ALAT Exam 1
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified.
Name the three levels of technician certification. – answer ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would NOT be routinely performed by an ALAT? - answer
Surgical Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and
provide for their needs? - answer Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of the research
work? - answer Principal investigator
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - answer The biomedical processes in
animal models can be very similar to humans
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker? - answer Talk
to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem
What two mandates or documents must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training
Manual to prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination? - answerThe
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care
Panel (ACP) in 1950? - answerDr. Nathan Brewer
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - answerAmerican
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? - answerRegistered Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an
institution? - answerInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain
to an animal is minimized? - answerRefinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment whenever
possible and substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian species are examples
of which of the 3Rs principles? - answerReplacement
,Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet yield
statistically sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates which principle? -
answerReduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that must be
followed when euthanizing research animals? - answerAVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the AWA,
what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility? -
answerOpportunities to exercise
The US Government Principles apply to which animals? - answerVertebrate Species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical issues raised by
some medical procedures and treatments? - answerBioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your supervisor, you can
submit your concerns to which individual? - answerIACUC Chair
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal applies specifically to
which type of research? - answerFederally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal Welfare Act? -
answerGuinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym "SOP" stand for? - answerStandard Operating Procedure
What are the 3Rs? - answerReplacement, Reduction, Refinement
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - answerAnimal and Plant Health
Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - answerEvery 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform inspections of
the animal research facility? - answerAt least once a year
USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of which federal
law? - answerFreedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material is being
studied for safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration or the
Environmental Protection Agency? - answerGood Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee? - answerAnimal use protocol
,Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and
emergency contacts? - answerDisaster Plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency
system? - answerPeriodic disaster drills
Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest risk of being targeted by
animal rights activists? - answerFacilities housing fish and amphibians
What is the primary purpose of a facility security program? - answerTo ensure a safe
and secure environment for workers
Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of an individual staff member of an animal
research facility? - answerThe individual themself
Where should the contact list be posted? - answerIn common areas that have heavy
traffic
In a disaster situation, the lab animals should be evacuated only under which
circumstance? - answerEvacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff
What is the main reason that post-incident discussions are useful? - answerThey can be
used to identify ways to improve emergency procedures.
If you receive a threatening phone call at the animal facility, what should you do first? -
answerLeave the area and report the incident
An exercise which involves the mock destruction of part of the facility due to an
earthquake is an example of: - answerA drill
What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program? - answerTo minimize
the risk of occupational injuries for all employees
Which federal agency in the US is the main enforcer of rules or standards related to
workplace safety? - answerThe Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health
Administrations (OSHA)
Which health surveillance procedure is particularly important in facilities housing non-
human primates? - answerTuberculin skin test
Why should employees with pets in their home be particularly careful while working in
the animal facility? - answerTo avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory
animal colony
, Which factor does NOT determine the type of PPE needed when working in the facility?
- answerSkill and Experience
What does an eye wash station use to clean the eye? - answerClean water under low
pressure
What is radioactivity? - answerA release of energy waves
Which type of hazard causes musculoskeletal injuries? - answerErgonomic
Which is NOT a way to reduce the chance of repetitive motion injuries? -
answerPracticing the movements at home
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans? -
answerZoonosis
Which of these provide information on the toxicity of chemicals? - answerMaterial Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS)
Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of radioactive materials
in the facility? - answerNuclear Regulatory Commission
What type of injury can be prevented by taking frequent short breaks to rest and stretch
the body? - answerRepetitive motion
Which zoonosis is most commonly found among sheep, goats, and cattle? - answerQ-
fever
Which parasite can be transmitted to humans through the handling of cat feces? -
answerToxoplasma gondii
Where is the most appropriate place to keep personal belongings such as coats, cell
phones, and purses? - answerIn the locker room
Puncture proof containers are used in the animal facility to dispose of which items? -
answerSharps
What should you do to safely walk around in an animal room during the dark part of the
light/dark cycle? - answerAllow the eyes time to adjust
Shielding, time, and distance are the key factors for personal protection against: -
answerRadiation
If you work with animals who are infected with biohazardous agents, you must be aware
that: - answerThe animals' saliva, urine, and feces may contain dangerous
microorganisms
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified.
