Certification for IRB Professionals (CIP) Practice Exam

What sets exempt category 3 apart from category 2?

1. The participation of elderly subjects

2. The involvement of elected or appointed officials

3. The requirement for parental consent

4. The assessment of minimal risk

The correct answer is: The involvement of elected or appointed officials

Exempt category 3 is distinguished from category 2 primarily by the nature of the subjects involved in the research. Specifically, category 3 often includes research involving elected or appointed officials, which inherently differs from the general population typically engaged in category 2 studies. This unique focus means that the individuals in category 3 may have specific roles or influences within societal structures that are relevant to the research being conducted. In contrast, category 2 might engage a broader demographic that does not specifically include these types of officials, focusing instead on general research that may carry different implications or require different ethical considerations. The other options are not defining features that set these categories apart—elderly subjects, parental consent, and the assessment of minimal risk pertain more to specific demographic considerations or regulatory requirements rather than differentiating the general nature of categories 2 and 3 in a substantial way.