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LATG| Test Bank| 738 Questions and Correct Answers.
AALAS LATg AALAS LATG EXAM COVERAGE
The AALAS LATG exam evaluates advanced knowledge of laboratory
animal science and facility management. The exam coverage includes
animal husbandry practices, species-specific care, housing systems,
environmental enrichment, and nutrition. It also assesses understanding
of animal health monitoring, disease recognition, and veterinary support
procedures. Additional areas include facility operations, caging and
equipment management, workload organization, and staffing
supervision. The exam further covers regulatory compliance (IACUC,
AAALAC standards), occupational health and safety, ethical research
practices, and quality assurance in animal care programs.
LATGs can make a significant contribution to the d. All of the above
development of the unit's goals because of their:
a. knowledge of staff strengths.
b. ability to assess caging and equipment needs.
c. knowledge of the physical plant.
d. All of the above
The ability to maintain a good rapport with upper b. People skills
management and outside agencies represents
what type of skill?
a. Technical skills
b. People skills
c. Conceptual skills
d. Communication skills
The ability to clearly relate the facility's goals to b. communication skills.
the staff is an example of:
a. people skills.
b. communication skills.
c. conceptual skills.
d. technical skills.
The ability to plan steps for achieving long-range c. Conceptual skills
goals is an example of what kind of managerial
skills?
a. People skills
b. Technical skills
c. Conceptual skills
d. Communication skills
Who usually establishes most of the unit's goals? a. Upper-level management
a. Upper-level management
b. Animal facility manager
c. Animal facility staff
d. The Human Resources department
Liquid nitrogen should always be stored in a b. False
sealed leak- proof container.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is a step involved in goal- c. Deciding what resources are needed to reach the goal
setting?
a. Monitoring worker productivity in goal-related tasks
b. Tracking the expenses related to the goal
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c. Deciding what resources are needed to reach the
goal
d. All of the above
Once a goal has been established for the unit, which b. How to divide the work in job-specific tasks
of the following issues should the manager first
consider?
a. Reporting task results to upper management
b. How to divide the work in job-specific tasks
c. Assessing organizational perceptions of the goals
d. Vacation schedules
Developing a reporting structure can be classified as a. Organizing
what kind of activity?
a. Organizing
b. Disciplining
c. Staffing
d. Motivating
What is the recommended order of steps in hiring c. Developing a job description, recruiting, interviewing, hiring
staff?
a. Recruiting, interviewing, developing a job
description, hiring
b. Recruiting, developing a job description,
interviewing, hiring
c. Developing a job description, recruiting,
interviewing, hiring
d. Recruiting, interviewing, hiring,
developing a job description.
The person making hiring decisions should be a. Civil Rights Act
familiar with which of the following laws and
regulations that have an impact on employment
practices?
a. Civil Rights Act
b. Animal Welfare Act
c. OSHA regulations
d. Good Laboratory Practices
One principle of good hiring practices is that a b. False
candidate who meets the minimum requirements
for the job is a better choice than a candidate who
is overqualified.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following issues represents a good b. Balance the needs of the employees with the needs of the institution.
people management practice?
a. Make sure all salaries are competitive to those
of other nearby institutions.
b. Balance the needs of the employees with the
needs of the institution.
c. Give your staff a sense of "ownership" by
letting them decide which tasks need to be
done and when.
d. All of the above
In which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs b. Safety needs
would you place providing a retirement plan to the
staff?
a. Physiological needs
b. Safety needs
c. Aesthetic needs
d. Self-actualization
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, giving an c. Esteem needs
employee a promotion would help satisfy which of
the following needs?
a. Belonging and social needs
b. Physiological needs
c. Esteem needs
d. Transcendence
According to Maslow, building up team spirit by b. Belonging and social needs
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organizing an employee athletic program can help
meet which of the following needs?
a. Physiological needs
b. Belonging and social needs
c. Esteem needs
d. Transcendence
What best describes the "mirror principle?" a. Your employees will generally react toward you the way you act
a. Your employees will generally react toward you toward them.
the way you act toward them.
b. You should expect your employees to be
willing to do what you are willing to do.
c. Preconceived notions about an employee
usually turn out to be wrong.
d. You should try to get to know your employees in
order to understand their needs
For an employee to learn to do a new task, the b. explain the task at least three times to the employee.
supervisor should:
a. do the task several times before letting the
employee do it.
b. explain the task at least three times to the
employee.
c. ask the employee to develop the SOP while
learning the task.
d. give the employee the SOP and let him
practice on his/her own
Which of the following statements represents c. "You did a good job cleaning. Next time use the other disinfectant."
the type of comment the supervisor should use
in commenting on a completed task?
a. "Not bad, but you could do better next time
with this other disinfectant."
b. "O.K., but you used a wrong disinfectant."
c. "You did a good job cleaning. Next time use
the other disinfectant."
d. "Please use the right disinfectant next time, or
I'll have to discipline you."
When interpersonal conflicts occur, what should d. Have each employee write out their grievances and meet with them
the supervisor's approach should be? to discuss.
a. Refuse to get involved.
b. Transfer one of the employees involved so
there will be no further contact between the
parties involved.
c. Discuss the situation in general terms
within a staff meeting, avoiding specifics.
d. Have each employee write out their
grievances and meet with them to discuss.
