ASSISTANT LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN (ALAT) CERTIFICATION EXAM
WITH VERY BEST SOLUTIONS
When referring to disease , what does sub-clinical mean? - ANSWER-
Illness which does not make an animal sick
The USDA annual report must be submitted by what date each year ?
- ANSWER-December 1st
What federal agency regulates and publishes guidelines for the use
of biohazards? - ANSWER-Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
What regulation requires that dogs be given the opportunity for
additional exercise outside of the normal cages or runs? - ANSWER-
Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
Guinea Pigs are used in a number of infectious disease studies, but
they are especially useful in the study of what disease? - ANSWER-
Tuberculosis
Guinea pigs cannot synthesize what vitamin? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
Scurvy - ANSWER-a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
Why do gerbils have relatively little odor compared to other rodents?
- ANSWER-They produce very small amounts of urine
,Where is the ventral marking gland in Gerbils located? - ANSWER-
The abdomen
Why are gerbils commonly used in genetic studies? - ANSWER-Their
chromosomes are easily observed.
What do rabbits need while giving birth? - ANSWER-A nest box
What is the reddish material found in the tears and saliva of rats is
called? - ANSWER-Porphyrin
The most unusual anatomic feature of the hamster, which makes it a
popular model for research is called? - ANSWER-Cheek pouch
Euthanasia is listed in the AVMA Report as "Acceptable IV", this
means what? - ANSWER-It is the preferred method of administering
the drug.
An animal technician should assess the health of all animals under
his/her care during what part of the day? - ANSWER-Early in the
morning
What does the term subcutaneous mean? - ANSWER-Under the skin
The Largest government agency fostering biomedical research with
direct financial support is? - ANSWER-The National Institutes of
Health (NIH)
, What cellular structure contains the genetic material? - ANSWER-
The nucleus
What is the recommended width for a hallway in animal facility? -
ANSWER-6 - 8 feet
Where should microisolator cages be changed? - ANSWER-In a
ventilated work bench
The Panel of Euthanasia Report which lists methods and guidelines
on animal euthanasia is published by who? - ANSWER-American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Brown fat - ANSWER-A special fat that is found in newborns and
some young adult animals that can be metabolized very rapidly to
provide heat to increase or maintain body temperature.
How often must nonhuman primates be observed during ground
transportation? - ANSWER-Once every 4 hours
The "true stomach" in Ruminant is known as what? - ANSWER-
Abomasum
What is the term for a specific causative agent of disease, such as a
virus or bacterium? - ANSWER-Pathogen
Fomite - ANSWER-A non-living material that can transmit a disease.
WITH VERY BEST SOLUTIONS
When referring to disease , what does sub-clinical mean? - ANSWER-
Illness which does not make an animal sick
The USDA annual report must be submitted by what date each year ?
- ANSWER-December 1st
What federal agency regulates and publishes guidelines for the use
of biohazards? - ANSWER-Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
What regulation requires that dogs be given the opportunity for
additional exercise outside of the normal cages or runs? - ANSWER-
Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
Guinea Pigs are used in a number of infectious disease studies, but
they are especially useful in the study of what disease? - ANSWER-
Tuberculosis
Guinea pigs cannot synthesize what vitamin? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
Scurvy - ANSWER-a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
Why do gerbils have relatively little odor compared to other rodents?
- ANSWER-They produce very small amounts of urine
,Where is the ventral marking gland in Gerbils located? - ANSWER-
The abdomen
Why are gerbils commonly used in genetic studies? - ANSWER-Their
chromosomes are easily observed.
What do rabbits need while giving birth? - ANSWER-A nest box
What is the reddish material found in the tears and saliva of rats is
called? - ANSWER-Porphyrin
The most unusual anatomic feature of the hamster, which makes it a
popular model for research is called? - ANSWER-Cheek pouch
Euthanasia is listed in the AVMA Report as "Acceptable IV", this
means what? - ANSWER-It is the preferred method of administering
the drug.
An animal technician should assess the health of all animals under
his/her care during what part of the day? - ANSWER-Early in the
morning
What does the term subcutaneous mean? - ANSWER-Under the skin
The Largest government agency fostering biomedical research with
direct financial support is? - ANSWER-The National Institutes of
Health (NIH)
, What cellular structure contains the genetic material? - ANSWER-
The nucleus
What is the recommended width for a hallway in animal facility? -
ANSWER-6 - 8 feet
Where should microisolator cages be changed? - ANSWER-In a
ventilated work bench
The Panel of Euthanasia Report which lists methods and guidelines
on animal euthanasia is published by who? - ANSWER-American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Brown fat - ANSWER-A special fat that is found in newborns and
some young adult animals that can be metabolized very rapidly to
provide heat to increase or maintain body temperature.
How often must nonhuman primates be observed during ground
transportation? - ANSWER-Once every 4 hours
The "true stomach" in Ruminant is known as what? - ANSWER-
Abomasum
What is the term for a specific causative agent of disease, such as a
virus or bacterium? - ANSWER-Pathogen
Fomite - ANSWER-A non-living material that can transmit a disease.
