AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Certification Exam Multiple-Choice Questions
with Answers and Rationales
CH.3
T/F: The concept that states that people behave based on commonly held core
values is called "philosophy." - ANSWER -False. It's called ethics
Which statement is False regarding ethics and animal research?
-People have a moral obligation to treat animals humanely and responsibly
-Regulatory mandates, institutional policies, and animal use protocols provide all
the guidance needed to make ethical decisions about animal wellbeing.
-There is debate regarding the moral justification for animal use in research
-The use of animals in research is a privilege. - ANSWER -Regulatory mandates,
institutional policies, and animal use protocols provide all the guidance needed to
make ethical decisions about animal wellbeing.
The point at which pain or distress in an experimental animal is prevented,
terminated, or relieved is the ....
-experimental time point
-end of the experiment
-regulatory endpoint
-humane endpoint - ANSWER -Humane endpoint
Which statement is false?
-Laws, regulation and guidelines support ethical animal treatment in research
-Most people do not act ethically and must be guided and encouraged to do so
-As a research technician you may need to report a problem you consider
potentially unethical
-Ethical behavior requires the ability to reason and willingness to discuss issues -
ANSWER -Most people do not act ethically and must be guided and encouraged
to do so
Why is a study of ethics important for reaching an ethical decision?
-To identify a justifiable reason for the decision
-To provide a systematic process of ethical decision-making
-Because most people are unwilling to behave ethically
,-Because important individuals can be better supported by the outcome. -
ANSWER -To provide a systematic process of ethical decision-making
What statement is true about compliance and ethics?
-Resolving ethical questions often requires a team approach.
-Compliance is the systematic process to balance ethical cost
-Ethics is obeying the rules from laws, regulations, and guidelines
-Ethics and compliance mean the same thing - ANSWER -Resolving ethical
questions often requires a team approach.
What is the purpose of the "whistleblower" policy required by the Guide and the
AWR?
-To protect personnel from discrimination or reprisal from reporting animal
welfare concerns.
-To protect investigators from hindrance of their research caused by regulatory
requirements.
-To protect the public's anonymity in requesting documents by FOIA.
-To protect the institution in cases where it wants to challenge a USDA inspector's
findings - ANSWER -To protect personnel from discrimination or reprisal from
reporting animal welfare concerns
What is the goal of ethical decision making in an animal research program?
-To balance the consideration of all important factors in the decision
-To identify questionable animal treatment in the program
-To ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations
-To best support the institution's research mission - ANSWER -To balance the
consideration of all important factors in the decision
What is an example of refinement?
-Using nonanimal alternatives
-Using fewer animals
-Using lower sentient beings
-Using less pain procedures - ANSWER -Using less pain procedures
Which of the following is NOT a method for the technician to support the ethical
treatment of animals?
-Determining if an animal has reached the humane endpoint
-Reporting issues to a supervisor or veterinarian
-Demonstrating respect and compassion for the animals
,-Using appropriate restraint techniques - ANSWER -Determining if an animal has
reached the humane endpoint
According to the Guide, ... means those actions taken to assure that laboratory
animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards.
-humane care
-sentience
-welfare
-ethics - ANSWER -Humane care
Who should you inform of your concern for how an animal is being treated if you
have not received a satisfactory repose from your supervisor, the researcher, or
veterinary personnel?
-Chief Executive Officer
-OLAW
-IACUC
-USDA - ANSWER -IACUC
Ch.4
Animal facilities are NOT required to maintain which type of records?
-Employee training records
-Employee health records
-Records of proper housekeeping
-Animal census records - ANSWER -Employee health records
How often must the controlled substance inventory list be update?
-Every year
-Every 3 years
-Every 5 years
-Every 2 years - ANSWER -Every 2 years
Centralized management programs may have satellite locations that are:
-IACUC-approved and located inside the central vivarium.
-operated independently by researchers with their own budgets
-overseen by a separate IACUC
-managed by vivarium staff - ANSWER -Managed by vivarium staff
Which method would be most likely to help you become more productive and
efficient on the job?
, -Time management
-Delegate all tasks
-Cost analysis
-Befriend coworkers - ANSWER -Time management
Which statement is FALSE about institutional policies?
-Policies protect employees and institutional resources.
-Policies help employees make sound decisions in program activities.
-Policies override regulatory requirements.
-Policy violations should be reported as noncompliance. - ANSWER -Policies
override regulatory requirements
How long does the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) require that
protocol records be retained?
-3 years
-1 years
-5 years
-6 months - ANSWER -3 years
Who should resolve minor issues within the research team?
-Grievance committee
-Supervisor
-A human resource professional
-The individual involved - ANSWER -The individual involved
Which term refers to assigning less complicated tasks to others in order to allow
supervisors more time to get other work completed?
-Allocation
-Allotment
-Entrustment
-Delegation - ANSWER -Delegation
How often must the controlled substance inventory list be update?
-Every 2 years
-Every year
-Every 5 years
-Every 3 years - ANSWER -Every 2 years
Which statement regarding a decentralized management program is FALSE?
-Each department that uses animals maintains its own facility.