Name the three levels of technician certification. – answer ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would NOT be routinely performed by an ALAT? - answer
Surgical Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and
provide for their needs? - answer Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of the research
work? - answer Principal investigator
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - answer The biomedical processes in
animal models can be very similar to humans
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker? - answer Talk
to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem
What two mandates or documents must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training
Manual to prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination? - answerThe
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care
Panel (ACP) in 1950? - answerDr. Nathan Brewer
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - answerAmerican
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? - answerRegistered Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an
institution? - answerInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain
to an animal is minimized? - answerRefinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment whenever
possible and substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian species are examples
of which of the 3Rs principles? - answerReplacement
,Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet yield
statistically sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates which principle? -
answerReduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that must be
followed when euthanizing research animals? - answerAVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the AWA,
what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility? -
answerOpportunities to exercise
The US Government Principles apply to which animals? - answerVertebrate Species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical issues raised by
some medical procedures and treatments? - answerBioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your supervisor, you can
submit your concerns to which individual? - answerIACUC Chair
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal applies specifically to
which type of research? - answerFederally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal Welfare Act? -
answerGuinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym "SOP" stand for? - answerStandard Operating Procedure
What are the 3Rs? - answerReplacement, Reduction, Refinement
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - answerAnimal and Plant Health
Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - answerEvery 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform inspections of
the animal research facility? - answerAt least once a year
USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of which federal
law? - answerFreedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material is being
studied for safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration or the
Environmental Protection Agency? - answerGood Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee? - answerAnimal use protocol
,Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and
emergency contacts? - answerDisaster Plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency
system? - answerPeriodic disaster drills
Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest risk of being targeted by
animal rights activists? - answerFacilities housing fish and amphibians
What is the primary purpose of a facility security program? - answerTo ensure a safe
and secure environment for workers
Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of an individual staff member of an animal
research facility? - answerThe individual themself
Where should the contact list be posted? - answerIn common areas that have heavy
traffic
In a disaster situation, the lab animals should be evacuated only under which
circumstance? - answerEvacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff
What is the main reason that post-incident discussions are useful? - answerThey can be
used to identify ways to improve emergency procedures.
If you receive a threatening phone call at the animal facility, what should you do first? -
answerLeave the area and report the incident
An exercise which involves the mock destruction of part of the facility due to an
earthquake is an example of: - answerA drill
What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program? - answerTo minimize
the risk of occupational injuries for all employees
Which federal agency in the US is the main enforcer of rules or standards related to
workplace safety? - answerThe Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health
Administrations (OSHA)
Which health surveillance procedure is particularly important in facilities housing non-
human primates? - answerTuberculin skin test
Why should employees with pets in their home be particularly careful while working in
the animal facility? - answerTo avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory
animal colony
, Which factor does NOT determine the type of PPE needed when working in the facility?
- answerSkill and Experience
What does an eye wash station use to clean the eye? - answerClean water under low
pressure
What is radioactivity? - answerA release of energy waves
Which type of hazard causes musculoskeletal injuries? - answerErgonomic
Which is NOT a way to reduce the chance of repetitive motion injuries? -
answerPracticing the movements at home
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans? -
answerZoonosis
Which of these provide information on the toxicity of chemicals? - answerMaterial Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS)
Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of radioactive materials
in the facility? - answerNuclear Regulatory Commission
What type of injury can be prevented by taking frequent short breaks to rest and stretch
the body? - answerRepetitive motion
Which zoonosis is most commonly found among sheep, goats, and cattle? - answerQ-
fever
Which parasite can be transmitted to humans through the handling of cat feces? -
answerToxoplasma gondii
Where is the most appropriate place to keep personal belongings such as coats, cell
phones, and purses? - answerIn the locker room
Puncture proof containers are used in the animal facility to dispose of which items? -
answerSharps
What should you do to safely walk around in an animal room during the dark part of the
light/dark cycle? - answerAllow the eyes time to adjust
Shielding, time, and distance are the key factors for personal protection against: -
answerRadiation
If you work with animals who are infected with biohazardous agents, you must be aware
that: - answerThe animals' saliva, urine, and feces may contain dangerous
microorganisms
