Question 1

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-Whenever a device has become obsolete, the Security Office must
A)check the item off the list of equipment to maintain in the facility.
B)verify that the facility does not need the equipment any more before selling it.
C)log the date of disposal and the amount of its depreciation.
D)record when and how it is disposed of and that all data was deleted from the device.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is to ensure that when a device is disposed of, it is done so in a manner that ensures all data is securely deleted to prevent unauthorized access to potentially sensitive information. This is a critical security measure to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Question 2

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition.

-Implementing policies and procedures to prevent, detect, and contain any intrusions of security or unauthorized access.
A)Risk management
B)Gap analysis
C)Risk analysis
D)Security management

Accepted Answer

Security management involves the development and implementation of policies and procedures specifically designed to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems, which includes preventing, detecting, and containing security breaches or unauthorized access.

Question 3

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards.

-contingency plan or business continuity plan
A)Administrative safeguards
B)Physical safeguards
C)Technical safeguards

Accepted Answer

Contingency plans or business continuity plans fall under Administrative Safeguards according to the Security Rule, as they involve the establishment of policies and procedures for responding to emergencies or other occurrences that might damage systems containing electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Question 4

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition.

-A process whereby cost-effective security control measures may be selected to balance the cost of security control measures against the losses expected if these measures were not in place.
A)Risk management
B)Gap analysis
C)Risk analysis
D)Security management

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Question 5

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards.

-facility access controls
A)Administrative safeguards
B)Physical safeguards
C)Technical safeguards

Accepted Answer

Facility access controls are part of the physical safeguards as they involve the physical measures, policies, and procedures to protect a covered entity's electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion.

Question 6

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-HIPAA training must be provided to
A)all clinical staff personnel.
B)only volunteer and nonpaid staff.
C)only new employees.
D)all workforce employees and nonemployees.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA training must be provided to all workforce employees and nonemployees who have access to protected health information (PHI), ensuring that everyone understands how to handle PHI properly to protect patient privacy.

Question 7

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards.

-integrity of data
A)Administrative safeguards
B)Physical safeguards
C)Technical safeguards

Accepted Answer

Integrity of data is addressed under the Technical Safeguards of the Security Rule, which includes mechanisms to ensure that data is not altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.

Question 8

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards.

-Business Associate contract
A)Administrative safeguards
B)Physical safeguards
C)Technical safeguards

Accepted Answer

Business Associate contracts are part of the Administrative safeguards as they involve the policies and procedures designed to clearly show how the entity will comply with the act, including the agreements with third parties handling protected health information (PHI).

Question 9

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-The policy of disclosing the "minimum necessary" e-PHI addresses
A)those who bill health claims only.
B)authorizing personnel to view PHI.
C)information sent to a health plan for reimbursement.
D)all clinical staff when treating a patient.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards.

-device and media controls
A)Administrative safeguards
B)Physical safeguards
C)Technical safeguards

Accepted Answer

Device and media controls are part of the physical safeguards as they involve the physical handling and protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI) on devices and media.

Question 11

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards.

-access control by login and password
A)Administrative safeguards
B)Physical safeguards
C)Technical safeguards

Accepted Answer

Access control by login and password falls under Technical safeguards, as it involves the technology and the policies and procedures for its use that protect electronic protected health information and control access to it.

Question 12

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition.

-A study to find the problems or gaps between current practices and what the Security Rule requires.
A)Risk management
B)Gap analysis
C)Risk analysis
D)Security management

Accepted Answer

A gap analysis specifically aims to identify the discrepancies between an organization's current practices and the standards or requirements it needs to meet, in this case, those outlined by the HIPAA Security Rule.

Question 13

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition.

-An ongoing process that considers the risk to electronic information and the data itself to determine if there is adequate security for the system to keep exposure to loss or alteration of PHI to a minimum.
A)Risk management
B)Gap analysis
C)Risk analysis
D)Security management

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Quiz 4: Security Ruling Explained

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. -Whenever a device has become obsolete, the Security Office must

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition. -Implementing policies and procedures to prevent, detect, and contain any intrusions of security or unauthorized access.

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards. -contingency plan or business continuity plan

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition. -A process whereby cost-effective security control measures may be selected to balance the cost of security control measures against the losses expected if these measures were not in place.

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards. -facility access controls

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. -HIPAA training must be provided to

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards. -integrity of data

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards. -Business Associate contract

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. -The policy of disclosing the "minimum necessary" e-PHI addresses

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards. -device and media controls

Match the item that is addressed under the Security Rule with the correct area of safeguards. -access control by login and password

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition. -A study to find the problems or gaps between current practices and what the Security Rule requires.

Match the HIPAA term with the correct definition. -An ongoing process that considers the risk to electronic information and the data itself to determine if there is adequate security for the system to keep exposure to loss or alteration of PHI to a minimum.