What are the three types of feedback that are c. Ongoing, periodic, and annual
recommended for employee performance
evaluations?
a. Technical, conceptual, and administrative
b. Monthly, semi-annually, and annually
c. Ongoing, periodic, and annual
d. Individual, group, and institutional
What statement best applies to ongoing evaluations? d. They should focus on the work performed rather than the person.
a. They should be limited to positive feedback.
b. They are conducted during staff meetings.
c. They should focus mainly on future goals.
d. They should focus on the work performed
rather than the person.
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What is the best time to provide feedback to your d. All of the above
staff on work performance?
a. During informal evaluations
b. During periodic performance appraisals
c. During the annual appraisal
d. All of the above
Which of the following reasons would be sufficient c. An investigation produced evidence of negligence of duties.
to warrant terminating an employee?
a. Co-workers have complained about the employee.
b. The employee has a negative attitude toward
those who don't share his/her political opinions.
c. An investigation produced evidence of
negligence of duties.
d. The employee has complained to upper
management about the actions of other
employees.
Planning your work by prioritizing your activity into c. Time management
levels of high, medium, and low is a function of
what management tool?
a. Material management
b. Personnel management
c. Time management
d. Expense management
To properly prioritize tasks and assign work, which d. All of the above
of the following must be considered?
a. Physical limitations of the staff and facility
b. Requirements of research being conducted
c. Species being used
d. All of the above
Using what practice will result in fewer employees b. Allowing for some unscheduled time
leaving incomplete projects at the end of the day?
a. Using flextime work schedules
b. Allowing for some unscheduled time
c. Ensuring that employees work a full 8 hours
d. All of the above
What should you do before changing workloads? c. Explain to the staff why current workloads are being modified.
a. Document the tasks currently being done.
b. Ask lots of people for advice.
c. Explain to the staff why current workloads
are being modified.
d. Hire additional staff.
Too few cages available on Monday morning is an d. physical limitation of facility resources.
example of:
a. distribution of animals within the facility.
b. misuse of equipment.
c. defining the work.
d. physical limitation of facility resources.
How would you best motivate someone working for a. Talk to them about their performance and personal goals.
you?
a. Talk to them about their performance and
personal goals.
b. Pay them more money.
c. Give them what you think would make them
feel fulfilled in their job.
d. Ensure that employees work a full 8 hours.
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AALAS LATG Test Bank (738 Q&A) – Complete Graduate
Certification Prep for Laboratory Animal Technologist Exam |
Laboratory Animal Technologist, Graduate level certification
LATG| Test Bank| 738 Questions and Correct Answers.
AALAS LATg AALAS LATG EXAM COVERAGE
The AALAS LATG exam evaluates advanced knowledge of laboratory
animal science and facility management. The exam coverage includes
animal husbandry practices, species-specific care, housing systems,
environmental enrichment, and nutrition. It also assesses understanding
of animal health monitoring, disease recognition, and veterinary support
procedures. Additional areas include facility operations, caging and
equipment management, workload organization, and staffing
supervision. The exam further covers regulatory compliance (IACUC,
AAALAC standards), occupational health and safety, ethical research
practices, and quality assurance in animal care programs.
LATGs can make a significant contribution to the d. All of the above
development of the unit's goals because of their:
a. knowledge of staff strengths.
b. ability to assess caging and equipment needs.
c. knowledge of the physical plant.
d. All of the above
The ability to maintain a good rapport with upper b. People skills
management and outside agencies represents
what type of skill?
a. Technical skills
b. People skills
c. Conceptual skills
d. Communication skills
The ability to clearly relate the facility's goals to b. communication skills.
the staff is an example of:
a. people skills.
b. communication skills.
c. conceptual skills.
d. technical skills.
The ability to plan steps for achieving long-range c. Conceptual skills
goals is an example of what kind of managerial
skills?
a. People skills
b. Technical skills
c. Conceptual skills
d. Communication skills
Who usually establishes most of the unit's goals? a. Upper-level management
a. Upper-level management
b. Animal facility manager
c. Animal facility staff
d. The Human Resources department
Liquid nitrogen should always be stored in a b. False
sealed leak- proof container.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is a step involved in goal- c. Deciding what resources are needed to reach the goal
setting?
a. Monitoring worker productivity in goal-related tasks
b. Tracking the expenses related to the goal
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c. Deciding what resources are needed to reach the
goal
d. All of the above
Once a goal has been established for the unit, which b. How to divide the work in job-specific tasks
of the following issues should the manager first
consider?
a. Reporting task results to upper management
b. How to divide the work in job-specific tasks
c. Assessing organizational perceptions of the goals
d. Vacation schedules
Developing a reporting structure can be classified as a. Organizing
what kind of activity?
a. Organizing
b. Disciplining
c. Staffing
d. Motivating
What is the recommended order of steps in hiring c. Developing a job description, recruiting, interviewing, hiring
staff?
a. Recruiting, interviewing, developing a job
description, hiring
b. Recruiting, developing a job description,
interviewing, hiring
c. Developing a job description, recruiting,
interviewing, hiring
d. Recruiting, interviewing, hiring,
developing a job description.
