ALAT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the
three levels of technician certification. - ANS ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would NOT be routinely performed by an ALAT? - ANS Surgical
Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and provide for
their needs? - ANS Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of the research work? -
ANS Principal investigator
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - ANS The biomedical processes in animal
models can be very similar to humans
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker? - ANS Talk to your
co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem
What two mandates or documents must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to
prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination? - ANS The Guide for the Care and
Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
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,Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care Panel (ACP)
in 1950? - ANS Dr. Nathan Brewer
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - ANS American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? - ANS Registered Assistant Laboratory
Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an institution? -
ANS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain to an
animal is minimized? - ANS Refinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment whenever possible and
substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian species are examples of which of the 3Rs
principles? - ANS Replacement
Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet yield statistically
sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates which principle? - ANS Reduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that must be followed when
euthanizing research animals? - ANS AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the AWA, what must
be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility? - ANS Opportunities to exercise
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,The US Government Principles apply to which animals? - ANS Vertebrate Species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical issues raised by some
medical procedures and treatments? - ANS Bioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your supervisor, you can submit
your concerns to which individual? - ANS IACUC Chair
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal applies specifically to which type
of research? - ANS Federally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal Welfare Act? -
ANS Guinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym "SOP" stand for? - ANS Standard Operating Procedure
What are the 3Rs? - ANS Replacement, Reduction, Refinement
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - ANS Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - ANS Every 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform inspections of the
animal research facility? - ANS At least once a year
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, USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of which federal law? -
ANS Freedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material is being studied for
safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration or the Environmental
Protection Agency? - ANS Good Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee? - ANS Animal use protocol
Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and emergency
contacts? - ANS Disaster Plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system? -
ANS Periodic disaster drills
Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest risk of being targeted by
animal rights activists? - ANS Facilities housing fish and amphibians
What is the primary purpose of a facility security program? - ANS To ensure a safe and secure
environment for workers
Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of an individual staff member of an animal research
facility? - ANS The individual themself
Where should the contact list be posted? - ANS In common areas that have heavy traffic
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the
three levels of technician certification. - ANS ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would NOT be routinely performed by an ALAT? - ANS Surgical
Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and provide for
their needs? - ANS Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of the research work? -
ANS Principal investigator
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - ANS The biomedical processes in animal
models can be very similar to humans
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker? - ANS Talk to your
co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem
What two mandates or documents must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to
prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination? - ANS The Guide for the Care and
Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
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,Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care Panel (ACP)
in 1950? - ANS Dr. Nathan Brewer
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - ANS American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? - ANS Registered Assistant Laboratory
Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an institution? -
ANS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain to an
animal is minimized? - ANS Refinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment whenever possible and
substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian species are examples of which of the 3Rs
principles? - ANS Replacement
Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet yield statistically
sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates which principle? - ANS Reduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that must be followed when
euthanizing research animals? - ANS AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the AWA, what must
be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility? - ANS Opportunities to exercise
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,The US Government Principles apply to which animals? - ANS Vertebrate Species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical issues raised by some
medical procedures and treatments? - ANS Bioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your supervisor, you can submit
your concerns to which individual? - ANS IACUC Chair
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animal applies specifically to which type
of research? - ANS Federally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal Welfare Act? -
ANS Guinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym "SOP" stand for? - ANS Standard Operating Procedure
What are the 3Rs? - ANS Replacement, Reduction, Refinement
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - ANS Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - ANS Every 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform inspections of the
animal research facility? - ANS At least once a year
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, USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of which federal law? -
ANS Freedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material is being studied for
safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration or the Environmental
Protection Agency? - ANS Good Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee? - ANS Animal use protocol
Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and emergency
contacts? - ANS Disaster Plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system? -
ANS Periodic disaster drills
Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest risk of being targeted by
animal rights activists? - ANS Facilities housing fish and amphibians
What is the primary purpose of a facility security program? - ANS To ensure a safe and secure
environment for workers
Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of an individual staff member of an animal research
facility? - ANS The individual themself
Where should the contact list be posted? - ANS In common areas that have heavy traffic
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