere ✔️
---
2. What is a fundamental responsibility of the governing board?
- A. Approve the mission, vision, and long-term plans of the organization ✔️
- B. Concentrate on developing strategy
- C. Create the operating plans
- D. Evaluate the performance of departmental heads
---
3. What is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of a governing board?
- A. Recruiting the right individuals to serve on the board
- B. Supporting and selecting the appropriate CEO
- C. Providing orientation and training for the CEO
- D. Structuring the board's activities efficiently ✔️
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4. Under what condition are members of the medical staff eligible for full membership on the governing
board, similar to other individuals?
, - A. When there are no legal prohibitions
- B. When they are not actively practicing within the organization
- C. When they are not full-time employees
- D. If they are not foreign nationals ✔️
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5. What role does the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) play concerning the board?
- A. They are a member of the board
- B. They represent the board both internally and externally ✔️
- C. They are not a member of the board
- D. They have a contractual agreement with the board
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6. Concerning the budget, what is the board's role?
- A. It does not utilize the budgeting process to enhance quality and productivity
- B. It participates in preparing budgets for all operational units
- C. It determines which personnel are necessary for top-level management
- D. It sets guidelines and makes final selections among competing opportunities ✔️
---
7. Who or what entity is tasked with establishing policies, ensuring quality of care, and overseeing
institutional management planning?
- A. Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- B. Medical Staff Medical Committee
- C. Governing Body ✔️
- D. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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8. Which statement accurately describes the responsibilities of trustees as fiduciaries?
- A. They may face indictment for alleged embezzlement or misuse of facility funds for personal
benefits. ✔️
- B. They can be relieved of their responsibilities by granting authority to the audit committee on high-
risk financial matters without broader board action.
- C. They can be held personally liable for the wrongful actions or omissions of corporate officers or
fellow trustees due to their trustee positions.
- D. They can waive their fiduciary duties as representatives of a community organization.
---
9. Who holds the ultimate accountability for the mission statement of the organization?
- A. The CEO and medical staff
- B. Governing Board ✔️
- C. Community members and CEO
- D. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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A key reason for choosing board members is because:
a. other board members want to listen to their opinions.
b. of what they can do for the organization
c. have high status in the community
c. physicians will listen to them they can ✔️b. of what they can do for the organization
The bylaws of healthcare organization should include which of the following?
