LATG Training Manual Workbook Unit
1 exam
Identify one way the LATG can contribute to the 'planning' function:
a) by contributing an assessment of caging and equipment needs
b) by determining what animals to house
c) by setting goals for the unit
d) by developing the animal health monitoring program - answera) by contributing an
assessment of caging and equipment needs
Which of the following best describes the skill of 'organizing':
a) looking at the 'whole picture'
b) establishing a structure
c) allocating resources
d) assessing resources - answerb) establishing a structure
What is a key element that can make workload allocation successful:
a) organize the workload using good management skills
b) communicate to the staff the reasons behind the workload allocation
c) monitor to determine how well the workload division meets the needs of the unit
d) all of the above - answerd) all of the above
Which of the following skills allows managers to allocate a reasonable amount of time
for the performance of tasks:
a) technical skills
b) conceptual skills
c) communication skills
d) people skills - answera) technical skills
In which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs would you place giving an employee a
plaque to recognize exceptional performance:
a) belonging and love needs
b) esteem needs
c) aesthetic needs
d) need to know and understand - answerb) esteem needs
Which of the following is a component of effective time management:
a) helping employees set personal goals
b) estimating the time and resources needed to meet goals
c) extending the employees work day
d) all of the above - answerb) estimating the time and resources needed to meet goals
, What is generally the best way to ensure that the facility is staffed every day while
keeping the budget in check:
a) offer overtime pay to the regular facility's staff
b) hire part-time people for the weekend and holiday work
c) use a rotating weekend and holiday schedule
d) limit the husbandry chores to five days a week - answerc) use a rotating weekend
and holiday schedule
What is the first step in developing training project using the ADDIE model for training:
a) analyze
b) assess
c) andragogy
d) arrange - answera) analyze
The ability to perform a procedure to an acceptable standard is known as:
a) accuracy
b) competency
c) proficiency
d) adequacy - answerb) competency
A good approach in inventory control is to:
a) order supplies on a regular schedule, such as the first Monday of every month
b) always buy in large quantities to get the best price
c) keep a good balance between what is bought and what is used
d) wait until the supplies are used up before reordering - answerc) keep a good balance
between what is bought and what is used
Which of the following pieces of equipment regularly found in animal facilities require
regular re-certification:
a) washers and dryers used to clean surgical drapes
b) refrigerators used to store samples for the veterinary diagnostic lab
c) biosafety cabinets in the procedure areas
d) the safe used to store controlled substances - answerc) biosafety cabinets in the
procedure areas
How are per diem rates set to recover costs associated with housing animals:
a) dividing the total units of service by the accumulated costs
b) dividing the accumulated costs by the total units of service
c) multiplying the total units of service by the accumulated costs
d) multiplying the accumulated costs by the total number of cost centers - answerb)
dividing the accumulated costs by the total units of service
When preparing a budget, what is the most accurate starting point for planning
purposes:
a) reports from investigators for future needs
b) projected cost increases from vendors
1 exam
Identify one way the LATG can contribute to the 'planning' function:
a) by contributing an assessment of caging and equipment needs
b) by determining what animals to house
c) by setting goals for the unit
d) by developing the animal health monitoring program - answera) by contributing an
assessment of caging and equipment needs
Which of the following best describes the skill of 'organizing':
a) looking at the 'whole picture'
b) establishing a structure
c) allocating resources
d) assessing resources - answerb) establishing a structure
What is a key element that can make workload allocation successful:
a) organize the workload using good management skills
b) communicate to the staff the reasons behind the workload allocation
c) monitor to determine how well the workload division meets the needs of the unit
d) all of the above - answerd) all of the above
Which of the following skills allows managers to allocate a reasonable amount of time
for the performance of tasks:
a) technical skills
b) conceptual skills
c) communication skills
d) people skills - answera) technical skills
In which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs would you place giving an employee a
plaque to recognize exceptional performance:
a) belonging and love needs
b) esteem needs
c) aesthetic needs
d) need to know and understand - answerb) esteem needs
Which of the following is a component of effective time management:
a) helping employees set personal goals
b) estimating the time and resources needed to meet goals
c) extending the employees work day
d) all of the above - answerb) estimating the time and resources needed to meet goals
, What is generally the best way to ensure that the facility is staffed every day while
keeping the budget in check:
a) offer overtime pay to the regular facility's staff
b) hire part-time people for the weekend and holiday work
c) use a rotating weekend and holiday schedule
d) limit the husbandry chores to five days a week - answerc) use a rotating weekend
and holiday schedule
What is the first step in developing training project using the ADDIE model for training:
a) analyze
b) assess
c) andragogy
d) arrange - answera) analyze
The ability to perform a procedure to an acceptable standard is known as:
a) accuracy
b) competency
c) proficiency
d) adequacy - answerb) competency
A good approach in inventory control is to:
a) order supplies on a regular schedule, such as the first Monday of every month
b) always buy in large quantities to get the best price
c) keep a good balance between what is bought and what is used
d) wait until the supplies are used up before reordering - answerc) keep a good balance
between what is bought and what is used
Which of the following pieces of equipment regularly found in animal facilities require
regular re-certification:
a) washers and dryers used to clean surgical drapes
b) refrigerators used to store samples for the veterinary diagnostic lab
c) biosafety cabinets in the procedure areas
d) the safe used to store controlled substances - answerc) biosafety cabinets in the
procedure areas
How are per diem rates set to recover costs associated with housing animals:
a) dividing the total units of service by the accumulated costs
b) dividing the accumulated costs by the total units of service
c) multiplying the total units of service by the accumulated costs
d) multiplying the accumulated costs by the total number of cost centers - answerb)
dividing the accumulated costs by the total units of service
When preparing a budget, what is the most accurate starting point for planning
purposes:
a) reports from investigators for future needs
b) projected cost increases from vendors
