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LATG Final Practice Exam LATG FINAL PRACTICE EXAM COVERAGE
The LATG Final Practice Exam evaluates advanced laboratory animal science
knowledge and facility management skills. The exam coverage includes animal
husbandry practices, species-specific care, housing and enrichment systems, and
nutrition requirements. It also assesses understanding of animal health monitoring,
disease prevention, and veterinary collaboration. Additional areas include facility
operations, workload planning, staffing organization, and equipment and caging
management. The exam further covers regulatory compliance (IACUC, AAALAC
standards), occupational health and safety, ethical considerations, and quality
assurance in research animal care programs.
Which of the following statements represents the type of c
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."
,Which of the following is a step involved in goal-setting? c
a.
Monitoring worker productivity in goal-related tasks
b.
Tracking the expenses related to the goal
c.
Deciding what resources are needed to reach the goal
d.
All of the above
Which of the following issues represents a good people b
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
The ability to maintain a good rapport with upper b
management and outside agencies represents what type
of skill?
a.
Technical skills
b.
People skills
c.
Conceptual skills
d.
Communication skills
Planning your work by prioritizing your activity into levels c
of high, medium, and low is a function of what
management tool?
a.
Material management
b.
Personnel management
c.
Time management
d.
Expense management
, What is the recommended first step for efficiently b
planning your work each day?
a.
Schedule the same amount of work time each day.
b.
Make a list of what has to be done.
c.
Change your peak energy time to 9:00 - 11:00 in the
morning.
d.
Set the unit's goals.
Which is an example of good feedback? a
a.
"Next time please put down the stack gently so they
won't develop cracks."
b.
"Stop handling the cages so roughly please."
c.
"We're not allowed to handle cages roughly."
d.
"These cages are cracked because you handle them too
roughly."
What is the key to providing job variety in a facility? c
a.
The skill level of the employees
b.
Rotating shifts
c.
Flexibility in work assignments
d.
The number of employees working each shift
What is the best way to make sure that employees d
understand how to perform a new task?
a.
Give them written directions to guide them in the process
of the new task.
b.
Explain it to them and ask if they understood your
explanation.
c.
Explain it to them and send them on to their work.
d.
Explain the task, explain it again using different words,
and then rephrase again a third time.