CRA Regulatory Compliance and Ethics 3

Question 1

Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), what is the 'fundamental research exclusion' as it applies to universities?

Accepted Answer

Basic and applied research where results are intended for publication and freely shared is excluded

Answer

The fundamental research exclusion applies to basic and applied research at accredited institutions where results are ordinarily published and shared broadly, with no publication restrictions imposed by sponsors.

Question 2

A graduate student notices that her PI has been fabricating data points in a dataset submitted to a journal. Under institutional policy, what is the MOST appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern through the institution's research integrity reporting mechanism

Answer

Most institutions have designated research integrity officers or anonymous reporting mechanisms, which provide the appropriate and protected channel for reporting suspected misconduct.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'covered account' under the Red Flags Rule as it might apply to a research institution offering deferred payment plans?

Accepted Answer

An account that allows multiple payments or transactions, subject to a foreseeable risk of identity theft

Answer

The Red Flags Rule defines a covered account as one permitting multiple payments with a foreseeable risk of identity theft, which can apply to certain institutional billing accounts.

Question 4

An IRB is reviewing a study that involves recruiting prisoners as research subjects. Under 45 CFR Part 46 Subpart C, which of the following is a required finding?

Accepted Answer

The research presents no more than minimal risk or offers direct benefit to subjects

Answer

Subpart C requires the IRB to find that the research involves no more than minimal risk, or that it offers direct benefit to the individual prisoner subject, among other required findings.

Question 5

A Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 502 violation would occur when an institution:

Accepted Answer

Applies cost accounting practices inconsistently across similar costs

Answer

CAS 502 requires consistent application of cost accounting practices across similar types of costs; inconsistency between sponsored and non-sponsored activities constitutes a violation.

(CRA) Certified Research Administrator Practice Test

(CRA) Certified Research Administrator Practice Test

CRA Regulatory Compliance and Ethics 3