Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the NIST cybersecurity framework?

Accepted Answer

Framework Analysis is not a component of the NIST cybersecurity framework. The NIST framework consists of the Framework Core, Implementation Tiers, and Framework Profile.

Question 2

Which of the following is an action taken to limit network access?

Accepted Answer

Setting up wireless routers to operate only in encrypted mode is an action specifically aimed at limiting network access by ensuring that data transmitted over the network is encrypted, thereby preventing unauthorized access.

Question 3

All of the following are components that should be addressed in an organization's security action plan except:

Accepted Answer

All of the components listed (Administrative safeguards, Organizational standards, Policies and procedures) are essential parts of an organization's security action plan, thus none of them should be excluded.

Question 4

__________ are a type of virus specifically designed to look like a safe program.

Accepted Answer

Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software to trick users into installing them, allowing unauthorized access to the user's system.

Question 5

Which HIPAA rule was added as part of the HITECT Act in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The Breach Notification Rule, which requires covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information, was added as part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in 2009.

Question 6

__________ is a general term for software that is written to "infect" and subsequently harm a computer system.

Accepted Answer

Malware is the general term used to describe any malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, service, or network. Viruses, spyware, and ransomware are all types of malware.

Question 7

__________ relies on trust that information shared with a health care provider during the course of treatment will be used only for its intended purpose and not disclosed otherwise.

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality is the principle that ensures information shared with a healthcare provider is kept private and disclosed only with the patient's consent or for purposes directly related to the patient's care.

Question 8

If a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs,all of the following should be notified except:

Accepted Answer

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is not typically notified in the event of a breach of unsecured protected health information. Notifications are generally required to be made to the individuals affected, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and in cases where the breach affects a large number of individuals or has significant media interest, to major media outlets.

Question 9

Which standard related to the HIPAA Security Physical safeguards requires the CE to implement policies and procedures for the movement of hardware and electronic media that contain ePHI into and out of the facility and within a facility?

Accepted Answer

Device and media controls standard under HIPAA Security Physical safeguards specifically addresses the implementation of policies and procedures for the movement of hardware and electronic media containing ePHI into and out of a facility, as well as within the facility itself.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the five concurrent and continuous functions the Framework Core?

Accepted Answer

Analyze is not one of the five concurrent and continuous functions of the Framework Core. The Framework Core functions include Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

Question 11

Which of the following elements is NOT required on a valid release of information form?

Accepted Answer

Marital status is not a required element on a valid release of information form. Essential elements typically include the patient's name, the recipient's name, the specific information to be released, and the patient's signature with date.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a specification of the access control standard related to the HIPAA Security Technical Safeguards?

Accepted Answer

The HIPAA Security Technical Safeguards focus on the means of access to electronic protected health information (ePHI) and include requirements for unique user identification, emergency access procedures, and automatic log-off to prevent unauthorized access. Data storage, while important for HIPAA compliance, is not specified under the access control standard of the Security Technical Safeguards.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the key sources regarding legal protection of an individual's health information?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission is not a legal source of protection for an individual's health information; it is an accreditation body for healthcare organizations. HIPAA, state privacy laws, and the Federal Trade Commission Act are legal sources that provide protections for health information.

Question 14

Which law was written specifically to protect patient confidentiality only in federally operated health care facilities,such as Veterans Administration hospitals,Indian Health service facilities,and military health care organizations?

Accepted Answer

The Privacy Act of 1974 was specifically designed to protect the privacy of individuals' information in systems of records maintained by federal agencies, including those related to healthcare in federally operated facilities such as Veterans Administration hospitals, Indian Health Service facilities, and military health care organizations.

Question 15

According to the text,what is the cause of 41% of all data breaches?

Accepted Answer

Cybercrime is identified as the cause of 41% of all data breaches, indicating that malicious activities targeting computer systems and networks are a significant source of these incidents.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a strong password?

Accepted Answer

Including personal information in a password makes it weaker because personal information can often be easily found or guessed by attackers.

Question 17

According to the text,what is the primary challenge of developing an effective security program in a health care organization?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

__________ is an individual's constitutional right to be left alone and to limit access to his or her health care information.

Accepted Answer

Privacy is the constitutional right that allows individuals to control access to their personal health care information.

Question 19

Which of the following is a standard of the HIPAA Security Administrative Safeguards?

Accepted Answer

Workforce security is part of the HIPAA Security Administrative Safeguards, which focuses on ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Question 20

__________ protect systems that utilize the Internet from intrusions and threats from outside sources.

Accepted Answer

Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network, thus protecting systems that utilize the Internet from intrusions and threats from outside sources.

Quiz 9: Privacy and Security