CRA INTERVIEW EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST VERSION|ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is a 1572? ✔Correct Answer-It provides the sponsor with information about the
investigator's qualifications and the site that enables the sponsor to establish and document that the
investigator is qualified and the site is an appropriate location to conduct the study
To inform the investigator of his/her obligations and obtain the investigator's commitment to follow
FDA regulations.
What is required in an informed consent? ✔Correct Answer-1. Description of Clinical Investigation
2. Risks and Discomforts
3. Benefits
4. Alternative Procedures or Treatments
5. Confidentiality
6. Compensation and Medical Treatment in Event of Injury
7. Contacts
8. Voluntary Participation
How do you remain organized? ✔Correct Answer-For each study I create a step by step approach
by which I will complete the tasks accordingly. I will create a list of tasks in accordance with their
urgency. I handle the tracking of new IRB document with a red pen. At the site, we would photo copy
new consents in different colored paper.
Tell me about a time when an unexpected assignment required you to set aside your planned
responsibilities. How did you handle it? ✔Correct Answer-I would first analyze between the
responsibilities I currently have and the unexpected assignment as to which is more urgent. If the
unexpected assignment was not as urgent as the task at hand, I would notify whomever is requesting
the assignment as to a timeline in which I will complete the task.
How would you handle a coordinator that was not getting the work completed in a timely manner?
✔Correct Answer-I would email the coordinator reminding he or she about the task at hand. I would
then call the coordinator to ensure they have received the instructions. I would send a follow up
email with the PI cc'ed. If the coordinator was still not compliant, I would send another email cc'ing
the project manager.
Why do you want to work for IQVIA?
Why did you choose to apply at IQVIA? ✔Correct Answer-- Patient advocacy
- Best Multinational Workplace
- 401(k) match up to 3% of your base salary and then 3% at 50%
- Competitive 'per diem' strategy
-CRA training Program
- Regulation, and structure
-Tuition reimbursement
-Oncology experience
, What are your strengths and weaknesses? ✔Correct Answer-Experience proficient in Microsoft
word, excel and outlook. Problem solver. Detailed oriented, prioritizing tasks, analyzing a situation,
complete tasks within a timely manner. Get tasks completed right away, hard working, flexible,
adaptable, team player,
Weakness: I'm anal when it comes to drug accountability.
HR discussion Tell me about yourself which is not in resume. ✔Correct Answer-
Why do you want to become a CRA? ✔Correct Answer-
What salary do you prefer to receive? ✔Correct Answer-80,000k the least
What databases do you know? ✔Correct Answer--OpenClinica
-BioClinica (CTMS -SharePoint)
-eTMF (Trial Interactive) and PhlexEview
-DM Net
Tell me how you would react if a CRC would not give you a document or piece of information.
✔Correct Answer-First I will try to get it from CRC and if it doesn't work then I will approach to PI and
ask him to get the document by explaining the importance of document and consequences if it is not
provided.
Limited time on site, say 3 hours, what would you do? ✔Correct Answer-
How to increase contacts with the PI, or handle a very busy PI? ✔Correct Answer-
How would I handle discussing a difficult topic with a
site, coworker or client? ✔Correct Answer-Always keep a respectful tone and never take things
personally. If I am having difficulty, I would get tips from my manager or mentor on ways to address
it.
Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma? ✔Correct Answer-
What would you do if you got to a site and they told you they didn't have time for you? ✔Correct
Answer-- First, clarify who "they" are. You can usually perform some tasks associated with the visit
(e.g., regulatory binder review, some aspects of study drug reconciliation) even if primary personnel
aren't available. Determine the root cause of their unavailability. Discuss the issue with the Principal
Investigator and the (site's) site manager. Keep Project Management apprised of the situation as it
develops and in real time.
How would you handle a provider who was not following the
Protocol? ✔Correct Answer-Re-educate the provider on importance of following protocol and
potential of risking subject safety if going outside the parameters of protocol. Then escalate to PM
and/or MM
What is the CRA job? ✔Correct Answer--First ling representative for the sponsor of the trials
-Oversees the activities of the site personnel who are actually carrying out the clinical research
State a time when you had conflict with a colleague and how you handled it. ✔Correct Answer-
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST VERSION|ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is a 1572? ✔Correct Answer-It provides the sponsor with information about the
investigator's qualifications and the site that enables the sponsor to establish and document that the
investigator is qualified and the site is an appropriate location to conduct the study
To inform the investigator of his/her obligations and obtain the investigator's commitment to follow
FDA regulations.
