RAC Exam I Test Questions

Question 1 of 100In conformance with GMP, which of the following departments is responsible for approving or rejecting final products?

A. Regulatory affairsB. Quarantine and inspectionC. Quality controlD. Operations

Question 2 of 100Which of the following federal laws includes information about ANDA submissions?

A. Antibiotic Amendments of 1945B. Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951C. Drug Amendments of 1962D. Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984

Question 3 of 100A company wants to modify its device such that there is a major change to the fundamental scientific technology of the device. The FDA has published a guidance on this technology and special controls have been established. This change would be best filed as a(n):

A. Special 510(k)B. Abbreviated 510(k)C. Traditional 510(k)D. PMA

Question 4 of 100The following is exempt from the requirements for providing a true statement of information in brief summary relating to side effects, contraindications and effectiveness:

A. Broadcast advertisingB. Professional labelingC. Reminder advertisingD. Direct-to-consumer advertising

Question 5 of 100Removal of a distributed product for a reason NOT subject to legal action by FDA is known as:

A. Product recallB. Stock recoveryC. Market withdrawalD. Corrective action

Question 6 of 100Which of the following documentation is NOT included in a Biologics License Application?

A. Stability dataB. Product labelingC. GLP compliance statements (included in the tox reports)D. Overall quality summary

Question 7 of 100Distribution records for drug products must reference or contain all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Name and address of the consigneeB. Name, strength of the product and description of the dosage formC. Lot or control number and date quantity shippedD. Purchase order number and date ordered

Question 8 of 100When assembling an NDA, all of the following is required EXCEPT:

A. Proposed labelingB. Nonclinical toxicology studiesC. Bioequivalence studiesD. Manufacturing information

Question 9 of 100Which of the following is NOT true regarding 21 CFR Part 11?

A. Applies to records in electronic form that are created, modified, maintained and archived for regulatory reasonsB. Applies to all electronic records submitted to FDA under the FD&C ActC. Part 11 will be interpreted narrowlyD. Predicate rule record and record keeping requirements are optional

Question 10 of 100MDUFMA authorized 3rd party establishment inspections. All of the following are true about these inspections EXCEPT:

A. You need to market at least one device in the United States (sponsor)B. Participation is voluntaryC. In order to be eligible, an establishment's most recent inspection must be NAI or VALD. Establishments are not required to obtain clearance of a 3rd party in advance

Question 11 of 100If a device failure is occurring with greater than expected frequency and investigation of the problem implicates improper use by the end user, which of the following typically occurs?

A. The labeling is revisedB. The product is recalledC. The product is redesignedD. A "Dear Doctor" letter is issued

Question 12 of 100Which information MUST be included in an IND?

A. A list of all components used in the manufacture of the investigational drug productB. A statement of compliance with applicable GMPsC. Statistical methods to be used in the analysis of phase II and III clinical trialsD. Results of accelerated stability studies on three lots of the investigational drug product

Question 13 of 100Failure of a device manufacturer to notify FDA under paragraph 510(k) of the FD&C Act before marketing a device:

A. Makes the product misbranded under Section 502 of the ActB. Introduces an unapproved product into interstate commerceC. Causes the product to be mislabeledD. None of the above

Question 14 of 100The marketing department has designed a journal advertisement which mentions the leadership in a particular therapeutic area and includes only the name of the company‘s approved prescription drug products. Which of the following should be included in the advertisement to be in compliance with regulations?

A. Full prescribing informationB. A brief summary of the prescribing informationC. References to clinical dataD. A complete listing of adverse events

Question 15 of 100Inspections of device components received from a supplier may frequently reveal product quality deficiencies. To avoid these instances, the supplier should first have:

A. Expert GMP knowledgeB. Clear and precise specifications from the manufacturerC. Detailed knowledge of the manufacturer's operationsD. An internal audit program

Question 16 of 100Which is true about electronic submissions?

