Quality Assurance Programs Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the role of a corrective action plan (CAP) following a QA finding?
Answer: To outline specific steps, responsible parties, and timelines to remediate identified deficiencies
A CAP provides a structured roadmap with accountability measures to ensure identified QA deficiencies are resolved systematically.
Under a Uniform Guidance cost-sharing arrangement, which QA documentation practice is essential to demonstrate compliance?
Answer: Maintaining records that show cost-share contributions meet the same standards as direct charges
2 CFR 200.306 requires cost-sharing contributions to be verifiable, necessary, and documented with the same rigor applied to direct costs.
A QA review reveals that a PI charged meals for a working lunch to a federal grant without documentation of the business purpose. Which cost principle is implicated?
Answer: Allowability and documentation under 2 CFR 200.403
2 CFR 200.403 requires that costs be adequately documented; without a business purpose, the charge fails the allowability test.
What is the primary function of a compliance matrix in a research QA program?
Answer: To map regulatory requirements to internal controls and responsible offices
A compliance matrix cross-references applicable regulations, award terms, and internal policies to the controls and personnel responsible for each requirement.
Which scenario most likely indicates a systemic QA problem rather than an isolated error?
Answer: Multiple departments consistently misclassifying capital equipment as supplies
Errors appearing across multiple departments with the same pattern suggest a system-level control or training failure, not an individual mistake.
In the context of research QA, what does 'continuous monitoring' mean?
Answer: Using automated tools and ongoing reviews to detect compliance issues in real time or near real time
Continuous monitoring leverages technology and periodic data analytics to provide ongoing assurance between formal audits.
A CRA is reviewing subrecipient monitoring files and notices that site visit reports are missing for three high-risk subrecipients. Which federal requirement is most directly at risk of non-compliance?
Answer: 2 CFR 200.332(d) requiring pass-through entities to monitor subrecipient activities
2 CFR 200.332 mandates that pass-through entities actively monitor subrecipients, including through site visits for high-risk entities.