PACCC CPACP Exam 2026 | Professional Animal
Care Certification Council | Certified Professional
Animal Care Provider Exam | All Questions and
Correct Answers | Updated Version
Qualities describe a great team player ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
communicative, cooperative, and committed
Effective way to respond after listening to customer complaint ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Empathize, Sincerely Apologize, and thank the customer
Best way to administer a pill to a dog or cat ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
wrap it in food and hand feed it
What safety and health policies related to animal care must be included in an
employee handbook ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Location of PPE;
Procedures for handling animal bites; Rules to prevent contamination and
infection
Dog is being walked on a beach a lightning storm unexpectedly develops. There
are no buildings nearby; What is best course of action ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------Run back to the car and stay inside until storm passes
,When is leaving a door ajar acceptable for animal care provider ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Never
How often should a pet care facility update their chemical inventory book and SDS
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Whenever a new chemical is added or
removed (minimally annually
Dog yawns widely draws back its ears and looks away during massage what is the
dog signaling ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The dog is showing signals of
stress and is signaling discomfort appropriately
What should be done if a pet is vomiting blood ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----Check for immediate distress and notify a manager
Come in contact with potential pathogens which PPE should be provided ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Protective gloves and Face Shield
Which parasite resembles a grain of rice ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Tapeworm
, Appropriate requirement for a geriatric dog in a pet facility ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------non skid flooring
Which scent is often recommended for calming dogs ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------Lavender
Purpose of a Cage Card ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Identify the animal
Appropriate feeding schedule for cats ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fresh
Food twice a day
Two pets that share the same home are boarded together. The owner has
requested tat they stay together, what is their best arrangement for those pets? -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------House both pets together in a large area
that has enough space for both dogs to have their own room. Separate or monitor
closely while feeding.
A dog is noticed that is suddenly less active than usual. The provider should notify
the vet of what observations when palpating the dog's abdomen? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the dogs abdomen is hard and distended
Care Certification Council | Certified Professional
Animal Care Provider Exam | All Questions and
Correct Answers | Updated Version
Qualities describe a great team player ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
communicative, cooperative, and committed
Effective way to respond after listening to customer complaint ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Empathize, Sincerely Apologize, and thank the customer
Best way to administer a pill to a dog or cat ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
wrap it in food and hand feed it
What safety and health policies related to animal care must be included in an
employee handbook ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Location of PPE;
Procedures for handling animal bites; Rules to prevent contamination and
infection
Dog is being walked on a beach a lightning storm unexpectedly develops. There
are no buildings nearby; What is best course of action ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------Run back to the car and stay inside until storm passes
,When is leaving a door ajar acceptable for animal care provider ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Never
How often should a pet care facility update their chemical inventory book and SDS
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Whenever a new chemical is added or
removed (minimally annually
Dog yawns widely draws back its ears and looks away during massage what is the
dog signaling ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The dog is showing signals of
stress and is signaling discomfort appropriately
What should be done if a pet is vomiting blood ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----Check for immediate distress and notify a manager
Come in contact with potential pathogens which PPE should be provided ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Protective gloves and Face Shield
Which parasite resembles a grain of rice ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Tapeworm
, Appropriate requirement for a geriatric dog in a pet facility ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------non skid flooring
Which scent is often recommended for calming dogs ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------Lavender
Purpose of a Cage Card ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Identify the animal
Appropriate feeding schedule for cats ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fresh
Food twice a day
Two pets that share the same home are boarded together. The owner has
requested tat they stay together, what is their best arrangement for those pets? -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------House both pets together in a large area
that has enough space for both dogs to have their own room. Separate or monitor
closely while feeding.
A dog is noticed that is suddenly less active than usual. The provider should notify
the vet of what observations when palpating the dog's abdomen? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the dogs abdomen is hard and distended
