CPHIMS CPHIMS IT Governance and Management 4

Question 1

A hospital is selecting a new EHR system. Which governance step should occur FIRST in the procurement process?

Accepted Answer

Defining business and clinical requirements

Answer

Requirements definition must precede procurement activities to ensure the selected system will meet the organization's clinical and operational needs.

Question 2

Which governance principle ensures that no single individual has unchecked control over critical IT processes?

Accepted Answer

Separation of duties

Answer

Separation of duties divides critical tasks among multiple people to prevent errors, fraud, and unauthorized actions from going undetected.

Question 3

An IT steering committee is reviewing three competing projects with limited budget. Which approach BEST supports governance-based prioritization?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate projects using a scoring matrix that weighs strategic alignment, ROI, and risk

Answer

A structured scoring matrix ensures consistent, objective, and strategy-driven project prioritization rather than subjective or political decision-making.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in healthcare IT governance?

Accepted Answer

Aligning IT strategy with organizational mission and representing IT at the executive level

Answer

The CIO serves as the executive accountable for IT strategy, governance, and ensuring technology supports the organization's mission and goals.

Question 5

In IT governance, what does 'accountability' mean relative to 'responsibility'?

Accepted Answer

Accountability cannot be delegated and is answerable for outcomes; responsibility can be assigned to others

Answer

Accountability is the ultimate answerability for results that cannot be transferred, while responsibility for executing tasks can be delegated to others.

CPHIMS Exam Practice Test

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CPHIMS CPHIMS IT Governance and Management 4