ANSC 103 Agricultural Animal Care and Use
Program – Final Exam
Questions with Rationales | Multiple Choice |
Correct Answer
Section 1: Biosecurity Fundamentals (Questions 1–20)
1. Dr. Hayes, who delivered the biosecurity lecture, is part of a group known as
AACUP. What does AACUP stand for?
A. Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program
B. Advisory Committee on Animal and Public Health
C. American Association of Cattle and Poultry Producers
D. Animal Care and University Protocol
Answer: A
Rationale: AACUP stands for Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program, which
oversees animal welfare and biosecurity protocols in agricultural research and
teaching settings at the University of Illinois.
2. Which of the following statements regarding organizations involved in animal
welfare on campus is FALSE?
A. The Division of Animal Resources (DAR) is responsible for oversight of ANSC
farms.
B. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approves research
protocols.
C. The Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program (AACUP) reports directly
to the USDA only.
D. DAR works collaboratively with AACUP to ensure facility compliance.
Answer: C
Rationale: AACUP does not report solely to the USDA; it operates under
institutional guidelines alongside federal oversight, including IACUC and
institutional policies.
,3. What is the first step in a biosecurity plan when entering a swine facility?
A. Wear a mask
B. Shower in and change into facility-provided clothing
C. Disinfect boots only
D. Sign a logbook
Answer: B
Rationale: Showering in and changing into clean facility clothing removes
potential pathogens from skin and personal clothing, minimizing disease
introduction.
4. Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from swine
to humans?
A. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS)
B. Leptospirosis
C. Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED)
D. African swine fever (ASF)
Answer: B
Rationale: Leptospirosis is bacterial and zoonotic, causing flu-like symptoms and
potentially severe illness in humans. PRRS, PED, and ASF are not zoonotic.
5. What is the recommended downtime between visiting a high-health swine herd
and entering another swine facility?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48–72 hours
D. 7 days
Answer: C
Rationale: A 48- to 72-hour downtime allows for natural die-off of pathogens on
skin, hair, and clothing, reducing cross-contamination risk.
,6. Which biosecurity concept involves separating animals by age group to prevent
disease spread?
A. All-in/all-out
B. Segregated early weaning
C. Compartmentalization
D. Vector control
Answer: B
Rationale: Segregated early weaning removes piglets from the sow at an early age
and raises them in separate facilities to break disease transmission cycles.
7. What is the primary purpose of a footbath containing disinfectant at barn
entrances?
A. Reduce dust
B. Decontaminate footwear to prevent pathogen tracking
C. Cool down animal hooves
D. Provide traction
Answer: B
Rationale: Footbaths with effective disinfectants (e.g., quaternary ammonium
compounds) kill pathogens on boots, preventing mechanical transmission between
barns.
8. Which of the following is a core biosecurity practice for poultry facilities?
A. Allowing wild birds to enter for pest control
B. Restricting visitor access and maintaining protective clothing
C. Sharing equipment between multiple farms without cleaning
D. Using surface water for drinking without treatment
Answer: B
Rationale: Visitor restriction and dedicated protective clothing prevent
introduction of avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and other pathogens from
outside sources.
9. What does the acronym IACUC stand for?
A. International Animal Care and Use Committee
, B. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
C. Intercollegiate Animal Control and Utilization Council
D. Independent Animal Care and Usage Commission
Answer: B
Rationale: IACUC is the federally mandated committee that reviews and approves
all animal research protocols to ensure humane treatment and regulatory
compliance.
10. Which federal agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) in research
facilities?
A. FDA
B. USDA-APHIS
C. EPA
D. OSHA
Answer: B
Rationale: The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
enforces the Animal Welfare Act through unannounced inspections and regulatory
oversight.
11. What is the recommended frequency for changing disinfectant in footbaths?
A. Once per week
B. Every 2–3 days or when visibly soiled
C. Once per month
D. Only when empty
Answer: B
Rationale: Organic matter (manure, dirt) inactivates many disinfectants; frequent
changes ensure efficacy.
12. Which of the following is a vector that can mechanically transmit pathogens
between swine barns?
