CMI CMI Client Relations & Project Management

Question 1

Which document establishes the scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee for a medical illustration project before work begins?

Accepted Answer

Project brief / Letter of agreement

Answer

A project brief or letter of agreement formally documents the project scope, deliverables, schedule, and compensation, protecting both illustrator and client.

Question 2

In negotiating usage rights for a medical illustration, 'exclusive rights' means the client receives what?

Accepted Answer

Sole right to use the illustration; the illustrator cannot license it to others

Answer

Exclusive rights grant the client sole use of the illustration for the agreed scope and period, preventing the illustrator from licensing the same image to competing parties.

Question 3

When a client requests revisions beyond the agreed scope, the appropriate professional response is to do what?

Accepted Answer

Issue a change order documenting additional fees and timeline impact

Answer

A change order formally documents scope additions and their cost/timeline impact, ensuring both parties agree before additional work proceeds.

Question 4

Which milestone payment structure is most common in medical illustration contracts for large projects?

Accepted Answer

Deposit at start, payment at sketch approval, balance at final delivery

Answer

Milestone payments (deposit → sketch approval → final delivery) align cash flow with project progress and reduce financial risk for both parties.

Question 5

In a pharmaceutical client relationship, which regulatory consideration must illustrators be aware of when depicting drug mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

FDA fair balance and accuracy rules for promotional materials

Answer

FDA regulations require that promotional medical materials, including mechanism-of-action illustrations, present balanced, accurate information and not overstate drug benefits.

(CMI) Certified Medical Illustrator Practice Test

(CMI) Certified Medical Illustrator Practice Test

CMI CMI Client Relations & Project Management