A. If you file an eCTD, all subsequent amendments to the marketing application must be electronicB. The FDA does not have a preferred format/file structure for e-submissionsC. Only NDAs may be submitted electronicallyD. All FDA divisions accept electronic submissions

Question 17 of 100Under the Medical Device Quality System Regulation, device design requirements MUST meet the needs of the:

A. ManufacturerB. PatientC. UserD. Patient and user

Question 18 of 100All of the following are requirements of an IRB EXCEPT that it:

A. Has at least five membersB. Includes at least one non-scientific memberC. Obtains informed consent from all subjectsD. Represents the cultural mix of the community

Question 19 of 100Subacute toxicity testing should be performed:

A. In two rodent speciesB. In one rodent and one non-rodent speciesC. For a minimum of two weeksD. For a minimum of six months

Question 20 of 100Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding post-approval pharmacovigilance for a drug?

A. It is intended to detect all medically important adverse effects and uncommon safety risks in the "real world" of clinical practiceB. Health professionals report all adverse drug reactions associated with the use of a marketed drugC. Adverse effects from products in the same pharmacologic class as the marketed drug must be considered along with those for the marketed drugD. Serious and unexpected adverse drug reactions in patients treated outside the United States need to be filed within 15 days after initial notification

Question 21 of 100While examining complaint files, a quality assurance practitioner notices that there are several complaints of microbial contamination of one product lot. To determine the possible source of the problem, what records should be examined first?

A. Sterilization and water system validationsB. Environmental monitoringC. Raw material/supplier recordsD. Batch or product history record

Question 22 of 100A defective product was released into distribution and has caused patient injuries. The patients were treated in a local hospital and may suffer further reversible medical consequences as a result of the defective product. If this product is recalled from the market, which of the following recall classifications would most likely be assigned?

A. Class IB. Class IIC. Class IIID. Class IV

Question 23 of 100Which of the following is NOT true regarding ANDAs filed under paragraph IV certification?

A. They allow companies to seek approval of an ANDA before the expiration date of the patent for the reference drugB. The first company to receive approval of the ANDA has exclusive marketing rights for 180 daysC. Notification of the ANDA submission to the original patent holder is not required at the time of submissionD. Patent holders have 45 days to file an infringement suit against the filer

Question 24 of 100When the proprietary name or designation is used in promotion, the following is TRUE:

A. The proprietary name or designation can, in certain instances, be used without the accompaniment of the established nameB. The established name shall be printed in letters that are at least half as large as the letters comprising the proprietary name or designation with which it is joinedC. The established name shall be printed in letters that are at least 1/4 as large as the letters comprising the proprietary name or designationD. The proprietary name or designation must be printed in letters at least twice as large as the established name

Question 25 of 100Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of clinical investigators?

A. Submitting notices to the IRB of deviations from the investigational planB. Maintaining records of receipt, use and disposition of investigational productC. Reporting to the sponsor withdrawal of IRB approvalD. Submitting unanticipated adverse event reports to FDA

Question 26 of 100Under the IDE regulation, all of the following must be reported to the sponsor within five working days EXCEPT:

A. A deviation from the investigational planB. Withdrawal of IRB approvalC. An unanticipated adverse device effectD. Use of a device without informed consent

Question 27 of 100In preparing the list of components of a drug product to include in an NDA, the regulatory affairs practitioner should submit:

A. The list of all active ingredients, antimicrobial preservatives and antioxidiants, with their pharmaceutical grades and the names of the suppliersB. Drug Master File referral letters from each supplier of active ingredients, antimicrobial preservatives and antioxidiantsC. GMP Certifications from the suppliers of all active ingredients excipientsD. The list of all components used in the manufacture of the drug product, regardless of whether they appear in the drug product

Question 28 of 100A company has received a 10-page FDA-483. The regulatory affairs professional's supervisor has prepared a detailed response assuring the FDA district office that corrective action has been taken for each observation. Which of the following should be done?

A. Re-audit the company's corrective actions before the letter is sentB. Re-audit the company's corrective actions within three months because FDA usually conductsC. Re-audit the company's corrective actions during the next scheduled auditD. Re-audit the company's corrective actions immediately after the letter is sent

Question 29 of 100Which of the following changes require FDA approval of NDA supplements before the change is made?

A. Adding an additional test methodB. Deleting a dye from the drug productC. Making changes that comply with USPD. Relaxing the limits for a drug substance specification

Question 30 of 100A marketing department plans to launch a series of educational speaker's programs for one of the company's drug/biologic products. Which of the following statements is a regulation that applies to promotional activities?

