Cogito Fundamentals (COG170) Exam Q&A with rationales

This study document titled Cogito Fundamentals (COG170) Exam Q&A with Rationales is a fully curated and updated revision of Epic’s foundational analytics certification guide. Spanning 250 detailed questions with verified answers and explanations, it is structured into intuitive topic sections based on Epic’s Cogito suite, providing in-depth coverage of core tools such as Clarity, Caboodle, SlicerDicer, Radar, and Reporting Workbench.

Key Features of the Guide:

• Accurate rationales and resolved ambiguities for each question

• Clear formatting and categorized sections for easier reference

• Insight into real-world applications of Epic reporting tools

• Based on content typically covered in official Cogito training and assessments

Core Sections Included

SECTION 1: Dashboards and Components

• Creating and configuring dashboards

• Managing visibility, views, and component behavior

SECTION 2: SlicerDicer Concepts

• Functional differences between filters and slices

• Linking dashboard inputs for dynamic reporting

SECTION 3: Epic Databases

• Understanding Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle

• Real-time vs. analytical database structures

SECTION 4: Reporting Workbench and Templates

• Differentiating reports (HRX) and templates (HGR)

• Configuring access, visibility, and security settings

SECTION 5: Key Master Files and Records

• Identifying functions of PAF, HRX, IDK, HCM, HGG files

SECTION 6: Components and Editors

• Overview of supported component types and editor functions

• Customizing layout, visuals, and data connections

SECTION 7: Metric Framework

• Configuring key performance indicators and thresholds

• Metric tracking using CSF, IDB, IDN, and IDK

SECTION 8: Personalization and Access

• Controlling visibility via ‘Ready for Use’ and user roles

• Role-based personalization for dashboard access

SECTION 9: Exam Tips and Scenarios

• Navigation tips like CTRL + Click for tracing data

• Important compliance rules and troubleshooting access

SECTION 10: Definitions and Quick References

• Concise glossary of terms: Record, Contact, Item, Add Type

Who This Is For

• Data analysts and informaticists using Epic systems

• Health IT professionals preparing for Cogito Certification

• Clinical quality and reporting specialists in Epic-based environments

• Students and trainees in healthcare data management

Whether you’re brushing up before certification or reinforcing applied knowledge, this guide serves as a must-have reference for passing the COG170 exam and mastering Epic’s data and reporting tools.