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CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII Chairperson's Guidelines Link to Material: Chairperson's guidelines ​Chairperson's guidelines assist decision-makers and staff in carrying out their duties. Guidelines also communicate this information to the public so they know what is expected of decisi...

CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII Chairperson's Guidelines Link to Material: Chairperson's guidelines ​Chairperson's guidelines assist decision-makers and staff in carrying out their duties. Guidelines also communicate this information to the public so they know what is expected of decisionhttps://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/chairperson-g uideline.aspx Mock Test Questions and Answers 1. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines, what factors should decision makers consider when assessing the reasonableness of an internal flight alternative? a. Availability of state protection in the proposed area of relocation b. Practicality and safety of travel and resettlement c. Ability to earn a livelihood and access basic services in the proposed area d. All of the above Answer: d. The Guidelines state decision makers must consider all of the listed factors. CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 1 2. In cases involving minors, the Chairperson's Guidelines emphasize the importance of which principle? a. Speedy resolution of cases b. Best Interests of the Child (BIOC) c. Strict adherence to procedural norms d. Prioritization of security concerns Answer: b. The Best Interests of the Child (BIOC) principle is emphasized in proceedings involving minors. 3. The Chairperson’s Guideline 4 on Gender Considerations in Proceedings highlights the importance of: a. Gender equality in the decision-making process b. Considering gender-related persecution c. Ensuring equal representation of genders in the IRB d. Gender-based quotas in refugee acceptance Answer: b. The Guideline emphasizes considering gender-related persecution. 4. Chairperson’s Guideline 8 focuses on: a. Financial support for refugees b. Accessibility to IRB Proceedings and Procedural Accommodations c. Language translation services d. Employment opportunities for refugees Answer: b. This Guideline is about Accessibility to IRB Proceedings and Procedural Accommodations. 5. The Chairperson’s Guideline 9 is dedicated to cases involving: a. Family reunification b. Economic immigration c. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) d. Refugee health care Answer: c. Guideline 9 deals with SOGIESC-related cases. CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 2 6. A refugee claimant, Maria, is a single mother with a young child. She is seeking asylum due to gender-based persecution in her home country. In her hearing, what aspect of the Chairperson’s Guidelines should be given special consideration? Answer: Maria's case should be considered with special attention to Guideline 4 (Gender Considerations) and the Best Interests of the Child principle as per Guideline 3. 7. John, a refugee claimant, has a disability that affects his communication abilities. During his IRB hearing, what should be ensured according to the Chairperson’s Guidelines? Answer: John should be provided with appropriate procedural accommodations as per Guideline 8, ensuring accessibility and fairness in the proceedings. 8. A claimant, Ahmed, alleges persecution due to his sexual orientation but lacks documentary evidence. How should the IRB approach his claim as per the Guidelines? Answer: Ahmed's claim should be assessed with sensitivity and understanding of the challenges in providing evidence in SOGIESC cases, as outlined in Guideline 9. 9. A minor unaccompanied refugee, Lily, is involved in a proceeding at the IRB. What specific considerations are required for her case? Answer: Lily's case requires the application of the Best Interests of the Child principle, ensuring a child-friendly environment and possibly a designated representative, as stated in Guideline 3. 10. In a case where an internal flight alternative is being proposed, what factors must the IRB consider according to the Guidelines? Answer: The IRB must consider the availability of state protection, practicality and safety of travel, and the ability to earn a livelihood and access basic services in the proposed area, as per the internal flight alternative considerations in the Guidelines. 6. What is the focus of Chairperson’s Guideline 2 on Detention? a. Providing financial assistance to detainees b. Addressing long-term detention and alternatives to detention CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 3 c. Focusing on the employment rights of detainees d. Ensuring educational opportunities for detained minors Answer: b. Guideline 2 addresses long-term detention, the notion of "danger to the public", alternatives to detention, and evidence and procedure. 7. Chairperson’s Guideline 6 is primarily concerned with: a. The financial aspects of immigration proceedings b. Scheduling and changing the date or time of a proceeding c. Providing legal representation to claimants d. Handling appeals in immigration cases Answer: b. Guideline 6 explains the process the IRB follows for fair and efficient scheduling of proceedings. 