Epic Training COG170 Cogito Fundamentals Exa
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Assuming a user has the appropriate report group to access a dashboard, what
other dashboard settings control whether the dashboard is available for viewing? -
ANSWER -Appropriate Report Group; The Ready for use and Enabled for user
selection check boxes
Every Report model is a record in which Master File? - ANSWER -HSQ
Which of the following do you need to create a link from a dashboard to a given
Hyperspaceactivity?
a. The activity descriptor for the activity
b. The menu descriptor of the activity
c. The user-facing name of the activity
d. The parent menu of the activity record - ANSWER -The activity descriptor for
the activity
You have built a component record. Which of the following could explain why the
component does not appear on a specific dashboard?
a. The component is not set as ready for use
b. The component is not listed on the Content form of the dashboard
c. The component and the dashboard do not share any report groups
d. The component has not been marked as enabled for user selection - ANSWER -
a. The component is not set as ready for use
b. The component is not listed on the Content form of the dashboard
True or False. Components require a defined Display title on the Display form. -
ANSWER -True - It is a required field
A scheduler wants a population that shows how many appointments there are
today with a status of 'Scheduled.' They want to reference this throughout the day
to keep track of how many appointments are left to check in. Could this be done in
,SlicerDicer? Why? - ANSWER -No, SlicerDicer does not contain today's data, so
a list of scheduled appointments wouldn't change throughout the day.
A user wants a list of surgical cases scheduled in the next week grouped by
procedure. They will reference this list at the start of each week to audit room and
staff usage. Could SlicerDicer meet this need? Why? - ANSWER -Yes. Even
though the list has to include cases scheduled in the future, the use only requires
cases that were scheduled in advance, and all such surgeries scheduled at least a
day earlier will be displayed
True or False: SlicerDicer can be used to report on any data that has ever been
entered into Epic. - ANSWER -False. SlicerDicer can only be used to report on
data that has been extracted to the Caboodle.
A SlicerDicer population is showing all smokers with PCPs in your clinic. You
would like to see these patients grouped by their different PCPs, with one bar per
provider. How would you do this? Choose only ONE ANSWER.
a) Add a criterion
b) Change your measure
c) Change your visualization
d) Add a slice - ANSWER -d) Add a slice
Which of Epic's databases contains real-time data?
a. Chronicles
b. Clarity
c. Caboodle - ANSWER -a) Chronicles
Which of Epic's databases are relational databases?
a. Chronicles
b. Clarity
c. Caboodle - ANSWER -b. Clarity
c. Caboodle
Do item numbers necessarily carry meaning across master files? - ANSWER -No,
item numbers do not necessarily carry meaning across master files.
, True or False. You can use the Record Viewer to look up the definition of a table
in Clarity. - ANSWER -False. Use the Record Viewer to view data from a record
in Chronicles. Use the Clarity Dictionary to look up the definition of a table in
Clarity.
What is the difference between a record and a contact? - ANSWER -A record is a
single entity. What kind of thing depends on the master file - a record in the patient
master file is a patient, a record in the provider master file is a provider, etc.
A contact represents a single set of data (usually representing a unique time period)
on that record.
What is the difference between a multiple response item and a response each time
item? - ANSWER -These refer to different item characteristics. "Multiple
response" refers to a particular Response Type. A multiple response item can hold
multiple ANSWERs on one contact. "Response each time" refers to a particular
True or False: A patient who has been seen twice at your facility should have two
records in the Patient master file. - ANSWER -False - The patient should only
have one record, but that record will have two contacts.
A user shows you a field in Hyperspace that they want to report on. How can you
find wherein Chronicles that field files to? - ANSWER -Control left-click it. If that
doesn't work, try using the Record Viewer.
When you allow multiple summary locations in a metric-based component, how
many resources (IDK) can be added to the component? How can you tell from the
Data Source form in Component Editor? - ANSWER -One, the resource field
becomes single response.
How could you add more summary targets to the component? What did this button
control before? - ANSWER -Clicking the Add button. This used to be how you
added multiple resources to the component.
What master file stores dashboard resources? - ANSWER -IDK
, What master file stores metric definitions? - ANSWER -IDN
If a component has a data source of Component Record, will it leverage the metric
framework? - ANSWER -No. A Data Source of Dashboard Resource indicates a
component will use the Metric Framework.
True or False: A metric definition may only be referenced by one dashboard
resource record. - ANSWER -False
A user ran a report to find all geriatric patients but now wants to limit the report to
only patients who have arthritis. The report includes a column to display the
patients' medical problems. How can the user limit the report to only arthritic
patients without re-running it? - ANSWER -Use the Filters tab, and filter the
Medical Problem column on the value "arthritis".
Who can find a public report in the Library? - ANSWER -If a user can see a
template in the Library, they will be able to view and run all the public reports
made from the template.
True or False. A private report is one that anyone can run, but only the creator can
edit. - ANSWER -False
What Master File stores one record for every display column in Chronicles?
Choose only ONE ANSWER.
a. HRX
b. PAF
c. IDB - ANSWER -PAF
What should you do before creating a new display column? - ANSWER -Check
to make sure there isn't a column already created that you can use.
