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Certified Clinical Data Manager

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Questions 1

Which protocol section best defines data needed for the primary study analysis?

Options:

A.  

Study schedule of events

B.  

Study endpoints section

C.  

Protocol synopsis

D.  

ICH essential documents

Discussion 0
Questions 2

If database auditing is used for data quality control during a study, which is the optimal timing of the audits?

Options:

A.  

Immediately following database lock

B.  

A week or two before database lock

C.  

After the first few cases have been entered

D.  

Periodically throughout the study

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following is the best reason for a statistician to review the case report form prior to using it in a study?

Options:

A.  

To ensure the data from the CRF can be analyzed for safety and efficacy

B.  

To ensure the header fields will provide a unique key for each subject

C.  

To ensure the layout will make a logical, useful programming guide

D.  

To ensure the variable names conform to statistical programming standards

Discussion 0
Questions 4

During testing of an ePRO system, a test fails. Which information should be found in the validation documentation?

Options:

A.  

Training requirements

B.  

Expected and actual results

C.  

Reconciliation datapoints

D.  

Root cause analysis of the system errors

Discussion 0
Questions 5

Which type of edit check would be implemented to check the correctness of data present in a text box?

Options:

A.  

Manual Check

B.  

Back-end check

C.  

Front-end check

D.  

Programmed check

Discussion 0
Questions 6

If a data manager generated no additional manual queries on data in an EDC system and the data were deemed clean, why could the data appear to be not clean during the next review?

Options:

A.  

The study coordinator can change the data due to re-review of the source.

B.  

The CRA can change the data during a quality review of source to database.

C.  

The medical monitor can override safety information entered in the system.

D.  

The data manager may have accidentally changed the data.

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Data characterizing the safety profile of a drug are collected to provide information for which of the following?

Options:

A.  

Survival curves

B.  

Efficacy meta-analyses

C.  

Product labeling

D.  

Quality of life calculations

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Which method would best identify inaccuracies in safety data tables for an NDA?

Options:

A.  

Compare counts of appropriate patients from manual CRFs to counts in table cells

B.  

Compare counts of appropriate patients from line listings of CRF data to counts in table cells

C.  

Review the tables to identify any values that look odd

D.  

Review the line listings to identify any values that look odd

Discussion 0
Questions 9

Which is the best way to identify sites with high subject attrition?

Options:

A.  

Proportion of patients for which two visit periods have passed without data by site

B.  

Number of late visits per site

C.  

Proportion of late visits by site

D.  

Number of patients for which two visit periods have passed without data

Discussion 0
Questions 10

All of the following are preparation processes the data manager needs to take prior to database closure EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Checking for uncoded terms in all panels that are coded.

B.  

Ensuring all data expected for the study has been received.

C.  

Performing SAE reconciliation between the clinical and safety databases.

D.  

Ensuring study close out visits have been complete.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Which of the following scenarios requires a query to be sent to the central lab first when there is a discrepancy between the final lab data transfer and the CRF?

Options:

A.  

Both the central lab and the CRF have data present for a visit

B.  

The CRF has data for a visit but the central lab has missing data for the visit

C.  

The central lab has data for a visit but the CRF has missing data for the visit

D.  

Both the central lab and the CRF data have missing data for a visit

Discussion 0
Questions 12

Which is the best reason why front-end checks are usually kept minimal, when compared to back-end checks, in a paper-based clinical study?

Options:

A.  

Data entry staff should be able to enter a value into the database just as it appears in the paper CRF

B.  

There is no need to alert the site personnel immediately about a data issue, as the study has happened already

C.  

There are approvals required to raise a Data Clarification Form which could take time

D.  

Data review can be performed at a later time due to the paper-based studies being smaller in size

Discussion 0
Questions 13

A study is collecting ePRO assessments as well as activity-monitoring data from a wearable device. Which data should be collected from the ePRO and activity-monitoring devices to synchronize the device data with the visit data entered by the site?

Options:

A.  

Study subject identifier

B.  

Study subject identifier and date/time

C.  

Geo-spatial location

D.  

Geo-spatial location and study subject identifier

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Before the EDC system used for the trial is upgraded, what should be the data manager's first task?

Options:

A.  

Notify the sites of the upgrade

B.  

Update the user manual

C.  

Assess the impact on the data

D.  

Redesign the eCRF

Discussion 0
Questions 15

In an EDC study, an example of an edit check that would be inefficient to run at data entry is a check:

Options:

A.  

Against a valid list of values.

B.  

Across visits for consistency.

C.  

Against a valid numeric range.

D.  

On the format of a date.

Discussion 0
Questions 16

What is the purpose of providing the central laboratory vendor with a complete listing of subjects' demographic data?

Options:

A.  

To provide for an independent reconciliation of the patient and remote databases after database lock

B.  

To assure that all subjects have lab data for valid visits

C.  

To provide for an independent reconciliation of the patient and remote databases during study conduct

D.  

