Epic Skills Assessment: Software Development Flashcards
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In Epic's development environment, what is the primary purpose of the 'Chronicles' tool?
Answer: A logging and debugging framework used to trace application events
Chronicles is Epic's logging framework that developers use to trace application events, errors, and diagnostic information during development and production.
When developing a custom Epic report using Crystal Reports, which data source connection type is most commonly used to access Epic data?
Answer: An OLE DB connection through Epic's Clarity data warehouse
Custom Crystal Reports in Epic typically connect via OLE DB to the Clarity SQL data warehouse, which mirrors operational data in a relational format.
What does the term 'INI' refer to in Epic's software architecture?
Answer: A master patient index record type in the Chronicles database
In Epic's Chronicles database, INI (master file records) are top-level record types that store configuration and reference data used across the system.
A developer needs to expose Epic clinical data to a third-party application. Which modern standard should they prioritize for this integration?
Answer: FHIR R4 APIs via Epic's App Orchard platform
FHIR R4 APIs available through Epic's App Orchard are the modern, preferred standard for exposing Epic clinical data to third-party applications.
In Epic's testing methodology, what is a 'regression bundle'?
Answer: A predefined set of test scripts that validate core workflows after an upgrade
A regression bundle is a curated set of test scripts covering critical workflows, run after each upgrade or patch to ensure existing functionality remains intact.
Which Epic programming construct is used to define the business logic that fires when a specific field value changes in a record?
Answer: A Rule
In Epic's configuration layer, Rules define conditional logic that fires in response to specific triggers such as field value changes within a record.
When an Epic developer uses 'Caboodle,' what type of system are they working with?
Answer: Epic's enterprise data warehouse for analytics and reporting
Caboodle is Epic's enterprise data warehouse (EDW) platform, built on SQL Server, used for analytics, population health, and operational reporting.