TCPS2 CORE UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Under which of the following circumstances may a researcher depart from the general
principles of consent (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER- When a prospective
participant lacks decision-making capacity.
In medical emergencies
For certain types of public health research.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Secondary use research involves using data that was originally collected for another purpose.
REBs may waive the consent requirement for research involving secondary use of
identifiable information if the researcher satisfies six conditions.
Complete the following sentence in accordance with the guidance in TCPS 2: "Excluding
women from research is ___________." - CORRECT ANSWER- Ethically unacceptable,
unless the exclusion is related to the nature and scope of the research question.
Which of the following statements reflect TCPS 2 guidance (select all that apply)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- It is important to communicate research results to participants, in a
format suitable to them.
Researchers have a responsibility to disseminate the results of their research, even if those
results do not confirm (or run counter to) their original hypothesis.
Under TCPS 2, can individuals who are in vulnerable circumstances participate in research? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Yes, so long as their participation is necessary to the research and
additional protective measures are in place.
The principle of Justice requires an equitable distribution of the benefits and burdens of
research because (select all that apply): - CORRECT ANSWER- This helps to maintain
public trust in research.
This contributes to the legitimacy of research results by ensuring that research findings are
drawn from the full range of those to whom the research applies.
This avoids disadvantaged or marginalized groups from bearing a disproportionate share of
research risks.
, Which of the following statements is correct (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Researchers have an ethical duty to maintain the confidentiality of information they collect
during the course of research.
A researcher's duty of confidentiality extends to human biological materials collected during
the course of research.
Researchers may have legal obligations to maintain the privacy of research participants.
Secondary use research is: - CORRECT ANSWER- Research that relies on information
originally collected for a purpose other than the current research purpose.
Who has responsibility for safeguarding the privacy of research participants (select the most
appropriate answer): - CORRECT ANSWER- Researchers, REBs, and institutions.
The level of privacy protection required is based on the identifiability of the information.
Which of the following is not a category of identifiability set out in the TCPS 2? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Secret information.
In research, conflict of interest is an issue that can affect (select the most appropriate answer):
- CORRECT ANSWER- Researchers, REB members, and institutions.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Conflicts of interest may be real, potential, or perceived.
A conflict of interest in research is an incompatibility between all of one's duties,
responsibilities, or interests, as they relate to the ethical conduct of research.
Which of the following would be a conflict of interest for REB members (select all that
apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER- REB members supervise the researcher submitting the
protocol for REB review.
REB members sit on the board of the company that is sponsoring the research.
REB members are collaborating with the research applicant on another research project.
The research applicant is their sister-in-law.
The research applicant is their supervisor.
REB members own shares in the company that is sponsoring the research.
and CORRECT Answers
Under which of the following circumstances may a researcher depart from the general
principles of consent (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER- When a prospective
participant lacks decision-making capacity.
In medical emergencies
For certain types of public health research.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Secondary use research involves using data that was originally collected for another purpose.
REBs may waive the consent requirement for research involving secondary use of
identifiable information if the researcher satisfies six conditions.
Complete the following sentence in accordance with the guidance in TCPS 2: "Excluding
women from research is ___________." - CORRECT ANSWER- Ethically unacceptable,
unless the exclusion is related to the nature and scope of the research question.
Which of the following statements reflect TCPS 2 guidance (select all that apply)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- It is important to communicate research results to participants, in a
format suitable to them.
Researchers have a responsibility to disseminate the results of their research, even if those
results do not confirm (or run counter to) their original hypothesis.
Under TCPS 2, can individuals who are in vulnerable circumstances participate in research? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Yes, so long as their participation is necessary to the research and
additional protective measures are in place.
The principle of Justice requires an equitable distribution of the benefits and burdens of
research because (select all that apply): - CORRECT ANSWER- This helps to maintain
public trust in research.
This contributes to the legitimacy of research results by ensuring that research findings are
drawn from the full range of those to whom the research applies.
This avoids disadvantaged or marginalized groups from bearing a disproportionate share of
research risks.
, Which of the following statements is correct (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Researchers have an ethical duty to maintain the confidentiality of information they collect
during the course of research.
A researcher's duty of confidentiality extends to human biological materials collected during
the course of research.
Researchers may have legal obligations to maintain the privacy of research participants.
Secondary use research is: - CORRECT ANSWER- Research that relies on information
originally collected for a purpose other than the current research purpose.
Who has responsibility for safeguarding the privacy of research participants (select the most
appropriate answer): - CORRECT ANSWER- Researchers, REBs, and institutions.
The level of privacy protection required is based on the identifiability of the information.
Which of the following is not a category of identifiability set out in the TCPS 2? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Secret information.
In research, conflict of interest is an issue that can affect (select the most appropriate answer):
- CORRECT ANSWER- Researchers, REB members, and institutions.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Conflicts of interest may be real, potential, or perceived.
A conflict of interest in research is an incompatibility between all of one's duties,
responsibilities, or interests, as they relate to the ethical conduct of research.
Which of the following would be a conflict of interest for REB members (select all that
apply)? - CORRECT ANSWER- REB members supervise the researcher submitting the
protocol for REB review.
REB members sit on the board of the company that is sponsoring the research.
REB members are collaborating with the research applicant on another research project.
The research applicant is their sister-in-law.
The research applicant is their supervisor.
REB members own shares in the company that is sponsoring the research.