A. Adequate and well-controlled studies are required to substantiate all conclusions presentedB. The company may suggest speakers or content for the presentationsC. An independent third-party organization must manage the seminar seriesD. All speakers must disclose any financial relationships with the sponsoring company

Question 31 of 100Which of the following must file an IDE before conducting a human clinical study?

A. A device in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976 when used or investigated in accordance with its indications in labeling in effect at that timeB. A device intended solely for veterinary useC. A custom device being studied for safety and effectivenessD. A and B

Question 32 of 100FDA defines a label as that which is affixed to the:

A. CartonB. Shrink wrapperC. Shipping packageD. Immediate container

Question 33 of 100Which of the following sections is required in a PMA?

A. Patent certification informationB. A copy of quality manualC. An economic cost/benefit assessmentD. A discussion of benefit and risk considerations

Question 34 of 100Which of the following is true about DMFs?

A. DMFs are not reviewed until referenced by a marketing applicationB. DMFs do not require annual updatesC. The only types of DMFs recognized by the FDA are Type I, Type II and Type IIID. A sponsor does not need written permission to reference a DMF

Question 35 of 100Which of the following manufacturers must register their manufacturing facility with FDA?

A. Component manufacturers who sell only to the device manufacturer using their componentsB. Domestic (US) contract manufacturers who do not directly distribute the final product to the marketC. Domestic manufacturer of device being investigated under an IDED. Foreign manufacturers shipping devices into the US for sale in the US

Question 36 of 100Which type of protocol is NOT eligible for a Special Protocol Assessment under the PDUFA?

A. Animal carcinogenicity study protocolB. Phase 3 clinical protocol where data from the primary basis for an efficacy claimC. Final product stability study protocolD. Bioequivalence study protocol

Question 37 of 100Which of the following is exempt from GMP/QS regulations?

A. RemanufacturersB. Custom device manufacturersC. RepackagersD. Component manufacturers

Question 38 of 100To avoid the potential for cross-contamination, FDA requires the manufacture of penicillin products to be:

A. In a building separated from other manufacturing buildingsB. In plants that are inspected quarterlyC. In a dedicated and validated isolation facilityD. Under laminar flow protection that is validated periodically

Question 39 of 100The following is NOT TRUE regarding the recall of a product from the market that is deemed to be in violation of FDA laws:

A. The classification for a recall (I, II, III) is assigned by the FDAB. A Class I recall is for the highest level of risk associated with use of, orexposure to, a defective productC. FDA can mandate a company to recall its marketed productD. A recall is intended to protect the consumer

Question 40 of 100With respect to drug product distribution procedures, a distributor is required to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Establish a system whereby the oldest approved stock of a drug is distributed lastB. Establish written procedures describing the distribution of drug productsC. Establish a system whereby the oldest approved stock of a drug is distributed firstD. Establish a system by which the distribution of each lot can readily be tracked and the lot recalled, if necessary

Question 41 of 100A medical device is refused entry to the US. All of the following may be reasons for refusal EXCEPT for the lack of:

A. Establishment registration by the foreign manufacturerB. Medical device listing by the foreign manufacturerC. Substantially equivalent letter from FDAD. Establishment registration by the initial distributor

Question 42 of 100Premarket Notification is required of manufacturers when introducing:

A. New label sizeB. New Class II devicesC. A change in product nameD. Additional manufacturing sites

Question 43 of 100Which of the following subsystems is NOT required by FDA in order to implement and maintain a Quality System?

A. Production and process controlsB. Test and control article characterizationC. Packaging and labeling controlsD. Buildings and facilities

Question 44 of 100A regulatory affairs professional wants to schedule a pre-NDA meeting with the FDA. He or she should:

A. Write a letter to the FDAB. Request a Type B meeting as an amendment to the INDC. Call the project manager and set up a date over the phoneD. Email the division director with a list of three dates, 30 days into the future

Question 45 of 100The clinical research department has identified a new indication for one of the company‘s marketed drugs based on efficacy in preclinical models. The formulation for the drug product and the route of administration would be different. As the regulatory affairs professional, you should set up a meeting to discuss the regulatory path forward with which of the following departments in your company?

