Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician (ALAT)
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what
time period? - answer the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization? - answer
Animal Care Panel (now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____ _____. -
answerPrincipal Investigator
When discussing interpersonal problems, it is important to separate the _____ form the
_____. - answerbehavior, person
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to prepare
for the ALAT certification exam? - answerGuide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? - answerUSDA Animal &
Plant Health Inspection Service
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for submission to
the FDA? - answerGood Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research programs? -
answerInstitutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane
Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)? - answerOffice of Laboratory Animal
Welfare (OLAW)
True or False: Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act. -
answerTrue
True or False: The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare
Act. - answerFalse. The Animal Welfare Regulations describe what rules a facility must
follow to comply with the AWA.
What documents must be submitted to the USDA every year outlining the number of
USDA covered spp. and the pain categories under which they were used? - answerAn
annual report
,Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act? -
answerFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible. - answerInstitutional official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to
which type of research? - answerFederally funded research
What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each
research study involving laboratory animals? - answerAnimal use protocol or animal
protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the Institutional
Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use program? -
answerAnimal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS Assurance
Name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch. - answerReplacement, refinement,
and reduction
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain
to an animal is minimized? - answerRefinement
True or False: The US Government Principles apply to all vertebrate spp. and all
federally funded studies. - answerTrue
What is the best defense against groups opposed to animal research? -
answerCompliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
_____ are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system. -
answerPeriodic disaster drills
Name three ways to prevent a security breach. - answerBackground checks, ID badges,
electronic access, check/escort visitors, security cameras, ban personal
cameras/recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident? - answerTo protect
human life, including your own
True or False: Facilities using dogs and cats are at lower risk of vandalism than rodent
facilities. - answerFalse. They are at a higher risk than those housing only rodents
Name the 3 key factors for personal protection from radiation. - answer1. Shielding
2. Time
3. Distance
, Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of _____. - answerPersonal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye? - answerGoggles or safety
glasses with side shields
Why should animal facility personnel wear uniforms (scrubs) instead of regular clothing?
- answerTo protect themselves and the environment from exposure to microbes,
allergens and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level
measures at or above _____. - answer85 decibels
What is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa? -
answerZoonosis or zoonotic disease
In case of an animal bite, what are the first 2 things to be done? - answerWash wound
well with soap and water and notify your supervisor
_____ injuries are the most common form of injury in the animal facility. -
answerErgonomic
How long should eyes be flushed in case of a splash exposure? - answerAt least 15 min
What law requires employers to provide a workplace free from hazard that can cause
serious injury or death? - answerOccupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Name the 3 types of automatic cage washers. - answerCabinet, rack, tunnel
What is the purpose of laminar flow cage change stations? - answerTo prevent
personnel from exposure to airborne particulates
How is an automatic water drinking valve activated by an animal? - answerBy
licking/biting the stem
How frequently should automatic watering systems be checked? - answerDaily
Name 4 methods of decontaminating the water used in an automatic watering system. -
answerAcid, chlorine, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet radiation
What is another name for a Class III biological safety cabinet? - answerGlove box
What equipment uses high-temperature steam under pressure to kill microbes? -
answerAutoclave
Technician (ALAT)
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what
time period? - answer the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization? - answer
Animal Care Panel (now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____ _____. -
answerPrincipal Investigator
When discussing interpersonal problems, it is important to separate the _____ form the
_____. - answerbehavior, person
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to prepare
for the ALAT certification exam? - answerGuide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? - answerUSDA Animal &
Plant Health Inspection Service
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for submission to
the FDA? - answerGood Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research programs? -
answerInstitutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane
Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)? - answerOffice of Laboratory Animal
Welfare (OLAW)
True or False: Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act. -
answerTrue
True or False: The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare
Act. - answerFalse. The Animal Welfare Regulations describe what rules a facility must
follow to comply with the AWA.
What documents must be submitted to the USDA every year outlining the number of
USDA covered spp. and the pain categories under which they were used? - answerAn
annual report
,Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act? -
answerFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible. - answerInstitutional official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to
which type of research? - answerFederally funded research
What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each
research study involving laboratory animals? - answerAnimal use protocol or animal
protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the Institutional
Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use program? -
answerAnimal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS Assurance
Name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch. - answerReplacement, refinement,
and reduction
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain
to an animal is minimized? - answerRefinement
True or False: The US Government Principles apply to all vertebrate spp. and all
federally funded studies. - answerTrue
What is the best defense against groups opposed to animal research? -
answerCompliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
_____ are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system. -
answerPeriodic disaster drills
Name three ways to prevent a security breach. - answerBackground checks, ID badges,
electronic access, check/escort visitors, security cameras, ban personal
cameras/recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident? - answerTo protect
human life, including your own
True or False: Facilities using dogs and cats are at lower risk of vandalism than rodent
facilities. - answerFalse. They are at a higher risk than those housing only rodents
Name the 3 key factors for personal protection from radiation. - answer1. Shielding
2. Time
3. Distance
, Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of _____. - answerPersonal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye? - answerGoggles or safety
glasses with side shields
Why should animal facility personnel wear uniforms (scrubs) instead of regular clothing?
- answerTo protect themselves and the environment from exposure to microbes,
allergens and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level
measures at or above _____. - answer85 decibels
What is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa? -
answerZoonosis or zoonotic disease
In case of an animal bite, what are the first 2 things to be done? - answerWash wound
well with soap and water and notify your supervisor
_____ injuries are the most common form of injury in the animal facility. -
answerErgonomic
How long should eyes be flushed in case of a splash exposure? - answerAt least 15 min
What law requires employers to provide a workplace free from hazard that can cause
serious injury or death? - answerOccupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Name the 3 types of automatic cage washers. - answerCabinet, rack, tunnel
What is the purpose of laminar flow cage change stations? - answerTo prevent
personnel from exposure to airborne particulates
How is an automatic water drinking valve activated by an animal? - answerBy
licking/biting the stem
How frequently should automatic watering systems be checked? - answerDaily
Name 4 methods of decontaminating the water used in an automatic watering system. -
answerAcid, chlorine, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet radiation
What is another name for a Class III biological safety cabinet? - answerGlove box
What equipment uses high-temperature steam under pressure to kill microbes? -
answerAutoclave
