ANSC 103 Exam Ques ons and answers -Updated 2026
Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program
Dr. Hayes, who gave the biosecurity lecture, is part of the group AACUP, which stands for:
The DAR (Division of Animal Resources) is responsible for oversight of ANSC farms
Which of the following statements regarding organiza(ons involved in animal welfare on
compass is FALSE?
True
Zoono(c diseases are infec(ous diseases that can be transmi.ed from non-human animals,
both wild and domes(c, to humans.
Colic
Which of the following was NOT men(oned as a zoono(c disease during the lecture?
False
The following photo was men(oned during the lecture as an example of POOR biosecurity.
direct transmission
Contact with an infected animal, bites, nose-to-nose contact, and skin infec(ons are all
examples of what type of disease transmission?
Droplets released from a sneeze
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fomite that can transmit disease?
All of the above
Which of the following situa(ons can contribute to a higher risk of disease outbreak?
Two showers and 36 hours
Dr. Hayes men(oned a good rule of thumb, when you have been at an outside pig farms, is
_____ before entering a U of I swine unit.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)
The disease in 2001 in the UK, that resulted in over 2 million animals had to be slaughtered and
destroyed, was _____.
, Highly pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI)
Which disease was men(oned during the lecture as being spread through North American
migratory bird flyways?
True
Visi(ng a slaughterhouse CAN pose a poten(al biosecurity risk even though most of the animals
are no longer alive.
It is acceptable, from a biosecurity standpoint, for you to a.end lab on Thursday
Read the following scenario and choose the best answer. You volunteered at the wildlife clinic
where sick animals are brought. You were there on Saturday. Before you le@ the clinic, you
changed into clean clothes, placed your dirty ones in a bag before placing them in your car. You
have showered daily. Lab is on Thursday at the Beef Barn.
It is NOT acceptable, from a biosecurity standpoint, for you to a.end lab that day
Read the following scenario and choose the best answer. You a.end a local fair where there are
a large number of ca.le. You are wearing your favorite boots. You walk through the animal
barns admiring the ca.le. You were expec(ng to a.end lab that a@ernoon at the Dairy Farm
and have no (me to change clothing/footwear or shower.
Fase
It is important to a.end labs for ANSC 103 when possible, so it is a good idea to go to lab even if
you are not feeling well.
Point of balance
The line labelled as A on the figure is called:
Line that causes the animal to switch direc(ons as the line is crossed
Which of the following best describes line A?
Blind spot (blind area)
The area labelled as B on the figure is called:
Flight zone
Le.er C refers to the edge of the:
castrated male sheep
Wether is a term used to describe which of the following?
Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program
Dr. Hayes, who gave the biosecurity lecture, is part of the group AACUP, which stands for:
The DAR (Division of Animal Resources) is responsible for oversight of ANSC farms
Which of the following statements regarding organiza(ons involved in animal welfare on
compass is FALSE?
True
Zoono(c diseases are infec(ous diseases that can be transmi.ed from non-human animals,
both wild and domes(c, to humans.
Colic
Which of the following was NOT men(oned as a zoono(c disease during the lecture?
False
The following photo was men(oned during the lecture as an example of POOR biosecurity.
direct transmission
Contact with an infected animal, bites, nose-to-nose contact, and skin infec(ons are all
examples of what type of disease transmission?
Droplets released from a sneeze
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fomite that can transmit disease?
All of the above
Which of the following situa(ons can contribute to a higher risk of disease outbreak?
Two showers and 36 hours
Dr. Hayes men(oned a good rule of thumb, when you have been at an outside pig farms, is
_____ before entering a U of I swine unit.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)
The disease in 2001 in the UK, that resulted in over 2 million animals had to be slaughtered and
destroyed, was _____.
, Highly pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI)
Which disease was men(oned during the lecture as being spread through North American
migratory bird flyways?
True
Visi(ng a slaughterhouse CAN pose a poten(al biosecurity risk even though most of the animals
are no longer alive.
It is acceptable, from a biosecurity standpoint, for you to a.end lab on Thursday
Read the following scenario and choose the best answer. You volunteered at the wildlife clinic
where sick animals are brought. You were there on Saturday. Before you le@ the clinic, you
changed into clean clothes, placed your dirty ones in a bag before placing them in your car. You
have showered daily. Lab is on Thursday at the Beef Barn.
It is NOT acceptable, from a biosecurity standpoint, for you to a.end lab that day
Read the following scenario and choose the best answer. You a.end a local fair where there are
a large number of ca.le. You are wearing your favorite boots. You walk through the animal
barns admiring the ca.le. You were expec(ng to a.end lab that a@ernoon at the Dairy Farm
and have no (me to change clothing/footwear or shower.
Fase
It is important to a.end labs for ANSC 103 when possible, so it is a good idea to go to lab even if
you are not feeling well.
Point of balance
The line labelled as A on the figure is called:
Line that causes the animal to switch direc(ons as the line is crossed
Which of the following best describes line A?
Blind spot (blind area)
The area labelled as B on the figure is called:
Flight zone
Le.er C refers to the edge of the:
castrated male sheep
Wether is a term used to describe which of the following?
