CPHIMS CPHIMS Testing and System Evaluation 3

Question 1

In healthcare IT, what does a 'test script' primarily contain?

Accepted Answer

Step-by-step instructions for executing a specific test case

Answer

A test script provides detailed, step-by-step instructions that a tester follows to execute a specific test case and verify expected results.

Question 2

Which testing environment best simulates real-world production conditions for final validation before go-live?

Accepted Answer

Staging/pre-production environment

Answer

The staging or pre-production environment mirrors the production environment as closely as possible, making it ideal for final validation testing.

Question 3

When creating test cases for a clinical decision support system, which approach ensures the most comprehensive coverage?

Accepted Answer

Using equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis

Answer

Equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis are systematic techniques that maximize test coverage while minimizing the number of test cases needed.

Question 4

A CPHIMS candidate is reviewing a post-implementation evaluation report. Which KPI best measures clinical workflow efficiency after EHR implementation?

Accepted Answer

Average time to complete documentation per patient encounter

Answer

Average documentation time per encounter directly measures clinician workflow efficiency, which is a key clinical outcome of EHR implementation.

Question 5

What is the recommended approach when a critical defect is discovered during user acceptance testing (UAT)?

Accepted Answer

Document, prioritize, resolve, and retest before proceeding

Answer

Critical defects found in UAT must be documented, assigned a priority, resolved by developers, and retested before the system can proceed to go-live.

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CPHIMS CPHIMS Testing and System Evaluation 3