Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 16

Mark is an HIM employee who utilizes six different information systems as part of his job. Each of these has a different password. In order to keep up with the password for each system, Mark has written them all on paper and taped it to the back of his wife's picture on his desk. What technology could be used to eliminate this problem for Mark and other employees in the same situation?

Answer options

• A. role-based access
• B. user-based access
• C. SSO
• D. DAC

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is SSO (Single Sign-On) because it allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials, eliminating the need to remember and write down multiple passwords. Role-based access and user-based access focus on permissions and user roles rather than simplifying password management. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) relates to how permissions are assigned rather than solving the password memorization issue.