CSBI PRACTICE TEST 50
QUESTIONS
Question 1: A health system combines EHR encounters, claims, sta�ng logs, and patient-generated device data for enterprise analysis. Which characteristic most clearly makes this a big-data problem?
Choices:
1) The data come only from clinical systems 2) The data have high volume, variety, and velocity 3) The data are stored in a single relational table 4) The data contain only numeric �elds
Correct Answer: The data have high volume, variety, and velocity
Explanation: Big data is commonly distinguished by characteristics such as high volume, variety, and velocity. Combining clinical, �nancial, workforce, and device streams creates heterogeneous and rapidly accumulating data that require scalable methods.Page 1
Question 2: Which statement best describes business intelligence in a healthcare organization?
Choices:
1) A single dashboard used by executives 2) A set of methods, processes, architectures, and technologies that turn data into decision- supporting information 3) A database limited to audited �nancial statements 4) A replacement for clinical judgment Correct Answer: A set of methods, processes, architectures, and technologies that turn data into decision-supporting information Explanation: Business intelligence is broader than a dashboard or database. It integrates methods, processes, data architecture, analytics, and presentation tools to support informed decisions.Question 3: A revenue-cycle director reviews last month's denial rate by payer and service line. What type of analytics is being used?
Choices:
1) Descriptive analytics 2) Predictive analytics 3) Prescriptive analytics 4) Optimization analytics
Correct Answer: Descriptive analytics
Explanation: Descriptive analytics summarizes what has already happened. Reviewing historical denial rates by payer and service line is a retrospective description of performance.Page 2
Question 4: A model estimates the probability that a newly submitted claim will be denied. Which analytic type does this represent?
Choices:
1) Descriptive 2) Predictive 3) Prescriptive 4) Diagnostic only
Correct Answer: Predictive
Explanation: Predictive analytics applies historical patterns and statistical or machine-learning methods to estimate the likelihood of a future event, such as a claim denial.Question 5: A scheduling system recommends the sta�ng mix that minimizes overtime while maintaining required nurse coverage. Which analytic approach is most directly involved?
Choices:
1) Descriptive analytics 2) Prescriptive analytics 3) Data pro�ling 4) Record linkage
Correct Answer: Prescriptive analytics
Explanation: Prescriptive analytics recommends actions by applying business rules, optimization, or mathematical models to predicted or observed conditions.Page 3