LATG 4
Which response would NOT be appropriate when a minor security concern is found
during an assessment inside the facility?
A. Correct the problem as soon as possible.
B. Develop a potential solution.
C. Present the problem to the IACUC during review.
D. Alert media to inform the public. - answerD. Alert media to inform the public.
Which of the following is NOT a good security measure?
A. Training in security procedures is provided to staff.
B. Limit access to the animal areas for staff from outside the facility
C. Screen potential hires
D. Limit public outreach - answerD. Limit public outreach
When a supervisor receives a report of a possible security breach from a staff member,
which response would NOT be appropriate?
A. Welcome the report.
B. Follow up on the report.
C. Support the individual.
D. Minimize the problem. - answerD. Minimize the problem.
Repairing the facility after a disaster would be considered part of which disaster
planning step?
A. Prepare
B. Respond
C. Mitigate
D. Recover - answerD. Recover
Which of the following should NOT be found near an external door?
A. A light
B. A door stop
C. An alarm
D. A camera - answerB. A door stop
Who is responsible for providing security-related training to all staff in an animal facility?
A. The local law enforcement agencies
B. The IACUC
C. The institution's security personnel
D. The animal facility's veterinary and supervisory staff - answerD. The animal facility's
veterinary and supervisory staff
, Which statement is TRUE regarding recommended security practices for access to an
animal facility?
A. Facility staff should be trained to physically restrain intruders who have gained
access to the facility.
B. Facility staff may permit visitors into the facility without permission except for
biocontainment areas or areas housing nonhuman primates.
C. Only participants in IACUC-approved protocols should have access to the facility.
D. Visitor access to a biocontainment area is generally provided with permission of
facility management. - answerC. Only participants in IACUC-approved protocols should
have access to the facility.
People in the general community who have learned that research with animals is a
valuable endeavor are less likely to:
A. Support or join animal rights groups
B. Think that the animals are well cared for
C. Discount emotional statements made by outside groups
D. Feel that activism against the institution is warranted - answerA. Support or join
animal rights groups
What is the overall goal of a good security plan?
A. To get the personnel out of the facility as quick as possible.
B. To secure all research material in a single place for safe keeping.
C. To minimize damage and quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.
D. To secure the animals' safety above anything else. - answerC. To minimize damage
and quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.
Which group does NOT generally play a role in developing the animal facility's security
plan?
A. Media office
B. Health and safety office
C. Human relations office
D. Grants and programs office - answerD. Grants and programs office
In case phone lines and cell towers are down, which of the following may be needed?
A. An emergency contact list
B. Extra batteries for mobile phones
C. Temporary generators
D. A prearranged meeting site - answerD. A prearranged meeting site
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Guide's requirement for a disaster plan?
A. Regulation of select agents
B. Lack of potable water
C. Loss of cooling or heating utilities
D. Prevention of pain and distress - answerA. Regulation of select agents
Which statement best describes the "community right-to-know" regulations?
Which response would NOT be appropriate when a minor security concern is found
during an assessment inside the facility?
A. Correct the problem as soon as possible.
B. Develop a potential solution.
C. Present the problem to the IACUC during review.
D. Alert media to inform the public. - answerD. Alert media to inform the public.
Which of the following is NOT a good security measure?
A. Training in security procedures is provided to staff.
B. Limit access to the animal areas for staff from outside the facility
C. Screen potential hires
D. Limit public outreach - answerD. Limit public outreach
When a supervisor receives a report of a possible security breach from a staff member,
which response would NOT be appropriate?
A. Welcome the report.
B. Follow up on the report.
C. Support the individual.
D. Minimize the problem. - answerD. Minimize the problem.
Repairing the facility after a disaster would be considered part of which disaster
planning step?
A. Prepare
B. Respond
C. Mitigate
D. Recover - answerD. Recover
Which of the following should NOT be found near an external door?
A. A light
B. A door stop
C. An alarm
D. A camera - answerB. A door stop
Who is responsible for providing security-related training to all staff in an animal facility?
A. The local law enforcement agencies
B. The IACUC
C. The institution's security personnel
D. The animal facility's veterinary and supervisory staff - answerD. The animal facility's
veterinary and supervisory staff
, Which statement is TRUE regarding recommended security practices for access to an
animal facility?
A. Facility staff should be trained to physically restrain intruders who have gained
access to the facility.
B. Facility staff may permit visitors into the facility without permission except for
biocontainment areas or areas housing nonhuman primates.
C. Only participants in IACUC-approved protocols should have access to the facility.
D. Visitor access to a biocontainment area is generally provided with permission of
facility management. - answerC. Only participants in IACUC-approved protocols should
have access to the facility.
People in the general community who have learned that research with animals is a
valuable endeavor are less likely to:
A. Support or join animal rights groups
B. Think that the animals are well cared for
C. Discount emotional statements made by outside groups
D. Feel that activism against the institution is warranted - answerA. Support or join
animal rights groups
What is the overall goal of a good security plan?
A. To get the personnel out of the facility as quick as possible.
B. To secure all research material in a single place for safe keeping.
C. To minimize damage and quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.
D. To secure the animals' safety above anything else. - answerC. To minimize damage
and quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.
Which group does NOT generally play a role in developing the animal facility's security
plan?
A. Media office
B. Health and safety office
C. Human relations office
D. Grants and programs office - answerD. Grants and programs office
In case phone lines and cell towers are down, which of the following may be needed?
A. An emergency contact list
B. Extra batteries for mobile phones
C. Temporary generators
D. A prearranged meeting site - answerD. A prearranged meeting site
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Guide's requirement for a disaster plan?
A. Regulation of select agents
B. Lack of potable water
C. Loss of cooling or heating utilities
D. Prevention of pain and distress - answerA. Regulation of select agents
Which statement best describes the "community right-to-know" regulations?
