CITI Trainings: Mentoring (RCR-Basic) Questions With
All Correct Answers
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the mentoring
relationship? correct answer -Mentors teach trainees about aspects of
academic life that are not covered in textbooks.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring?
correct answer -Someone who is committed to the professional
development of the trainee.
The defining characteristic of a mentor is someone who: correct answer -
Takes a sincere interest in the growth and development of a trainee.
Which of the following most accurately describes good mentoring practice?
correct answer -Encouraging trainees to receive mentoring from a collection
of individuals.
Which of the following most accurately describes the responsibilities of a
trainee in the mentoring relationship? correct answer -The trainee must
take an active role in the relationship and clearly communicate needs and
expectations.
What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem
with a mentor? correct answer -
Which of the following statements about mentoring is true? correct answer
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What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem
with a mentor? correct answer -After trying to communicate directly with
the mentor, the trainee should seek advice from a senior person that the
trainee trusts.
Which of the following statements about mentoring is true? correct answer
-Mentors can provide valuable advice to trainees regarding career decisions
and contacts with leaders in their field of research.
All Correct Answers
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the mentoring
relationship? correct answer -Mentors teach trainees about aspects of
academic life that are not covered in textbooks.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring?
correct answer -Someone who is committed to the professional
development of the trainee.
The defining characteristic of a mentor is someone who: correct answer -
Takes a sincere interest in the growth and development of a trainee.
Which of the following most accurately describes good mentoring practice?
correct answer -Encouraging trainees to receive mentoring from a collection
of individuals.
Which of the following most accurately describes the responsibilities of a
trainee in the mentoring relationship? correct answer -The trainee must
take an active role in the relationship and clearly communicate needs and
expectations.
What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem
with a mentor? correct answer -
Which of the following statements about mentoring is true? correct answer
-
What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem
with a mentor? correct answer -After trying to communicate directly with
the mentor, the trainee should seek advice from a senior person that the
trainee trusts.
Which of the following statements about mentoring is true? correct answer
-Mentors can provide valuable advice to trainees regarding career decisions
and contacts with leaders in their field of research.
