LATG Training Manual Unit 1 Review
Exam (LATG 01-07)
Which approach would be the best way to avoid high employee turnover? - answerOffer
flexible work hours.
Which of the following is NOT a function of a learning management system (LMS)? -
answer Certification
Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility? - answerThe manager
in collaboration with the veterinarians and senior scientific staff
Which management function most directly affects accomplishment of the mission of the
institution and animal care program? - answerGoal setting
Which characteristics promote good management of a facility's standard operating
procedures? - answerEasily accessible and maintained by a designated employee
What must be done if the accounting system categories needed by an animal research
facility are not mirrored by the organization's system? - answerThe facility must adapt to
the organization's classifications.
What must be the basis of any increase in rates? - answerCost analysis
Which is NOT a common way for a facility to charge for a service? - answerSliding scale
based on labor costs
What is the overall goal of a good security plan? - answerTo minimize damage and
quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.
Which document states that an animal facility must develop a disaster plan? -
answerThe Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Regular backup of important files would be considered part of which disaster planning
step? - answerMitigate
The first step in developing a disaster plan should be to: - answeridentify the types of
disasters which might affect the facility.
Which agency has provided published guidance on compliance with regulations for the
use of select agents and toxins? - answerCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
, In case phone lines and cell towers are down, which of the following may be needed? -
answerA prearranged meeting site
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? - answerAnimal Plant and Health
Inspection Service
Who is responsible for approving the written procedures for providing dogs in the facility
with opportunities for exercise? - answerAttending veterinarian
What most accurately describes the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare? - answerAn
NIH office that oversees compliance with the PHS policy
Which of the following represents a difference between the Animal Welfare Act and the
PHS Policy? - answerPHS Policy covers mice, rats, and birds.
Which statement correctly describes the PHS Assurance? - answerIt must describe the
essential components of an institution's animal use and care program
It must be approved by OLAW before any research is conducted in the facility
How often must the PHS Assurance be resubmitted? - answerEvery 5 years
If an animal study last 3 years, what is the earliest time any records from this study can
be destroyed? - answerSix years from the beginning of the study
Which of the following is/are part of the IACUC inspection criteria? - answerAll records
required by the AWA and PHS must be available for review.
Who makes unannounced facility inspections at least once a year? - answerVeterinary
medical officers from APHIS
Which statement is FALSE regarding staff responsibilities during a USDA inspection? -
answerInspectors should be provided as much information as possible.
Which statement is FALSE regarding actions taken after a USDA inspection? -
answerElements on an inspection report can be negotiated after the exit briefing.
Which statement concerning SOPs is FALSE? - answerSOPs set direction for the
organization to follow.
According to Federal law, which controlled substances must DEA registrants store in a
securely locked cabinet? - answerSchedules II through V
Providing each staff member with specific training regarding GLPs is whose
responsibility at the institution? - answerQuality Assurance Unit
Exam (LATG 01-07)
Which approach would be the best way to avoid high employee turnover? - answerOffer
flexible work hours.
Which of the following is NOT a function of a learning management system (LMS)? -
answer Certification
Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility? - answerThe manager
in collaboration with the veterinarians and senior scientific staff
Which management function most directly affects accomplishment of the mission of the
institution and animal care program? - answerGoal setting
Which characteristics promote good management of a facility's standard operating
procedures? - answerEasily accessible and maintained by a designated employee
What must be done if the accounting system categories needed by an animal research
facility are not mirrored by the organization's system? - answerThe facility must adapt to
the organization's classifications.
What must be the basis of any increase in rates? - answerCost analysis
Which is NOT a common way for a facility to charge for a service? - answerSliding scale
based on labor costs
What is the overall goal of a good security plan? - answerTo minimize damage and
quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.
Which document states that an animal facility must develop a disaster plan? -
answerThe Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Regular backup of important files would be considered part of which disaster planning
step? - answerMitigate
The first step in developing a disaster plan should be to: - answeridentify the types of
disasters which might affect the facility.
Which agency has provided published guidance on compliance with regulations for the
use of select agents and toxins? - answerCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
, In case phone lines and cell towers are down, which of the following may be needed? -
answerA prearranged meeting site
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? - answerAnimal Plant and Health
Inspection Service
Who is responsible for approving the written procedures for providing dogs in the facility
with opportunities for exercise? - answerAttending veterinarian
What most accurately describes the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare? - answerAn
NIH office that oversees compliance with the PHS policy
Which of the following represents a difference between the Animal Welfare Act and the
PHS Policy? - answerPHS Policy covers mice, rats, and birds.
Which statement correctly describes the PHS Assurance? - answerIt must describe the
essential components of an institution's animal use and care program
It must be approved by OLAW before any research is conducted in the facility
How often must the PHS Assurance be resubmitted? - answerEvery 5 years
If an animal study last 3 years, what is the earliest time any records from this study can
be destroyed? - answerSix years from the beginning of the study
Which of the following is/are part of the IACUC inspection criteria? - answerAll records
required by the AWA and PHS must be available for review.
Who makes unannounced facility inspections at least once a year? - answerVeterinary
medical officers from APHIS
Which statement is FALSE regarding staff responsibilities during a USDA inspection? -
answerInspectors should be provided as much information as possible.
Which statement is FALSE regarding actions taken after a USDA inspection? -
answerElements on an inspection report can be negotiated after the exit briefing.
Which statement concerning SOPs is FALSE? - answerSOPs set direction for the
organization to follow.
According to Federal law, which controlled substances must DEA registrants store in a
securely locked cabinet? - answerSchedules II through V
Providing each staff member with specific training regarding GLPs is whose
responsibility at the institution? - answerQuality Assurance Unit
