CITI RCR PASSED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Authors who reuse portions of text that have appeared in one of their earlier published papers
run the risk of being accused of: - CORRECT ANSWER- self-plagarism
Ethical writing and scholarship is based on an implicit contract between the author and
readers, whereby readers assume that what they read is accurate, has been written by the
author, and has: - CORRECT ANSWER- Not been disseminated before unless noted
otherwise.
An idea is most likely to represent "common knowledge" if: - CORRECT ANSWER- It can
be safely assumed that the readers and the author are both thoroughly familiar with the idea
and its source.
Which one of the following is most likely to constitute an act of plagiarism? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Copying someone else's text word-for-word without using quotation marks and
adding a citation at the end of the material.
The reuse of one's previously published material in a new journal article is most appropriate
if: - CORRECT ANSWER- The author informs all the relevant parties and obtains permission
to do so.
ordering authors alphabetically is a universally accepted strategy in professional fields -
CORRECT ANSWER- false
Which of the following statements is true regarding the International Committee of Medical
Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER- Individuals who do not meet
the criteria for authorship but who have made a noteworthy contribution are normally listed
in the acknowledgments section.
Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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.
, Which of the following is true regarding authors who seek to publish the same content in
multiple papers? - CORRECT ANSWER- If the same content s used in multiple papers, it is
essential that this information be properly disclosed to journal editors and other relevant
entities.
Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship? -
CORRECT ANSWER- It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not
listed as an author.
Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers? -
CORRECT ANSWER- The corresponding author.
What is the most appropriate process for research collaborators to use in determining which
journal they should submit their work to? - CORRECT ANSWER- The research team should
discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing.
Which of the following is true regarding industry-sponsored research? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of
research results.
In any collaboration, data ownership is typically determined by: - CORRECT ANSWER- The
type and source of funds used to support the project.
What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic institutions?
- CORRECT ANSWER- It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property
from federally-funded research.
Which of the following is true regarding academic-industry collaborations? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.
The main focus of NIH's conflict of interest policy is: - CORRECT ANSWER- Financial
conflicts of interest
If researchers allow their moral or other personal beliefs to influence their objectivity, this is
most likely an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER- A conflict of conscience
CORRECT Answers
Authors who reuse portions of text that have appeared in one of their earlier published papers
run the risk of being accused of: - CORRECT ANSWER- self-plagarism
Ethical writing and scholarship is based on an implicit contract between the author and
readers, whereby readers assume that what they read is accurate, has been written by the
author, and has: - CORRECT ANSWER- Not been disseminated before unless noted
otherwise.
An idea is most likely to represent "common knowledge" if: - CORRECT ANSWER- It can
be safely assumed that the readers and the author are both thoroughly familiar with the idea
and its source.
Which one of the following is most likely to constitute an act of plagiarism? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Copying someone else's text word-for-word without using quotation marks and
adding a citation at the end of the material.
The reuse of one's previously published material in a new journal article is most appropriate
if: - CORRECT ANSWER- The author informs all the relevant parties and obtains permission
to do so.
ordering authors alphabetically is a universally accepted strategy in professional fields -
CORRECT ANSWER- false
Which of the following statements is true regarding the International Committee of Medical
Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER- Individuals who do not meet
the criteria for authorship but who have made a noteworthy contribution are normally listed
in the acknowledgments section.
Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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.
, Which of the following is true regarding authors who seek to publish the same content in
multiple papers? - CORRECT ANSWER- If the same content s used in multiple papers, it is
essential that this information be properly disclosed to journal editors and other relevant
entities.
Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship? -
CORRECT ANSWER- It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not
listed as an author.
Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers? -
CORRECT ANSWER- The corresponding author.
What is the most appropriate process for research collaborators to use in determining which
journal they should submit their work to? - CORRECT ANSWER- The research team should
discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing.
Which of the following is true regarding industry-sponsored research? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of
research results.
In any collaboration, data ownership is typically determined by: - CORRECT ANSWER- The
type and source of funds used to support the project.
What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic institutions?
- CORRECT ANSWER- It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property
from federally-funded research.
Which of the following is true regarding academic-industry collaborations? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.
The main focus of NIH's conflict of interest policy is: - CORRECT ANSWER- Financial
conflicts of interest
If researchers allow their moral or other personal beliefs to influence their objectivity, this is
most likely an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER- A conflict of conscience
