HCISPP ISC2 Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 7

You receive a call from staff at a local hospital stating that they need information regarding a former client of yours who is scheduled for surgery. They fax you a release of information form which only authorizes the release of medications but the person on the phone is asking for dates of treatment and diagnoses. How would you respond?

A. Tell them everything they need to know because they are calling from a hospital

B. Release information regarding medications only

C. Refuse to release any information

Correct Answer:B

Question 8

Which of the BEST internationally recognized standard for evaluating security products and systems?

A. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS)

B. Common Criteria (CC)

C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

D. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

Correct Answer:B

Question 9

The intent of patient cost sharing at the point of receiving health care services is to.

A. Discourage the overuse of services among patients.

B. Discourage physicians from overcharging patients.

C. Encourage patients to utilize more health care services.

D. Encourage physicians to provide more effective health care services.

Correct Answer:A

Question 10

If you suspect someone is violating the facility's privacy policy, you should:

A. Say nothin

B. It's none of your business.

C. Watch the individual until you have gathered solid evidence against them.

D. Report your suspicions to your clinical supervisor for further follow-up.

Correct Answer:C

Question 11

A risk assessment report recommends upgrading all perimeter firewalls to mitigate a particular finding. Which of the following BEST supports this recommendation?

A. The inherent risk is greater than the residual risk.

B. The Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) approaches zero.

C. The expected loss from the risk exceeds mitigation costs.

D. The infrastructure budget can easily cover the upgrade costs.

Correct Answer:C

Question 12

Hospitals in the United States evolved from

A. alms houses

B. sick homes

C. pest houses

D. inns

Correct Answer:A

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