RA certification questions

Additional protections researchers can include in their practice to protect subject privacy and data confidentiality include: A. Destroying all identifiers connected to the data. B. Requiring all members of the research team to sign confidentiality agreements. C. Reporting data in aggregate form in publications resulting from the research. D. Keeping the key linking names to responses in a secure location. E. All of the above

E. All of the above

The entity that normally is supposed to determine whether an academic researcher's conflict of interest can be managed is: A. A conflict of interest committee B. The researcher C. The faculty senate D. The university president

A. A conflict of interest committee

Which of the following statements is true regarding the responsibilities of a reviewer? A. A reviewer's conflict of interest should be disclosed to the journal editor or grant agency. B. A professor can have a student complete the review without notifying the journal. C. A reviewer's expertise should be in a different field than that of the manuscript so the work can be evaluated from the perspective of a neutral reader. D. A reviewer should evaluate a competitor's manuscript more critically than other manuscripts.

A. A reviewer's conflict of interest should be disclosed to the journal editor or grant agency.

When traveling internationally, an individual: A. Should verify, with institution's ECO, if any of their electronic devices or other tools-of-trade equipment or any research is restricted prior to leaving. B. Can take their laptop, smartphone, or tablet. C. Can take whatever equipment needed, like a GPS device, as long as it is considered a tool-of-trade. D. Does not need to worry about anything unless they are going to an embargoed country. E. Is allowed to present unpublished research that is currently still ongoing.

A. Should verify, with institution's ECO, if any of their electronic devices or other tools-of-trade equipment or any research is restricted prior to leaving.

Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe that their manuscript was reviewed unfairly? A. The author can contact the editor with their concerns. B. Nothing; by submitting to the peer review process, authors agree to accept the outcome. C. The author should ask the editor to reveal the identities of the reviewers. D. The author should contact the reviewers directly.

A. The author can contact the editor with their concerns.

Which of the following is true regarding academic-industry collaborations? A. The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds. B. Federal law does not permit an academic institution to own anything that is produced from the collaboration. C. They cannot happen because of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980. D. Conflicts of interest are not common in these collaborations.

A. The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.

Which of the following is most likely to be considered plagiarism? A. Using materials from a source without proper citation. B. Intentionally reporting the results of inaccurate statistical tests. C. Adding extra data points without proper justification. D. Tampering with research equipment.

A. Using materials from a source without proper citation.

What is the main role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the research process? A. Ensures compliance with regulations and policies, including laws pertaining to exports of items, services, and technology B. Ensures proper attention to confidentiality and privacy of human subjects C. Reviews research proposals involving animals to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of animals D. Prepares researchers in responsible research practices to protect against research misconduct

B. Ensures proper attention to confidentiality and privacy of human subjects

Which of the following most accurately describes an institutional conflict of interest? A. It occurs when two or more researchers within a department are competing for the same research funding. B. It occurs when an institution's financial or non-financial interests could interfere with its research activities. C. It occurs when two or more departments within a college are competing for the same research funding. D. It occurs when two or more institutions are competing for the same research funding.

B. It occurs when an institution's financial or non-financial interests could interfere with its research activities.

The regulatory agency that oversees export controls related to financial transactions and other sanctions is: A. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) B. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) C. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) D. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) E. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

B. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

An item that is used all over the world: A. Does not require an export license. B. Is not subject to the deemed export rule. C. May still be controlled. D. Is not restricted if it is in electronic format.

C. May still be controlled.

Which of the following are not research data? A. Measurements or statistics B. Audio and video recordings C. Medical records D.Survey responses

C. Medical records

According to U.S. Federal Research Misconduct Policy, which of the following is considered to be research misconduct? A. Gift authorship B. Conflict of interest C. Plagiarism D. Harassing a co-worker

C. Plagiarism

Reviewers have a responsibility to promote ethical peer review by: A. Seeking the help of others in the research team to perform the review. B. Revealing their identity to the authors of the manuscript or grant proposal. C. Preserving the confidentiality of the submission. D. Using the information contained in a reviewed manuscript to further their own research.

C. Preserving the confidentiality of the submission.

The regulatory agency that oversees export controls related to military items is: A. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) B. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) C. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) D. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) E. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

C. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

The typical first main phase in response to a research misconduct allegation is called: A. Remediation B. The adjudication C. The inquiry D. The audit

C. The inquiry

The most important factor in determining whether a research collaboration will be successful is: A. Whether each research team member was trained in the same research methods. B. Whether each research team member has an equal share of resources. C. Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about their goals and responsibilities. D. Whether the research team has access an effective Technology Transfer Office.

C. Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about their goals and responsibilities.

Which of the following is a responsibility of each author? A. Directly observing data collection. B. Corresponding with the journal editor. C. Performing the data analysis. D. Confirming that data have been accurately presented in the paper.

D. Confirming that data have been accurately presented in the paper.

Which type of research misconduct most likely occurred if someone intentionally removes data points from the data set in order to generate a deceptive conclusion? A. Fabrication B. Plagiarism C. Unauthorized access D. Falsification

D. Falsification

What practice should not be followed when storing confidential, sensitive, and/or personal data? A. Store signed consent forms separately from data B. Address storage during consent procedures C. Encrypt data D. Keep personal information in the data files E. Make data accessible only to authorized persons

D. Keep personal information in the data files

Which of the following is true about the management of conflicts of interest? A. Researchers are typically permitted to judge for themselves whether a conflict of interest needs to be managed. B. Organizations do not require that conflicts of interest are managed as long as researchers disclose them. C. Researchers are required to eliminate all conflicts of interest that they have. D. Management plans are often created to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest.

