CAHIMS Certification Exam Questions with
Verified Answers
Question 1
The following scenario demonstrates which factor that influenced the positive
reception of Healthcare IT?
After accessing information on the internet, Helen, age 54, suspected her symptoms
were caused by a tumor on her pituitary gland. She researched surgical methods of
removal and chose surgeons and a hospital according to her desired surgical
procedure.
a. Efficiency
b. Personalized Healthcare
c. Patient empowerment
d. Research
Correct Answer
c
Question 2
This is an example of hardware fault tolerance:
a. Redundant hard drives in the server
b. Multiple-version programs
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 3
Which of the following is true of incremental implementation strategies?
a. They have a quicker return on investment.
b. They are high risk, high anxiety.
c. They require greater numbers of resources.
d. They have higher training costs.
Correct Answer
D
Question 4
Malware that works to create a lot of network traffic is referred to as a(n) __________.
a. Macro virus
b. worm
c. adware
d. phishing
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
Survey data from the pilot users should include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. What changed?
b. What went wrong?
c. What are suggestions for interface changes?
d. Would you like to go back to the old system?
Correct Answer
D
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,Question 6
There are federal requirements which define your backup methodology.
a. True
b. False
Correct Answer
B
Question 7
The most appropriate training strategy is:
a. Classroom-style.
b. Web-based.
c. One-on-one.
d. Train the trainer.
e. All of the above.
Correct Answer
E
Question 8
Choose the best statement about Medicaid and Medicare coverage:
a. Medicaid covers older adults; Medicare covers people with low incomes.
b. Medicaid covers people with low incomes; Medicare covers children and pregnant
women in families that earn too much for Medicaid.
c. Medicare covers older adults; Medicaid covers people with low incomes.
d. Medicare covers all uninsured children and pregnant women; Medicaid covers
older adults.
Correct Answer
c
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, Question 9
Which of the following represent limitations in the use of mobile health devices with
patients
a. They are surprisingly heavy for older adults
b. The small screen diminishes visibility and interactivity
c. Complex hierarchical menu systems makes navigation challenging
d. b and c
e. All of the above
Correct Answer
D
Question 10
Which of the following is the standards development organization responsible for the
interchange of clinical and financial information?
a. Accredited Standards Committee X12
b. American Society for Testing & Materials
c. Health Level 7
d. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Correct Answer
C
Question 11
What symbol should be used to diagram the following process step: "If the patient is
a new patient ..." then
a. Pentagon
b. Diamond
c. Oval
d. Rectangle
Correct Answer
B
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Verified Answers
Question 1
The following scenario demonstrates which factor that influenced the positive
reception of Healthcare IT?
After accessing information on the internet, Helen, age 54, suspected her symptoms
were caused by a tumor on her pituitary gland. She researched surgical methods of
removal and chose surgeons and a hospital according to her desired surgical
procedure.
a. Efficiency
b. Personalized Healthcare
c. Patient empowerment
d. Research
Correct Answer
c
Question 2
This is an example of hardware fault tolerance:
a. Redundant hard drives in the server
b. Multiple-version programs
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 3
Which of the following is true of incremental implementation strategies?
a. They have a quicker return on investment.
b. They are high risk, high anxiety.
c. They require greater numbers of resources.
d. They have higher training costs.
Correct Answer
D
Question 4
Malware that works to create a lot of network traffic is referred to as a(n) __________.
a. Macro virus
b. worm
c. adware
d. phishing
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
Survey data from the pilot users should include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. What changed?
b. What went wrong?
c. What are suggestions for interface changes?
d. Would you like to go back to the old system?
Correct Answer
D
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,Question 6
There are federal requirements which define your backup methodology.
a. True
b. False
Correct Answer
B
Question 7
The most appropriate training strategy is:
a. Classroom-style.
b. Web-based.
c. One-on-one.
d. Train the trainer.
e. All of the above.
Correct Answer
E
Question 8
Choose the best statement about Medicaid and Medicare coverage:
a. Medicaid covers older adults; Medicare covers people with low incomes.
b. Medicaid covers people with low incomes; Medicare covers children and pregnant
women in families that earn too much for Medicaid.
c. Medicare covers older adults; Medicaid covers people with low incomes.
d. Medicare covers all uninsured children and pregnant women; Medicaid covers
older adults.
Correct Answer
c
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, Question 9
Which of the following represent limitations in the use of mobile health devices with
patients
a. They are surprisingly heavy for older adults
b. The small screen diminishes visibility and interactivity
c. Complex hierarchical menu systems makes navigation challenging
d. b and c
e. All of the above
Correct Answer
D
Question 10
Which of the following is the standards development organization responsible for the
interchange of clinical and financial information?
a. Accredited Standards Committee X12
b. American Society for Testing & Materials
c. Health Level 7
d. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Correct Answer
C
Question 11
What symbol should be used to diagram the following process step: "If the patient is
a new patient ..." then
a. Pentagon
b. Diamond
c. Oval
d. Rectangle
Correct Answer
B
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