EDI Security and Compliance 2

Question 1

Which encryption standard is most commonly recommended for securing EDI data in transit over the internet?

Accepted Answer

TLS 1.2 or higher

Answer

TLS 1.2 or higher is the current standard for encrypting EDI transmissions over the internet, replacing older protocols like SSL.

Question 2

What does non-repudiation mean in the context of EDI security?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring a sender cannot deny sending a message

Answer

Non-repudiation ensures that a trading partner cannot later deny having sent or received an EDI transaction, typically enforced through digital signatures.

Question 3

In EDI compliance, what is the primary purpose of a Trading Partner Agreement (TPA)?

Accepted Answer

To establish legal and operational rules between trading partners

Answer

A Trading Partner Agreement defines the legal, operational, and technical obligations between parties engaging in EDI transactions.

Question 4

Which HIPAA rule specifically governs the security of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) in EDI?

Accepted Answer

Security Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting ePHI that is created, received, used, or maintained electronically.

Question 5

What is the role of a Message Authentication Code (MAC) in EDI transactions?

Accepted Answer

To verify the integrity and authenticity of a message

Answer

A MAC is a short piece of information used to authenticate a message and confirm it was not altered in transit.

(EDI) Practice Test

(EDI) Practice Test

EDI Security and Compliance 2