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1. Which federal law requires the registration of research
facilities using warm-blooded animals?
✅ Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
Rationale: The AWA (7 USC §2131 et seq.) mandates USDA
registration for dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities using
regulated species.
2. Under PHS Policy, what document must an institution have
on file to receive funding?
✅ Animal Welfare Assurance
Rationale: The OLAW requires a written Assurance of compliance
,with the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals.
3. Which IACUC member must represent the general
community’s interests?
✅ Non-affiliated member
Rationale: PHS Policy and AWA require a member not affiliated
with the institution to voice community concerns.
4. How often must the IACUC conduct a semiannual facility
inspection?
✅ Every 6 months
Rationale: AWA §2.31(c)(2) requires IACUC to inspect animal
facilities and animal study areas twice per year.
5. Who appoints IACUC members?
✅ Chief Executive Officer (or Institutional Official)
Rationale: Responsibility for IACUC appointment lies with the
Institutional Official, not the attending veterinarian or researchers.
6. What is the primary document that guides animal care in
AAALAC-accredited facilities?
✅ The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th
or 9th edition)
Rationale: AAALAC uses The Guide as its primary reference
standard.
7. Which agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
✅ USDA APHIS Animal Care
Rationale: USDA APHIS Animal Care conducts inspections and
enforces AWA regulations.
, 8. An IACUC can approve a protocol for how many years
before mandatory full review?
✅ 3 years
Rationale: PHS Policy IV.C.1 requires full IACUC review at least
once every 3 years.
9. What is required for a procedure that causes more than
momentary pain but no alternatives exist?
✅ Written veterinary justification
Rationale: The attending veterinarian must document that no
pain-relieving alternatives are consistent with the research.
10. Which type of review is used for minor changes to an
approved protocol?
✅ Designated member review
Rationale: IACUC may use designated member review (not full
committee) for minor amendments.
11. What is the minimum number of IACUC members
required by the AWA?
✅3
Rationale: AWA §2.31 requires at least 3 members.
12. Who must be present during the semiannual facility
inspection?
✅ At least two IACUC members
Rationale: PHS Policy requires at least two members, one not
affiliated with the facility.
13. What is the maximum cage density for rodents
recommended by The Guide?
✅ No single maximum — performance-based
NEWEST 2025/ 2026 TEST BANK|
LABORATORY ANIMAL
TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATION
EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 1200
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND
NEW!!)
1. Which federal law requires the registration of research
facilities using warm-blooded animals?
✅ Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
Rationale: The AWA (7 USC §2131 et seq.) mandates USDA
registration for dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities using
regulated species.
2. Under PHS Policy, what document must an institution have
on file to receive funding?
✅ Animal Welfare Assurance
Rationale: The OLAW requires a written Assurance of compliance
,with the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals.
3. Which IACUC member must represent the general
community’s interests?
✅ Non-affiliated member
Rationale: PHS Policy and AWA require a member not affiliated
with the institution to voice community concerns.
4. How often must the IACUC conduct a semiannual facility
inspection?
✅ Every 6 months
Rationale: AWA §2.31(c)(2) requires IACUC to inspect animal
facilities and animal study areas twice per year.
5. Who appoints IACUC members?
✅ Chief Executive Officer (or Institutional Official)
Rationale: Responsibility for IACUC appointment lies with the
Institutional Official, not the attending veterinarian or researchers.
6. What is the primary document that guides animal care in
AAALAC-accredited facilities?
✅ The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th
or 9th edition)
Rationale: AAALAC uses The Guide as its primary reference
standard.
7. Which agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
✅ USDA APHIS Animal Care
Rationale: USDA APHIS Animal Care conducts inspections and
enforces AWA regulations.
, 8. An IACUC can approve a protocol for how many years
before mandatory full review?
✅ 3 years
Rationale: PHS Policy IV.C.1 requires full IACUC review at least
once every 3 years.
9. What is required for a procedure that causes more than
momentary pain but no alternatives exist?
✅ Written veterinary justification
Rationale: The attending veterinarian must document that no
pain-relieving alternatives are consistent with the research.
10. Which type of review is used for minor changes to an
approved protocol?
✅ Designated member review
Rationale: IACUC may use designated member review (not full
committee) for minor amendments.
11. What is the minimum number of IACUC members
required by the AWA?
✅3
Rationale: AWA §2.31 requires at least 3 members.
12. Who must be present during the semiannual facility
inspection?
✅ At least two IACUC members
Rationale: PHS Policy requires at least two members, one not
affiliated with the facility.
13. What is the maximum cage density for rodents
recommended by The Guide?
✅ No single maximum — performance-based
