4/12/26, 8:57 PM AALAS LAT Flashcards | Quizlet
AALAS LAT COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK FINAL EXAM
NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| AALAS
LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN (LAT)
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP WITH 820 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!) BEST FOR EXAM
PREP
AALAS LAT
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the AALAS LAT Exam includes intermediate laboratory
animal science concepts required for Laboratory Animal Technicians (LAT)
as administered by the American Association for Laboratory Animal
Science (AALAS). It focuses on animal husbandry, species-specific care,
anatomy and physiology, nutrition,
reproduction, sanitation, health monitoring, disease prevention, and facility
operations. The exam also evaluates understanding of handling and
restraint, basic laboratory procedures, anesthesia, euthanasia,
occupational health and safety, and regulatory/ethical standards
including animal welfare requirements. Emphasis is
placed on applying sound laboratory animal care practices, supporting
research
quality, ensuring compliance, and promoting humane treatment of research
animals.
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Ch. 1
Why does the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) inspect
research facilities? (More than one answer)
-An institution's IACUC has applied for an inspection
-Potential noncompliance with the PHS Policy
-Routine inspection of selected institutions
-Annually, to meet a federal requirement
-Potential noncompliance with the PHS Policy
-Routine inspections of selected institutions
T/F: Before approving a protocol, the IACUC may ask the investigator to
clarify or modify the proposed procedures.
True
T/F: The full name for the acronym IACUC is the Institutional Animal Care
and Use Council.
False
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The USDA inspects research facilities for compliance with which mandates?
(More than one answer)
-Guide for theCare and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
-Guide for the Care and Use ofLaboratory Animals
-Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
-Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
The NIH is the primary funding agency for what type of research?
-Chemistry research
-Wildlife behavior research
-Biomedical research
-Physics research
Biomedical research
Which entity in AAALAC international approves an institution's application for
accreditation?
-OLAW
-Council on Accreditation
-AAALAC site visitors
-IACUC
Council on Accreditation
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Suspending an animal care and use protocol requires the notification of
following agencies EXCEPT:
-USDA
-DEA
-OLAW
-AAALAC International
DEA
What is a grant application used to request?
-Research money
-Hiring of additional staff
-More animals in a study
-Approval of protocol
Research money
Which statement regarding private funding sources is False?
-Donations used to fund research may come with conditions
-Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for
funding
-Private foundations are a funding source for research
-Private corporations may contract out research to universities
Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for
funding
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AALAS LAT COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK FINAL EXAM
NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| AALAS
LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN (LAT)
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP WITH 820 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!) BEST FOR EXAM
PREP
AALAS LAT
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the AALAS LAT Exam includes intermediate laboratory
animal science concepts required for Laboratory Animal Technicians (LAT)
as administered by the American Association for Laboratory Animal
Science (AALAS). It focuses on animal husbandry, species-specific care,
anatomy and physiology, nutrition,
reproduction, sanitation, health monitoring, disease prevention, and facility
operations. The exam also evaluates understanding of handling and
restraint, basic laboratory procedures, anesthesia, euthanasia,
occupational health and safety, and regulatory/ethical standards
including animal welfare requirements. Emphasis is
placed on applying sound laboratory animal care practices, supporting
research
quality, ensuring compliance, and promoting humane treatment of research
animals.
/ 1/252
,4/12/26, 8:57 PM AALAS LAT Flashcards | Quizlet
Ch. 1
Why does the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) inspect
research facilities? (More than one answer)
-An institution's IACUC has applied for an inspection
-Potential noncompliance with the PHS Policy
-Routine inspection of selected institutions
-Annually, to meet a federal requirement
-Potential noncompliance with the PHS Policy
-Routine inspections of selected institutions
T/F: Before approving a protocol, the IACUC may ask the investigator to
clarify or modify the proposed procedures.
True
T/F: The full name for the acronym IACUC is the Institutional Animal Care
and Use Council.
False
/ 2/252
,4/12/26, 8:57 PM AALAS LAT Flashcards | Quizlet
The USDA inspects research facilities for compliance with which mandates?
(More than one answer)
-Guide for theCare and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
-Guide for the Care and Use ofLaboratory Animals
-Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
-Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
The NIH is the primary funding agency for what type of research?
-Chemistry research
-Wildlife behavior research
-Biomedical research
-Physics research
Biomedical research
Which entity in AAALAC international approves an institution's application for
accreditation?
-OLAW
-Council on Accreditation
-AAALAC site visitors
-IACUC
Council on Accreditation
/ 3/252
, 4/12/26, 8:57 PM AALAS LAT Flashcards | Quizlet
Suspending an animal care and use protocol requires the notification of
following agencies EXCEPT:
-USDA
-DEA
-OLAW
-AAALAC International
DEA
What is a grant application used to request?
-Research money
-Hiring of additional staff
-More animals in a study
-Approval of protocol
Research money
Which statement regarding private funding sources is False?
-Donations used to fund research may come with conditions
-Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for
funding
-Private foundations are a funding source for research
-Private corporations may contract out research to universities
Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for
funding
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