The person making hiring decisions should be a. Civil Rights Act
familiar with which of the following laws and
regulations that have an impact on employment
practices?
a. Civil Rights Act
b. Animal Welfare Act
c. OSHA regulations
d. Good Laboratory Practices
One principle of good hiring practices is that a b. False
candidate who meets the minimum requirements
for the job is a better choice than a candidate who
is overqualified.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following issues represents a good b. Balance the needs of the employees with the needs of the institution.
people management practice?
a. Make sure all salaries are competitive to those
of other nearby institutions.
b. Balance the needs of the employees with the
needs of the institution.
c. Give your staff a sense of "ownership" by
letting them decide which tasks need to be
done and when.
d. All of the above
In which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs b. Safety needs
would you place providing a retirement plan to the
staff?
a. Physiological needs
b. Safety needs
c. Aesthetic needs
d. Self-actualization
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, giving an c. Esteem needs
employee a promotion would help satisfy which of
the following needs?
a. Belonging and social needs
b. Physiological needs
c. Esteem needs
d. Transcendence
According to Maslow, building up team spirit by b. Belonging and social needs
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organizing an employee athletic program can help
meet which of the following needs?
a. Physiological needs
b. Belonging and social needs
c. Esteem needs
d. Transcendence
What best describes the "mirror principle?" a. Your employees will generally react toward you the way you act
a. Your employees will generally react toward you toward them.
the way you act toward them.
b. You should expect your employees to be
willing to do what you are willing to do.
c. Preconceived notions about an employee
usually turn out to be wrong.
d. You should try to get to know your employees in
order to understand their needs
For an employee to learn to do a new task, the b. explain the task at least three times to the employee.
supervisor should:
a. do the task several times before letting the
employee do it.
b. explain the task at least three times to the
employee.
c. ask the employee to develop the SOP while
learning the task.
d. give the employee the SOP and let him
practice on his/her own
Which of the following statements represents c. "You did a good job cleaning. Next time use the other disinfectant."
the type of comment the supervisor should use
in commenting on a completed task?
a. "Not bad, but you could do better next time
with this other disinfectant."
b. "O.K., but you used a wrong disinfectant."
c. "You did a good job cleaning. Next time use
the other disinfectant."
d. "Please use the right disinfectant next time, or
I'll have to discipline you."
When interpersonal conflicts occur, what should d. Have each employee write out their grievances and meet with them
the supervisor's approach should be? to discuss.
a. Refuse to get involved.
b. Transfer one of the employees involved so
there will be no further contact between the
parties involved.
c. Discuss the situation in general terms
within a staff meeting, avoiding specifics.
d. Have each employee write out their
grievances and meet with them to discuss.
What are the three types of feedback that are c. Ongoing, periodic, and annual
recommended for employee performance
evaluations?
a. Technical, conceptual, and administrative
b. Monthly, semi-annually, and annually
c. Ongoing, periodic, and annual
d. Individual, group, and institutional
What statement best applies to ongoing evaluations? d. They should focus on the work performed rather than the person.
a. They should be limited to positive feedback.
b. They are conducted during staff meetings.
c. They should focus mainly on future goals.
d. They should focus on the work performed
rather than the person.
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What is the best time to provide feedback to your d. All of the above
staff on work performance?
a. During informal evaluations
b. During periodic performance appraisals
c. During the annual appraisal
d. All of the above
Which of the following reasons would be sufficient c. An investigation produced evidence of negligence of duties.
to warrant terminating an employee?
a. Co-workers have complained about the employee.
b. The employee has a negative attitude toward
those who don't share his/her political opinions.
c. An investigation produced evidence of
negligence of duties.
d. The employee has complained to upper
management about the actions of other
employees.
Planning your work by prioritizing your activity into c. Time management
levels of high, medium, and low is a function of
what management tool?
a. Material management
b. Personnel management
c. Time management
d. Expense management
To properly prioritize tasks and assign work, which d. All of the above
of the following must be considered?
a. Physical limitations of the staff and facility
b. Requirements of research being conducted
c. Species being used
d. All of the above
Using what practice will result in fewer employees b. Allowing for some unscheduled time
leaving incomplete projects at the end of the day?
a. Using flextime work schedules
b. Allowing for some unscheduled time
c. Ensuring that employees work a full 8 hours
d. All of the above
What should you do before changing workloads? c. Explain to the staff why current workloads are being modified.
a. Document the tasks currently being done.
b. Ask lots of people for advice.
c. Explain to the staff why current workloads
are being modified.
d. Hire additional staff.
Too few cages available on Monday morning is an d. physical limitation of facility resources.
example of:
a. distribution of animals within the facility.
b. misuse of equipment.
c. defining the work.
d. physical limitation of facility resources.
How would you best motivate someone working for a. Talk to them about their performance and personal goals.
you?
a. Talk to them about their performance and
personal goals.
b. Pay them more money.
c. Give them what you think would make them
feel fulfilled in their job.
d. Ensure that employees work a full 8 hours.
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