• Social Responsibility Assessment (SRA) Tool Training - Final Exam

    Version 1.0 - August 2022

  • Welcome to the SRA Training Exam. This exam is complementary to video trainings that you should have watched prior to completing this exam. Upon watching the videos and getting a passing grade on this exam, you will be added to ELEVATE's list of individuals who have been trained on the SRA. 

    Note that completion of an SRA Training is essential for anyone wishing to complete an SRA, and is a requirement for the FisheryProgress Human Rights and Social Responsibility Policy to implement the SRA in Fishery Improvement Projects.

    The exam covers three main Parts:

          Part 1: Social Science Methods

          Part 2: The SRA Process

          Part 3: The SRA Content

    Key information about the exam:

    • There is a mix of multiple choice questions and long answer in relation to some key case studies.
    • There are no half points awarded on any questions.
    • This is an open book exam, which means you can refer to your notes and even revisit parts of the video training as you compmlete the exam.
    • You will have an unlimited amount of time to finish the exam.
    • There is a progress bar at the top of the page which will indicate how far along you are in the exam.
    • You do not need to complete the exam in one sitting, you may return where you left off, however, be sure to keep your browser open - do not exit out.
    • You must receive a score of at least 80% to pass.
    • You may re-take the exam as many times as you wish.  

    Upon completion, ELEVATE will review your responses and follow up with your final score. If you have passed, this will be accompanied with a formal recognition of training completion, which can be used to demonstrate SRA training completion. If you did not pass, you will be invited to re-take the exam. Until you have passed, you will not receive formal confirmation.

    If you have questions about the exam questions, you can reach out to SRAsupport@elevatelimited.com. Please include "SRA Exam Question" in the subject line to ensure a quick response. 

  • Please fill out the following personal information before you begin. You must at the very least provide your name and email in order to proceed.

  • Part 1: Social Science Methods

  • In this part of the training, you will have learned about key social science methods to be used during the SRA, specifically including:

    • Types of Data Collection (primary and secondary)
    • The Systems Approach
    • Data validation via triangulation
    • Representative sampling
    • Interview best practices
    • Engaging with worker representatives
    • Root Cause Analysis

    You will now be tested on the key concepts covered. 

  • Short Answers:

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  • True or False: Primary data collection is derived from public access resources through desk research and secondary data collection is any form of data collected on-site during an assessment.*
  • Which of the following options best describes an important difference between key informant interviews and focus groups:*
  • Select the option below that accurately represents primary data collection methods:*

  • Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Each blank will have three options, you must choose the correct option for each to get this question correct (/1).

    The Systems Approach include Intent, Implementation, and Effectiveness. When you create policies and procedures, you are illustrating   * in the Systems Approach. You can then Implement through   *. When you are measuring effectiveness, you are validating whether or not    *.

  • True or False: Triangulation requires that you always collect evidence from exactly three sources to validate your findings.*
  • What are the main types of sampling methods?*
  • Which of the following are factors that might indicate you need to increase your sample size? (select all that apply)*
  • True or False: When working with many different vessel types and/or several companies in the scope of the Unit of Assessment, it is most important that you can justify your approach to representative sampling rather than using any one particular approach.*
  • You are working with a fishery that has 52 vessels and 10 landing sites. The vessels cross over between landings sites often. There is a total of 400 fishers working on these vessels. Using the sampling in the SRA Assurance Guidance and the approach in section 3.1.2.5, what would your TOTAL sample of vessels, fishers, and landing sites be? (hint: add up the sample of each site to get your answer)*
  • Which of the following DOES NOT describe key context that should be brought into interviews:*
  • Which of the following are key to a worker/fisher-driven approach to interviews (Select all that apply):*
  • Which of the following are true with regards to importance of root cause analysis during an assessment?*

  • Case Study 1

    Data Validation

  • Consider the following scenario:

    You have conducted 5 fisher interviews and 5/5 fishers has mentioned that
    they’ve seen fellow fishers that look very young on vessels they’ve worked on for the UoA.

    Describe no less than THREE data collection sources you could reference to validate this finding and describe how each data collection source might help you to validate whether or not there is a true risk of child labor. 

    Your response is worth 6 points.

  • Part 2: The SRA Process

  • In this part of the training, you will have learned about key aspects of the process of implementing the SRA. You will have also learned how to read the SRA and how the risk assessment framework works.

  • Short Answers

  • True or False: The SRA can be applied to wild-capture fisheries, aquaculture farms, and processing facilities.*
  • Which of the following factors can help to define the SRA Unit of Assessment?*

  • Fill in the blanks. You must choose the correct option for each to get this question correct (/1).

