A Development Team Is Testing a New Application Release

question 128

Multiple Choice

A development team is testing a new application release. The team needs to import existing client PHI data records from the production environment to the test environment to test accuracy and functionality. Which of the following would BEST protect the sensitivity of this data while still allowing the team to perform the testing?

• A) Deidentification
• B) Encoding
• C) Encryption
• D) Watermarking

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Definitions:

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that allocates damages based on the proportional fault of each party involved in an accident, allowing for partial financial recovery based on degree of fault.

Last Clear Chance

A doctrine in tort law that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, if the defendant had the final opportunity to avoid the harm but failed to do so.

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine in tort law that makes a person or entity responsible for damages or harm caused, regardless of negligence or fault.

Defective Condition

A flaw in a product that makes it unsafe for its intended or reasonably foreseeable use.