AALAS LAT EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
T/F: Before approving a protocol, the IACUC may ask the investigator to clarify or
modify the proposed procedures. - ANSWER-True
T/F: The full name for the acronym IACUC is the Institutional Animal Care and
Use Council. - ANSWER-False
The USDA inspects research facilities for compliance with which mandates?
(More than one answer)
-Guide for theCare and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
-Guide for the Care and Use ofLaboratory Animals
-Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) - ANSWER--
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
T/F: The semiannual program review includes the inspection of each room where
animals are housed or taken for procedures. - ANSWER-True
T/F: A minor deficiency is one that, in the judgment of the IACUC, pose a threat to
the health or safety of the animals. - ANSWER-False
,Who makes the decision of how to handle any serious deficiencies found during
post-approval monitoring?
-Principal investigator
-IACUC
-Attending veterinarian
-Institutional Official - ANSWER-IACUC
Who is responsible for appointing members to the IACUC?
-IACUC chair
-Chief Executive OFFicer
-Attending Veterinarian
-Provost - ANSWER-Chief Executive Officer
What is the full name for the acronym PAM?
-Protocol Approval monitoring program
-Post-approval monitoring program
-Procedure approval monitoring program
-Preapproval monitoring program - ANSWER-Post-approval monitoring program
Before a new drug is tested on human subjects, the drug is tested on animals in a
phase that is called ... testing.
-experimental
-clinical
-preclinical
-in vitro - ANSWER-Preclinical
,The NIH is the primary funding agency for what type of research?
-Chemistry research
-Wildlife behavior research
-Biomedical research
-Physics research - ANSWER-Biomedical research
Which entity in AAALAC international approves an institution's application for
accreditation?
-OLAW
-Council on Accreditation
-AAALAC site visitors
-IACUC - ANSWER-Council on Accreditation
Suspending an animal care and use protocol requires the notification of following
agencies EXCEPT:
-USDA
-DEA
-OLAW
-AAALAC International - ANSWER-DEA
What is a grant application used to request?
-Research money
-Hiring of additional staff
-More animals in a study
-Approval of protocol - ANSWER-Research money
, Which statement regarding private funding sources is False?
-Donations used to fund research may come with conditions
-Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for funding
-Private foundations are a funding source for research
-Private corporations may contract out research to universities - ANSWER-
Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for funding
Why are scientific studies published in a peer-reviewed journal?
-To notify the government of the numbers of animals used in the study
-to inform the public about animal use in research
-To inform other scientists about the study results
-To justify the appropriate use of grant monies - ANSWER-To inform other
scientists about the study results
T/F: Federal agencies are the only source of grant money. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following is a primary duty of the IACUC?
-Publish research data in peer-reviewed journals
-Review research grant applications
-Review animal welfare concerns
-Provide accreditation of animal research programs - ANSWER-Review animal
welfare concerns
What is the final step in a scientific research study?
-Define the question to be investigated
-Report data and conclusions
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
T/F: Before approving a protocol, the IACUC may ask the investigator to clarify or
modify the proposed procedures. - ANSWER-True
T/F: The full name for the acronym IACUC is the Institutional Animal Care and
Use Council. - ANSWER-False
The USDA inspects research facilities for compliance with which mandates?
(More than one answer)
-Guide for theCare and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
-Guide for the Care and Use ofLaboratory Animals
-Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) - ANSWER--
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching
-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
-USDA policies
T/F: The semiannual program review includes the inspection of each room where
animals are housed or taken for procedures. - ANSWER-True
T/F: A minor deficiency is one that, in the judgment of the IACUC, pose a threat to
the health or safety of the animals. - ANSWER-False
,Who makes the decision of how to handle any serious deficiencies found during
post-approval monitoring?
-Principal investigator
-IACUC
-Attending veterinarian
-Institutional Official - ANSWER-IACUC
Who is responsible for appointing members to the IACUC?
-IACUC chair
-Chief Executive OFFicer
-Attending Veterinarian
-Provost - ANSWER-Chief Executive Officer
What is the full name for the acronym PAM?
-Protocol Approval monitoring program
-Post-approval monitoring program
-Procedure approval monitoring program
-Preapproval monitoring program - ANSWER-Post-approval monitoring program
Before a new drug is tested on human subjects, the drug is tested on animals in a
phase that is called ... testing.
-experimental
-clinical
-preclinical
-in vitro - ANSWER-Preclinical
,The NIH is the primary funding agency for what type of research?
-Chemistry research
-Wildlife behavior research
-Biomedical research
-Physics research - ANSWER-Biomedical research
Which entity in AAALAC international approves an institution's application for
accreditation?
-OLAW
-Council on Accreditation
-AAALAC site visitors
-IACUC - ANSWER-Council on Accreditation
Suspending an animal care and use protocol requires the notification of following
agencies EXCEPT:
-USDA
-DEA
-OLAW
-AAALAC International - ANSWER-DEA
What is a grant application used to request?
-Research money
-Hiring of additional staff
-More animals in a study
-Approval of protocol - ANSWER-Research money
, Which statement regarding private funding sources is False?
-Donations used to fund research may come with conditions
-Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for funding
-Private foundations are a funding source for research
-Private corporations may contract out research to universities - ANSWER-
Researchers working for private companies do not need to compete for funding
Why are scientific studies published in a peer-reviewed journal?
-To notify the government of the numbers of animals used in the study
-to inform the public about animal use in research
-To inform other scientists about the study results
-To justify the appropriate use of grant monies - ANSWER-To inform other
scientists about the study results
T/F: Federal agencies are the only source of grant money. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following is a primary duty of the IACUC?
-Publish research data in peer-reviewed journals
-Review research grant applications
-Review animal welfare concerns
-Provide accreditation of animal research programs - ANSWER-Review animal
welfare concerns
What is the final step in a scientific research study?
-Define the question to be investigated
-Report data and conclusions
