TCPS2: CORE 2022 – Comprehensive Practice
Exam with Questions and Rationales Answers
(1–160) All Correct Graded A+
1.
A graduate student plans to conduct interviews with patients in a hospital
to study post-operative recovery. Before starting, the student must:
A. Begin interviews since data is only for academic use
B. Obtain approval from the Research Ethics Board (REB) and informed
consent from participants
C. Ask the patients’ families instead of patients for consent
D. Only inform the attending physician
Rationale: TCPS2 requires that all human research undergoes REB
review and that participants provide informed consent, ensuring
autonomy and protection of rights.
2.
A researcher wants to include minors in a study. Which approach aligns
with TCPS2 guidelines?
A. Obtain consent only from the parents
B. Obtain parental/guardian consent and assent from the minors
,C. Rely on the researcher’s judgment alone
D. Use minors’ data without any consent
Rationale: Research involving minors requires parental/guardian consent
and the child’s assent when possible to respect emerging autonomy.
3. SATA
Which of the following are core principles of TCPS2? (Select all that apply)
A. Justice
B. Respect for Persons
C. Concern for Welfare
D. Respect for Communities
E. Confidentiality only
Rationale: TCPS2 is built on three core principles: Respect for Persons,
Concern for Welfare, and Respect for Communities. Confidentiality is
important but falls under these principles.
4.
A researcher proposes using anonymized health data collected in a clinic.
According to TCPS2, which is correct?
A. No REB review is needed because data is anonymized
B. REB review may still be required depending on identifiability and
risk
C. Participants’ consent is never needed for anonymized data
D. Data can be published immediately
Rationale: Even anonymized data can pose privacy or ethical concerns,
so the REB determines the need for review.
,5.
Which statement reflects informed consent according to TCPS2?
A. Participants are told the study topic only
B. Participants sign a consent form without explanation
C. Participants are fully informed of risks, benefits, and purpose, and
consent voluntarily
D. Consent can be assumed if participants do not refuse
Rationale: Informed consent requires comprehensive disclosure,
understanding, and voluntary agreement.
6.
A researcher conducting online surveys wants to ensure privacy. Which
action aligns with TCPS2?
A. Store survey data on personal devices without encryption
B. Use secure, encrypted data storage and limit access
C. Share responses with colleagues for convenience
D. Post anonymized results online before analysis
Rationale: TCPS2 emphasizes confidentiality, secure storage, and
controlled access to protect participant welfare.
7.
A study involves Indigenous communities. Which TCPS2 guideline is
particularly relevant?
A. Only individual consent matters
B. Engage communities, respect cultural values, and obtain collective
consent when appropriate
, C. Assume consent if participants agree individually
D. Standard REB approval is sufficient
Rationale: TCPS2 highlights Respect for Communities and requires
culturally sensitive engagement with Indigenous or collective groups.
8. SATA
Which factors must be considered when assessing research risk under
TCPS2? (Select all that apply)
A. Physical harm
B. Psychological or emotional harm
C. Social or economic harm
D. Only financial costs
E. Privacy or confidentiality breaches
Rationale: TCPS2 requires evaluation of all potential harms including
physical, psychological, social, economic, and privacy-related risks.
9.
A participant withdraws from a study. According to TCPS2, the researcher
must:
A. Respect the withdrawal and remove the participant’s data if
requested
B. Convince the participant to stay
C. Keep all collected data regardless
D. Only remove data after study completion
Rationale: Participants have the right to withdraw at any time, and their
preferences regarding data must be honored.
Exam with Questions and Rationales Answers
(1–160) All Correct Graded A+
1.
A graduate student plans to conduct interviews with patients in a hospital
to study post-operative recovery. Before starting, the student must:
A. Begin interviews since data is only for academic use
B. Obtain approval from the Research Ethics Board (REB) and informed
consent from participants
C. Ask the patients’ families instead of patients for consent
D. Only inform the attending physician
Rationale: TCPS2 requires that all human research undergoes REB
review and that participants provide informed consent, ensuring
autonomy and protection of rights.
2.
A researcher wants to include minors in a study. Which approach aligns
with TCPS2 guidelines?
A. Obtain consent only from the parents
B. Obtain parental/guardian consent and assent from the minors
,C. Rely on the researcher’s judgment alone
D. Use minors’ data without any consent
Rationale: Research involving minors requires parental/guardian consent
and the child’s assent when possible to respect emerging autonomy.
3. SATA
Which of the following are core principles of TCPS2? (Select all that apply)
A. Justice
B. Respect for Persons
C. Concern for Welfare
D. Respect for Communities
E. Confidentiality only
Rationale: TCPS2 is built on three core principles: Respect for Persons,
Concern for Welfare, and Respect for Communities. Confidentiality is
important but falls under these principles.
4.
A researcher proposes using anonymized health data collected in a clinic.
According to TCPS2, which is correct?
A. No REB review is needed because data is anonymized
B. REB review may still be required depending on identifiability and
risk
C. Participants’ consent is never needed for anonymized data
D. Data can be published immediately
Rationale: Even anonymized data can pose privacy or ethical concerns,
so the REB determines the need for review.
,5.
Which statement reflects informed consent according to TCPS2?
A. Participants are told the study topic only
B. Participants sign a consent form without explanation
C. Participants are fully informed of risks, benefits, and purpose, and
consent voluntarily
D. Consent can be assumed if participants do not refuse
Rationale: Informed consent requires comprehensive disclosure,
understanding, and voluntary agreement.
6.
A researcher conducting online surveys wants to ensure privacy. Which
action aligns with TCPS2?
A. Store survey data on personal devices without encryption
B. Use secure, encrypted data storage and limit access
C. Share responses with colleagues for convenience
D. Post anonymized results online before analysis
Rationale: TCPS2 emphasizes confidentiality, secure storage, and
controlled access to protect participant welfare.
7.
A study involves Indigenous communities. Which TCPS2 guideline is
particularly relevant?
A. Only individual consent matters
B. Engage communities, respect cultural values, and obtain collective
consent when appropriate
, C. Assume consent if participants agree individually
D. Standard REB approval is sufficient
Rationale: TCPS2 highlights Respect for Communities and requires
culturally sensitive engagement with Indigenous or collective groups.
8. SATA
Which factors must be considered when assessing research risk under
TCPS2? (Select all that apply)
A. Physical harm
B. Psychological or emotional harm
C. Social or economic harm
D. Only financial costs
E. Privacy or confidentiality breaches
Rationale: TCPS2 requires evaluation of all potential harms including
physical, psychological, social, economic, and privacy-related risks.
9.
A participant withdraws from a study. According to TCPS2, the researcher
must:
A. Respect the withdrawal and remove the participant’s data if
requested
B. Convince the participant to stay
C. Keep all collected data regardless
D. Only remove data after study completion
Rationale: Participants have the right to withdraw at any time, and their
preferences regarding data must be honored.