8. The Chairperson’s Guideline 7 on the conduct of a hearing in the Refugee Protection Division emphasizes: a. The order of questioning and focus on determinative issues b. The financial support for refugees during the hearing process c. Language translation services throughout the hearing d. The use of technology in the hearing process Answer: a. Guideline 7 changes the order of questioning, allowing the RPD to focus on issues identified as determinative. 9. According to Chairperson’s Guideline 9, what should be considered in cases involving SOGIESC? a. Economic impact on the claimant b. Cultural norms and potential harm due to non-conformity with SOGIESC norms c. The claimant's educational background d. The claimant's previous employment history Answer: b. Guideline 9 focuses on understanding cases involving SOGIESC and the harm due to non-conformity with SOGIESC norms. 10. Chairperson’s Guideline 3, concerning minors, highlights the importance of: a. Rapid processing of minor’s claims b. The Best Interests of the Child (BIOC) principle CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 4 c. Financial support for minors d. Educational opportunities for minors Answer: b. Guideline 3 provides guidance on the application of the Best Interests of the Child (BIOC) principle. 11. A claimant, Alex, is detained for an extended period. What aspects of the Chairperson’s Guidelines should be considered in reviewing his detention? Answer: Alex's case should be reviewed considering Guideline 2, which deals with long-term detention and alternatives to detention. 12. In a hearing involving a minor, Emily, what specific guidelines should the IRB follow? Answer: The IRB should adhere to Guideline 3, focusing on the Best Interests of the Child and ensuring a child-friendly process. 13. During a proceeding, a claimant, Sarah, requests to reschedule her hearing due to a personal emergency. Which guideline governs this request? Answer: Sarah's request should be considered under Guideline 6, which deals with scheduling and changing the date or time of a proceeding. 14. In a case involving a transgender claimant facing persecution, what guideline should the IRB consider for a fair assessment? Answer: The IRB should refer to Guideline 9, which provides guidance on cases involving sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. 15. A refugee claimant, Mark, who has a hearing impairment, is appearing before the IRB. What should be ensured according to the Chairperson’s Guidelines? Answer: Mark should be provided with appropriate procedural accommodations as per Guideline 8, ensuring accessibility and fairness in the proceedings. 16. Which of the following is NOT one of the Chairperson's Guidelines? a) Guidelines on Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations b) Guidelines on Credibility c) Guidelines on Refugee Determination CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 5 d) Guidelines on Refugee Appeals Answer: d) Guidelines on Refugee Appeals 17. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations, which of the following factors should not be considered? a) Best interests of the child b) Length of time in Canada c) Serious medical condition d) Likelihood of persecution if returned to home country Answer: d) Likelihood of persecution if returned to home country 18. The Chairperson's Guidelines on Credibility aim to promote which of the following? a) Consistency in credibility assessments b) Rigorous credibility assessments c) Fairness in credibility assessments d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 19. John, a refugee claimant from Nigeria, alleges that he was arrested, detained and tortured by the police due to his political activities. However, there are some inconsistencies in his testimony and a lack of corroborating evidence. Based on the scenario and the Guidelines on Credibility, how should the inconsistency in John's testimony be viewed? Answer: The inconsistency in John's testimony should not automatically undermine his credibility. It should be considered in light of all the evidence and the possible explanations for the inconsistency. 20. Which of the following is NOT part of the Chairperson's Guidelines on Refugee Determination? a) Guidelines on Sur place claims CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 6 b) Guidelines on Particular social group c) Guidelines on Credibility d) Guidelines on Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations Answer: d) Guidelines on Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations 21. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Refugee Determination, which of the following best describes the concept of "internal flight alternative"? a) The possibility for a refugee claimant to relocate safely and reasonably within their home country to avoid future persecution. b) The possibility for a refugee claimant to flee their home country and seek refuge in a neighboring country. c) The possibility for a refugee claimant to return to their home country after a period of time. d) None of the above Answer: a) The possibility for a refugee claimant to relocate safely and reasonably within their home country to avoid future persecution. 