Certification Exam Multiple-Choice Questions
with Answers and Rationales
CH.3
T/F: The concept that states that people behave based on commonly held core
values is called "philosophy." - ANSWER -False. It's called ethics
Which statement is False regarding ethics and animal research?
-People have a moral obligation to treat animals humanely and responsibly
-Regulatory mandates, institutional policies, and animal use protocols provide all
the guidance needed to make ethical decisions about animal wellbeing.
-There is debate regarding the moral justification for animal use in research
-The use of animals in research is a privilege. - ANSWER -Regulatory mandates,
institutional policies, and animal use protocols provide all the guidance needed to
make ethical decisions about animal wellbeing.
The point at which pain or distress in an experimental animal is prevented,
terminated, or relieved is the ....
-experimental time point
-end of the experiment
-regulatory endpoint
-humane endpoint - ANSWER -Humane endpoint
Which statement is false?
-Laws, regulation and guidelines support ethical animal treatment in research
-Most people do not act ethically and must be guided and encouraged to do so
-As a research technician you may need to report a problem you consider
potentially unethical
-Ethical behavior requires the ability to reason and willingness to discuss issues -
ANSWER -Most people do not act ethically and must be guided and encouraged
to do so
Why is a study of ethics important for reaching an ethical decision?
-To identify a justifiable reason for the decision
-To provide a systematic process of ethical decision-making
-Because most people are unwilling to behave ethically
,-Because important individuals can be better supported by the outcome. -
ANSWER -To provide a systematic process of ethical decision-making
What statement is true about compliance and ethics?
-Resolving ethical questions often requires a team approach.
-Compliance is the systematic process to balance ethical cost
-Ethics is obeying the rules from laws, regulations, and guidelines
-Ethics and compliance mean the same thing - ANSWER -Resolving ethical
questions often requires a team approach.
What is the purpose of the "whistleblower" policy required by the Guide and the
AWR?
-To protect personnel from discrimination or reprisal from reporting animal
welfare concerns.
-To protect investigators from hindrance of their research caused by regulatory
requirements.
-To protect the public's anonymity in requesting documents by FOIA.
-To protect the institution in cases where it wants to challenge a USDA inspector's
findings - ANSWER -To protect personnel from discrimination or reprisal from
reporting animal welfare concerns
What is the goal of ethical decision making in an animal research program?
-To balance the consideration of all important factors in the decision
-To identify questionable animal treatment in the program
-To ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations
-To best support the institution's research mission - ANSWER -To balance the
consideration of all important factors in the decision
What is an example of refinement?
-Using nonanimal alternatives
-Using fewer animals
-Using lower sentient beings
-Using less pain procedures - ANSWER -Using less pain procedures
Which of the following is NOT a method for the technician to support the ethical
treatment of animals?
-Determining if an animal has reached the humane endpoint
-Reporting issues to a supervisor or veterinarian
-Demonstrating respect and compassion for the animals
,-Using appropriate restraint techniques - ANSWER -Determining if an animal has
reached the humane endpoint
According to the Guide, ... means those actions taken to assure that laboratory
animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards.
-humane care
-sentience
-welfare
-ethics - ANSWER -Humane care
Who should you inform of your concern for how an animal is being treated if you
have not received a satisfactory repose from your supervisor, the researcher, or
veterinary personnel?
-Chief Executive Officer
-OLAW
-IACUC
-USDA - ANSWER -IACUC
Ch.4
Animal facilities are NOT required to maintain which type of records?
-Employee training records
-Employee health records
-Records of proper housekeeping
-Animal census records - ANSWER -Employee health records
How often must the controlled substance inventory list be update?
-Every year
-Every 3 years
-Every 5 years
-Every 2 years - ANSWER -Every 2 years
Centralized management programs may have satellite locations that are:
-IACUC-approved and located inside the central vivarium.
-operated independently by researchers with their own budgets
-overseen by a separate IACUC
-managed by vivarium staff - ANSWER -Managed by vivarium staff
Which method would be most likely to help you become more productive and
efficient on the job?
, -Time management
-Delegate all tasks
-Cost analysis
-Befriend coworkers - ANSWER -Time management
Which statement is FALSE about institutional policies?
-Policies protect employees and institutional resources.
-Policies help employees make sound decisions in program activities.
-Policies override regulatory requirements.
-Policy violations should be reported as noncompliance. - ANSWER -Policies
override regulatory requirements
How long does the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) require that
protocol records be retained?
-3 years
-1 years
-5 years
-6 months - ANSWER -3 years
Who should resolve minor issues within the research team?
-Grievance committee
-Supervisor
-A human resource professional
-The individual involved - ANSWER -The individual involved
Which term refers to assigning less complicated tasks to others in order to allow
supervisors more time to get other work completed?
-Allocation
-Allotment
-Entrustment
-Delegation - ANSWER -Delegation
How often must the controlled substance inventory list be update?
-Every 2 years
-Every year
-Every 5 years
-Every 3 years - ANSWER -Every 2 years
Which statement regarding a decentralized management program is FALSE?
-Each department that uses animals maintains its own facility.