A. Only the regulatory department is needed to decide the regulatory path forwardB. Regulatory, clinical and toxicology departmentsC. Regulatory, clinical, toxicology, manufacturing and marketing departmentsD. Regulatory, clinical, toxicology, manufacturing, marketing and shipping and receiving departments

Question 46 of 100The Freedom of Information Act allows a manufacturer to:

A. Make claims about a product already commercially availableB. Obtain QC methods on a competitor's productC. Obtain the Drug/Device Master File of a competitor's productD. Obtain public documents on another manufacturer's product

Question 47 of 100Fully quality-assured individual toxicology reports are not required for submission of an initial IND application. However, finalized and updated reports should be available to FDA upon request within what period of the start of the human study?

A. 90 daysB. 120 daysC. One yearD. The final report is only required in the submission for the NDA

Question 48 of 100According to the drug regulations, the FDA will most likely put an IND on clinical hold for which of the following reasons:

A. Human subjects are exposed to a reasonable degree (non-significant) or risk of illness or injury by participating in the trailB. The manufacturer charges a fee for the investigational productC. The clinical investigators are qualified by scientific training or experience to conduct the study described in the investigator's brochureD. The sponsor is not pursuing marketing approval with due diligence

Question 49 of 100A physician reports to a manufacturer that a patient was hospitalized with acute sepsis after treatment with an approved device. This side effect is not listed in the package insert. This event must be reported by the manufacturer to FDA no later than:

A. 5 calendar daysB. 15 calendar daysC. 30 calendar daysD. The next quarterly or annual report

Question 50 of 100All of the following are required for compliance to 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records and electronic signatures) EXCEPT:

A. Manually generated, time-stamped audit trails to record the date and time of operator entries and actionsB. Validation of systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, consistent intended performance and the ability to discern invalid or altered recordsC. Authority checks to ensure that only authorized individuals can use the system, electronically sign a record, access the operation or computer system input or output device, alter a record or perform the operation at handD. Establishment of, and adherence to, written policies that hold individuals accountable and responsible for actions initiated under their electronic signatures, in order to deter record and signature falsification

Question 51 of 100A personal deodorant manufacturer is required to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Comply with GMPB. State the place of business on the labelC. List the quantity of contents on the labelD. Comply with export regulations when exporting product

Question 52 of 100Which one of the following statements is NOT true with respect to both Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) and Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) for significant-risk products?

A. The investigational product must be manufactured in full compliance with cGMPB. Clinical studies must be approved by an Institutional Review BoardC. The IND or IDE goes into effect 30 days after FDA receives the application, unless FDA notifies the sponsor otherwiseD. The application must include an environmental impact statement that contains a claim for categorical exclusion or an environmental assessment

Question 53 of 100A regulatory affairs professional is developing SOPs for a firm to cover compliance with drug GMPs. The firm's SOPs should require failure investigations to be completed within:

A. A reasonable timeB. 20 daysC. 30 daysD. 45 days

Question 54 of 100A product storage and handling system for medical devices must always include:

A. Procedures for rotation of stockB. Separate rooms or cages for release and quarantine productsC. Procedures for receipt and transfer of productD. Environmentally controlled areas for products with shelf life

Question 55 of 100Under IND/IDE regulations, obligations of a clinical study investigator do NOT include:

A. Providing a final study report to the IRBB. Protecting the rights, safety and welfare of study subjectsC. Controlling the test materials under investigation during the studyD. Keeping all of the unused test material at their facility until the drug/device is approved by the FDA

Question 56 of 100All of the following are considered General Controls under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act EXCEPT:

A. Establishment registrationB. Premarket approval applicationC. Medical device reportingD. Listing of the device

Question 57 of 100Which of the following is NOT TRUE for an FDA inspection of a facility that manufactures a small molecule drug?

