CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies PDF

9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies Link to Study Material Policies Policies are formal statements that explain the purpose and the mechanics of operational initiatives at the Board. https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/policies.aspx Study Questions and Answers 1. Wh...

9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies Link to Study Material Policies Policies are formal statements that explain the purpose and the mechanics of operational initiatives at the Board. https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/policies.aspx Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the purpose of the IRB's Gender-based Analysis Plus policy statement? a. To ensure gender equality in staffing b. To affirm the IRB's commitment to gender and diversity considerations in its work c. To mandate gender quotas in refugee acceptance d. To focus exclusively on gender-related refugee claims Answer: b. To affirm the IRB's commitment to gender and diversity considerations in its work 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 1 2. The IRB's Policy on the Use of Social Media by Authorized Individuals primarily aims to: a. Promote the IRB's activities on social media b. Provide guidance on acceptable use of social media c. Restrict all social media use by IRB staff d. Monitor social media activities of refugees and immigrants Answer: b. Provide guidance on acceptable use of social media 3. The IRB's Reasons Review Policy is intended to: a. Allow appellants to request a review of the reasons for a decision b. Ensure transparency and consistency in the reasons for IRB decisions c. Enable the public to submit feedback on IRB decisions d. Review and update the legal basis for decisions annually Answer: b. Ensure transparency and consistency in the reasons for IRB decisions 4. What is the focus of the IRB's Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory Bodies? a. To protect the confidentiality of all proceedings b. To disclose the conduct of representatives to relevant regulatory bodies c. To gather information about representatives for internal use d. To regulate the behavior of representatives outside of hearings Answer: b. To disclose the conduct of representatives to relevant regulatory bodies 5. The IRB's Security Screening Measures Policy at Controlled Premises is designed to: a. Screen all refugees and immigrants b. Provide a framework for security measures at IRB facilities c. Conduct background checks on IRB staff d. Limit public access to IRB hearings Answer: b. Provide a framework for security measures at IRB facilities 6. An IRB member is using social media to discuss ongoing cases. What policy would guide the handling of this situation? Answer: The IRB's Policy on the Use of Social Media by Authorized Individuals would provide guidance on how to handle this situation, emphasizing the acceptable 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 2 use of social media. 7. A complaint is made about the conduct of an RCIC representing a client at the IRB. Which policy would be relevant in this scenario? Answer: The Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory Bodies would be relevant, as it deals with the conduct of representatives and the disclosure of such conduct to regulatory bodies. 8. An IRB decision-maker is unsure how to incorporate gender considerations into a refugee claim decision. Which policy provides guidance? Answer: The Gender-based Analysis Plus policy statement provides guidance on incorporating gender and diversity considerations into IRB's work, including decision-making. 9. The IRB is reviewing the reasons provided in a series of decisions to ensure consistency and transparency. Which policy governs this process? Answer: The Reasons Review Policy governs the process of reviewing decision reasons to ensure consistency and transparency. 10. A new security protocol is being implemented at an IRB hearing location. Which policy outlines the framework for this? Answer: The Security Screening Measures Policy at Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Controlled Premises outlines the framework for implementing new security protocols at IRB locations. 11. The IRB's Policy on Higher Court Interventions is applicable when: a. The IRB seeks to intervene in a proceeding before a Higher Court b. A higher court reviews IRB decisions c. The IRB appeals its decisions to a higher court d. Refugees and immigrants appeal to higher courts Answer: a. The IRB seeks to intervene in a proceeding before a Higher Court 12. The Policy on National Documentation Packages in Refugee Determination Proceedings is used to: a. Collect documents from refugees b. Standardize the documentation required for refugee claims 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 3 c. Provide country of origin information in refugee cases d. Archive documents related to refugee claims Answer: c. Provide country of origin information in refugee cases 13. The Policy on Redeterminations Ordered by the Refugee Appeal Division standardizes: a. The process of selecting decision-makers for redeterminations b. The criteria for allowing redeterminations c. The timeline for redetermination hearings d. The documentation required for redeterminations Answer: a. The process of selecting decision-makers for redeterminations 14. The Policy on the Treatment of Unsolicited Information in the Refugee Protection Division deals with: a. Handling unexpected information received about a case b. Soliciting additional information from claimants c. Discarding irrelevant information d. Sharing information with other divisions Answer: a. Handling unexpected information received about a case 15. The Designation of Three-Member Panels - Refugee Appeal Division policy is relevant when: a. A single member cannot decide a case b. Complex legal issues are involved c. There is a need for a faster decision d. The case has public interest implications Answer: b. Complex legal issues are involved 16. An IRB decision is being challenged in a higher court, and the IRB considers its involvement necessary. Which policy guides this decision? Answer: The Policy on Higher Court Interventions guides the IRB's decision to seek leave to intervene in a proceeding before a Higher Court. 