CRA Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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CRA Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers 2024/2025
What federal agency was the first to fund research grants? - ANSWERSONR
The Department of Energy is over the: - ANSWERSOffice of Science
One module in an NIH modular grant is equal to - ANSWERS$25K
An SF 425 reports - ANSWERSfederal c...
CRA Exam Study Guide Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
What federal agency was the first to fund research grants? - ANSWERSONR
The Department of Energy is over the: - ANSWERSOffice of Science
One module in an NIH modular grant is equal to - ANSWERS$25K
An SF 425 reports - ANSWERSfederal cash transactions and final financial report (replaced SF 272 and
269 in 2009)
NSF has a statutory cost share requirement for large universities of - ANSWERS1%
The simplified method of determining F&A cost may be used when the total direct costs of work covered
by A-21 does not exceed: - ANSWERS$10 million
What is the effect of cost share on the F&A Rate? - ANSWERSdecreases rate
Which of the following is the highest in order of precedence? - ANSWERSspecial terms and conditions
The threshold of an A-133 single audit is - ANSWERS$500K in expenses
When is a small business required to team with a research institution to conduct research? -
ANSWERSSTTR small business tech transfer research
Which procedure allows applicant to defer certification of IRB / IACUC approval? - ANSWERSJust in Time
,financial status report is due on an NIH award under SNAP - ANSWERSat the end of the competitive
segment
Name a Cost Accounting Standard that does not apply to universities. - ANSWERSaccounting for the costs
of compensated personnel absenses
Act that requires that universities accepting federal contracts and grants permit ROTC units or military
recruiting on campus - ANSWERSSolomon Amendment
First standards for protection of human subjects and principles enunciated - ANSWERSNuremberg code
(1947)
animal studies before humans; investigator knowledgeable in condition; social benefits; voluntary
consent; risks minimized relative to benefit; subjects have right to end participation.
What is the cap on administration under an F&A rate with a university? - ANSWERS26%
Individuals signing effort reports should have - ANSWERSsuitable means of verification
Food and Drug Administration falls under - ANSWERSDHHS
Describe the essentials of biosafety levels in medical research - ANSWERSbasic and containment
procedures designed to protect personnel and the environment
describe a risk associated with firm fixed price contracts - ANSWERSriskier than cost reimbursement
contracts because of the uncertain nature of research
Where is the concept of work for hire most germane? - ANSWERScopyrights
regulations require keeping documentation of expenditures for how long - ANSWERSvaries with the
funding source but A-110 and UG state retained for 3 years from FFR unless there are pending litigations
or 3 years after real properly and equipment is disposed of.
, describe effort reporting under A-21 - ANSWERSannually and reported in calendar months / percentage
of overall activity with suitable means of justification
describe effort reporting under A-122 - ANSWERSmonthly and as either a percentage or hourly reporting
with first-hand knowledge
Name the OFAC regulations and what they control. - ANSWERSOFAC is part of department of treasury.
They enforce through the Foreign Assets Control Regulations which covers travel abroad, transactions
with foreign entities and in specific foreign countries as well as import / export of items.
Name the Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) regulations and what they control. - ANSWERSBIS is part of
Commerce Department. They enforce through the Export Administration Regulations(EAR) which covers
dual use goods, software and technology and antiboycott provisions.
Name the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) regulations and what they control. -
ANSWERSDept of State enforces these through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which
covers defense articles and technical data, good, software and technology designed or modified for
military /intelligence purposes and defense services
What is the False Claim Act / Lincoln Law - ANSWERSHealthcare providers can be prosecuted for conduct
that leads to the submission of fraudulent claims to the government including double billing. The act
does not require proof of specific intent to defraud. Civil penalties 31 USC 3729
Anti-kick back Act of 1986 - ANSWERSApplies to all federal contracts. Prohibits persons from soliciting or
accepting kickback related to federal subcontracts. both civil and criminal penalties.
Stark Law - ANSWERSApplies to medicare / medicaid and designated health services. Prohibits doctors
from referring Medicare patients for services to an entity with which the doctor has a relationship and
prohibits the entity from submitting a claim for services if such a referral is made. Civil penalties.
Describe the salient points of Davis Bacon - ANSWERSApplies to all federal contracts over $2K for
construction / alteration or repair of public buildings/ works. Ensures laborers are paid no less than
locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for similar projects in the area as determined by Dpt of labor.
Penalty is withholding contract funds to rectify underpayment; contract termination and debarment for
up to 3 years.
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