CITI RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (RCR)
BASIC EXAM LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR WITH
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Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship? -
..(answers)..Having made a significant intellectual contribution to the work.
Which of the following represents plagiarism? - ..(answers)..Presenting someone
else's ideas or words and claiming them as one's own.
Which of the following statements is true regarding authorship practices? -
..(answers)..Both within and between disciplines, practices differ with regard to
who should be included as an author, and in what order they should be listed.
Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section? -
..(answers)..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 author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with
readers? - ..(answers)..The corresponding author.
Which of the following is a key reason why international collaborations can be
challenging? - ..(answers)..The collaborators may have different disciplinary and
cultural backgrounds and practices.
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A research collaboration can be enhanced by: - ..(answers)..Discussing intellectual
property issues while the collaboration is forming.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the regulations that govern
research? - ..(answers)..U.S. funded research collaborations are often governed by
U.S. regulations no matter where the research takes place.
What is the most appropriate process for research collaborators to use in
determining which journal they should submit their work to? - ..(answers)..The
research team should discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing.
What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic
institutions? - ..(answers)..It allows institutions to have control over the
intellectual property from federally-funded research.
What are the three main goals of data lifecycle management (DLM)? -
..(answers)..Confidentiality, availability, and integrity
What is the primary responsibility of oversight bodies (such as an IRB or IACUC)? -
..(answers)..To determine compliance with regulatory requirements, including
those relating to protecting research subjects.
Which of the following is true regarding data acquisition? - ..(answers)..Data
acquisition should follow a detailed collection plan that is set in advance.