17. In preparing for a refugee hearing, an IRB member uses a document that provides information about the claimant's country of origin. Which policy governs the use of this document? 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 4 Answer: The Policy on National Documentation Packages in Refugee Determination Proceedings governs the use of country of origin information in refugee cases. 18. A case is returned to the Refugee Protection Division by the Refugee Appeal Division for redetermination. How is the decision-maker for this case selected? Answer: The decision-maker is selected based on the Policy on Redeterminations Ordered by the Refugee Appeal Division, which standardizes the selection process. 19. The Refugee Protection Division receives anonymous information about a claimant. How should this information be treated? Answer: The Policy on the Treatment of Unsolicited Information in the Refugee Protection Division provides guidance on how to handle such unexpected information. 20. A refugee appeal involves complex legal issues requiring a panel decision. What policy dictates the formation of this panel? Answer: The Designation of Three-Member Panels - Refugee Appeal Division policy dictates the formation of a panel in cases involving complex legal issues. 21. What is the purpose of the Gender-based Analysis Plus policy statement of the IRB? a. To ensure gender equality in immigration processing b. To affirm the IRB's commitment to GBA Plus c. To address gender-based violence in refugee claims d. To provide gender-specific legal representation Answer: b. To affirm the IRB's commitment to GBA Plus 22. What does the Policy on the Use of Chairperson's Guidelines and Jurisprudential Guides entail? a. Guidelines on the appointment of IRB chairpersons b. Use of guidelines and jurisprudential guides in decision-making c. Procedures for issuing new immigration policies d. Guidelines for communication between IRB divisions Answer: b. Use of guidelines and jurisprudential guides in decision-making 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 5 23. What is the focus of the Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory Bodies? a. Protecting the privacy of authorized representatives b. Disclosing information about the conduct of representatives to their regulatory bodies c. Regulating the behavior of IRB personnel d. Setting standards for authorized representatives' conduct in hearings Answer: b. Disclosing information about the conduct of representatives to their regulatory bodies 24. What does the Policy for Handling IRB Complaints Regarding Unauthorized, Paid Representatives address? a. Compensation for authorized representatives b. Handling complaints about unauthorized representatives who charge fees c. Guidelines for authorized representatives to charge fees d. Procedures for appointing representatives in IRB proceedings Answer: b. Handling complaints about unauthorized representatives who charge fees 25. An IRB member is using social media to discuss ongoing cases. What policy guides their use of social media? Answer: The Policy on the Use of Social Media by Authorized Individuals at the IRB provides guidance on acceptable social media use. 26. A decision-maker at the IRB needs to re-hear a case as ordered by the Federal Court. Which policy guides this process? Answer: The Policy on Court-Ordered Redeterminations standardizes the process for rehearing cases as ordered by higher courts. 27. An Early Resolution Officer (ERO) at the Immigration Appeal Division communicates with parties outside of formal proceedings. Which policy outlines the approach for this communication? Answer: The Policy on Communication for Immigration Appeal Division Early Resolution Officers sets out the approach for such communication. 28. What is the purpose of the Security Screening Measures Policy at IRB Controlled Premises? 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 6 a. To regulate the entry of immigrants into Canada b. To provide a framework for security screening measures at the IRB c. To screen refugees for eligibility d. To monitor the conduct of IRB personnel Answer: b. To provide a framework for security screening measures at the IRB 29. What does the Policy Statement on Official Languages and the Principle of the Substantive Equality of English and French outline? a. Translation services for IRB hearings b. Language training for IRB staff c. Use of official languages in IRB proceedings d. Language requirements for immigration to Canada Answer: c. Use of official languages in IRB proceedings 30. What is the focus of the Policy governing communication between the Refugee Protection and Refugee Appeal Divisions? a. Managing refugee claims b. Collaboration and information exchange between RPD and RAD c. Communication protocols with external agencies d. Guidelines for refugee interviews Answer: b. Collaboration and information exchange between RPD and RAD 31. What is the objective of the Policy on National Documentation Packages in Refugee Determination Proceedings? a. To provide travel documents to refugees b. To standardize the source of country of origin information evidence c. To document refugee status determination d. To create a database of refugee profiles Answer: b. To standardize the source of country of origin information evidence 32. What does the Designation of Three-Member Panels - RPD Approach policy address? a. The appointment process for RPD members b. Circumstances under which three-member panels are used in the RPD 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 7 c. Training requirements for RPD panel members d. Decision-making procedures for RPD panels Answer: b. Circumstances under which three-member panels are used in the RPD 33. An IRB decision-maker needs to communicate with a member of the Refugee Appeal Division. What policy outlines the protocol for this communication? Answer: The Policy governing communication between the Refugee Protection and Refugee Appeal Divisions outlines the protocol for such communication. 9. Study Questions - CICC Exam Prep - IRB Policies 8