CITI Program
ZIUQ · ITIC
C Research Ethics & Compliance Training
★ ★
EST. 2000
A D V A N C I N G K N O W L E D G E T O I M P R O V E H U M A N H E A LT H
CITI Training Quiz Answers
H U M A N S U BJ E CTS R E S E A R C H , I R B R E V I E W & T H E B E L M O N T R E P O RT
INSTITUTION CITI Program PROGRAM Human Subjects Research (HSR)
Training
COURSE CITI Training — Social & ACADEMIC YEAR
Behavioral Research
EXAM TYPE Quiz Answers — Verified Solutions TOTAL QUESTIONS 10 Questions
CONTENT AREAS IRB Review, Belmont Report, FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Human Subjects Protections Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Topics: IRB review types, Belmont Report principles, human subjects protections, informed consent,
undue influence.
▸ All content derived from CITI Program training modules on human subjects research.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
SECTION I — CITI TRAINING QUIZ Questions 1 – 10
, 1. Identify one way faculty researchers can possibly avoid undue influence of student
subjects.
A. Offer extra credit to students who participate
B. Avoid recruiting their own students in the research
C. Require participation as part of the course grade
D. Ask teaching assistants to recruit on the faculty's behalf
CORRECT ANSWER B — Avoid recruiting their own students in the research
RATIONALE By recruiting students from other classes, faculty researchers can minimize the
potential of undue influence. Students from the faculty's own classroom may feel
coerced to participate due to the power differential — they may fear that non-
participation could affect their grades or the faculty member's perception of
them. This is an application of the Belmont principle of respect for persons
(voluntary participation).
2. Which type of IRB review does NOT require IRB approval but DOES require a
determination by an individual designated with that task (such as an IRB member or
experienced staff person)?
A. Convened review (full board)
B. Expedited review
C. Exempt review
D. All IRB reviews require full board approval
CORRECT ANSWER C — Exempt review
RATIONALE Exempt research is human subjects research that is "exempt" from the Common
Rule provisions. Per federal guidance, researchers should NOT be able to self-
determine whether a study qualifies for exemption. Institutional policy should
clearly designate who is responsible for making exemption determinations — this
could be an IRB member or experienced staff person with knowledge of the
exemption categories and the research activity. Expedited and convened reviews
both require IRB approval.
ZIUQ · ITIC
C Research Ethics & Compliance Training
★ ★
EST. 2000
A D V A N C I N G K N O W L E D G E T O I M P R O V E H U M A N H E A LT H
CITI Training Quiz Answers
H U M A N S U BJ E CTS R E S E A R C H , I R B R E V I E W & T H E B E L M O N T R E P O RT
INSTITUTION CITI Program PROGRAM Human Subjects Research (HSR)
Training
COURSE CITI Training — Social & ACADEMIC YEAR
Behavioral Research
EXAM TYPE Quiz Answers — Verified Solutions TOTAL QUESTIONS 10 Questions
CONTENT AREAS IRB Review, Belmont Report, FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Human Subjects Protections Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Topics: IRB review types, Belmont Report principles, human subjects protections, informed consent,
undue influence.
▸ All content derived from CITI Program training modules on human subjects research.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
SECTION I — CITI TRAINING QUIZ Questions 1 – 10
, 1. Identify one way faculty researchers can possibly avoid undue influence of student
subjects.
A. Offer extra credit to students who participate
B. Avoid recruiting their own students in the research
C. Require participation as part of the course grade
D. Ask teaching assistants to recruit on the faculty's behalf
CORRECT ANSWER B — Avoid recruiting their own students in the research
RATIONALE By recruiting students from other classes, faculty researchers can minimize the
potential of undue influence. Students from the faculty's own classroom may feel
coerced to participate due to the power differential — they may fear that non-
participation could affect their grades or the faculty member's perception of
them. This is an application of the Belmont principle of respect for persons
(voluntary participation).
2. Which type of IRB review does NOT require IRB approval but DOES require a
determination by an individual designated with that task (such as an IRB member or
experienced staff person)?
A. Convened review (full board)
B. Expedited review
C. Exempt review
D. All IRB reviews require full board approval
CORRECT ANSWER C — Exempt review
RATIONALE Exempt research is human subjects research that is "exempt" from the Common
Rule provisions. Per federal guidance, researchers should NOT be able to self-
determine whether a study qualifies for exemption. Institutional policy should
clearly designate who is responsible for making exemption determinations — this
could be an IRB member or experienced staff person with knowledge of the
exemption categories and the research activity. Expedited and convened reviews
both require IRB approval.