D. Management plans are often created to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest.

Exporting can occur: A. Only through physical shipments B. Only when the item is controlled C. Only with tangible items D. Physically and electronically

D. Physically and electronically

What is the most appropriate process for research collaborators to use in determining which journal they should submit their work to? A. It is appropriate to submit the work to any peer reviewed journal. B. Submit the work to several journals that represent the interests of all the authors. C. Obtain advice from the Technology Transfer Office. D. The research team should discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing.

D. The research team should discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing.

What are some common groups within a university that researchers may partner with to implement a data management plan (DMP)? A. Library B. Information Technology C. Office of Sponsored Research D. Institutional Review Board E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Which of the following most accurately describes a good mentoring practice? a. Encourage mentees to receive mentoring from a collection of individuals. b. Inform mentees that faculty are the only individuals who have enough experience to serve as mentors. c. Avoid being a mentor unless you work in the same research field as a mentee. d. Inform mentees that they must rely on their research advisor for all mentoring.

a. Encourage mentees to receive mentoring from a collection of individuals.

Which of the following is most likely to create a poor relationship between a mentor and a mentee? a. The mentor recruits mentees merely for the mentor's own career advancement. b. The mentor has experience and interest in the mentee's field of study. c. The relationship includes clear discussions about each person's expectations. d. The mentee has an interest in learning more about the mentor's field of study.

a. The mentor recruits mentees merely for the mentor's own career advancement.

The main focus of NIH's conflict of interest policy is: A. Financial conflicts of interest B. Personal conflicts of interest C. Academic conflicts of interest C. Conflicts of conscience

A. Financial conflicts of interest

The two main criteria that the National Science Foundation (NSF) uses to evaluate grant proposals are: A. Intellectual merit and broader impact. B. Sustainability and innovation. C. Ethical integrity and legal compliance. D. Quality and quantity.

A. Intellectual merit and broader impact.

What is the main function of a Technology Transfer Office with respect to collaborative research? A. It helps collaborative researchers to commercialize their work. B. It arranges the purchase and delivery of new computer hardware for research teams. C. It sets up new e-mail accounts. D. It arranges movers to pack and ship equipment to a researcher's new facilities.

A. It helps collaborative researchers to commercialize their work.

A reviewer's main responsibility is to: A. Avoid criticizing the work of other researchers. B. Behave professionally. C. Contact the authors when the review is completed. D. Be friendly.

B. Behave professionally.

What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic institutions? A. It protects the confidentiality of research results. B. It guarantees researchers the right to publish their results in the journal of their choice. C. It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property from federally-funded research. D. It requires the ethical treatment of human subjects during research.

C. It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property from federally-funded research.

If researchers allow their moral or other personal beliefs to influence their objectivity, this is most likely an example of: A. Fabrication B. A conflict of commitment C. A financial conflict of interest D. A conflict of conscience

D. A conflict of conscience

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the mentoring relationship? a. A mentoring relationship must not turn into a friendship, or else it is a failure. b. Mentors teach mentees about aspects of academic life that are not covered in textbooks. c. Graduate students, but not mentors, benefit from the mentoring relationship. d. Mentoring relationships happen naturally and do not require work.

b. Mentors teach mentees about aspects of academic life that are not covered in textbooks.

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a psychologically healthy research training environment? a. Mentees feel that the leader knows what they are working on. b. Mentees can say what they think without worrying about hurting someone's feelings. c. Mentees can provide and respond to feedback without fear or personal attacks. d. Mentees are required to speak up in meetings.

c. Mentees can provide and respond to feedback without fear or personal attacks.

Which statement is true about cultivating a psychologically healthy and supportive research environment? a. Mentees are not responsible for contributing to a healthy and supportive research environment. b. The culture of the academic institution is the primary influence on the environment of a research lab. c. Research environments form as a function of the people in them, and mentors are unlikely to be able to influence how people behave. d. Research mentors are responsible for creating and monitoring the quality of a research environment.

d. Research mentors are responsible for creating and monitoring the quality of a research environment.

Which of the following is true regarding the U.S. Federal Research Misconduct Policy? A. To have a misconduct finding, the action must have been committed intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly. B. Misconduct must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. C. The Policy covers conflicts of interest and the misuse of grant funding. D. The standard of innocent until proven guilty does not apply in misconduct cases.

A. To have a misconduct finding, the action must have been committed intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly.

Which of the following stakeholders is most likely to own the data resulting from a research project? A. A graduate student working under the direction of a faculty member B. The faculty member working on a federally funded project C. The organization that receives federal funding for a project D. The technician who collected the data

C. The organization that receives federal funding for a project

Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section? A. Journals typically request that the person who provides financial support for the research be listed as an author instead of being listed in the acknowledgments section. B. It is the norm that individuals should not be asked whether they want to be listed in the acknowledgments section. C. An acknowledgments section is necessary for disclosing if research is supported by federal funds, but the section is not necessary if a corporate sponsor supports research. D. The contributions of technicians and other researchers are often listed in the acknowledgments section if they do not meet all of the criteria for authorship.

D. The contributions of technicians and other researchers are often listed in the acknowledgments section if they do not meet all of the criteria for authorship.