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  1. Which type of backup strategy involves copying only the data that has changed since the last full backup?

    Answer: Incremental backup

    An incremental backup copies only files that have changed since the previous backup (full or incremental), saving storage space and time.

  2. A medical office is evaluating cloud-based EHR solutions. Which security question is MOST critical to ask the vendor?

    Answer: Will the vendor sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

    A BAA is legally required under HIPAA when a vendor handles PHI on behalf of a covered entity, making it the most critical security and compliance question.

  3. In medical practice technology, what does 'meaningful use' (now called 'Promoting Interoperability') refer to?

    Answer: Using EHRs in ways that improve the quality of care and qualify for incentive payments

    Meaningful Use/Promoting Interoperability is a CMS program that rewards providers for using certified EHRs in specific ways that improve care quality and information sharing.

  4. Which messaging standard is widely used to exchange clinical data (such as lab results and ADT notifications) between hospital systems?

    Answer: HL7

    HL7 (Health Level Seven) is the international standard for exchanging, integrating, sharing, and retrieving electronic health information between systems.

  5. A patient calls to request a copy of their electronic medical records. Under HIPAA, within how many days must the practice typically fulfill this request?

    Answer: 30 days (extendable by 30 more)

    HIPAA requires covered entities to fulfill a patient's access request within 30 days, with one 30-day extension if the entity notifies the patient.

  6. Which feature of an EHR system alerts a provider when a prescribed medication may interact negatively with another drug the patient is already taking?

    Answer: Clinical decision support (CDS) / drug interaction alert

    Clinical decision support systems analyze patient data and generate real-time alerts, including drug-drug interaction warnings, at the point of care.

  7. What does 'BYOD' stand for, and why is it a concern in a medical office?

    Answer: Bring Your Own Device — personal devices may lack required security controls for ePHI

    BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies are a concern because personal smartphones and tablets may not have the encryption, remote-wipe, or access controls required to safely handle ePHI.