Question #1: Which of the following types of research do not qualify for exemption review?
a) Research involving surveys where the information is recorded in a manner that human participants can be identified
b) Research using survey or interview procedures where the respondents are elected or appointed public officials
c) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies if wholesome foods without additives are consumed
d) Research involving the use of educational tests if the data are recorded so that participants cannot be identified

Question #2: In the state of Pennsylvania, at what age can an individual participate in research without parental consent?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 20
d) 21
e) none of the above

Question #3: Changes/modifications to a currently approved research protocol involving human participants -
a) must be reviewed and approved before initiating them
b) can be implemented without approval if the investigator deems the changes to be "minor"
c) require a completely new IRB application
d) none of the above

Question #4: How many copies of a research protocol must be submitted to the Office for Research Protections for a full review by the IRB?
a) 2
b) 10
c) 15
d) 17
e) 24

Question #5: Which of the following research projects involving human participants could likely be deemed appropriate for expedited review by the IRB?
a) A study that collects 3 tablespoons of blood to conduct a lipid profile on healthy adults (over 18 years), and includes a short confidential survey on diet.
b) A study designed to examine the effects of moderate exercise on healthy college-age (over 18) volunteers.
c) A microscopic analysis of existing diagnostic biopsies preparations.
d) A study that collects a small sample of hair for pigmentation analysis and utilizes a short confidential family history questionnaire.
e) All of the above

Question #6: The categories of research eligible for expedited review include -
a) recording of data from participants 18 years of age or older using non-invasive procedures routinely employed in clinical practice
b) voice recording made for research purposes such as investigation of speech defects
c) moderate exercise by healthy volunteers
d) the study of existing data
e) all of the above

Question #7: It is recommended by NIH (National Institutes of Health) that the Informed Consent Form should be written at what reading level?
a) College graduate reading level
b) High school graduate reading level
c) 10th grade reading level
d) 8th grade reading level
e) 5th grade reading level

Question #8: Advertisements recruiting minors to participate in research must clearly state -
a) parental consent is required
b) how much they will be paid
c) they must answer all questions
d) they cannot withdraw from the study once they sign up

Question #9: If a significant adverse event occurs while carrying out a research project, it must be reported to the IRB -
a) it does not need to be reported
b) within 1 week of its occurrence
c) within 5 business days of the occurrence
d) when convenient
e) none of the above

Question #10: A researcher can assure a participant anonymity if -
a) the name of the participant is requested
b) the social security number of the participant is requested
c) the driver's license number of the participant is requested
d) home address and telephone number is requested
e) none of the above