CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – Basic
Questions and Answers
What are the three main goals of data lifecycle management (DLM)? Correct Ans-
Confidentiality, availability, and integrity
What is the primary responsibility of oversight bodies (such as an IRB or IACUC)? Correct
Ans-To determine compliance with regulatory requirements, including those relating to
protecting research subjects.
Which of the following is true regarding data acquisition? Correct Ans-Data acquisition
should follow a detailed collection plan that is set in advance.
In the research context, the term validity most commonly refers to: Correct Ans-Whether
operationalized terms actually measure what they purport to measure.
Which of the following is most likely to own the data resulting from a research project?
Correct Ans-The organization that receives federal funding for a project.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring? Correct Ans-
Someone who is committed to the professional development of the trainee.
Which of the following statements about mentoring is true? Correct Ans-Mentors can
provide valuable advice to trainees regarding career decisions and contacts with leaders in
their field of research.
, CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – Basic
Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the mentoring relationship?
Correct Ans-Mentors teach trainees about aspects of academic life that are not covered in
textbooks.
What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem with a
mentor? Correct Ans-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 most accurately describes the responsibilities of a trainee in the
mentoring relationship? Correct Ans-The trainee must take an active role in the
relationship and clearly communicate needs and expectations.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the responsibilities of reviewers?
Correct Ans-Reviewers should identify the positive and negative aspects of a manuscript,
and indicate where improvements are needed.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant
proposals? Correct Ans-Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external
reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.
A reviewer's main responsibility is to: Correct Ans-Behave professionally.
Questions and Answers
What are the three main goals of data lifecycle management (DLM)? Correct Ans-
Confidentiality, availability, and integrity
What is the primary responsibility of oversight bodies (such as an IRB or IACUC)? Correct
Ans-To determine compliance with regulatory requirements, including those relating to
protecting research subjects.
Which of the following is true regarding data acquisition? Correct Ans-Data acquisition
should follow a detailed collection plan that is set in advance.
In the research context, the term validity most commonly refers to: Correct Ans-Whether
operationalized terms actually measure what they purport to measure.
Which of the following is most likely to own the data resulting from a research project?
Correct Ans-The organization that receives federal funding for a project.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring? Correct Ans-
Someone who is committed to the professional development of the trainee.
Which of the following statements about mentoring is true? Correct Ans-Mentors can
provide valuable advice to trainees regarding career decisions and contacts with leaders in
their field of research.
, CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – Basic
Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the mentoring relationship?
Correct Ans-Mentors teach trainees about aspects of academic life that are not covered in
textbooks.
What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem with a
mentor? Correct Ans-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 most accurately describes the responsibilities of a trainee in the
mentoring relationship? Correct Ans-The trainee must take an active role in the
relationship and clearly communicate needs and expectations.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the responsibilities of reviewers?
Correct Ans-Reviewers should identify the positive and negative aspects of a manuscript,
and indicate where improvements are needed.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant
proposals? Correct Ans-Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external
reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.
A reviewer's main responsibility is to: Correct Ans-Behave professionally.