A. Clean boots
B. Flies and rodents
Program – Final Exam
Questions with Rationales | Multiple Choice |
Correct Answer
Section 1: Biosecurity Fundamentals (Questions 1–20)
1. Dr. Hayes, who delivered the biosecurity lecture, is part of a group known as
AACUP. What does AACUP stand for?
A. Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program
B. Advisory Committee on Animal and Public Health
C. American Association of Cattle and Poultry Producers
D. Animal Care and University Protocol
Answer: A
Rationale: AACUP stands for Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program, which
oversees animal welfare and biosecurity protocols in agricultural research and
teaching settings at the University of Illinois.
2. Which of the following statements regarding organizations involved in animal
welfare on campus is FALSE?
A. The Division of Animal Resources (DAR) is responsible for oversight of ANSC
farms.
B. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approves research
protocols.
C. The Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program (AACUP) reports directly
to the USDA only.
D. DAR works collaboratively with AACUP to ensure facility compliance.
Answer: C
Rationale: AACUP does not report solely to the USDA; it operates under
institutional guidelines alongside federal oversight, including IACUC and
institutional policies.
,3. What is the first step in a biosecurity plan when entering a swine facility?
A. Wear a mask
B. Shower in and change into facility-provided clothing
C. Disinfect boots only
D. Sign a logbook
Answer: B
Rationale: Showering in and changing into clean facility clothing removes
potential pathogens from skin and personal clothing, minimizing disease
introduction.
4. Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from swine
to humans?
A. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS)
B. Leptospirosis
C. Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED)
D. African swine fever (ASF)
Answer: B
Rationale: Leptospirosis is bacterial and zoonotic, causing flu-like symptoms and
potentially severe illness in humans. PRRS, PED, and ASF are not zoonotic.
5. What is the recommended downtime between visiting a high-health swine herd
and entering another swine facility?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48–72 hours
D. 7 days
Answer: C
Rationale: A 48- to 72-hour downtime allows for natural die-off of pathogens on
skin, hair, and clothing, reducing cross-contamination risk.
,6. Which biosecurity concept involves separating animals by age group to prevent
disease spread?
A. All-in/all-out
B. Segregated early weaning
C. Compartmentalization
D. Vector control
Answer: B
Rationale: Segregated early weaning removes piglets from the sow at an early age
and raises them in separate facilities to break disease transmission cycles.
7. What is the primary purpose of a footbath containing disinfectant at barn
entrances?
A. Reduce dust
B. Decontaminate footwear to prevent pathogen tracking
C. Cool down animal hooves
D. Provide traction
Answer: B
Rationale: Footbaths with effective disinfectants (e.g., quaternary ammonium
compounds) kill pathogens on boots, preventing mechanical transmission between
barns.
8. Which of the following is a core biosecurity practice for poultry facilities?
A. Allowing wild birds to enter for pest control
B. Restricting visitor access and maintaining protective clothing
C. Sharing equipment between multiple farms without cleaning
D. Using surface water for drinking without treatment
Answer: B
Rationale: Visitor restriction and dedicated protective clothing prevent
introduction of avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and other pathogens from
outside sources.
9. What does the acronym IACUC stand for?
A. International Animal Care and Use Committee
, B. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
C. Intercollegiate Animal Control and Utilization Council
D. Independent Animal Care and Usage Commission
Answer: B
Rationale: IACUC is the federally mandated committee that reviews and approves
all animal research protocols to ensure humane treatment and regulatory
compliance.
10. Which federal agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) in research
facilities?
A. FDA
B. USDA-APHIS
C. EPA
D. OSHA
Answer: B
Rationale: The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
enforces the Animal Welfare Act through unannounced inspections and regulatory
oversight.
11. What is the recommended frequency for changing disinfectant in footbaths?
A. Once per week
B. Every 2–3 days or when visibly soiled
C. Once per month
D. Only when empty
Answer: B
Rationale: Organic matter (manure, dirt) inactivates many disinfectants; frequent
changes ensure efficacy.
12. Which of the following is a vector that can mechanically transmit pathogens
between swine barns?
A. Clean boots
B. Flies and rodents