A. A notice of inspection (FDA 482 form) is presented by the FDA investigator on arrival at the facilityB. The credentials of the FDA investigator can be photocopied for filing at the facilityC. The FDA investigator provides inspectional findings on a FDA 483 formD. The FDA investigator provides an FDA 484 form to describe samples taken during the inspection

Question 58 of 100According to the Quality System Regulation, suitable maintenance of equipment is necessary to ensure that manufacturing specifications are met. All of the following are requirements for the equipment EXCEPT:

A. A written maintenance schedule is requiredB. Allowable tolerances are posted on or near the equipmentC. Maintenance must be performed at least annuallyD. Inspections of equipment must be documented

Question 59 of 100A company's competitor is marketing a Class II suture which dissolves during the third week of use. The company's current product has to be removed by a physician. However, a change in weaving configuration gives this product the same dissolving time as the competitor's. When can the company's new suture be marketed?

A. This requires a new 510(k) since significant change in product instructions might effect efficacyB. After submission in a periodic reportC. After reporting clinical studies in an annual reportD. After submission of labeling change

Question 60 of 100Which of the following does NOT discuss the protection of human subjects?

A. Nuremberg CodeB. Declaration of HelsinkiC. Drug Amendment of 1962D. Food Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938

Question 61 of 100According to the Quality System Regulations, re-testing and re-evaluation of nonconforming devices after rework activities must be documented in the:

A. Device history recordB. Device master recordC. Complaint filesD. Design history file

Question 62 of 100In the development of a revised manufacturing procedure, which of the following is a critical step in ensuring that the product manufactured would not be adversely affected by this change?

A. Procedure qualificationB. Product verification and/or process validationC. Quality controlD. Conformance inspection

Question 63 of 100What additional FDA clearances are required to export a drug approved by FDA?

A. Certificate of Free SaleB. Customs Tax StampsC. No clearance requiredD. FDA receipt for sample Form-484

Question 64 of 100During a review of an internal audit, the auditor discovers a product being manufactured consisting of a battery-operated toothbrush impregnated with non-fluoridated toothpaste. There are no controls for the manufacture of the finished product. Compliance with which of the following is required for the manufacture of this product?

A. Device QSR regulationsB. Drug GMP regulationsC. Cosmetic GMP regulationsD. No controls required

Question 65 of 100A company has been given a product from its British subsidiary to market for the first time in the US. The product is marketed in the EU. A project team gathered by the regulatory professional to review the information available for regulatory submission to FDA should:

A. Focus on labeling and marketing since mutual recognition does not require complete technical reviewB. Include production, marketing, QA and clinical research for a thorough reviewC. Summarize financial data and distribution data which are normally required to be submitted to FDAD. Not be necessary if a Common Technical Document has been prepared by the subsidiary

Question 66 of 100The protocol for a non-clinical laboratory study must contain all of the following EXCEPT:

A. The species, strain and age of the test systemB. The dated signature of the sponsor representativeC. A description of the methods for the control of biasD. The type and frequency of tests and measurements

Question 67 of 100Which of the following is NOT TRUE for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)?

A. MOUs clarify the regulatory responsibilities between the FDA and other federal agenciesB. MOUs delineate roles and authority of the FDA and state governmentsC. New MOUs are announced in the Federal RegisterD. MOUs describe the inspection procedures used by agencies working in collaboration with the FDA

Question 68 of 100When design verification testing is being performed by a manufacturer, which element is NOT included as a potential requirement under device design verification section of the QSR?

A. Identification of the designB. Software validationC. Identification of test methods usedD. Name of individuals performing the testing

Question 69 of 100During a monitoring visit, the sponsor discovers that an investigator had used a device in a clinical investigation without obtaining informed consent from the subject. Which of the following should the regulatory affairs professional do?

A. Predate the informed consent with a memo to the site fileB. Contact the patient to obtain the informed consent immediatelyC. Ensure that the study director from the sponsor discusses the issue with the investigatorD. Report the protocol deviation to the IRB

Question 70 of 100A 510(k) submission for any Class III device MUST include:

A. Clinical results summaryB. Hazards analysis evaluationC. Stability evaluationD. Certification and summary

Question 71 of 100FDA may perform a pre-approval inspection of an applicant's manufacturing facility before approving an application. The filing of which of the following submissions does NOT automatically activate the consideration of a pre-approval inspection?