To assure that lab data for screening failure subjects have not been included in the lab data transmission

Discussion 0
Questions 17

A study team member suggests that data for a small, 50-patient, 2-year study can be entered and cleaned in two weeks before lock. Which are important other considerations?

Options:

A.  

Processing the data in two weeks after the study is over would save money because the data manager would not be involved until the end

B.  

Without the ability to capture the data electronically, the data cannot be checked or used to monitor and manage the study

C.  

Processing the data in two weeks after the study is over would save money because the EDC system would only be needed for a month

D.  

It would take more than two weeks to get second iteration queries generated and resolved

Discussion 0
Questions 18

A Data Manager is asked to manage SOPs for a department. Given equal availability of the following systems, which of the following is the best choice for managing the organizational SOPs?

Options:

A.  

Document management system

B.  

Customized Excel spreadsheet

C.  

Learning management system

D.  

Existing paper filing system

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following laboratory findings is a valid adverse event reported term that facilitates auto coding?

Options:

A.  

Elevated HDL

B.  

ALT

C.  

Abnormal SGOT

D.  

Increased alkaline phosphatase, increased SGPT, increased SGOT, and elevated LDH

Discussion 0
Questions 20

For a study, body mass index is calculated from weight and height. Which information is needed to document the transformation?

Options:

A.  

Algorithm and algorithm version associated with the calculated value

B.  

Algorithm associated with the calculated value

C.  

User ID making the change and reason for change

D.  

Algorithm documented in the Data Management Plan

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Which of the following roles commonly requires data entry and update privileges in an EDC application used in a clinical study?

Options:

A.  

Site Study Coordinator

B.  

Clinical Study Monitor

C.  

EDC System Administrator

D.  

Study Statistician

Discussion 0
Questions 22

What is the main reason 21 CFR Part 11 requires that EDC systems maintain an audit trail?

Options:

A.  

To preserve data integrity

B.  

To preserve the ability for modifications

C.  

To preserve source document verifications

D.  

To preserve data availability

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which metric will identify edit checks that may not be working properly?

Options:

A.  

Count by edit check of the number of times the check fired

B.  

Count by site of the number of times any edit check fired

C.  

Average number of edit check identified discrepancies per form

D.  

Average number of times each edit check has fired

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Which metric reveals the timeliness of the site-work dimension of site performance?

Options:

A.  

Time from Last Patient Last Visit to database lock

B.  

Time from final protocol to first patient enrolled

C.  

Time from site contract execution to first patient enrolled

D.  

Median and range of time from query generation to resolution

Discussion 0
Questions 25

To ensure data quality and efficient integration of data, which of the following best describes the main topic that should be covered in initial discussions with a vendor providing the external data?

Options:

A.  

Metrics that will be used to measure data quality

B.  

Criteria to trigger audits based on performance-monitoring reports

C.  

Acceptable record, field, and file formats

D.  

Standard dictionary versioning and maintenance

Discussion 0
Questions 26

In a study conducted using paper CRFs, a discrepancy is discovered in a CRF to database QC audit. What is the reason why this discrepancy would be considered an audit finding?

Options:

A.  

Discrepancy not explained by the protocol

B.  

Discrepancy not explained by the CRF completion guidelines

C.  

Discrepancy not explained by the data handling conventions

D.  

Discrepancy not explained by the data quality control audit plan

Discussion 0
Questions 27

ACME Intervention Co. is testing a new carotid artery stent in patients with coronary artery disease, in hopes of proving superiority over the current standard of care. After a subject signs consent, the surgeon enrolls the patient and retrieves information on which stent to use, but the surgeon does not share this information with the subject. Yesterday, the surgeon was instructed to use the control stent. Today, the surgeon has completed two surgeries: the first one the surgeon was instructed to use the control stent; the second one the surgeon was instructed to use the test stent. In what type of trial is the surgeon participating?

Options:

A.  

Double-blind

B.  

Open label

C.  

Single-blind

D.  

Cross-over

Discussion 0
Questions 28

At a cross-functional study team meeting, a statistician suggests collecting blood gases electronically through the existing continuous hemodynamic monitoring system at sites rather than having a person record the values every five minutes during the study procedure. Assuming that sending, receiving, and integrating these data are possible, what is the best response?

Options:

A.  

Manual recording is preferred because healthcare devices are not validated to 21 CFR Part 11 standards

B.  

Manual recording is preferred because the sites may forget to turn on the machine and lose data

C.  

Electronic acquisition is preferable because more data points can be acquired

D.  

Electronic acquisition is preferable because the chance for human error is removed

Discussion 0
Questions 29

An organization has completed a study and wants to submit the data to the FDA using CDISC SDTM. Which of the following must be done?

Options:

A.  

Map and transform the study data to SDTM

B.  

Re-enter the data into an SDTM compliant system

C.  

Provide a letter of intent to use SDTM to the FDA

D.  

SDTM cannot be used in this situation

Discussion 0
Questions 30

In a physical therapy study, range of motion is assessed by a physical therapist at each site using a study-provided goniometer. Which is the most appropriate quality control method for the range of motion measurement?

