CITI EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A student is conducting a research project that involves the use of a survey. The survey
asks subjects about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on
various social issues. The student will not collect identifiable information. This study
would be subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Determination for
Exemption
Where could student researchers and/or student subjects find additional resources
regarding the IRB approval process? Select all that apply. - ....ANSWER ...-Faculty
Advisor/Research Mentor- IRB Office
In the U.S., the first federal regulations for human subjects research began in 1981 with
the codification of the ________. - ....ANSWER ...-Nuremberg Code
Which of the following studies would need IRB approval? - ....ANSWER ...-Studies
collecting identifiable information about living individuals.
Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a
determination by an individual designated with that task (such as an IRB member or
experienced staff person)? - ....ANSWER ...-Exempt
A student plans on interviewing 15 principals in neighboring high schools. The student
plans to collect data about the personal experiences the principals have had with
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, disruptive students, including the types of disciplinary actions that were taken (including
decisions they may have personally made) and their feelings or thoughts regarding
whether those actions were appropriate. The research data collected could have an
impact on the principals' careers. The student will collect identifiers. This study would
be subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Convened Review
Your informed consent form must describe _______. - ....ANSWER ...-all
foreseeable risks and discomforts.
In the U.S., the first federal regulations for human subjects research began in 1981 with
the codification of the ________. - ....ANSWER ...-common rule
Which of the following studies would need IRB approval? - ....ANSWER ...-Studies
collecting identifiable information about living individuals.
A graduate student needs to conduct a research project for her master's thesis. She is
interested in the types of junk food available to the public. She plans to go to the local
convenience stores and ask the owners what types of junk food the store normally stocks,
and which are the biggest sellers. She will not collect identifiers. This study would be
subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Not Human Subjects
A student is conducting a research project that involves the use of a survey. The survey
asks subjects about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on
various social issues. The student will not collect identifiable information. This study
would be subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Determination for
Exemption
A student plans on interviewing 15 principals in neighboring high schools. The student
plans to collect data about the personal experiences the principals have had with
...©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
ANSWERS
A student is conducting a research project that involves the use of a survey. The survey
asks subjects about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on
various social issues. The student will not collect identifiable information. This study
would be subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Determination for
Exemption
Where could student researchers and/or student subjects find additional resources
regarding the IRB approval process? Select all that apply. - ....ANSWER ...-Faculty
Advisor/Research Mentor- IRB Office
In the U.S., the first federal regulations for human subjects research began in 1981 with
the codification of the ________. - ....ANSWER ...-Nuremberg Code
Which of the following studies would need IRB approval? - ....ANSWER ...-Studies
collecting identifiable information about living individuals.
Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a
determination by an individual designated with that task (such as an IRB member or
experienced staff person)? - ....ANSWER ...-Exempt
A student plans on interviewing 15 principals in neighboring high schools. The student
plans to collect data about the personal experiences the principals have had with
...©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, disruptive students, including the types of disciplinary actions that were taken (including
decisions they may have personally made) and their feelings or thoughts regarding
whether those actions were appropriate. The research data collected could have an
impact on the principals' careers. The student will collect identifiers. This study would
be subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Convened Review
Your informed consent form must describe _______. - ....ANSWER ...-all
foreseeable risks and discomforts.
In the U.S., the first federal regulations for human subjects research began in 1981 with
the codification of the ________. - ....ANSWER ...-common rule
Which of the following studies would need IRB approval? - ....ANSWER ...-Studies
collecting identifiable information about living individuals.
A graduate student needs to conduct a research project for her master's thesis. She is
interested in the types of junk food available to the public. She plans to go to the local
convenience stores and ask the owners what types of junk food the store normally stocks,
and which are the biggest sellers. She will not collect identifiers. This study would be
subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Not Human Subjects
A student is conducting a research project that involves the use of a survey. The survey
asks subjects about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on
various social issues. The student will not collect identifiable information. This study
would be subject to which type of review? - ....ANSWER ...-Determination for
Exemption
A student plans on interviewing 15 principals in neighboring high schools. The student
plans to collect data about the personal experiences the principals have had with
...©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
