History and Ethical Principles - SBE CITI
Training questions and Answers
When a focus group deals with a potentially sensitive topic, providing confidentiality means: Correct
Ans-the researchers cannot control what participants repeat about others outside the group
Data are made anonymous by... Correct Ans-destroying all identifiers relating to the data
Which constitutes a breach of confidentiality and a violation of subjects privacy? Correct Ans-making
identifiable data about sexual behavior available to grad students, although subjects were told it would
be de-identiable
A researchers data is stolen from her car. Files contained aggregated data. Consent form said no
identifying info would be retained ad researchers adhered Correct Ans-There was neither violation of
privacy or breach of cofidentiality
A researcher is examining the quality of life for prisoners who are HIV positive using surveys followed b
interviews. The IRB must ensure that: Correct Ans-confidentiality of the prisoners health status
maintained
If a grad student speaks to a super (family friend)for a prisoner population. This students IRB should...
Correct Ans-not approve this project because the prisoners are merely a population of convenience
for the student
A researchers uses a data set of prisoner demographic characteristics/ No interaction with prisoners. The
IRB chair agrees that the study is exempt from IRB review. Correct Ans-This review is wrong because
45 CFR 46.101 (B) states that prisoner research MAY NOT be exempt
Which of the following are the three principles discussed in the belmont report? Correct Ans-Respect
for persons, beneficence, Justice
, Which of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence can be applied to a study
employing human subjects? Correct Ans-Determining that the study has a maximization of benefits
and minimization of risks
All of the following are true regarding the belmont report except: Correct Ans-The belmont report
indicates that it is necessary to rigorously avoid conflicts of interest.
The history of ethical regulations in human subjects research began with... Correct Ans-Nuremberg
code
Where could student researchers and/or student subjects find additional resources regarding the IRB
approval process? Correct Ans-faculty advisor/research mentor or the IRB office
Which element is to be included in informed consent? Correct Ans-all foreseeable risks and
discomforts
Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a determination by the IRB
or and IRB designee Correct Ans-exempt
How can faculty researchers avoid coercion of student subjects? Correct Ans-Avoid using their own
students in their research
A student is conducting a research project that involves using a survey. it asks participants about their
highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on various social issues. No identifiable info will
be collected. What is this? Correct Ans-exempt review (no consent)
A student working on his dissertation plans on interviewing 15 principles in neighboring high schools.
The student will collect data about personal experiences they had with disruptive students, disciplinary
action and feelings/thoughts. Identifiers will be collected. What is this? Correct Ans-full board review
A masters degree candidate needs to conduct a research project for her masters thesis. She is interested
in junk food available to public. She plans on going to the grocery stores and asking for highest sellers.
Identifiers will not be collected. What is this? Correct Ans-no human subjects
Training questions and Answers
When a focus group deals with a potentially sensitive topic, providing confidentiality means: Correct
Ans-the researchers cannot control what participants repeat about others outside the group
Data are made anonymous by... Correct Ans-destroying all identifiers relating to the data
Which constitutes a breach of confidentiality and a violation of subjects privacy? Correct Ans-making
identifiable data about sexual behavior available to grad students, although subjects were told it would
be de-identiable
A researchers data is stolen from her car. Files contained aggregated data. Consent form said no
identifying info would be retained ad researchers adhered Correct Ans-There was neither violation of
privacy or breach of cofidentiality
A researcher is examining the quality of life for prisoners who are HIV positive using surveys followed b
interviews. The IRB must ensure that: Correct Ans-confidentiality of the prisoners health status
maintained
If a grad student speaks to a super (family friend)for a prisoner population. This students IRB should...
Correct Ans-not approve this project because the prisoners are merely a population of convenience
for the student
A researchers uses a data set of prisoner demographic characteristics/ No interaction with prisoners. The
IRB chair agrees that the study is exempt from IRB review. Correct Ans-This review is wrong because
45 CFR 46.101 (B) states that prisoner research MAY NOT be exempt
Which of the following are the three principles discussed in the belmont report? Correct Ans-Respect
for persons, beneficence, Justice
, Which of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence can be applied to a study
employing human subjects? Correct Ans-Determining that the study has a maximization of benefits
and minimization of risks
All of the following are true regarding the belmont report except: Correct Ans-The belmont report
indicates that it is necessary to rigorously avoid conflicts of interest.
The history of ethical regulations in human subjects research began with... Correct Ans-Nuremberg
code
Where could student researchers and/or student subjects find additional resources regarding the IRB
approval process? Correct Ans-faculty advisor/research mentor or the IRB office
Which element is to be included in informed consent? Correct Ans-all foreseeable risks and
discomforts
Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a determination by the IRB
or and IRB designee Correct Ans-exempt
How can faculty researchers avoid coercion of student subjects? Correct Ans-Avoid using their own
students in their research
A student is conducting a research project that involves using a survey. it asks participants about their
highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on various social issues. No identifiable info will
be collected. What is this? Correct Ans-exempt review (no consent)
A student working on his dissertation plans on interviewing 15 principles in neighboring high schools.
The student will collect data about personal experiences they had with disruptive students, disciplinary
action and feelings/thoughts. Identifiers will be collected. What is this? Correct Ans-full board review
A masters degree candidate needs to conduct a research project for her masters thesis. She is interested
in junk food available to public. She plans on going to the grocery stores and asking for highest sellers.
Identifiers will not be collected. What is this? Correct Ans-no human subjects
