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CPIA EXAM QUESTION BANK | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following statements about modifications or
amendments to animal protocols after IACUC approval is TRUE?
a) Significant changes must be reviewed and approved by the
IACUC before they are implemented.
b) The Animal Welfare Regulations and PHS Policy allow
investigators to make significant changes as necessary, so long
as they are reported at the time of annual review.
c) The Animal Welfare Regulations and PHS Policy allow any
IACUC member to approve significant changes.
d) Significant changes made in protocols are covered by the
initial approval as long as the species does not change.
a) Significant changes must be reviewed and approved by the
IACUC before they are implemented.
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
,Page 2 of 282
Regarding IACUC use of review outcomes such as "approval
pending," "conditional approval," or "deferred," which of the
following is TRUE:
a) These terms mistakenly imply that IACUC approval for an
animal activity has been given, and that work may proceed as
soon as formal notification has been given in writing.
b) These are appropriate outcomes for Full Committee Review
but not for Designated Review.
c) These are appropriate outcomes for Designated Review but not
for Full Committee Review.
d) These terms correspond to the review outcome "require
modifications in to secure approval" used by USDA and OLAW
and may be used interchangeably.
a) These terms mistakenly imply that IACUC approval for an
animal activity has been given, and that work may proceed as
soon as formal notification has been given in writing.
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
,Page 3 of 282
When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the
IACUC should:
a) limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum
necessary to prevent institutional embarrassment.
b) report the suspension as soon as possible to the IO, who must
then notify regulatory authorities.
c) notify regulatory authorities one week prior to the suspension.
d) notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the
suspension.
b) report the suspension as soon as possible to the IO, who must
then notify regulatory authorities.
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
, Page 4 of 282
It is particularly important for IACUC members who are serving
as the lay member or the non-affiliated member to do what?
a) Ask questions if they do not understand so they can effectively
fulfill their roles on the IACUC
b) Realize that science is impossible to understand unless you
are a scientist
c) Accept the fact that science is complicated and never ask any
questions about protocols during meetings
d) Understand that technical and scientific jargon must always be
used during IACUC meetings
a) Ask questions if they do not understand so they can effectively
fulfill their roles on the IACUC
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
To comply with the law, after the IACUC semi-annual self-
evaluation report has been written, a majority of:
a) A majority of all voting members must review and sign it, then
it is submitted to the CEO.
CPIA EXAM QUESTION BANK | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following statements about modifications or
amendments to animal protocols after IACUC approval is TRUE?
a) Significant changes must be reviewed and approved by the
IACUC before they are implemented.
b) The Animal Welfare Regulations and PHS Policy allow
investigators to make significant changes as necessary, so long
as they are reported at the time of annual review.
c) The Animal Welfare Regulations and PHS Policy allow any
IACUC member to approve significant changes.
d) Significant changes made in protocols are covered by the
initial approval as long as the species does not change.
a) Significant changes must be reviewed and approved by the
IACUC before they are implemented.
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
,Page 2 of 282
Regarding IACUC use of review outcomes such as "approval
pending," "conditional approval," or "deferred," which of the
following is TRUE:
a) These terms mistakenly imply that IACUC approval for an
animal activity has been given, and that work may proceed as
soon as formal notification has been given in writing.
b) These are appropriate outcomes for Full Committee Review
but not for Designated Review.
c) These are appropriate outcomes for Designated Review but not
for Full Committee Review.
d) These terms correspond to the review outcome "require
modifications in to secure approval" used by USDA and OLAW
and may be used interchangeably.
a) These terms mistakenly imply that IACUC approval for an
animal activity has been given, and that work may proceed as
soon as formal notification has been given in writing.
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
,Page 3 of 282
When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the
IACUC should:
a) limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum
necessary to prevent institutional embarrassment.
b) report the suspension as soon as possible to the IO, who must
then notify regulatory authorities.
c) notify regulatory authorities one week prior to the suspension.
d) notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the
suspension.
b) report the suspension as soon as possible to the IO, who must
then notify regulatory authorities.
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
, Page 4 of 282
It is particularly important for IACUC members who are serving
as the lay member or the non-affiliated member to do what?
a) Ask questions if they do not understand so they can effectively
fulfill their roles on the IACUC
b) Realize that science is impossible to understand unless you
are a scientist
c) Accept the fact that science is complicated and never ask any
questions about protocols during meetings
d) Understand that technical and scientific jargon must always be
used during IACUC meetings
a) Ask questions if they do not understand so they can effectively
fulfill their roles on the IACUC
Source: AALAS Learning Library
Regulatory and IACUC Compliance Track - IACUC Members and
Administration - Essentials for IACUC Members
To comply with the law, after the IACUC semi-annual self-
evaluation report has been written, a majority of:
a) A majority of all voting members must review and sign it, then
it is submitted to the CEO.
