CPIA_Exam_COMPREHENSIVE_PREDICTOR_UPGRADED___STUDY_GUIDE
,D. Designated member review may be utilized to review proposals when there is
insufficient time to notify the full membership of the proposal details. - ANSWER>>A. The
IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated Member Review.
In which of the following circumstances may animal work begin before receipt of IACUC
approval?
A. It is a continuing study awaiting three year renewal and for which the renewal protocol
has been submitted to the IACUC.
B. It is a small pilot study on non-AWAR species.
,C. It is a teaching activity that uses students' personally owned dogs and cats.
D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before IACUC approval. -
ANSWER>>D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before
IACUC approval.
Which of the statements below about the responsibility and authority of the Institutional Official
(IO) is false?
A. The IO must have authority to commit institutional resources in support of the
animal care and use program.
B. The IO must be the institution's Chief Executive Officer or some appointed by him
with authority to fund resources.
C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by the
IACUC.
D. The IO may suspend an animal activity that was previously approved by the IACUC.
- ANSWER>>C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by
the IACUC.
With regard to conducting official IACUC business, the definition of a quorum is: A.
More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members.
B. Fifty percent of voting and non-voting members combined.
C. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting and non-voting members combined. D. Fifty
percent of the voting members. - ANSWER>>A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of
voting members
The proper sequence for a designated member review by the IACUC is:
A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee review is not
requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as
designated reviewers.
B. Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers, review results are
solicited from designated reviewers, full committee approval of results is requested.
C. Review materials are sent to all voting members, a majority of members do not
request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as
designated reviewers.
D. Review materials are sent to a quorum of voting members, a majority of a quorum
does not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC
, members as designated reviewers. - ANSWER>>A. Review materials are sent to all voting
members, full committee review is not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns
one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers.
Notifying investigators of IACUC protocol review outcomes in writing is: A.
A common courtesy not required by regulatory authorities.
B. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the
minutes have been prepared and approved by the IACUC during a convened meeting. C.
Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS
Policy.
D. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the
IO is notified of the review outcome. - ANSWER>>C. Required by both the USDA Animal
Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy.
According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations of the USDA, when conducting a
semiannual evaluation, the IACUC must conduct the evaluation:
A. With at least 1 IACUC member and allow participation by any member who wishes to do
so.
B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member who wishes to do
so.
C. With a majority of IACUC members present, including the non-affiliated member.
D. With all IACUC members present. - ANSWER>>B. With at least 2 IACUC members and
allow participation by any member who wishes to do so.
Who is given the authority to decide if a deficiency identified during a semi-annual
IACUC evaluation is significant or minor? A. The IACUC and IO together.
B. The veterinarian and the IACUC together.
C. Only the IACUC.
D. Only the IO. - ANSWER>>A. The IACUC and IO together.
What information must be provided in the report for deficiencies identified during the IACUC
semi-annual self-evaluation?
A. A reasonable and specific plan and schedule for correcting significant deficiencies,
and a description of minor deficiencies.
B. A reasonable and specific plan for correcting significant and minor deficiencies and a
schedule for completing the corrective actions.
,D. Designated member review may be utilized to review proposals when there is
insufficient time to notify the full membership of the proposal details. - ANSWER>>A. The
IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated Member Review.
In which of the following circumstances may animal work begin before receipt of IACUC
approval?
A. It is a continuing study awaiting three year renewal and for which the renewal protocol
has been submitted to the IACUC.
B. It is a small pilot study on non-AWAR species.
,C. It is a teaching activity that uses students' personally owned dogs and cats.
D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before IACUC approval. -
ANSWER>>D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before
IACUC approval.
Which of the statements below about the responsibility and authority of the Institutional Official
(IO) is false?
A. The IO must have authority to commit institutional resources in support of the
animal care and use program.
B. The IO must be the institution's Chief Executive Officer or some appointed by him
with authority to fund resources.
C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by the
IACUC.
D. The IO may suspend an animal activity that was previously approved by the IACUC.
- ANSWER>>C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by
the IACUC.
With regard to conducting official IACUC business, the definition of a quorum is: A.
More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members.
B. Fifty percent of voting and non-voting members combined.
C. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting and non-voting members combined. D. Fifty
percent of the voting members. - ANSWER>>A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of
voting members
The proper sequence for a designated member review by the IACUC is:
A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee review is not
requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as
designated reviewers.
B. Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers, review results are
solicited from designated reviewers, full committee approval of results is requested.
C. Review materials are sent to all voting members, a majority of members do not
request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as
designated reviewers.
D. Review materials are sent to a quorum of voting members, a majority of a quorum
does not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC
, members as designated reviewers. - ANSWER>>A. Review materials are sent to all voting
members, full committee review is not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns
one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers.
Notifying investigators of IACUC protocol review outcomes in writing is: A.
A common courtesy not required by regulatory authorities.
B. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the
minutes have been prepared and approved by the IACUC during a convened meeting. C.
Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS
Policy.
D. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the
IO is notified of the review outcome. - ANSWER>>C. Required by both the USDA Animal
Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy.
According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations of the USDA, when conducting a
semiannual evaluation, the IACUC must conduct the evaluation:
A. With at least 1 IACUC member and allow participation by any member who wishes to do
so.
B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member who wishes to do
so.
C. With a majority of IACUC members present, including the non-affiliated member.
D. With all IACUC members present. - ANSWER>>B. With at least 2 IACUC members and
allow participation by any member who wishes to do so.
Who is given the authority to decide if a deficiency identified during a semi-annual
IACUC evaluation is significant or minor? A. The IACUC and IO together.
B. The veterinarian and the IACUC together.
C. Only the IACUC.
D. Only the IO. - ANSWER>>A. The IACUC and IO together.
What information must be provided in the report for deficiencies identified during the IACUC
semi-annual self-evaluation?
A. A reasonable and specific plan and schedule for correcting significant deficiencies,
and a description of minor deficiencies.
B. A reasonable and specific plan for correcting significant and minor deficiencies and a
schedule for completing the corrective actions.
