Ethics and Compliance in Research and Information Security Quiz
Test your knowledge on ethical research conduct, information security, and compliance with this quiz on ethics and cybersecurity.
#1
Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior in research?
Falsifying data to support a hypothesis
Conducting experiments with proper consent
Using peer-reviewed sources for literature review
Transparently reporting unexpected results
#2
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of information security?
Healthcare Information Protection and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Highly Important Protection and Assessment Act
Hacking and Intrusion Prevention Assistance
#3
Which of the following is NOT an example of sensitive data?
Social Security numbers
Date of birth
Publicly available information
Medical records
#4
What is the primary purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research?
To ensure compliance with ethical standards
To publish research findings
To secure funding for research projects
To conduct data analysis
#5
In the context of information security, what does 'phishing' refer to?
A type of social engineering attack
A method for encrypting data
A form of physical security breach
A technique for securing networks
#6
What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent from research participants?
To ensure participants are paid for their involvement
To protect participants' autonomy and rights
To manipulate participants' responses
To exclude certain demographics from the study
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common method of protecting sensitive data?
Encryption
Regularly sharing data on public forums
Access control
Data anonymization
#8
What is the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in an organization?
To handle internal conflicts among employees
To ensure compliance with data protection regulations
To manage marketing campaigns
To maintain physical security measures
#9
Which of the following is NOT a common component of an effective data protection policy?
Regularly updating software and systems
Sharing sensitive data publicly
Training employees on security best practices
Implementing access controls
#10
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of ethical research conduct?
Confidentiality
Plagiarism
Conflict of interest
Data manipulation
#11
What is the concept of 'least privilege' in information security?
Granting users access to all system resources
Providing access only to the resources necessary to perform their tasks
Allowing unrestricted access to sensitive information
Regularly changing passwords
#12
Which of the following is an example of a breach of research integrity?
Thoroughly documenting research procedures
Fabricating data to support desired outcomes
Being transparent about funding sources
Respecting participants' privacy
#13
What is the 'principle of proportionality' in research ethics?
Ensuring that the benefits of the research outweigh its risks
Using extreme measures to gather data
Conducting research without considering potential harm
Prioritizing speed over accuracy in data collection
#14
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Belmont Report, which outlines ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects?
Respect for persons
Justice
Informed consent
Beneficence
#15
Which of the following is a best practice for ensuring research transparency?
Selective reporting of study outcomes
Sharing research protocols and raw data
Hiding conflicts of interest
Excluding unexpected results from publications
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