SOCRA CCRP Practice Exam

What must happen to the advocate's role once a child ward's participation in a study concludes?

1. Continue to monitor the child's welfare

2. Become the child's legal guardian

3. Their role ends with the study

4. Report findings to the federal government

The correct answer is: Their role ends with the study

Once a child ward's participation in a study concludes, the advocate's role also concludes. This is because the advocate was assigned specifically to oversee the child's welfare and rights during the study period, and their involvement is no longer needed once the study is completed. Continuing to monitor the child's welfare (option A) would not be necessary as the study is over and any necessary follow-up would be the responsibility of the study team. Becoming the child's legal guardian (option B) is not a necessary or appropriate role for the advocate, as the child likely already has a legal guardian in place and the advocate's role is to ensure the child's rights are protected during the study. Reporting findings to the federal government (option D) may be required for the study, but it is not the advocate's role to do so.