Who needs a record in the User (EMP) master file?

• A. Any person who logs in to Hyperspace
• B. Only physicians
• C. Only patients
• D. Only staff

Answer: (A)

Access to Hyperspace is controlled through the User (EMP) master file, which holds the identity and access rights for every person who will log in. The best answer reflects that this record is needed for anyone who signs in, because the system must authenticate the user and apply the correct permissions. If a person had no EMP entry, there would be no verified identity or security profile to grant access or to audit their actions. Roles like physicians, patients, or staff are real groups, but the requirement isn’t limited to one group—anyone who logs in, including various job roles or external users, needs an EMP record. Patients might not log in to Hyperspace in the same way; they typically use patient portals. In short, the EMP master file ensures proper authentication and authorization for every login.