22. Fatima, a refugee claimant from Somalia, alleges that she fears persecution in Somalia due to her membership in a particular social group - namely Somali women opposed to FGM. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Particular Social Group, will Fatima's claim likely succeed? Yes, Fatima's claim is likely to succeed based on the Guidelines. The Guidelines recognize that women opposed to FGM can constitute a particular social group. 23. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Sur place Claims, which of the following is considered a valid sur place activity? a) Fleeing to the home country after the claim has been filed b) Joining a political party after arriving in Canada c) Publicly criticizing the home country government after arriving in Canada d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 24. Based on the scenario, determine whether John would likely qualify as a Convention refugee according to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Refugee CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 7 Determination: John is a citizen of China. After arriving in Canada, he began actively participating in pro-democracy protests against the Chinese government. He organized and participated in rallies criticizing the Chinese Communist Party. As a result, Chinese state security agents have begun monitoring and threatening him. Answer: Yes, John is likely to qualify as a Convention refugee based on a valid sur place claim. His political activities after arriving in Canada have exposed him to the threat of persecution upon return to China. 25. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Credibility, what is the standard of proof required for a successful refugee claim? Answer: The standard of proof is a balance of probabilities - meaning it is more likely than not that the claimant's allegations are true. 26. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Refugee Determination, a wellfounded fear of persecution must be: a) Subjectively felt by the claimant b) Objectively reasonable c) Both subjectively felt and objectively reasonable d) None of the above Answer: c) Both subjectively felt and objectively reasonable 27. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Credibility, which of the following is NOT a factor that decision makers should consider in assessing credibility? a) Demeanor of the claimant b) Consistency of the claimant's testimony c) Country condition information d) Claimant's gender Answer: d) Claimant's gender 28. Based on the scenario, determine whether Mary would likely qualify as a Convention refugee according to the Chairperson's Guidelines: Mary is a citizen of Nigeria. She alleges that she was kidnapped by Boko Haram CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 8 militants and held captive for 2 weeks. They threatened to kill her if she did not convert to Islam and marry one of the militants. Mary managed to escape and flee to Canada. Answer: Yes, Mary is likely to qualify as a Convention refugee. She has a wellfounded fear of persecution on the basis of her religion and gender at the hands of non-state actors. 29. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations, which of the following factors would NOT be considered? a) Best interests of a Canadian-born child b) Length of time lived in Canada illegally c) Serious medical condition that cannot be treated in home country d) Likelihood of persecution if returned Answer: d) Likelihood of persecution if returned 30. Which of the following is NOT one of the Chairperson's Guidelines? a) Guidelines on Credibility Assessment b) Guidelines on Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations c) Guidelines on Refugee Determination d) Guidelines on Refugee Appeals Answer: d) Guidelines on Refugee Appeals 31. Which of the following is considered a valid particular social group according to the Chairperson's Guidelines? a) Women in Nigeria b) Educated persons in China c) Persons with a university degree d) Former child soldiers in Uganda Answer: d) Former child soldiers in Uganda 32. Based on the scenario, determine whether John would likely qualify as a Convention refugee according to the Chairperson's Guidelines: CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 9 John is a citizen of Pakistan and a member of the Ahmadiyya religious minority. He alleges that he has been repeatedly threatened and attacked by Sunni extremists for being an Ahmadi. He fears further persecution if returned to Pakistan. Answer: Yes, John is likely to qualify as a Convention refugee. He has a wellfounded fear of persecution on the basis of his religion at the hands of nonstate actors. 33. According to the Chairperson's Guidelines on Refugee Determination, which of the following is NOT considered an internal flight alternative? a) Relocation to a region with a strong state presence b) Relocation to a region where the claimant's persecutors cannot reach him c) Relocation to a region where the claimant can live openly d) Relocation to a neighboring country Answer: d) Relocation to a neighboring country CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 10