ALAT EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION VERIFIED RESULTS
◉ List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification.
Answer: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
◉ Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must
read and study to prepare for the exam.
Answer: The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
◉ What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and
other veterinarians?.
Answer: Animal Care Panel
◉ In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this.
Answer: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
◉ List the two journals that are published by AALAS.
Answer: JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
,◉ How do laboratory animal and research professional who are
members of AALAS view the use of animals in research?.
Answer: As a privilege
◉ What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in
research express their opinions?.
Answer: distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
◉ List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs.
Answer: cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal
monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area
maintenance, special assignments
◉ Role of PI.
Answer: Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and
prepares the protocol
◉ Role of Research Tech.
Answer: Performs research tasks required by the protocol and
analyzes the data
◉ Role of Lab Animal Vet.
Answer: Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on
proper animal use
,◉ Role of Lab Animal Tech.
Answer: Performs many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
◉ Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Answer: Primary source of the standards and guidelines for
laboratory animal care and use in the US
◉ Purpose of Animal use protocol.
Answer: A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC
that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
◉ Purpose of PHS policy.
Answer: Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation,
biological testing, or for related purposes
◉ Purpose of good laboratory practices.
Answer: Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate
and document the process of safety testing
◉ Purpose of standard operating procedure.
, Answer: Written instructions approved by management and used to
perform a routine activity
◉ According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of
members who must sit on the IACUC.
Answer: the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
◉ List five components of an animal care and use program for which
the Guide describes standards.
Answer: personnel qualifications and training, occupational health
and safety, vet care, animal environment, animal procurement and
transportation, surgical and post surgical care alleviation of pain and
distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and construction
◉ Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal
research would be covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
Answer: Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses,
gerbils, goats, sheep
◉ The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare
Act and the Animal Welfare Regulations if covered species are used.
List five requirements.
Answer: register with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for
animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION VERIFIED RESULTS
◉ List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification.
Answer: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
◉ Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must
read and study to prepare for the exam.
Answer: The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
◉ What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and
other veterinarians?.
Answer: Animal Care Panel
◉ In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this.
Answer: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
◉ List the two journals that are published by AALAS.
Answer: JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
,◉ How do laboratory animal and research professional who are
members of AALAS view the use of animals in research?.
Answer: As a privilege
◉ What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in
research express their opinions?.
Answer: distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
◉ List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs.
Answer: cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal
monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area
maintenance, special assignments
◉ Role of PI.
Answer: Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and
prepares the protocol
◉ Role of Research Tech.
Answer: Performs research tasks required by the protocol and
analyzes the data
◉ Role of Lab Animal Vet.
Answer: Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on
proper animal use
,◉ Role of Lab Animal Tech.
Answer: Performs many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
◉ Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Answer: Primary source of the standards and guidelines for
laboratory animal care and use in the US
◉ Purpose of Animal use protocol.
Answer: A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC
that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
◉ Purpose of PHS policy.
Answer: Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation,
biological testing, or for related purposes
◉ Purpose of good laboratory practices.
Answer: Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate
and document the process of safety testing
◉ Purpose of standard operating procedure.
, Answer: Written instructions approved by management and used to
perform a routine activity
◉ According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of
members who must sit on the IACUC.
Answer: the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
◉ List five components of an animal care and use program for which
the Guide describes standards.
Answer: personnel qualifications and training, occupational health
and safety, vet care, animal environment, animal procurement and
transportation, surgical and post surgical care alleviation of pain and
distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and construction
◉ Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal
research would be covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
Answer: Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses,
gerbils, goats, sheep
◉ The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare
Act and the Animal Welfare Regulations if covered species are used.
List five requirements.
Answer: register with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for
animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
