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These 10 free COE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Ophthalmic Executive blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: General Ophthalmic Knowledge 10% of exam

Question 1

A patient reports sudden painless loss of vision beginning today. What is the most appropriate administrative response?

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Correct answer: B - Follow the practice urgent ophthalmic triage process

Domain 2: Financial Management 22% of exam

Question 2

A practice reports increased revenue but decreased available cash. Which concept best explains this situation?

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Correct answer: A - Accrual accounting records revenue when earned rather than only when cash is received

Question 3

A practice has fixed costs of $120,000 and a contribution margin of $300 per procedure. Using fixed costs divided by contribution margin, how many procedures are needed to break even?

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Correct answer: B - 400

Domain 3: Operations 22% of exam

Question 4

A practice is considering adding a refractive service line. Which analysis should be completed to determine whether the service is financially viable?

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Correct answer: A - A break-even and cost-benefit feasibility analysis

Question 5

A manager compares productivity and overhead with similar practices. Which resource is being used?

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Correct answer: A - Industry benchmarks

Domain 4: Information Technology Management 12% of exam

Question 6

When evaluating cloud versus on-site servers, which IT factor is most important?

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Correct answer: B - Protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information

Domain 5: Human Resources 18% of exam

Question 7

An employee knowingly ignores a required safety procedure after training and documentation of the risk. What is the appropriate HR response?

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Correct answer: B - Use the organization's documented corrective action process

Question 8

A compensation plan includes salary ranges, benefits, and bonus criteria. Which HR function is addressed?

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Correct answer: A - Compensation administration

Domain 6: Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance 16% of exam

Question 9

Which regulation establishes privacy and security requirements for protected health information?

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Correct answer: A - HIPAA

Question 10

A compliance officer wants to identify regulatory weaknesses before penalties occur. What approach is best?

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Correct answer: B - Maintain compliance monitoring and corrective processes

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