What is required in an informed consent? ✔Correct Answer-1. Description of Clinical Investigation
2. Risks and Discomforts
3. Benefits
4. Alternative Procedures or Treatments
5. Confidentiality
6. Compensation and Medical Treatment in Event of Injury
7. Contacts
8. Voluntary Participation
How do you remain organized? ✔Correct Answer-For each study I create a step by step approach
by which I will complete the tasks accordingly. I will create a list of tasks in accordance with their
urgency. I handle the tracking of new IRB document with a red pen. At the site, we would photo copy
new consents in different colored paper.
Tell me about a time when an unexpected assignment required you to set aside your planned
responsibilities. How did you handle it? ✔Correct Answer-I would first analyze between the
responsibilities I currently have and the unexpected assignment as to which is more urgent. If the
unexpected assignment was not as urgent as the task at hand, I would notify whomever is requesting
the assignment as to a timeline in which I will complete the task.
How would you handle a coordinator that was not getting the work completed in a timely manner?
✔Correct Answer-I would email the coordinator reminding he or she about the task at hand. I would
then call the coordinator to ensure they have received the instructions. I would send a follow up
email with the PI cc'ed. If the coordinator was still not compliant, I would send another email cc'ing
the project manager.
Why do you want to work for IQVIA?
Why did you choose to apply at IQVIA? ✔Correct Answer-- Patient advocacy
- Best Multinational Workplace
- 401(k) match up to 3% of your base salary and then 3% at 50%
- Competitive 'per diem' strategy
-CRA training Program
- Regulation, and structure
-Tuition reimbursement
-Oncology experience
, What are your strengths and weaknesses? ✔Correct Answer-Experience proficient in Microsoft
word, excel and outlook. Problem solver. Detailed oriented, prioritizing tasks, analyzing a situation,
complete tasks within a timely manner. Get tasks completed right away, hard working, flexible,
adaptable, team player,
Weakness: I'm anal when it comes to drug accountability.
HR discussion Tell me about yourself which is not in resume. ✔Correct Answer-
Why do you want to become a CRA? ✔Correct Answer-
What salary do you prefer to receive? ✔Correct Answer-80,000k the least
What databases do you know? ✔Correct Answer--OpenClinica
-BioClinica (CTMS -SharePoint)
-eTMF (Trial Interactive) and PhlexEview
-DM Net
Tell me how you would react if a CRC would not give you a document or piece of information.
✔Correct Answer-First I will try to get it from CRC and if it doesn't work then I will approach to PI and
ask him to get the document by explaining the importance of document and consequences if it is not
provided.
Limited time on site, say 3 hours, what would you do? ✔Correct Answer-
How to increase contacts with the PI, or handle a very busy PI? ✔Correct Answer-
How would I handle discussing a difficult topic with a
site, coworker or client? ✔Correct Answer-Always keep a respectful tone and never take things
personally. If I am having difficulty, I would get tips from my manager or mentor on ways to address
it.
Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma? ✔Correct Answer-
What would you do if you got to a site and they told you they didn't have time for you? ✔Correct
Answer-- First, clarify who "they" are. You can usually perform some tasks associated with the visit
(e.g., regulatory binder review, some aspects of study drug reconciliation) even if primary personnel
aren't available. Determine the root cause of their unavailability. Discuss the issue with the Principal
Investigator and the (site's) site manager. Keep Project Management apprised of the situation as it
develops and in real time.
How would you handle a provider who was not following the
Protocol? ✔Correct Answer-Re-educate the provider on importance of following protocol and
potential of risking subject safety if going outside the parameters of protocol. Then escalate to PM
and/or MM
What is the CRA job? ✔Correct Answer--First ling representative for the sponsor of the trials
-Oversees the activities of the site personnel who are actually carrying out the clinical research
State a time when you had conflict with a colleague and how you handled it. ✔Correct Answer-