A. New Drug ApplicationB. Abbreviated New Drug ApplicationC. Pre-Market Approval ApplicationD. Drug/Device Master File

Question 72 of 100A legally marketed device to which equivalence is drawn in a premarketing submission is known as the:

A. Market comparator deviceB. Placebo deviceC. Predicate deviceD. Substantially equivalent device

Question 73 of 100The Quality System Regulation calls for the manufacturer of finished devices to carry out all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Conduct quality audits by individuals who do not have direct responsibility for the operation being auditedB. Audit operations annuallyC. Document the dates and results of quality audits and re-auditsD. Have findings reviewed by management responsible for the matters audited

Question 74 of 100Which division would have a primary jurisdiction over a vascular graft with an antibiotic based on primary mode of action?

A. CDERB. CBERC. CDRHD. OCP

Question 75 of 100A humanitarian device exemption (HDE) differs from a traditional PMA in that:

A. It does not require compliance with QSRB. Non-clinical data are not requiredC. Effectiveness data are not requiredD. Device characteristics are not required

Question 76 of 100A company's supplier of the active drug substance for the company's OTC drug product informs the company that the supplier will be moving their production of the drug substance from the current plant to a new manufacturing plant in another state in 6 months. The supplier states that all manufacturing processes will remain the same and the specificationswill not change. The company intends to qualify the change suitably. How should the company report the change to FDA?

A. The change only needs to be reported in an annual report because the company will qualify the change and the supplier said the process and specification won't changeB. The change should be reported in a pre-approval supplement (e.g., CBE, CBE-30 or full pre-approval supplement) because it is a change to the drug substance manufacturing locationC. The change does not have to be reported because it is an OTC drugD. Not enough information

Question 77 of 100In order to ensure that a facility complies with GMP requirements, all of the following features should be evaluated EXCEPT:

A. Air handling systemB. Animal supply facilitiesC. LightingD. Potable water

Question 78 of 100Under the statutory violations, lack of an approved PMA for a PMA device that is not exempt and is in commercial distribution is considered to be:

A. AdulterationB. Improper useC. MisbrandedD. Fraudulent

Question 79 of 100To be legally effective, a witness must observe the informed consent process at which of the following times?

A. When the study subject is a minorB. When the elements of informed consent are presented orallyC. When the consent is obtained from the subject's legal representativeD. When the elements of informed consent are written in a foreign language

Question 80 of 100Which of the following is NOT true of an Advisory Committee?

A. Advisory Committee meetings can include an oral presentation from a patient advocacy groupB. Advisory Committee members are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, sex, age or religionC. Advisory Committees provide advice to FDA on safety and effectiveness of drugsD. Advisory Committees recommend whether a drug should be approved and do not provide advice on product labeling or clinical trial design

Question 81 of 100MDUFMA authorizes FDA-accredited persons to inspect qualified manufacturers of:

A. Class I and II devicesB. Class I devices onlyC. Class II devices onlyD. Class II and III devices

Question 82 of 100All of the following are additional IND submissions to FDA EXCEPT:

A. Information amendmentsB. Protocol deviationsC. IND safety reportsD. Annual reports

Question 83 of 100FDA will do a for-cause inspection of an investigator if the investigator:

A. Conducts a number of pivotal NDA studiesB. Is only participating in a small number of studiesC. Appears to have an excessive number of study projectsD. Consistently reports results different from other investigators

Question 84 of 100An IRB will NOT review:

A. Risks and benefits of the proposed researchB. Risks and benefits of alternative therapiesC. Prospective informed consent documentD. Provisions to protect the privacy of subjects

Question 85 of 100A clinical study sponsor's representative conducts periodic monitoring site visits for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to:

A. Review raw dataB. Ensure compliance with the protocolC. Review the protocol with the investigatorD. Ensure the adequacy of the IRB and its procedures

Question 86 of 100A company has found a way to produce its drug product more economically; however, the current manufacturing process would have to be changed substantially. What would be the most appropriate post-approval vehicle for this potential action?