    When defining the SRA Unit of Assessment (UoA), it is important to define the question you are trying to answer to determine the scope of the assessment. This is centered around how you can interpret the results. A   *   UoA can identify risks of entire industry segments or jurisdictions, but may be more difficult to pinpoint interventions for improvement. A   *   UoA may be easier to pinpoint interventions based on results, but may not be taking in the full context within which the UoA is operating in.

  • True or False: The process of coordination is important to collect the information you need to determine sampling and audit schedule, and will provide helpful context for the assessment.*
  • When determining the assessment schedule, which factors should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply)*
  • What is one reason why it is favorable to have worker interviews after document review, management interviews, and on-site inspection?*
  • True or False: The assessor plays no role in the improvement step of the SRA process.*

  • The next question is worth 7 points.

    Below you will find a subset of the SRA Decision Tree applicability questions. Based on the following UoA description, you will determine whether or not the SRA indicator is applicable:

    The Unit of Assessment is an industrial fleet of vessels operating under one company. The company hires workers to work on their vessels and occasionally uses a recruitment agency to procure migrant workers during peak season. Vessels are out at sea from 2-4 weeks at a time and are paid a wage according to hours worked.


    Review the Decision Tree on page 7 of the SRA and indicate Y if the SRA indicator is applicable and N if it is not based on the description above.

    *   1.1.2a: Human trafficking and forced labor
    *   1.1.2b: Debt-bondage in small-scale fisheries
    *   1.1.3: Child Labor
    *   1.1.5: Earning and benefits
    *   1.1.7a: Access to basic services for worker housing / live-aboard vessels
       1.1.7.b: Access to basic services for small-scale fishing communities
    *   2.1.1: Grievance reporting and access to remedy

  • Which part of the SRA risk assessment framework will you be assessing against in the SRA?

    *   

  • Why will your assessment checklist only include the Medium and Low risk PISGs?*

  • Based on the risk assessment results in the diagram above, what is the overall risk level for Principle 2 according to the resultant risk levels for each Indicator in Principle 2? (Hint: review slides 'How to score the SRA')*

  • Case Study 2

    Determining the Unit of Assessment

  • Consider the following SRA Unit of Assessment (UoA):

    You are conducting an SRA where the UoA comprises 4 management entities fishing in 2 countries' EEZs and the high seas:

    Management Entity 1 (ME1): only fishes in Country 1’s EEZ

    Management Entity 2 (ME2): fishes in Country 1’s EEZ and the high seas

    Management Entity 3 (ME3): fishes in Country 2’s EEZ and the high seas

    Management Entity 4 (ME4): fishes in Country 1 and 2, and the high seas

     

    There is one landing site in each country. Management entities 1 and 2 only land at Country 1’s landing site, and management entities 3 and 4
    only land at Country 2’s EEZ.

    The reason you are conducting this SRA is that you are a government agency for Country 1 and you would like to use the risk assessment to inform policy change for Country 1's EEZ regarding labor practices on fishing vessels landing in Country 1. 

  • Part 3: SRA Content

  • In this part of the training, you will have received an overview of the content of the SRA and should have a general idea of how the SRA actions in the Monterey Framework allow you to evaluate social risk in seafood supply chains.

    The three pillars of the Monterey Framework:

  • Which of the following DOES NOT describe a key human rights risk driver in the fishing industry?*

  • Principle 1

  • According to the SRA, a UoA is at high risk of harassment or abuse if:*
  • True or False: Harassment and abuse can take many forms, including verbal, physical, and psychological, as well as gender-based violence or intimidating, exploitative, or physical sexual misconduct.*
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  • How can you reference the ILO 11 Indicators of Forced Labour during the assessment to understand forced labor risks?*
  • True of False: If a hired labor fisher who is contracted to work on a vessel is paying back a deposit to the employer or recruiter, indicator 1.1.2b is applicable and potentially high risk.*
  • Select the key PISGs related to debt-bondage in small scale fisheries in the SRA:*
  • Which of the following is true regarding child labor according to the SRA?*
  • Which of the following is NOT a benefit of freedom of association and collective bargaining?*
  • True or False: Even in countries that do not recognize the right to freedom of association, employers should enable engagement with workers through other channels.*
  • Which of the following must be true for the UoA to be low risk for indicator 1.1.5 under the SRA (Select all that apply)?*

  • Fill in the blanks with the correct response regarding working hours on vessels versus on shore from the dropdown:

    For work on vessels, it is best practice to ensure fishers are getting at least   *   hours of rest in any 24-hour period and   *   hours of rest in any 7-day period. For work on shore, workers should not work more than   *   hours per week, and should not work more than   *   days per week.

