ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES/GRADE A+ ASSURED!!
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of an Establishment Licence (PEL)?
A) To authorize a specific programme of work for an individual researcher.
B) To allow regulated procedures to be performed on animals in specified places.
C) To certify that an individual is competent to perform procedures.
D) To provide guidance and advice on animal procedures.
E) To manage the training and competency of all staff.
Correct Answer: B) To allow regulated procedures to be performed on animals in specified
places.
Rationale: The definition provided states that the Establishment Licence (PEL) is a license
allowing regulated procedures on animals in specified places.
Question 2
Which of the following lists the five key individuals who must be named on the Establishment
Licence (PEL)?
A) HOLC, NACWO, NVS, PPL Holder, PIL Holder
B) NCO, NACWO, NVS, NIO, NTCO
C) ELH, NCO, NVS, NIO, HOLC
D) NTCO, NVS, PPL Holder, PIL Holder, NACWO
E) NCO, NACWO, NVS, HOLC, ELH
Correct Answer: B) NCO, NACWO, NVS, NIO, NTCO
Rationale: The study guide explicitly lists the five people named on the PEL as the Named
Person Responsible for Compliance (NCO), Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer
(NACWO), Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS), Named Information Officer (NIO), and
Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO).
Question 3
What is the specific role of the Named Person Responsible for Compliance (NCO)?
A) To oversee the day-to-day health and welfare of the animals.
B) To provide veterinary advice and treatment.
C) To ensure the establishment complies with the terms of the PEL.
,D) To manage the training and assessment of all staff.
E) To provide information to researchers on the 3Rs.
Correct Answer: C) To ensure the establishment complies with the terms of the PEL.
Rationale: The role of the NCO is defined as being responsible for compliance with the
Establishment Licence (PEL).
Question 4
Which two named individuals share the primary responsibility for overseeing animal health and
welfare within the establishment?
A) NCO and NIO
B) NTCO and HOLC
C) NACWO and NVS
D) NIO and NTCO
E) NCO and NVS
Correct Answer: C) NACWO and NVS
Rationale: The roles of the Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) and the
Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) are both defined as overseeing animal health and
welfare.
Question 5
Who is officially responsible for appointing the Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) and the
Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO)?
A) The Home Office
B) The Animal Procedures Committee (APC)
C) The Named Person Responsible for Compliance (NCO)
D) The Establishment Licence holder (ELH)
E) The Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO)
Correct Answer: D) The Establishment Licence holder (ELH)
Rationale: The provided text states that the Establishment Licence holder (ELH) appoints
the NVS, NACWO, and other named people.
Question 6
Ultimately, who is held responsible for the performance of all the named people on the
, Establishment Licence?
A) The Home Office Inspector
B) The Establishment Licence holder (ELH)
C) The Named Person Responsible for Compliance (NCO)
D) The Animal Procedures Committee (APC)
E) The Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)
Correct Answer: B) The Establishment Licence holder (ELH)
Rationale: The responsibility of the ELH is defined as being "responsible for the
performance of named people."
Question 7
What is the primary purpose of a Project Licence (PPL)?
A) To license the building where procedures take place.
B) To authorize a specific Programme of Work that involves regulated procedures.
C) To give a specific person authority to perform a single procedure.
D) To outline the training requirements for all staff.
E) To ensure compliance with housing and husbandry standards.
Correct Answer: B) To authorize a specific Programme of Work that involves regulated
procedures.
Rationale: The purpose of the PPL is explicitly stated as being "To authorize a Programme
of Work involving regulated procedures."
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT a valid purpose for which a project licence can be granted?
A) Basic research
B) Development and testing of cosmetics
C) Higher education or training for vocational skills
D) Forensic enquiries
E) Protection of the natural environment
Correct Answer: B) Development and testing of cosmetics
Rationale: The provided list of valid purposes for a PPL includes basic research,