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CAS-004 Practice Question: A healthcare organization is implementing HIPAA…
A healthcare organization is implementing HIPAA Security Rule safeguards. Which TWO of the following are required administrative safeguards? (Choose TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
On the CASP+ exam, the trap is correctly distinguishing between administrative, physical, and technical safeguards under HIPAA. Candidates often mistake technical controls like encryption (ePHI at rest) or unique user identification for administrative safeguards, or think facility access controls are administrative instead of physical. The required administrative safeguards listed are security management process and assigned security responsibility.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Security management process.
The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities to implement administrative safeguards as part of their security management program. The security management process (Option A) is a required administrative safeguard that mandates organizations conduct a risk analysis, implement risk management policies, and regularly review system activity. Assigned security responsibility (Option D) is also a required administrative safeguard, requiring the organization to designate a specific individual or team responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Security management process.
Why this is correct
Required administrative safeguard per HIPAA §164.308(a)(1).
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Encryption of ePHI at rest.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a technical safeguard, not administrative.
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Unique user identification.
Why it's wrong here
Unique user identification is a technical safeguard.
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Assigned security responsibility.
Why this is correct
Required administrative safeguard per HIPAA §164.308(a)(2).
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Facility access controls.
Why it's wrong here
Facility access controls are physical safeguards.
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