Free CHC Practice Questions
Original questions with explanations
These original CHC practice questions are educational examples designed to exercise reasoning. They are not recalled exam items and do not imply access to live or confidential test content.
Question 1
A hotline allegation identifies possible improper billing. What should happen first?
- A. Triage risk, preserve relevant information, and initiate an independent documented review
- B. Delete the report
- C. Promise a specific outcome
- D. Notify all staff publicly
Answer and explanation
A. Triage risk, preserve relevant information, and initiate an independent documented review A prompt, objective, and appropriately scoped response protects integrity and evidence.
Question 2
Which feature most supports compliance-program effectiveness?
- A. No reporting channel
- B. Risk-based monitoring tied to findings, corrective action, and follow-up
- C. A policy binder alone
- D. Training attendance only
Answer and explanation
B. Risk-based monitoring tied to findings, corrective action, and follow-up Effectiveness requires active detection, response, and reassessment.
Question 3
An audit finds overpayments. What is the best response?
- A. Change audit criteria
- B. Destroy records
- C. Investigate scope and cause, stop the issue, correct it, and follow applicable reporting and repayment rules
- D. Ignore small amounts
Answer and explanation
C. Investigate scope and cause, stop the issue, correct it, and follow applicable reporting and repayment rules Compliance response addresses ongoing conduct, impact, obligations, and prevention.
Question 4
Why should discipline be consistent?
- A. It removes management judgment
- B. It supports fairness, credibility, and enforcement of standards
- C. It guarantees no violations
- D. It replaces training
Answer and explanation
B. It supports fairness, credibility, and enforcement of standards Consistent enforcement is a core element of an effective program.
Question 5
What should anchor CHC study?
- A. The current CCB CHC content outline and handbook
- B. One statute alone
- C. A hospital policy only
- D. Recalled questions
Answer and explanation
A. The current CCB CHC content outline and handbook The official outline defines the broad compliance competency set.
How to Review Your Results
For every missed item, name the tested concept, explain why the correct option is best, and identify the clue that rules out each distractor. Then review the corresponding official content domain.