COM COM Compliance and Risk Management

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an office manager related to workplace compliance?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring office policies align with current federal, state, and local regulations

Answer

Office managers must ensure that internal policies and procedures reflect applicable laws and regulations to minimize legal risk.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a workplace risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards and implement controls to reduce the likelihood of harm

Answer

A risk assessment systematically identifies hazards in the workplace and establishes controls to prevent incidents.

Question 3

Under OSHA regulations, employers are required to maintain a safe workplace by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and correcting workplace hazards and providing safety training

Answer

OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to identify and correct recognized hazards and provide appropriate employee safety training.

Question 4

What does the term 'compliance calendar' refer to in office management?

Accepted Answer

A timeline tracking deadlines for regulatory filings, renewals, and required audits

Answer

A compliance calendar helps office managers track and meet all regulatory, licensing, and reporting deadlines proactively.

Question 5

An employee reports a potential HIPAA violation in the office. What is the office manager's first action?

Accepted Answer

Document the report, notify the privacy officer, and begin an internal review

Answer

Potential HIPAA violations must be taken seriously, documented immediately, and escalated to the designated privacy officer for proper investigation.

(COM) Certified Office Manager Practice Test