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  • Vessels must have a crew list under the following circumstances:*
  • Which of the following are ways in which you can reduce occupational risk to a low risk level?*
  • Which of the following scenarios represents a high risk in relation to medical response?*
  • Which of the following describes best practices in relation to those operating in a customary use area?*
  • True or False: One of the best ways to demonstrate transparency in corporate practices, and therefore minimize risk, is to publish social and environmental responsibility policies online.*

  • Principle 2

  • When trying to determine if a grievance mechanism is effective, you can draw on best practices as outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Which of the following are the key characteristics of grievance mechanisms according to the UN (select all that apply):*
  • Which of the following must be true for a UoA to be considered low risk for indicator 2.1.2: Stakeholder participation and collaborative management (select all that apply):*
  • True or False: If workers/fishers/farmers do not currently have equal opportunity to benefit from the fishery, the UoA will be high risk no matter what for indicator 2.1.2: Equitable opportunity to benefit.*
  • Which of the following represents a way to minimize risk of discrimination?*

  • Principle 3

  • Which is true regarding assessing risks associated with food and nutrition security in the SRA?*
  • True or False: When it comes to both healthcare and education, minimizing risk entails assessing the community's healthcare and education needs, and investing in healthcare and education to address identified needs.*
  • Which of the following best relates to indicator 3.2.1: Benefits to and within community:*

  • From the dropdowns below, select which risk level is associated with which percentage ratio of gross value added to turnover:

    *   38%
    *   60%
    *   50%

  • Which of the following is NOT related to long-term profitability of the future workforce?*
  • Select each of the list items below that minimize the risk that fishers economic autonomy has not been comprised by buyers (select all that apply):*
  • Which of the following factors IS NOT related to livelihood security?*
  • True or False: Fuel resource efficiency is not a valuable indicator of livelihood security in the fishing sector.*

  • Case Study 3

    Forced Labor

  • You have just conducted an interview with Aran, a 22-year old fisher working on a vessel in the UoA fishing in Thailand. You uncover the following information during your interview:

    He was recruited from his home country of Cambodia to work a fishing job by responding to an ad on the internet. The ad promised $400 US per month, plus the opportunity for bonuses after one year of employment. When Aran met with the recruiter, they said that Aran would be required to pay a deposit up front to the recruiter, including a $500 US administration fee and a $800 US security deposit. Aran could not afford these upfront costs on his own, and the recruiter said they would work with the employer to loan him the outstanding balance, which Aran would pay back out of his paycheck. These were the terms agreed to upon meeting with the recruiter, who had Aran sign a contract in Thai.

    Upon arrival, Aran’s passport was taken from him, and the skipper of the vessel told Aran that he would be earning $250 US per month, much lower than the $400 US he thought he was going to earn. In addition, the working hours exceeded 18 hours per day, and crew were not allowed to go ashore when the vessel was at port. Aran wanted to leave the job, but the skipper reminded Aran he owed him money for the upfront costs, and that he still had his passport.

  • Case Study 4

    Grievance Mechanisms

  • During the assessment, you uncover the following information about grievance reporting and access to remedy within the Unit of Assessment:

    The Unit of Assessment comprises industrial scale vessels that are out at sea for 10-15 days. The fishing company has set up a suggestion/complaint box on each vessel where fishers can submit complaints or grievances while at sea. The skipper does not have access to the submitted claims, and they are reviewed by management once the vessel returns to shore after each trip.

    In speaking with management you learn that more often than not, there are no submissions to the suggestion box, and management does not know why.

    In a group interview with fishers, when asked about this suggestion/complain box, they said they knew where it was and what it was for, but never used it because they’ve never seen any follow-up. Fishers believed there was no point bringing up an issue because they did not know what would happen to the complaint once it was submitted and doubted any improvements would be made. A migrant worker mentioned they can’t write in the local language, therefore they can’t write out their complaints.

    In a key informant interview, another fisher mentioned they once had a complaint about management, but did not want to submit a complaint in the suggestions/complaint box as they knew the manager would be reviewing and did not feel comfortable submitting the complaint.

  • EXAM END.

     

    Thank you for completing the exam. A representative from ELEVATE will be in touch with you soon regarding your score.

    If you have passed, your name will be added to ELEVATE's internal list of assessors who have completed the SRA training. You will receive your results and the correct responses to any that you had gotten incorrect. You will receive a confirmation email that will accompany this.

    If you did not pass, you will be notified of the questions you got incorrect, but will not be provided with the correct answers. You may re-take the test as many times as needed until you pass.

    If you have any follow up questions about the content covered in the video training or this exam, please reach out to SRAsupport@elevatelimited.com.

     

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