AALAS LAT EXAM 300 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since
what period of time? - ANSWER-the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization? -
ANSWER-Animal Care Panel (later known as American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____. -
ANSWER-Principal Investigator
Name the three levels of AALAS technician certification. - ANSWER-Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam? - ANSWER-Guide fot the Care and Use
of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? - ANSWER-USDA
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
,What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for
submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? - ANSWER-Good
Laboratory Practices (GLP)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research program? - ANSWER-
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on
Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)? - ANSWER-Office
of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
True or False. Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act
(AWA). - ANSWER-True
True or False. The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal
Welfare Act. - ANSWER-False
What document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility
with USDA covered species? - ANSWER-an annual report
Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act? -
ANSWER-Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible. - ANSWER-Institutional
Official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies
specifically to which type of research? - ANSWER-federally funded
,What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each
research study involving laboratory animals? - ANSWER-Animal use protocol or
animal protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the Institutional
Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use program? -
ANSWER-Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS assurance
Who came up of the 3 R's principles? - ANSWER-Russell and Burch
What are the terms described in the 3R's? - ANSWER-Replacement, refinement,
and reduction or 3R's
What is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an
individual reporting instances of animal abuse or neglect? - ANSWER-
whistleblower policy
What is a disaster plan? - ANSWER-A document that outlines the steps to be taken
in response to a disaster.
____ is used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system.
- ANSWER-periodic disaster drill
Name three ways to prevent a security breach. - ANSWER-Background checks, ID
badges, Electronic access, check/escort visitors, security cameras, ban personal
cameras or recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident? - ANSWER-
protecting human life including oneself
, If someone you don't know approaches and asks to be let in the facility, what
should you do? - ANSWER-contact supervisors if you are not authorized to admit
any visitors
Name the three key factors for personal protection from radiation. - ANSWER-
Shielding, time , distance
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of ____. - ANSWER-Personal
protective equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye? - ANSWER-goggles or
safety glasses with side shields
Why should animal facility personnels wear uniforms instead of regular clothing? -
ANSWER-to protect themselves and the environment from exposure to
microorganisms, allergens, and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level
measures at or above ____. - ANSWER-85 decibels
What is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans? - ANSWER-
zoonosis or zoonotic disease
In case of an animal bite, what are the first two things to be done? - ANSWER-
wash wound well with soap and water for at least 15 minutes and notify your
supervisor
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since
what period of time? - ANSWER-the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization? -
ANSWER-Animal Care Panel (later known as American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____. -
ANSWER-Principal Investigator
Name the three levels of AALAS technician certification. - ANSWER-Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam? - ANSWER-Guide fot the Care and Use
of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? - ANSWER-USDA
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
,What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for
submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? - ANSWER-Good
Laboratory Practices (GLP)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research program? - ANSWER-
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on
Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)? - ANSWER-Office
of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
True or False. Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act
(AWA). - ANSWER-True
True or False. The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal
Welfare Act. - ANSWER-False
What document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility
with USDA covered species? - ANSWER-an annual report
Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act? -
ANSWER-Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible. - ANSWER-Institutional
Official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies
specifically to which type of research? - ANSWER-federally funded
,What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each
research study involving laboratory animals? - ANSWER-Animal use protocol or
animal protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the Institutional
Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use program? -
ANSWER-Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS assurance
Who came up of the 3 R's principles? - ANSWER-Russell and Burch
What are the terms described in the 3R's? - ANSWER-Replacement, refinement,
and reduction or 3R's
What is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an
individual reporting instances of animal abuse or neglect? - ANSWER-
whistleblower policy
What is a disaster plan? - ANSWER-A document that outlines the steps to be taken
in response to a disaster.
____ is used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system.
- ANSWER-periodic disaster drill
Name three ways to prevent a security breach. - ANSWER-Background checks, ID
badges, Electronic access, check/escort visitors, security cameras, ban personal
cameras or recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident? - ANSWER-
protecting human life including oneself
, If someone you don't know approaches and asks to be let in the facility, what
should you do? - ANSWER-contact supervisors if you are not authorized to admit
any visitors
Name the three key factors for personal protection from radiation. - ANSWER-
Shielding, time , distance
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of ____. - ANSWER-Personal
protective equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye? - ANSWER-goggles or
safety glasses with side shields
Why should animal facility personnels wear uniforms instead of regular clothing? -
ANSWER-to protect themselves and the environment from exposure to
microorganisms, allergens, and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level
measures at or above ____. - ANSWER-85 decibels
What is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans? - ANSWER-
zoonosis or zoonotic disease
In case of an animal bite, what are the first two things to be done? - ANSWER-
wash wound well with soap and water for at least 15 minutes and notify your
supervisor
