CSC HIPAA Security Rule 2

Question 1

Under the HIPAA Security Rule, which type of safeguard specifically addresses workforce training and security awareness programs?

Accepted Answer

Administrative safeguards

Answer

Administrative safeguards include workforce training, security awareness, and policies governing the management of ePHI.

Question 2

A covered entity discovers a workforce member has been accessing patient records outside their job role for three months. Which HIPAA Security Rule standard is most directly implicated?

Accepted Answer

Information Access Management

Answer

Information Access Management requires implementing policies that authorize access to ePHI based on job role, preventing unauthorized access.

Question 3

What does the HIPAA Security Rule require regarding the transmission of ePHI over open networks?

Accepted Answer

Encryption or equivalent measures must protect ePHI in transit

Answer

The Security Rule requires covered entities to implement technical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to ePHI transmitted over open networks.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a physical safeguard under the HIPAA Security Rule?

Accepted Answer

Facility access controls with badge readers

Answer

Physical safeguards include facility access controls such as badge readers, locks, and security cameras that limit physical access to systems containing ePHI.

Question 5

The HIPAA Security Rule's 'minimum necessary' concept most directly applies to which safeguard category?

Accepted Answer

Administrative safeguards via access management

Answer

Administrative safeguards including Information Access Management implement the minimum necessary standard by granting role-based access to ePHI.

(CSC) Cybersecurity Compliance Certification Practice Test

(CSC) Cybersecurity Compliance Certification Practice Test

CSC HIPAA Security Rule 2