- A
Implement audit logging for access to ePHI
HIPAA requires audit controls to record access to ePHI.
- B
Configure network security groups to allow only HTTPS traffic
Why wrong: While recommended, HIPAA does not mandate specific firewall rules.
- C
Enable multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts
Why wrong: MFA is a security best practice but not explicitly required by HIPAA.
- D
Configure automatic patching for all virtual machines
Why wrong: Patching is important but not a specific HIPAA requirement.
- E
Enable encryption at rest for all storage accounts containing ePHI
HIPAA requires encryption of ePHI at rest.
Question 995 of 997
CV0-004 Security Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of security. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A cloud administrator is configuring an Azure environment for a healthcare application that must comply with HIPAA. Which TWO configurations are required to meet HIPAA security and privacy rules? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Implement audit logging for access to ePHI
Audit logging for access to ePHI is required by HIPAA to track who accessed, modified, or deleted protected health information. In Azure, this is implemented through Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, which capture detailed audit trails for storage accounts, databases, and applications. Without audit logs, the organization cannot demonstrate compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule's requirement for activity monitoring and accountability.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Implement audit logging for access to ePHI
Why this is correct
HIPAA requires audit controls to record access to ePHI.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure network security groups to allow only HTTPS traffic
Why it's wrong here
While recommended, HIPAA does not mandate specific firewall rules.
- ✗
Enable multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts
Why it's wrong here
MFA is a security best practice but not explicitly required by HIPAA.
- ✗
Configure automatic patching for all virtual machines
Why it's wrong here
Patching is important but not a specific HIPAA requirement.
- ✓
Enable encryption at rest for all storage accounts containing ePHI
Why this is correct
HIPAA requires encryption of ePHI at rest.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'best practices' (like MFA and automatic patching) with 'required configurations' under HIPAA, leading them to select options that are recommended but not explicitly mandated by the Security Rule.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Encryption at rest for storage accounts containing ePHI is required by HIPAA's Security Rule (45 CFR § 164.312(a)(1)) as an addressable implementation specification for data confidentiality. In Azure, this is enforced via Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE) using 256-bit AES encryption, which is enabled by default for all new storage accounts but must be verified for existing ones. Audit logging, on the other hand, relies on Azure Monitor's diagnostic settings to capture read, write, and delete operations on blobs, files, and tables, with logs retained according to the organization's retention policy (minimum 6 years under HIPAA).
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this CV0-004 question test?
Security — This question tests Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Implement audit logging for access to ePHI — Audit logging for access to ePHI is required by HIPAA to track who accessed, modified, or deleted protected health information. In Azure, this is implemented through Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, which capture detailed audit trails for storage accounts, databases, and applications. Without audit logs, the organization cannot demonstrate compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule's requirement for activity monitoring and accountability.
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