RA Study Guide 2026

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📋 RA Exam Format at a Glance

200

Questions

210 min

Time Limit

70.00%

Passing Score

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📚 RA Topics to Study (69)

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✍️ Sample RA Questions & Answers

1. Which sampling method gives every member of the population an equal chance of selection?

✓ Simple random sampling

Simple random sampling gives each population member an equal probability of being chosen.

2. What is the purpose of a grant progress report?

✓ To document accomplishments and update the funder on project status

Progress reports inform the funding agency of the research accomplishments, challenges encountered, and activities planned for the upcoming period.

3. Who may approve a waiver or alteration of HIPAA authorization for research?

✓ An IRB or Privacy Board

The HIPAA Privacy Rule allows an IRB or Privacy Board to approve a waiver of authorization when criteria are met.

4. A participant cannot read but wishes to enroll. Under FDA and GCP guidance, what is typically required during consent?

✓ An impartial witness present for the entire consent discussion who also signs the form

An impartial witness attests that the information was accurately explained and that consent was freely given.

5. The smallest change in a score that participants perceive as meaningful is known as what?

✓ Minimal clinically important difference (MCID)

The MCID is the smallest score change considered meaningful to patients or clinicians.

6. When working with liquid nitrogen in a small storage room, which hazard is often overlooked in addition to cold burns?

✓ Oxygen-deficient atmosphere causing asphyxiation

Evaporating nitrogen displaces oxygen, so poorly ventilated rooms need oxygen monitors.

🎯 Free RA Practice Tests

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