Options:

A.  

Comparison to the measurement from the previous visit

B.  

Programmed edit checks to detect out-of-range values upon data entry

C.  

Reviewing data listings for illogical changes in range of motion between visits

D.  

Independent assessment by a second physical therapist during the visit

Discussion 0
Questions 31

A site study coordinator attempts to make an update in a study database in an EDC system after lock. What occurs?

Options:

A.  

The old value is replaced in all locations by the new value

B.  

The change is approved by the Data Manager before it is applied

C.  

The site study coordinator is not able to make the change

D.  

The change is logged as occurring after lock

Discussion 0
Questions 32

During a database audit, it was determined that there were more errors than expected. Who is responsible for assessing the overall impact on the analysis of the data?

Options:

A.  

Data Manager

B.  

Statistician

C.  

Quality Auditor

D.  

Investigator

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Which of the following statements would be BEST included in a data management plan describing the process for making self-evident corrections in a clinical database?

Options:

A.  

A senior level data manager may make audited changes to the database without further documentation.

B.  

Self-evident corrections made in the database will be reviewed and approved by a team leader or manager.

C.  

No changes will be made in the database without a query response signed by the investigator.

D.  

Self-evident changes may be made per the listed conventions and documented to the investigative site.

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Who has primary responsibility for ensuring accurate completion of the CRF?

Options:

A.  

Clinical Data Manager

B.  

Site Coordinator

C.  

Clinical Research Associate

D.  

Investigator

Discussion 0
Questions 35

An organization is using an international data exchange standard and a new version is released. Which of the following should be assessed first?

Options:

A.  

Availability of other standards covering the same content

B.  

Existence of backwards compatibility

C.  

Content coverage of the new version

D.  

Cost of migrating to the new version

Discussion 0
Questions 36

What is the primary benefit of using a standard dictionary for medications?

Options:

A.  

To standardize recording of medications taken by patients across sites

B.  

To facilitate the reporting and analysis of possible drug interactions

C.  

To identify differences in medication components based on country of source

D.  

To improve safety monitoring of patients in a clinical trial setting

Discussion 0
Questions 37

A CRF was approved by the Sponsor and development of a clinical database has been started according to the data management plan. What is the next responsibility of the Data Manager?

Options:

A.  

Prepare a communications plan

B.  

Prepare system requirements specification

C.  

Plan the timelines to ensure a clinical database is ready before the first screening

D.  

Prepare a data validation plan for the clinical database

Discussion 0
Questions 38

In an EDC study, user training and access must be monitored and addressed when all the following situations occurEXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Site staff moves off of the study.

B.  

Site staff is new to the study.

C.  

A software upgrade is made that does not impact site staff or study team members.

D.  

Study team members are reassigned to a different role within the study.

Discussion 0
Questions 39

An international study collects lab values. Sites use different units in the source documents. Which of the following data collection strategies will have fewer transcription errors?

Options:

A.  

Allow values to be entered as they are in the source document and derive the units based on the magnitude of the value

B.  

Allow values to be entered as they are in the source and the selection of units on the data collection form

C.  

Use a structured field and print standard units on the data collection form

D.  

Have all sites convert the values to the same unit system on the data collection form

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Which protocol section most concisely conveys timing of data collection throughout a study?

Options:

A.  

Study endpoints section

B.  

Study schedule of events

C.  

Protocol synopsis

D.  

ICH essential documents

Discussion 0
Questions 41

A sponsor may transfer responsibility for any or all of their obligations to a contract research organization. Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

A.  

Any written description is not transferred to the contract research organization.

B.  

A description of each of the obligations being assumed by the contract research organization is required.

C.  

A description of each of the obligations being transferred to the contract research organization is not required.

D.  

A general statement that all obligations have been transferred is acceptable.

Discussion 0
Questions 42

A study is using blood pressure as an efficacy measure. Which is the best way to collect the data?

Options:

A.  

Collecting the data from the medical record

B.  

Measurement using existing equipment at sites

C.  

Measurement using study-provisioned equipment

D.  

Asking the study subjects what their blood pressure usually runs

Discussion 0
Questions 43

The Scope of Work would answer which of the following information needs?

Options:

A.  

To determine the number of data transfers budgeted for a project

B.  

To look up the date of the next clinical monitoring visit for a specific site

C.  

To look up which visit PK samples are taken

D.  

To find the name and contact information of a specific clinical data associate

Discussion 0
Questions 44

Which mode of data entry is most commonly used in EDC systems?

Options:

A.  

Double entry

B.  

Blind verification

C.  

Single entry

D.  

Third party compare

Discussion 0
Questions 45

A Data Manager is designing a CRF for a study for which the efficacy data are not covered by the current SDTM domains. Which of the following should the Data Manager consult first?

Options:

A.  

Data elements used in clinical registries in the therapeutic area

B.  

SNOMED terms used in the therapeutic area

C.  

Forms used by other sponsors in the same therapeutic area

D.  

A CDISC therapeutic-area implementation guide

Discussion 0