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HIPAA HIO-301 Exam - Topic 1 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-301 exam
Question #: 67
Topic #: 1
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What type of entity authentication method would you recommend for a small physician's office that includes a staff of five people including the physician? The physician conducts electronic transactions. He is only the physician that has access to the system.

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Cortney
3 months ago
Totally agree, a password is probably the best fit here!
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Wilda
3 months ago
Digital certificates? Really? That seems complicated for a small office.
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Devon
3 months ago
PKI-based authentication sounds secure, but is it necessary?
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Julian
4 months ago
Biometrics could be overkill for just five people.
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Chaya
4 months ago
I think a login ID with password is the simplest option.
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Effie
4 months ago
Token-based authentication seems like a good balance between security and usability, but I’m not entirely sure how it compares to the other options.
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Geoffrey
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question about authentication methods, and I feel like PKI-based authentication might be too complex for this situation.
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Laurel
4 months ago
I think biometrics could be overkill for just five people, but it does sound secure. I wonder if the cost would be justified.
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Adolph
5 months ago
I remember discussing that for small offices, a simple login ID with password might be sufficient, but I'm not sure if it's the most secure option.
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Dong
5 months ago
Digital certificates, option E, could also be a good choice here. It would ensure secure authentication and data encryption for the electronic transactions. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of the different options.
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Dominque
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards option D, token-based authentication. It provides an extra layer of security beyond just a password, which could be important for a physician's office handling sensitive medical data.
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Renato
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Biometrics or PKI-based authentication might be more secure options for handling electronic transactions. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Margot
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'd probably go with option A - login ID and password. It's a simple and cost-effective solution for a small office like this.
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Dacia
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with all the authentication methods, so I'll need to review the details before deciding. Gotta make sure I pick the most appropriate solution for this small medical office scenario.
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Reiko
5 months ago
Based on the details provided, I believe a distribution group is the correct answer to create the shared voicemail.
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Taryn
5 months ago
I think the key here is establishing an "approved" requirements baseline with the customer. Option C seems like the most direct way to get that formal approval.
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Leslie
5 months ago
I've got this! The answer is B. The controller and gateway must be on routable networks, but they don't have to be on the same network as each other or the other hosts.
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Crista
10 months ago
As a physician, I'd want the most secure option possible. But let's be real, my staff can barely work the fax machine. Token-based auth is probably the way to go if I want to keep my blood pressure down.
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Mohammad
9 months ago
D) Token based authentication
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Bok
9 months ago
B) Biometrics-based authentication
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Natalya
9 months ago
A) Login ID with password based authentication.
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Darrel
10 months ago
Token-based authentication seems like the way to go here. It's more secure than just a login ID and password, but not as complicated as some of the other choices. Plus, it's easy to implement and maintain.
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Micah
8 months ago
E) Digital certificate based authentication
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Margarita
8 months ago
D) Token based authentication
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Madonna
8 months ago
B) Biometrics-based authentication
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Roxanne
10 months ago
A) Login ID with password based authentication.
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Marica
11 months ago
I disagree, I think biometrics-based authentication would provide better security for electronic transactions.
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Reynalda
11 months ago
PKI-based authentication is a bit complex for a small office. Digital certificates could work, but they might be a hassle to manage. I'd go with a simpler option like token-based auth.
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Nenita
9 months ago
D) Token based authentication
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Lonna
9 months ago
D) Token based authentication
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Doug
9 months ago
C) PKI-based authentication
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Marguerita
10 months ago
B) Biometrics-based authentication
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Francesco
10 months ago
A) Login ID with password based authentication.
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Lashanda
10 months ago
A) Login ID with password based authentication.
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Wai
11 months ago
I agree with Velda, it's simple and cost-effective for a small office.
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Sueann
11 months ago
Biometrics could be a good fit, but it might be overkill for a small office. I'd probably recommend token-based authentication as a more practical solution.
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Velda
11 months ago
I think for a small physician's office, login ID with password would be sufficient.
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Vi
11 months ago
Login ID with password is the most basic authentication method, but it's not the most secure option for a small office like this. Biometrics or token-based authentication would be better choices.
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