If you want to build a dashboard containing a metric-based component, what
records do you need, and in what order must they be built? - ANSWER -
IDN(Metrics definition), then IDK(Dashboard resources), then IDB(Radar
Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100%
Correct |2026/2027
Assuming a user has the appropriate report group to access a dashboard, what
other dashboard settings control whether the dashboard is available for viewing? -
ANSWER -Appropriate Report Group; The Ready for use and Enabled for user
selection check boxes
Every Report model is a record in which Master File? - ANSWER -HSQ
Which of the following do you need to create a link from a dashboard to a given
Hyperspaceactivity?
a. The activity descriptor for the activity
b. The menu descriptor of the activity
c. The user-facing name of the activity
d. The parent menu of the activity record - ANSWER -The activity descriptor for
the activity
You have built a component record. Which of the following could explain why the
component does not appear on a specific dashboard?
a. The component is not set as ready for use
b. The component is not listed on the Content form of the dashboard
c. The component and the dashboard do not share any report groups
d. The component has not been marked as enabled for user selection - ANSWER -
a. The component is not set as ready for use
b. The component is not listed on the Content form of the dashboard
True or False. Components require a defined Display title on the Display form. -
ANSWER -True - It is a required field
A scheduler wants a population that shows how many appointments there are
today with a status of 'Scheduled.' They want to reference this throughout the day
to keep track of how many appointments are left to check in. Could this be done in
,SlicerDicer? Why? - ANSWER -No, SlicerDicer does not contain today's data, so
a list of scheduled appointments wouldn't change throughout the day.
A user wants a list of surgical cases scheduled in the next week grouped by
procedure. They will reference this list at the start of each week to audit room and
staff usage. Could SlicerDicer meet this need? Why? - ANSWER -Yes. Even
though the list has to include cases scheduled in the future, the use only requires
cases that were scheduled in advance, and all such surgeries scheduled at least a
day earlier will be displayed
True or False: SlicerDicer can be used to report on any data that has ever been
entered into Epic. - ANSWER -False. SlicerDicer can only be used to report on
data that has been extracted to the Caboodle.
A SlicerDicer population is showing all smokers with PCPs in your clinic. You
would like to see these patients grouped by their different PCPs, with one bar per
provider. How would you do this? Choose only ONE ANSWER.
a) Add a criterion
b) Change your measure
c) Change your visualization
d) Add a slice - ANSWER -d) Add a slice
Which of Epic's databases contains real-time data?
a. Chronicles
b. Clarity
c. Caboodle - ANSWER -a) Chronicles
Which of Epic's databases are relational databases?
a. Chronicles
b. Clarity
c. Caboodle - ANSWER -b. Clarity
c. Caboodle
Do item numbers necessarily carry meaning across master files? - ANSWER -No,
item numbers do not necessarily carry meaning across master files.
, True or False. You can use the Record Viewer to look up the definition of a table
in Clarity. - ANSWER -False. Use the Record Viewer to view data from a record
in Chronicles. Use the Clarity Dictionary to look up the definition of a table in
Clarity.
What is the difference between a record and a contact? - ANSWER -A record is a
single entity. What kind of thing depends on the master file - a record in the patient
master file is a patient, a record in the provider master file is a provider, etc.
A contact represents a single set of data (usually representing a unique time period)
on that record.
What is the difference between a multiple response item and a response each time
item? - ANSWER -These refer to different item characteristics. "Multiple
response" refers to a particular Response Type. A multiple response item can hold
multiple ANSWERs on one contact. "Response each time" refers to a particular
True or False: A patient who has been seen twice at your facility should have two
records in the Patient master file. - ANSWER -False - The patient should only
have one record, but that record will have two contacts.
A user shows you a field in Hyperspace that they want to report on. How can you
find wherein Chronicles that field files to? - ANSWER -Control left-click it. If that
doesn't work, try using the Record Viewer.
When you allow multiple summary locations in a metric-based component, how
many resources (IDK) can be added to the component? How can you tell from the
Data Source form in Component Editor? - ANSWER -One, the resource field
becomes single response.
How could you add more summary targets to the component? What did this button
control before? - ANSWER -Clicking the Add button. This used to be how you
added multiple resources to the component.
What master file stores dashboard resources? - ANSWER -IDK
, What master file stores metric definitions? - ANSWER -IDN
If a component has a data source of Component Record, will it leverage the metric
framework? - ANSWER -No. A Data Source of Dashboard Resource indicates a
component will use the Metric Framework.
True or False: A metric definition may only be referenced by one dashboard
resource record. - ANSWER -False
A user ran a report to find all geriatric patients but now wants to limit the report to
only patients who have arthritis. The report includes a column to display the
patients' medical problems. How can the user limit the report to only arthritic
patients without re-running it? - ANSWER -Use the Filters tab, and filter the
Medical Problem column on the value "arthritis".
Who can find a public report in the Library? - ANSWER -If a user can see a
template in the Library, they will be able to view and run all the public reports
made from the template.
True or False. A private report is one that anyone can run, but only the creator can
edit. - ANSWER -False
What Master File stores one record for every display column in Chronicles?
Choose only ONE ANSWER.
a. HRX
b. PAF
c. IDB - ANSWER -PAF
What should you do before creating a new display column? - ANSWER -Check
to make sure there isn't a column already created that you can use.
If you want to build a dashboard containing a metric-based component, what
records do you need, and in what order must they be built? - ANSWER -
IDN(Metrics definition), then IDK(Dashboard resources), then IDB(Radar
