TCPS2:CORE 2022 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026/2027 UPDATED
Under which of the following circumstances may a researcher depart from the
general principles of consent (select all that apply)?
When a prospective participant lacks decision-making capacity.
In medical emergencies
For certain types of public health research.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)?
Secondary use research involves using data that was originally collected for
another purpose.
REBs may waive the consent requirement for research involving secondary use
of identifiable information if the researcher satisfies six conditions.
Complete the following sentence in accordance with the guidance in TCPS 2:
"Excluding women from research is ___________."
Ethically unacceptable, unless the exclusion is related to the nature and scope of
the research question.
, Which of the following statements reflect TCPS 2 guidance (select all that apply)?
It is important to communicate research results to participants, in a format
suitable to them.
Researchers have a responsibility to disseminate the results of their research,
even if those results do not confirm (or run counter to) their original hypothesis.
Under TCPS 2, can individuals who are in vulnerable circumstances participate in
research?
Yes, so long as their participation is necessary to the research and additional
protective measures are in place.
The principle of Justice requires an equitable distribution of the benefits and
burdens of research because (select all that apply):
This helps to maintain public trust in research.
This contributes to the legitimacy of research results by ensuring that research
findings are drawn from the full range of those to whom the research applies.
This avoids disadvantaged or marginalized groups from bearing a
disproportionate share of research risks.
Which of the following statements is correct (select all that apply)?
CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026/2027 UPDATED
Under which of the following circumstances may a researcher depart from the
general principles of consent (select all that apply)?
When a prospective participant lacks decision-making capacity.
In medical emergencies
For certain types of public health research.
Which of the following statements is/are true (select all that apply)?
Secondary use research involves using data that was originally collected for
another purpose.
REBs may waive the consent requirement for research involving secondary use
of identifiable information if the researcher satisfies six conditions.
Complete the following sentence in accordance with the guidance in TCPS 2:
"Excluding women from research is ___________."
Ethically unacceptable, unless the exclusion is related to the nature and scope of
the research question.
, Which of the following statements reflect TCPS 2 guidance (select all that apply)?
It is important to communicate research results to participants, in a format
suitable to them.
Researchers have a responsibility to disseminate the results of their research,
even if those results do not confirm (or run counter to) their original hypothesis.
Under TCPS 2, can individuals who are in vulnerable circumstances participate in
research?
Yes, so long as their participation is necessary to the research and additional
protective measures are in place.
The principle of Justice requires an equitable distribution of the benefits and
burdens of research because (select all that apply):
This helps to maintain public trust in research.
This contributes to the legitimacy of research results by ensuring that research
findings are drawn from the full range of those to whom the research applies.
This avoids disadvantaged or marginalized groups from bearing a
disproportionate share of research risks.
Which of the following statements is correct (select all that apply)?
