ASSISTANT LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN EXAM
TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since
what time period? the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization?
Animal Care Panel (now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____
_____.
Principal Investigator
When discussing interpersonal problems, it is important to separate the _____
form the _____. behavior, person
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam?
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency?
,USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for
submission to the FDA?
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research programs?
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on
Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)?
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
True or False: Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
True
True or False: The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal
Welfare Act.
False. The Animal Welfare Regulations describe what rules a facility must follow to
comply with the AWA.
What documents must be submitted to the USDA every year outlining the number
of USDA covered spp. and the pain categories under which they were used? An
annual report
,Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act?
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible.
Institutional official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically
to which type of research?
Federally funded research
What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each
research study involving laboratory animals?
Animal use protocol or animal protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the
Institutional Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use
program?
Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS Assurance
Name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch.
Replacement, refinement, and reduction
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress
or pain to an animal is minimized?
Refinement
, True or False: The US Government Principles apply to all vertebrate spp. and all
federally funded studies.
True
What is the best defense against groups opposed to animal research?
Compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
_____ are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency
system.
Periodic disaster drills
Name three ways to prevent a security breach.
Background checks, ID badges, electronic access, check/escort visitors, security
cameras, ban personal cameras/recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident?
To protect human life, including your own
True or False: Facilities using dogs and cats are at lower risk of vandalism than
rodent facilities.
False. They are at a higher risk than those housing only rodents
Name the 3 key factors for personal protection from radiation.
1. Shielding
2. Time
3. Distance
TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since
what time period? the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization?
Animal Care Panel (now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____
_____.
Principal Investigator
When discussing interpersonal problems, it is important to separate the _____
form the _____. behavior, person
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam?
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency?
,USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for
submission to the FDA?
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research programs?
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on
Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)?
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
True or False: Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
True
True or False: The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal
Welfare Act.
False. The Animal Welfare Regulations describe what rules a facility must follow to
comply with the AWA.
What documents must be submitted to the USDA every year outlining the number
of USDA covered spp. and the pain categories under which they were used? An
annual report
,Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act?
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible.
Institutional official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically
to which type of research?
Federally funded research
What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each
research study involving laboratory animals?
Animal use protocol or animal protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the
Institutional Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use
program?
Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS Assurance
Name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch.
Replacement, refinement, and reduction
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress
or pain to an animal is minimized?
Refinement
, True or False: The US Government Principles apply to all vertebrate spp. and all
federally funded studies.
True
What is the best defense against groups opposed to animal research?
Compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
_____ are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency
system.
Periodic disaster drills
Name three ways to prevent a security breach.
Background checks, ID badges, electronic access, check/escort visitors, security
cameras, ban personal cameras/recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident?
To protect human life, including your own
True or False: Facilities using dogs and cats are at lower risk of vandalism than
rodent facilities.
False. They are at a higher risk than those housing only rodents
Name the 3 key factors for personal protection from radiation.
1. Shielding
2. Time
3. Distance