A. Post-Approval Supplement: Changes Being Effected - Immediate (CBE 0)B. Post-Approval Supplement: Changes Being Effected in 30 Days (CBE 30)C. Prior approval supplementD. Annual report

Question 87 of 100A company is using a clinical research organization (CR0) to develop the protocol and monitor the clinical investigators for the company's clinical trial. The regulatory affairs professional may interact with the CR0 in which of the following situations?

A. Making presentations to the reviewing IRBsB. Making presentations to the reviewing division at FDAC. Witnessing the signing of patient consent formsD. Arranging for FDA investigators to observe treatment of subjects at clinical sites

Question 88 of 100The difference between advertising and professional labeling is that:

A. Advertising can be directed to only consumers and professional labeling can be directed to only professionalsB. Advertising must be accompanied by a PI while professional labeling must be accompanied by a brief summaryC. Advertising can be directed to either consumers or professionals while professional labeling can be directed to only consumersD. Advertising must be accompanied by a brief summary and professional labeling must be accompanied by a PI

Question 89 of 100At what interval are quality assurance audits conducted for nonclinical studies lasting more than six months?

A. One monthB. QuarterlyC. At completionD. Periodically

Question 90 of 100Under whose authority can an imported drug, device or biologic be detained or refused entry into the US?

A. U.S Department of AgricultureB. U.S CustomsC. FDA D. FBI

Question 91 of 100A minimum of 10 tablets is required to perform all tests for product release. To meet GMP requirements, retention samples must be at least:

A. 10 tabletsB. 20 tabletsC. 30 tabletsD. 100 tablets

Question 92 of 100Due to mechanical failure, a product line has remained in process for five days over the time limit established in the company's SOPs. Which of the following should be done first?

A. Reject the product since the time limit has been exceededB. Proceed with processing and quarantine the productC. Complete the manufacturing process and ship the productD. Have the appropriate department investigate and prepare a deviation report and document all events

Question 93 of 100FDA has sent a warning letter citing mislabeling of a small manufacturer's artificial knee device. The regulatory affairs professional should first contact the:

A. Compliance Branch in the districtB. Orthopedic Branch Chief in the CDRH Office of Device EvaluationC. Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance in CDRHD. CDRH Ombudsman

Question 94 of 100Because of reported dispensing errors due to the similarity of proprietary drug names, one of the companies involved has decided to quickly and voluntarily notify physicians and others responsible for providing patient care about the issue via a "Dispensing Error Alert". In this approach, the company is NOT required to:

A. Use first class mail and number 10 white envelopesB. Use appropriate language on the outside of the mailing envelope which indicates the nature of the alertC. Notify FDA of it's action prior to disseminating the dispensing alert notificationD. Include it's name and address in the upper left hand corner of the envelope

Question 95 of 100The regulatory affairs professional performs all of the following prior to submitting a PMA to FDA EXCEPT:

A. Preparing criteria for the MDR reportB. Preparing a brief statement of reasons for noncompliance with regulationC. Identifying all omissions in PMA contentD. Reviewing, organizing and checking adequacy of data pertaining to safety and efficacy evaluation

Question 96 of 100A sponsor submitted an original IDE/IND application. If the sponsor has not received any response from the FDA, what is the earliest that clinical studies can be initiated?

A. The sponsor must wait for FDA approvalB. Upon IRB approval from any study centerC. 30 days from receipt by FDAD. 90 days from receipt by FDA

Question 97 of 100A GMP audit/inspection against the requirements of 21 CFR 2 10/211 may include auditing of all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Complaint filesB. Qualifications of consultantsC. Pre-clinical laboratory(ies)D. SOPs

Question 98 of 100The initial importer of a medical device MUST:

A. Register and submit device list to FDAB. Maintain quality assurance filesC. Share responsibility for submittals with other distributorsD. Report device malfunctions in an annual report

Question 99 of 100Which of the following devices are not subject to requirements for Design Controls?

A. Class I devicesB. Class II devicesC. Class III devicesD. None of the above

Question 100 of 100During an audit of a manufacturing site, the FDA inspector learns that complaints from the field are not being adequately documented. At the closing meeting, the FDA inspector presents:

A. Establishment Inspection Report (EIR)B. Establishment Registration Report (ERR)C. Summary of Inspectional Findings (FD-481)D. List of Observations (FD-483)