ALAT FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ Which document contains information regarding potential
disasters, evacuation, and emergency contacts?
Answer: Disaster Plan
◉ What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an
institution-wide emergency system?
Answer: Periodic disaster drills
◉ Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest
risk of being targeted by animal rights activists?
Answer: Facilities housing fish and amphibians
◉ What is the primary purpose of a facility security program?
Answer: 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?
Answer: The individual themself
,◉ Where should the contact list be posted?
Answer: In common areas that have heavy traffic
◉ In a disaster situation, the lab animals should be evacuated only
under which circumstance?
Answer: Evacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff
◉ What is the main reason that post-incident discussions are useful?
Answer: They can be used to identify ways to improve emergency
procedures.
◉ If you receive a threatening phone call at the animal facility, what
should you do first?
Answer: Leave the area and report the incident
◉ An exercise which involves the mock destruction of part of the
facility due to an earthquake is an example of:
Answer: A drill
◉ What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program?
Answer: To minimize the risk of occupational injuries for all
employees
,◉ Which federal agency in the US is the main enforcer of rules or
standards related to workplace safety?
Answer: The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health
Administrations (OSHA)
◉ Which health surveillance procedure is particularly important in
facilities housing non-human primates?
Answer: Tuberculin skin test
◉ Why should employees with pets in their home be particularly
careful while working in the animal facility?
Answer: To avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory
animal colony
◉ Which factor does NOT determine the type of PPE needed when
working in the facility?
Answer: Skill and Experience
◉ What does an eye wash station use to clean the eye?
Answer: Clean water under low pressure
◉ What is radioactivity?
Answer: A release of energy waves
, ◉ Which type of hazard causes musculoskeletal injuries?
Answer: Ergonomic
◉ Which is NOT a way to reduce the chance of repetitive motion
injuries?
Answer: Practicing the movements at home
◉ What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between
animals and humans?
Answer: Zoonosis
◉ Which of these provide information on the toxicity of chemicals?
Answer: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
◉ Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of
radioactive materials in the facility?
Answer: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
◉ What type of injury can be prevented by taking frequent short
breaks to rest and stretch the body?
Answer: Repetitive motion
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ Which document contains information regarding potential
disasters, evacuation, and emergency contacts?
Answer: Disaster Plan
◉ What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an
institution-wide emergency system?
Answer: Periodic disaster drills
◉ Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest
risk of being targeted by animal rights activists?
Answer: Facilities housing fish and amphibians
◉ What is the primary purpose of a facility security program?
Answer: 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?
Answer: The individual themself
,◉ Where should the contact list be posted?
Answer: In common areas that have heavy traffic
◉ In a disaster situation, the lab animals should be evacuated only
under which circumstance?
Answer: Evacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff
◉ What is the main reason that post-incident discussions are useful?
Answer: They can be used to identify ways to improve emergency
procedures.
◉ If you receive a threatening phone call at the animal facility, what
should you do first?
Answer: Leave the area and report the incident
◉ An exercise which involves the mock destruction of part of the
facility due to an earthquake is an example of:
Answer: A drill
◉ What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program?
Answer: To minimize the risk of occupational injuries for all
employees
,◉ Which federal agency in the US is the main enforcer of rules or
standards related to workplace safety?
Answer: The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health
Administrations (OSHA)
◉ Which health surveillance procedure is particularly important in
facilities housing non-human primates?
Answer: Tuberculin skin test
◉ Why should employees with pets in their home be particularly
careful while working in the animal facility?
Answer: To avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory
animal colony
◉ Which factor does NOT determine the type of PPE needed when
working in the facility?
Answer: Skill and Experience
◉ What does an eye wash station use to clean the eye?
Answer: Clean water under low pressure
◉ What is radioactivity?
Answer: A release of energy waves
, ◉ Which type of hazard causes musculoskeletal injuries?
Answer: Ergonomic
◉ Which is NOT a way to reduce the chance of repetitive motion
injuries?
Answer: Practicing the movements at home
◉ What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between
animals and humans?
Answer: Zoonosis
◉ Which of these provide information on the toxicity of chemicals?
Answer: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
◉ Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of
radioactive materials in the facility?
Answer: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
◉ What type of injury can be prevented by taking frequent short
breaks to rest and stretch the body?
Answer: Repetitive motion
